1920's
1930
1940's
1950's
1960's
100
During this decade, these films were created that had sound.
What are talkies
100
Male Singers were called this
What is crooner
100
America was fighting this war
What is WWII
100
This word means a disc jokey is illegally paid off to play the music for a specific group
What is payola
100
These people were peaceful and their moto was make love not war
Who are the hippies/flower children
200
People would paint their face black when they performed so they could portray a black person
What is black face
200
Bands that would play fun dance music so people could forget about the depression
What are Big Bands
200
This sister group sang for the troops. They are from Mound Minnesota
Who are the Andrew sisters
200
The first Rock n Roll group
Who is Bill Hailey and the Comets
200
This president was assassinated in Dallas Texax
Who is JFK
300
This was a very popular dance of the 1920
What is the Charlston
300
A trombone player, he was killed in WWII. His big band was known for "In The Mood"
Who was Glenn Miller
300
This man created cartoons to help the war effort by selling war bands
Who is Walt Disney
300
These records were made for the popular music the teenagers listened to.
What are 45s
300
This group from England sang happy, fun songs and focused their music to the white status quo.
Who are the Beatles
400
Women were granted this right in the 1920's
What is the right to vote
400
This woman was known as Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz. She was a famous singer and actress who committed suicide.
Who is Judy Garland
400
This magazine was created to let people know who the top artist of the year were. Later it only focused on music and published the weekly chart of the top artists
What is Billboard
400
Barry Gorde started this record company so black artists could be recorded
What is Motown Records
400
From Minnesota, this song writer/singer wrote protest songs protesting the war in Vietnam and discrimination
Bob Dylan
500
This decade can be viewed like the one in Europe when people were happy and having a good time.
What is the Renaissance
500
Rudy Valley sang this song to reflect the misery of people who had no money during the depression
What is "Brother Can You Spare a Dime"
500
The top Selling single hit of all time.
What is White Christmas
500
He was found guilty of payola and lost his job
Who is Allen Freed
500
This is an American group that sang fun songs about going to the beach, surfing and having fun
Who are the Beach boys