Popular Music History

1960s

100

What was the wave of rock bands from England coming to American in the 1960s called?

The British Invasion

200

Name a band of the British Invasion OTHER THAN The Beatles.

The Animals

The Rolling Stones

The Zombies 

etc.

300

This Detroit based record label brought Black American musicians to the forefront of popular music in the 1960s and beyond. 

Motown Records

400

This major world event throughout the late 60s and into the 70s caused outrage amongst the American people, and heavily influenced music.

The Vietnam War

500

Name all four Beatles (first names only - extra 100 pts for first AND last names)

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

1970s

100

This popular genre of music during the 70s was defined by danceable beats, bell bottom pants, lots of sparkles and afros. 

Disco

200

This musician is known as "The Prince of Darkness" and was a member of the band, Black Sabbath. He is rumored to have bit the head off a live bat during a concert.

Ozzy Osborne

300

Name the artist of this song. 

Elton John

400

This band is a "royal" band from England, best known for their song, "Bohemian Rhapsody".

Queen

500

This Euro pop group is from Sweden and is know for their songs such as "Waterloo" and "Gimme Gimme a Man".

ABBA

1980s

100

This musician got his start in his family band which was produced through Motown records. His 1982 album holds the record for most sold album. 

Michael Jackson

200

This TV station revolutionized how young people listened and consumed music. Due to it's popularity, music videos became increasingly cinematic. 

MTV

300

This album raised $80 million ($220 mil. in today's money) for the famine happening in Ethiopia. It featured over 30 of the USAs chart topping musicians. 

We Are the World

400

Name the song AND the band.

Don't Stop Believin' by Journey

500

What modern genre of music that is at it's height of popularity today was created in the 1980s?

Hip Hop/Rap

1990s

100

What is the name of the portable listening device used in the late 80s and 1990s? 

Walkman

200

This was the earliest form of "playlist" that involved a cassette tape. 

Mixtape

300

What is the name of the band that sang the popular song "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?

Nirvana

400

This musician used his poetry and rap music to spread awareness of the injustice happening in underprivileged communities in America. He was unfortunately assassinated in 1996.  

Tupac Shakur

500

Name this British Girl group.

The Spice Girls

Y2K-2010s

100

After vinyl and cassette tapes, this was how people listened to music in the 2000s and 2010s. 

CD

200

This boy band sand the song "Bye Bye Bye". One of the members of the band is Justin Timberlake. 

NYSNC

300

This listening device created by Apple revolutionized digital music and allowed people to download music onto a small portable device. 

iPod

400

Name the artist.

Avrill Lavigne

500

This boyband got their popularity from being on Britain's got Talent. After breaking up in 2015, the members have successful solo careers, the most famous being Harry Styles. 

One Direction