Fandom History
The preferred method of reaching out to artists, before the availability of the internet, was through?
Joining mail-in fan clubs, writing letters, sending a raven
The Beyhive stans for which artist?
Beyonce
Bob Dylan- Great White Wonder
Bootleg (1969)
Super fans support artist when they?
Purchase music, tour tickets, merchandise
True or False: Barriers for artistic expression and engagement in Participatory Culture are relatively high
Fale (They are relatively low)
What year did fan organizations initially set up mail-in “fan clubs”?
1960s
The stans known as little monsters follow which artist?
Lady Gaga
Bob Dylan - The 1966 Live Recordings
Real
Why do super fans tweet at artists?
Hopes of sparking conversation, Interaction (repost, like, subtweet)
What is strongly supported in Participatory Culture?
creating and sharing art
What received wider releases as recording technology became more available?
Bootleg recordings from fans
"Beliebers" stan for?
Justin Beiber
The Beatles at the Hollywood Bowl
Real (1977)
Super Fans use their vocals to do this online.
Troll and harass other fans
Members or Participatory Culture often feel a sense of what?
Social connection and care about other members’ opinions
Why are many modern music listeners considered superfans?
Because they draw inspiration from the music for their own careers or art
The "Bardi Gang" stans for?
Cardi B
Prince-Black Album
Real
The preferred platform to interact with artists and other fans are
Social Media
Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, FaceBook
Members of Participatory Culture often believe what?
That their contributions matter
Name some of the most dedicated fanbases during the 20th century
KISS Army, The Beatles’ Apple Scruffs, and the Grateful Dead’s Deadheads.
The "ARMY" stans for?
BTS Bangton Boys
Bob Dylan-GWW Royal Albert Hall
Bootleg (1969)
Even if an artist has bad behavior. Super Fans will do this.
Defend/rationalize
What is an Informal Mentorship?
When more experienced members pass on what they've learned to novice members of Participatory Culture