Style
What was one popular clothing item worn by rock musicians in the 1980s?
Leather jackets
What was The Police's most popular song?
Every Breath You Take
Who was the main artist in the band, The Police?
Sting
What instrument was most commonly played by the lead musician?
Guitar
What is the largest ocean on Earth?
Pacific Ocean
Why did leather jackets and ripped jeans associated with the 1980s rock style?
They represented toughness and matched the attitude of rock musicians.
What was Fleetwood Mac's most popular song?
Dreams
Who was the main artist in the band, Fleetwood Mac?
Stevie Nicks
Why were electric guitars important to the sound of 1980s rock music?
Created loud, powerful noises that gave energy.
Who wrote the play, "Romeo and Juliet"?
William Shakespeare
How did the bands influence hairstyles during the 1980s?
Popularized big teased hair and bright colors.
What was Poison's most popular song?
Every Rose Needs Its Thorn
Who was the main artist in the band, Guns and Roses?
Axl Rose
What role did the drum set play?
Kept the beat and added rhythm and energy.
What famous ship sunk after hitting an iceberg in 1912?
The Titanic
Compare punk rock bands to metal rock bands
Punk rock wore darker colors and metal rock wore bright colors and a lot of makeup.
What was Guns and Roses most popular song?
Sweet Child O' Mine
Who is the main artist in the band, Poison?
Bret Michaels
How did synthesizers change the sound of some 1980s rock bands?
They added electronic sounds and special effects.
What board game uses railroads and fake money?
Monopoly
How did music videos help shape and spread the 1980s rock fashion?
Gave fans access to musicians style and they were influenced to wear the same.
What was Def Leppard's most popular song?
Pour Some Sugar On Me
Who is the main artist in the band, Def Leppard?
Joe Elliott
Compare the use of instruments in rock metal bands to punk rock bands.
Rock metal bands used synthesizers and guitar solos. Punk rock bands used little to no synthesizers and simple guitar.
What scientist developed the theory of relativity?
Albert Einstein