1970s
1980s
Hip Hop
1990s
Misc.
100
Brothers Michael, Jermaine, Tito, Marlon, and Jackie signed a Motown record deal when Michael was just 10! Some of their most famous songs include "ABC," and "I'll Be There." What was the name of this group?
The Jackson 5
100
This television station debuted in 1981 as a way to promote new music, especially to teenagers. Hosts were called Veejays. You won't see many music videos on this channel now, but the name remains the same. What is the name of the station?
MTV
100
Where did Hip Hop originate in New York?
The South Bronx
100
She was dancing as a Los Angeles Lakers cheerleader when she was hired by the Jackson family as a choreographer before beginning her own singing career. She was one of the original judges on American Idol. Some of her #1 songs include "Straight Up," "Forever Your Girl," and "Cold Hearted."
Paula Abdul
100
This President became the first to ever resign from the position. He resigned to avoid impeachment after he tried to cover up a break-in at a government building committed by people linked to his re-election campaign (called the Watergate scandal). Who was this President?
Richard Nixon
200
Bob Marley made what Jamaican genre of music popular in the US with his hits like "One Love" and "I Shot the Sherriff:"
Reggae
200
This jazz trumpeter was born into a jazz family in New Orleans. He co-founded Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. He is the only musician to receive a GRAMMY for classical and jazz in the same year, and the first jazz musician to win a Pulitzer Prize for his work Blood on the Fields.
Wynton Marsalis
200
This type of wall art can be legal if given permission.
Graffitti
200
She's the youngest of 10 siblings in this famously musical family. She started her career as a child actress. Besides her music, she was also known for her dancing and starring in the 1995 movie Poetic Justice with Tupac Shakur. Some of her most popular songs include "Miss You Much," "Escapade," and "Rhythm Nation."
Janet Jackson
200
What was the name of the wall that came down in 1989 that seperated Germany into two halves after World War II?
Berlin Wall
300
She is a country music star, but she is also a multi-instrumentalist, record producer, actor, businesswoman, author, and humanitarian. She has 26 #1 songs! She starred in the 80s movies 9-5 and Steel Magnolias. Her Imagination Library sends free books to young children all over the country. She even has her own theme park in Tennessee!
Dolly Parton
300
She's the Queen of Pop! She was also a dancer and acted in movies including Evita and A League of Their Own. Some of her top hits include "Material Girl," "Papa Don't Preach," and "Vogue."
Madonna
300
Why did DJ Kool Herc get his nickname herculues?
For carrying around boom boxes on his shoulders.
300
She's known for her five-octave vocal range and ability to sing in the "whistle register!" It helped to have a mom who was also an opera singer. With 19 #1 hits, she is second only to the Beatles! She has also appeared in several movies including starring in "Glitter," and as a judge on American Idol. Some of her #1 songs include "Visions of Love," "Fantasy," and "One Sweet Day" (with Boyz II Men).
Mariah Carey
300
The slang "cheese" means what?
Money
400
This blind musician modernized R&B with his use of synthesizers and was basically a "one-man band." Some of his most famous songs include "Superstition," "You Are the Sunshine of My Life," and "I Just Called To Say I Love You."
Stevie Wonder
400
He has written many of the most famous movie soundtracks of all time including Jaws, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park. Outside of movies, he has also written the Olympic themes and the NBC Sunday Night Football theme. He has the most Academy Award wins and nominations of any living person with 51!
John Williams
400
MC stands for?
Master of ceremonies
400
This genre of music was born in Seattle, Washington which why it also has the nickname "the Seattle sound." It was a combination of punk and heavy metal. Long hair, torn jeans, and oversized flannel was the look. Stage-diving, crowd-surfing, and a mosh pit could be seen at the live shows. One of three big bands to come out of Seattle during this time was Soundgarden. What is the genre?
Grunge
400
The slang "rizzle" means?
Real
500
This genre was about dancing at clubs like Studio 54, flamboyant fashion, and songs like "Night Fever" and "You Should Be Dancing" by the BeeGees. The fad didn't last long, but it did contribute to what we now know as electronic music. What genre of music is it?
Disco
500
He's the King of Pop! He started his music career in a family band. Outside his catchy songs and falsetto voice, he was also known for his style and dance moves like the moonwalk. He died in 2009 of an accidental opioid overdose as he was rehearsing for his comeback tour. His album Thriller is one of the best-selling albums of all time. Some of his top hits include "Billie Jean," "Beat It," and "Smooth Criminal."
Michael Jackson
500
_____ _______ is also known as vocal percussion.
Beat Boxing
500
This band modernized punk music and brought pop-punk into the mainstream in the 90s. Billie Joe, Mike Dirnt, and Tres Cool formed a band when they were just 15! Their popular punk-opera album American Idiot was turned into a Tony-Award winning Broadway Musical. They are one of the best-selling bands of all time with hits like "Basket Case," "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)," and "Boulevard of Broken Dreams."
Green Day
500
The slang "411" means?
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