Show:
Blues
Jazz
Songs
1950s On
Artists to Know
100
The myth says he made a deal with the devil in order to play the blues 100 Bonus (Song? "The _____________ Blues")
Who is Robert Johnson - "The Crossroads Blues"
100
To make something up as you go along.
What is improvisation?
100
A ragtime piece that was written by Scott Joplin Clue - The "E_ t _ r_a_n_r"
What is The Entertainer/Autumn Rag?
100
A famous record label out of Detroit that was the first African-American owned record label. 100 Bonus (Who founded the label?)
What is Motown? - Berry Gordy Jr.
100
Is known as the first teen idol and scandalized homes across America by shaking his hips on television.
Who is Elvis Presley?
200
Blues is normally based in this emotion. 100 Bonus (Also based from African American _________)
What is sadness/frustration? - African American Spirituals
200
What are two instruments that are primarily used in jazz?
What are trumpet/saxophone/vocals/drums?
200
A song that was made especially famous after showed in a film starring Elvis Presley in black and white stripes.
What is Jailhouse Rock?
200
Genre of music that came from Country-Western. Was originated by Bill Haley and the Comets.
What is Rockabilly?
200
Played the trumpet and was known for his raspy voice.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
300
First coined the term "The Blues" and played trumpet. He was the first person to publish "Blues" music 100 Bonus (he owned his own __________________ ...A first for African Americans.
Who is W.C. Handy? - Publishing Company
300
This man influenced big band Jazz for future generations, and has a royal name. (two possible correct answers)
Who is Duke Ellington or Count Basie?
300
A song that was done by Louis Armstrong and talked about the his love for our planet. Daily Double!!!
What is "What a Wonderful World"?
300
A song that Bill Haley and the Comets wrote and made famous. (Theme to the 1970's hit comedy sitcom "Happy Days" - Also the first Rock 'n' Roll song to be used in cinematic movies...The theme to "Blackboard Jungle")
What is Rock Around the Clock?
300
A group of four boys from Liverpool, started off as clean-cut rockers and ended up as politically active 'hippies'. 100 Bonus ( Name all four) 200 Bonus (Name the original drummer) 300 Bonus (Name their manager) 400 Bonus Name their producer)
Who are the Beatles? 100-Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Star 200-Pete Best 300-Brian Epstein 400- George Martin
400
The time period where the Blues was most popular.
When is 1920s-1930s?
400
A song sang by Etta James, originally, and was later covered by Beyonce at the 2008 inaugaration.
What is "At Last"?
400
The Jackson 5 sang this song and it was one of their biggest hits!
What is "ABC"?
400
What a record label is responsible for when it comes to the artist that they represent.
What is promote the artist/record their album/etc.? (Mr. K. will approve of answers)
400
Was known for singing "Peggy Sue" and, unfortunately, died extremely young in an infamous plane crash. 100 Bonus (What song was written regarding his death?
Who is Buddy Holly? - "The Day The Music Died"
500
Name two instruments that were commonly used in the Blues.
What is the guitar/harmonica/piano/banjo?
500
A type of jazz that included jitterbugging and was extremely popular during WWII.
What is Swing?
500
The Beatles became famous world wide when they appeared on this national T.V. show during their first American tour in 1964
What is "The Ed Sullivan Show"?
500
A signature move done by Chuck Berry. You could win an air guitar contest with this! 100 Bonus points if when called on, you demonstrate the move.
What is shuffling with the guitar in hand?...The "Duck Walk"
500
A group of brothers signed by Motown and eventually produced the "King of Pop".
Who are the Jackson 5?