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1990s Hip-Hop
100
This style of music was created in the 1950s, with artists such as Chuck Berry, Little Richard, and Elvis Presley popularizing the genre for decades to come.
What is rock and roll?
100
In the early 1960s, what band came over from the United Kingdom, kicking off what is known as "The British Invasion"?
Who is The Beatles?
100
This genre of music was a staple sound of the 1970s, known for its danceable instrumentals, flashy vocals, and signature style of clothing.
What is Disco?
100
This TV channel popped up in the 1980s and popularized the use of music videos as an artistic outlet and introduced new popular music to a primarily young audience.
What is MTV?
100
This coast's (side) music was known for it's dark, gritty, and creepy sound; emulating the streets of New York City.
What is East Coast?
200
This artist is known for his deep, sultry voice; and for popularizing the rock and roll genre to a wider, older audience. He is known as "The King of Rock and Roll".
Who is Elvis Presley?
200
This record label primarily featured and signed Black soul artists, including groups like The Supremes and The Jackson 5, and artists such as Marvin Gaye.
What is Motown?
200
This style of rock music is known for its softer, mellow sound. Not so heavy drums, relaxing guitar melodies, and soft vocals. Bands in this style of rock include "The Eagles" and "Fleetwood Mac".
What is soft rock?
200
This artist is one of the most influential and highest selling of all time, and is widely regarded as "The King of Pop".
Who is Michael Jackson?
200
This coast's (side) music was known for it's bright, fun, bouncy sound that reflected the scenery and nightlife of Los Angeles and California in general.
What is West Coast?
300
This artist was known for popularizing the use of electric guitar in rock and roll music, as well as songs like "Johnny B. Goode". He is known as the "Father of Rock and Roll". 
Who is Chuck Berry?
300
In the 1960s, what major war was going on that caused many artists to shift away from fun, light-hearted songs, towards more serious and thoughtful songs, often in protest.
What is The Vietnam War?
300
This artist's 1971 album "What's Going On?" marked a departure from the Motown labels' lighthearted, fun sound, and into a more serious direction; it is known for its heartfelt messages and lyrics resonating with many Americans. This artist was unfortunately murdered by his own father.
Who is Marvin Gaye?
300
This artist was known for his electric guitar playing, unique blend of genres, and flamboyant stage presence. He is known as "The Prince" in regards to Michael Jackson's "The King".
Who is Prince?
300
This artist was seen as the face of West Coast hip-hop music in the 1990s. 
Who is Tupac?
400
This artist was known for his electric stage performances, gritty vocals, and his flamboyant personality both on and off the stage. His songs include "Tutti Frutti". 
Who is Little Richard?
400
This artist, known for his deep lyrics and folk music, shifted American pop songwriting away from love songs and simple lyrics, into introspective lyrics and songs with a message. His biggest songs include "Blowin In The Wind" and "Like A Rolling Stone".
Who is Bob Dylan?
400
This band, composed of 3 brothers were known as "The Kings of Disco". Their unique blend of vocal harmonies and catchy hooks catapulted them to be one of the best selling artists of the 1970s. Their biggest songs include "Stayin' Alive" and "You Should Be Dancing".
Who is The Bee Gees?
400
This artist is one of the highest selling and influential female artists of all time. A trailblazer in music, fashion, and pop culture, this woman's name became synonymous with 1980s pop culture. Her big songs include "Material Girl" and "Like A Prayer".
Who is Madonna?
400
This artist was seen as the face of East Coast hip-hop music in the 1990s. His name is a play on words due to his tall and large stature. 
Who is Biggie Smalls/Notorious B.I.G.?
500
What is the style of music most commonly sited as the biggest inspiration for Rock and Roll music?
What is blues?
500
This artist, known as "The Queen Of Soul", was known for his belting vocals and rich voice. Her biggest song is "Respect (R-E-S-P-E-C-T)". 
Who is Aretha Franklin?
500
This group, composed of 5 brothers, saw major success in the United States making soul music. This group was known for their big hits "ABC" and "I Want You Back". One of the brothers would later move on to become one of the greatest artists of all time.
Who are The Jackson 5?
500
The music video for this song was seen as a turning point for music videos, moving away from just collages of concert clips and dancing, into music videos telling a story and crafting a narrative. This music video was one of the first to have a storyline, actors, a set, makeup design, etc.
What is Thriller?
500
This group comes straight outta Compton, California and was known for the provocative lyrics towards law enforcement and bad-boy attitude in their music. Members of the group include Ice Cube, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, MC Ren, and DJ Yella. They are most known for the song and movie "Straight Outta Compton".
Who is N.W.A.?