Grunge
He was the lead singer of Nirvana
Dr. Dre is credited with introducing the world to two different genres of rap music. What are they? (must name both)
Gangsta Rap and G-Funk
This male country music star sang about having "Friends in Low Places"
Garth Brooks
This girl group from England is the best selling female group OF ALL TIME
Spice Girls
This genre of music is described as a combination of reggae and rock
Ska
This group's goal was to create music that combined the sounds of Motown with the sounds of the Philadelphia funk scene in the 1970's.
Boyz II Men
Grunge started in the United States in this city/state (name one or both)
Seattle, Washington
This rapper was known for his poetic lyrics and was killed in Las Vegas at the age of only 25.
Tupac Shakur
This Canadian female star had many country/pop crossover hits and had a residency at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas.
Shania Twain
This female group warned not to 'go chasing waterfalls' and didn't want any part of any 'scrubs'
TLC
This genre of music is known for being uptempo, being heavily dance related, and for including many different instruments like horns (can also just be instrumental)
Swing
This group produced hits such as "Bye, Bye, Bye" and had at least one member who went on to a successful solo career.
NSYNC
Name two elements of grunge fashion
Name at least one artist that Dr. Dre helped put on the map
Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Eminem, Warren G, 50 Cent
Name (or describe in detail) an instrument that might give a song a "country sound"
Fiddle, banjo, lap steel guitar, harmonica
Beyonce Knowles was a member of this popular R&B/Pop girl group
Destiny's Child
The band "No Doubt" is considered part of this genre of music
Ska (pop rock also acceptable)
This group had hits such as "Quit Playing Games with My Heart" & "I Want it That Way"
Backstreet Boys
Dave Grohl (drummer for Nirvana) went on to form this very successful rock band after Nirvana. The band is still active today.
Foo Fighters
Made popular by the G-Funk genre, this is the method of using pieces of older songs (usually from the 70's) and incorporating them into new songs
Sampling
This female solo artist sang songs written by her father and won Artist of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards eight years in a row
Selena
This female solo artist was originally known for her choreography and her work with Michael Jackson but later became known for her songs as well
Paula Abdul
This Pop/Punk band (with a color in their name) had an album that was turned into a Broadway musical
Green Day
This former member of NSYNC has had and continues to have a very successful solo career
Justin Timberlake
This grunge band came right after Nirvana and ended up outselling Nirvana. They had hit songs such as "Jeremy", "Even Flow" and "Better Man".
Pearl Jam
This Tupac song was written in honor of and for single mothers (not "Dear Mama")
Keep Ya Head Up
Garth Brooks went through a strange period of time where he embodied an alter ego. What was the name of his alter ego?
Chris Gaines
This female artist is one of the best selling of all time. She is known for her huge vocal range and a certain holiday song.
Mariah Carey
This female singer/songwriter with a unique voice wrote songs such as "Ironic" (music video of her playing the role of 4 different people in her car) and "Hand in My Pocket"
Alanis Morissette
Boy bands (and girl bands) often feature drum sounds and beats/rhythms that were introduced and made popular in what other genre of music?
Hip Hop or R&B (will also accept Gangsta Rap and G-Funk)