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What was the Beatles' first album called?
The Beatle's first album was called "Please Please Me".
What did the Rolling Stones position themselves as?
The Rolling Stones positioned themselves as the bad boys of the British Invasion.
What image did bands after the Rolling Stones project?
Bands after the Rolling Stones projected brash, nonconformist, and rebellious image.
Are the mid-1960's Rolling Stones repertoire cover versions or originals?
The mid-1960's Rolling Stones repertoire was cover versions.
How many Top 40 U.S. hits did the Beatles have through 1966?
The Beatles had 30 top 40 U.S. hits through 1966
Why did things turn sour for the Beatles in 1966?
Things turned sour for the Beatles in 1966 because of something John Lennon said on an interview in the UK.
What does the term "British invasion" refer to in music?
"British Invasion" refers to UK groups who played guitars and wore long hair.
Where was the UK blues revival centered?
London
What was Mick Jagger's opinion on blues songs being written by white Brits?
Mick Jagger's opinion on blues songs being written by white brits was preposterous.
how many number one hits did the Beatles have through 1966?
12
What did early Beatles (1964-1966) music sound like?
Early Beatles music sounded like they were imitating U.S. models, combining diverse but identifiable elements from earlier American music.
Were Gerry and the Pacemakers as big as the Beatles in the UK?
yes
Aspiring blues musicians would generally play what?
Aspiring blues musicians would generally play cover versions of American Electric blues.
What was Eric Clapton's nickname?
slowhand
What happened because of John Lennon's interview?
Who challenged John Lennon and Paul McCartney to move past teenage love tunes?
John Lennon and Paul McCartney were challenged to move past teenage love tunes by Bob Dylan.
While the Beatles were enjoying their success, did the music production world seem content?
No, the music world didn't seem content because they saw all the news bands as the same act.
Why was the Rolling Stones formed?
The Rolling Stones was formed to cover American blues records in the clubs of the London underground blues scene.
What are "rave-ups"?
"rave-ups" are long, improvisatory passages at the end of songs which emphasized the instrumental prowess of band members.
What were the lyrics to earlier Beatles songs about?
The lyrics to earlier Beatles songs were about teenage love.
What style of music did the Beatles' progression lead to?
The Beatle's progression lead to rock culture.
What did Graham Nash from the Hollies do that was similar to the Beatles' music?
Graham Nash from the Hollies emphasized and expanded the precise harmony singing that was similar to the Beatles' music.
The Rolling Stones' rebellious image led to what during their shows?
The Rolling Stone's rebellious image led to fan riots and police interventions during their shows.
Were Mods and Rockers the same?
no
What styles were incorporated into the early Beatles tunes?