1950s
Who was famous for the Duck Walk?
Chuck Berry
What was one band in the 1960s that was known for "surf music"?
the Beach Boys
Which musical group made the song "Stairway to Heaven?"
Led Zeppelin
What type of music uses a short chorus that generally appeals to the public?
pop music
What type of music did 1990s dance music evolve from?
disco
Which song was considered to be the first Rock and Roll song?
Rock Around the Clock
What was the Beatles' original name?
the Quarry Men
What is "disco" short for?
discotheque
When did Michael Jackson make the song "Thriller"?
1982
What type of music in the 1990s had heavy distortion and was described as "dirty" or "sludgy"?
grunge music
What two types of music is Rockabilly a combination of?
Blues and Country
Who is often known as the "King of Soul"?
Sam Cooke
Which disco group was from Sweden?
Abba
Who was known as the "King of Pop"?
Michael Jackson
Where did the musical group Pearl Jam form?
Seattle, Washington (USA)
Which three musicians died on "the day that music died"?
Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens
Who killed John Lennon?
Mark David Chapman
When did Elton John begin his career?
1961
Who was the drummer for Def Leppard?
Rick Allen
Which two types of music influenced Grunge music?
heavy metal and punk
What was the month, day, and year of "the day that music died"?
February 3, 1959
Where was Woodstock located, and who owned the land that it was located on?
Woodstock was located on a farm in Bethel, New York that was owned by Max Yasgur.
What two types of music influenced disco?
funk and soul
Which musical group recorded one of the first rap songs with lyrics?
Sugar Hill Gang
Who was the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the musical group Soundgarden?
Chris Cornell