Fun Things
I Didn't See THAT Coming!
Important Figures
Obscure, but Relevant
Fun Things Too
100

This genre of music is known for its simplicity of music and focus on lyrical content

What is punk? 

100

This artist's work for N.W.A.’s song  got him considerable recognition as a producer.

Who is Dr. Dre?

100

This "Crooner" is known for his blue eyes, and the singer on the first concept album. 

Who is Frank Sinatra?

100

This is the number of hours Motown Records opened its doors to recording artists.

What is 22 hours?

100

This "Alley" went down in history as hosting the first music publishing companies. 

What is Tin Pan Alley? 

200

Earth, Wind, and Fire popularized the use of this "Finger piano" in hopes to Africanize their sound

What is the Kalimba?

200

This "cool" artist gained the No. 1 spot on the billboard hot 100 for his song. The first hip-hop artist to do so!

Who is Vanilla Ice?

200

In 1969, this legendary guitarist performed an unorthodox rendition of The National Anthem at Woodstock. 

Who is Jimi Hendrix?

200

This sub-genre of Rock music was popularized by bands like Led Zeppelin, and came after the Psychedelia era.

What is Progressive Rock?

200

Elvis got into hot waters for this on the Milton Berle show.

What is dancing?

300

9-5 was this artists first breakout hit!

Who is Dolly Parton? 

300

This electronic instrument can create sounds, and was popularized by Robert Moog. 

What is the Synthesizer?

300

He was behind the best-selling jazz album of all time, kind of blue.

Who is Miles Davis?

300

This genre was a backlash of the "Nashville Sound," and offered a more traditional sound for Country fans. 

What is The Bakersfield Sound?

300

This band sued Napster after hearing their unfinished demo on the radio.

Who is Metallica?

400

This extravagant show is the main event in queer ballroom culture

What is vogue'ing?

400

This TV network offered "rockumentaries," a show offering a glimpse into the background of their favorite musicians.

What is VH1?

400
He won silver at the Rap Olympics, but later went on to be a "Rap God" in the Hip hop scene.

Who is Eminem?

400

Bing Crosby, famous in TV, radio, and movies is often labeled as the first kind of celebrity.

What is a multimedia star?

400

This is Dr. Ozorio's favorite genre of music

What is Lofi?

500
This is where the basic rock beat formed

What is a train station? 

500

This was the name of The Beatle's record company, and also the downfall of Adam and Eve. 

What is Apple Records?

500

This man hosted Soul Train, a TV show that celebrated black culture. There was even a dance line!

Who is Don Cornelius? 

500
DJ Alan Freed is known for coining this term to describe the mix of music he played on his radio show. 

What is Rock and Roll?

500

These types of variety shows featured black-faced performers, and were often the first exposures of Black culture to American audiences. 

What are Minstrel shows?