History of R&B
When was R&B developed?
What is the1940s
Who was four-time grammy award-winning singer, named after a type of gas
Who is Smokey Robinson
Famous singer whose real name is Anna Mae Bullock
Who is Tina Turner
R&B group led by the voice of David Ruffin
Who is The Temptations
The most famous record label signing known for signing artists like Micheal Jackson, The Four Tops, and the Temptations
What is Motown Records
The man known for being the “originator” of R&B
Who is Jerry Wexler
Who was the famous singer who released the famous “Never Too Much” album in 1981
Who is Luther Vandross
Singer known for her hit single “If Only You Knew”
Who is Patti Labelle
Group consisting of 5 brothers led by the youngest sibling, named Micheal
Who is Jackson 5
Record label founded by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons
What is Def Jam Records
What city is considered the birthplace of R&B
What is New Orleans
Current R&B singer who is most known for the songs “Best Part” feat H.E.R and “Superpowers”
Who is Daniel Caesar
Famous R&B singer who sung with backup singers known as “The Pips”
Gladys Knight
R&B group who sung together since childhood, best known for the songs “Candy Girl” and “Mr.Telephone Man”
Who is The New Edition
First recordings were issued in late January 1948 and included "That Old Black Magic" by Tiny Grimes and "The Spider" by Joe Morris.
Who is Atlantic records
What did R&B genres derive from?
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Singer known for being a civil rights activist, known for the song “A Change is Gonna Come”
Who is Sam Cooke
Famous singer who was married to another singer named Bobby Brown of the New Edition
Who is Whitney Houston
Female singing group who’s most famous for their song, “Please, Mr.Postman”
Who is The Marvelettes
American record label owned by Sony Music Entertainment
Who is Columbia Records
What does the letters R&B stand for
What is Rhythm and Blues
The blind pianist who recently had a movie made about him starring Jamie Foxx
Who is Ray Charles
Known best as the Queen of R&B
Who is Mary J. Blige
Fictional music group whose stories are based upon the lives of musicians like of The Dells, The Temptations, Four Tops, and Sam Cooke
Who is The Five Heartbeats
A jazz and blues-based label founded in 1921 by a black music businessman named Harry Pace. Also one of the first black record labels
Who is Action Records