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100

Name 2 Beatles movies

Help!, A Hard Days Night, Yellow Submarine, Magical Mystery Tour

100

Who got his start as the lead singer to a Motown group that featured him and his brothers?

Michael Jackson

100

Who were the 2 main bands of the British Invasion?

The Beatles and The Rolling Stones

100

How did Sam Cooke die? Bonus if you can name who killed him

He was shot. It is claimed that Bertha Franklin killed him in self defense.

100

What genre gained popularity in the mid-70's that caused a decline in Stones' record sales?

Hard Rock and Heavy metal

200

What is the difference between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones?

Rolling Stones had a more rebellious image

200

Who was known as "Lady Soul"?

Aretha Franklin

200

What made Ray Charles unique in the music world?

He was blind

200

How did Marvin Gaye die?

He was shot by his father

200

Who was the Beatles manager?

Brian Epstein

300

What separates Motown from Soul?

Motown was meant to bring equality and excellence (polished/refined)

300

Who was known as "The Godfather of Soul"?

James Brown

300

What set James Brown apart from other artists?

Vocal embellishments and flashy dance moves

300

How did John Lennon die?

Murder

300

Who did the Beatles meet that influenced their introspective lyrics?

Bob Dylan

400

How did the civil rights movement affect African American performers?

Eliminated some of the restrictions and there were more songs about equality

400

Why did the Beatles break up?

They drifted apart personally and professionally. Lennon announced he was leaving after the Abby Road album

400

Name 3 artists with Motown records

Supremes, Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Jackson Five

400

How did George Harrison die?

Cancer

400
What year was the British Invasion?

1964

500

What is Motown and Motown Records?

Motown stands for motor city aka Detroit. Motown Records is a recording studio for Motown music

500

Who did Mick Jagger style his performance after?

James Brown

500

Who was the founder of Motown Records?

Berry Gordy