History
What are the most common chords found in rock and roll. (Roman Numerals)
I -IV-V Chords
What is a mop-top?
The hair cut the Beatles wore.
Name the rock subgenre that Bob Dylan would fit under?
Folk Rock
The groups Boston and Chicago are examples of the Classic Rock genre.
True
What city did the grunge rock genre originate it?
Seattle
What were most rock and roll songs about?
Love and Romance
What is the name of the evening variety show that made the Beatles and so many other artists popular?
The Ed Sullivan Show
Michael Jackson was part of what famous Motown group?
The Jackson Five
Chicago and Earth,Wind and Fire are known for using what 3 instruments in their band?
Instruments such as the trumpet, saxophone, and trombone.
Name 2 popular grunge bands...
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Foo Fighters, Weeezer
What genre of music did rock and roll inherit the "shuffle beat" from?
Jazz and/or Blues
Who wrote the song Wipe Out?
The Surfari's
True or False: Jimi Hendrix bailed out of Woodstock at the last minute.
False. Jimi Hendrix was a headliner
What country is Rush from?
Canada
What was the name of the first video on MTV?
Video Killed the Radio Star
What decade did rock and roll originate in?
1950's
How many Beatles are still alive?
Two, Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr
How many people wound up attending Woodstock?
Appox. 500,000 (half million)
What group was known for their crazy costumes and painted faces?
KISS
Name two artists who still writing songs and/or touring from the 80's pop/rock era.
Madonna, Elton John, Billy Joel, or Phil Collins
Name two genres that influenced the start of rock and roll?
Jazz, Blues, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, Early Country
Name the most famous Surf Rock group?
The Beach Boys
What city did Motown originate in and why was it called that?
Detroit...It was called the Motor City due to all of the car manufacturing that it was home to.
Who was considered a guitar god in the 80's?
Eddie Van Halen
Name one BIG HAIR BAND from the 80's
Poison, Van Halen, White Snake, Europe, Ratt, Twisted Sister