Show:
1950s - Birth of Rock
1960s - Expanding the Boundaries
1970s - Rock becomes Big Business
1980s - CDs, Synths & MTV
1990s - Internet and Digital Music
100
Who sings the song Jailhouse Rock? A) Nat King Cole B) The Beatles C) Elvis Presley
C) Elvis Presley
100
Who originally sang the song "I'm a Believer"? A) Smash Mouth B) The Monkees C) The Beach Boys
B) The Monkees
100
Who did the song "Hotel California"? A) Pink Floyd B) Bob Dylan C) The Eagles
C) The Eagles
100
Who did the song "Thriller"? A) Michael Jackson B) Madonna C) Bon Jovi
A) Michael Jackson
100
Who sang the song "I Don't Want To Miss a Thing", which was featuring in the move Armaggedon? A) Nirvana B) Elton John C) Aerosmith
C) Aerosmith
200
By 1959, Rock & Roll accounted for what percentage of all records sold? A) 17% B) 43% C) 76%
B) 43%
200
Which band dominated the top of the record charts with 6 of the top 10 albums of the decade and 21 of the decades' top 100 singles? A) The Rolling Stones B) Led Zeppelin C) The Beatles
C) The Beatles
200
What genres begin to emerge in the early 70s? (Choose all that apply) A) Hard Rock B) Progressive Rock C) Heavy metal
A B & C!
200
MTV launched in 1981. By 1983, how many cable systems was it available on? A) 2000 B) 500 C) 1400
A) 2000
200
The pop music scene of the 90s, featuring Spice Girls, Te Backstreet Boys & Nsync, typically appealed to what type of audience? A) Youth B) Working Class (Factory, mechanics) C) Seniors
A) Youth
300
What became commercially available in the early 50s and was adapted by Rock musicians? A) Synthesizer B) Solid Body Electric Guitar C) Theramin
B) Solid Body Electric Guitar
300
In the sixties, what became a major force as networks tried to attract younger audiences to rock music? A) Radio B) Podcasts C) Television
C) Television
300
What genre begins to dominate the dance floors in the late 70s? A) EDM B) Disco C) Rap
B) Disco
300
What became a 24/7 marketing tool that was influential in bringing new bands to the mainstream? A) Radio interviews B) Word of mouth C) Music videos
C) Music videos
300
Why were bands resistant to the demands of big record label companies? A) The record companies actually hated their music. B) They thought the companies would steal their money. C) Unwilling to change styles to reach a mass market audience
C) Unwilling to change styles to reach a mass market audience
400
What was the first Rock hit that because number one nationwide in 1955? A) Bill Haley - Rock Around the Clock B) Chuck Berry - Johnny B Goode C) Elvis Presley - Love Me Tender
A) Bill Haley - Rock Around the Clock
400
U.S. bands began sharing the top of the charts with bands from which country? A) Germany B) U.K. C) Russia
B) U.K.
400
Touring bands moved away from playing clubs to what kinds of venues? A) Birthday parties B) The White House C) Sports arenas
C) Sports arenas
400
Which was NOT an 80s artist? A) WHAM! B) Prince C) Blink 182
C) Blink 182
400
What exploded in popularity in the 90s? A) Jazz B) Disco C) Alt-Rock
C) Alt-Rock
500
What was "The Day the Music Died?" A) The day Elvis died B) A plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, the bip Bopper & Ritchie Valens C) What parents called the day their teenage was introduce to Rock & Roll
B) A plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, the bip Bopper & Ritchie Valens
500
In the sixties, song writing moved beyond pop love songs and began to include which kinds of topics? A) Political statements B) Educational C) Food
A) Political statements
500
Car stereos became common in the 70s, but which version came first? A) Cassette Tapes B) 8 track tapes C) FM stereo radio
C) FM stereo radio
500
What was so memorable about the band Kiss? A) They were sponsored by McDonalds B) Their appearance C) They were popular because they were so terrible
C) They were popular because they were so terrible
500
What reduced the need for major label album releases? A) Digital distribution of music B) Boycotting mainstream labels C) People weren't listening to music as much
A) Digital distribution of music