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13. The Kingston Trio received the first Best Country and Western Grammy
Award.
a. True
b. False
14. Bob Dylan’s first album was a hit, both commercially and critically.
a. True
b. False
15. Bob Dylan wrote no songs on the topic of race relations.
a. True
b. False
16. The Kingston Trio established a market for a lighter, commercial style of folk
music.
a. True
b. False
17. Jan and Dean used surf rock studio production techniques five years before
the Beach Boys.
a. True
b. False
18. The Beach Boys often played as Jan and Dean’s backing band.
a. True
19. Simon and Garfunkle had a #1 hit with a remixed version that added rock
drums.
a. True
20. Unlike other singer songwriters, Leonard Cohen’s songs do not convey an
intensely personal honesty.
a. True
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Short Answer Questions
21. Thirty years after getting started in the music business, he was dubbed the
“godfather of grunge.” _____________________________ (Answer: Neil
22. Performing for money on the street is called ______________________.
23. After what artist did Bob Dylan model his early performance style?
24. Folk music has its roots in farms, mines, and factories but it blossomed in
25. This producer recognized the latent talent in young Bob Dylan.
Short Essay Questions
26. Describe Jan and Dean’s studio experiments: Why are they significant?
28. What was remarkable about Dylan’s 1964 album, Another Side of Bob
Dylan?
29. How did the Byrds influence rock?
30. How did the Animals influence rock?
31. How did Lead Belly impact the folk music revival of the sixties?
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Chapter 6: The British Invasion (1964-1966)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following bands was NOT a bland, uncontroversial American
group?
a. Gary Lewis and the Playboys
b. Paul Revere and the Raiders
c. The Kinks
d. The Monkees
2. The Beatles came from a
a. working class environment.
b. middle class environment.
c. privileged environment.
d. london slum.
3. Prior to his work with the Beatles, George Martin produced
a. comedy records.
b. classical concert recordings.
c. folk music.
d. TV commercials.
4. The Beatles’ appearance on the Ed Sullivan TV program was viewed by
_______ percent of the American population.
a. 3 to 4
b. 34
c. 50
d. 95
5. According to the RIAA, the Beatles
a. were second only to Elvis Presley in U.S. record sales.
b. ranked a close third in U.S. sales behind Elvis Presley and Garth
Brooks.
c. were edged out of the all-time top-sellers slot by the Eagles.
d. were the top-selling recording artists of the 20th century.
6. Beatles manager Brian Epstein’s first task was
a. signing the group to a recording contract.
b. cleaning up the Beatles’ image.
c. getting the group to America.
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d. directing creative efforts.
7. The Beatles’ three-part vocal harmonies were strongly influenced by
a. Chicago blues.
b. The Everly Brothers.
c. Opera and other classical sources.
8. The Beatles’ Rubber Soul album
a. signaled a return to skiffle roots.
b. delved into Chicago blues.
c. announced a departure from pop roots towards new territory.
d. was unexpected and boldly experimental.
9. The Animals were the first British group to chart a number one single after the
Beatles with
a. “You Really Got Me.”
b. “Rock Island Line.”
c. “I’m Into Something Good.”
d. “House of the Rising Sun.”
10. Which of the following “guitar gods” was not a member of the Yardbirds?
a. Jimi Hendrix
b. Eric Clapton
c. Jeff Beck
d. Jimmy Page
11. The Rolling Stones’ Aftermath album was
a. an all-Chicago blues tribute album of covers.
b. their first album of all-original songs.
c. a tribute to womanhood.
d. banned in Boston.
12. The Rolling Stones listed as their early musical influences
a. Elvis Presley.
b. Buddy Holly and Little Richard.
c. The Beatles.
d. Chicago blues.
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13. The Rolling Stones recorded their first single in 1963,
a. a song written for them by Brill Building writers.
b. a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Come On.”
c. a skiffle tune called “Rock Island Line.”
14. Perhaps one of the Rolling Stones’ greatest contributions to rock history is
a. electronic innovation.
b. their cultivation of the “bad boy” image.
c. rhythm innovation.
15. The stage shows of the Who included
a. pyrotechnics.
b. actual destruction of their own instruments.
c. stage diving audience members and mosh pits.
d. the first surround sound system.
True/False Questions
16. When the Beatles landed in New York in 1964, their “I Want to Hold Your
Hand” had not yet had any impact on the charts.
a. True
17. The Beatles were rejected by nearly every British music label before they
signed with Parlophone.
a. True
b. False
18. The Beatles first recording contract was for one year, four songs.
a. True
b. False
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19. Some of the biggest British Invasion rock stars started their careers in skiffle
bands.
a. True
20. Skiffle music was a popular folk style based in Dixieland jazz.
a. True
21. Skiffle was popular because only the initiated were able to play it well.
a. True
22. Sixty percent of the records sold in the first quarter of 1964 were Beatles
recordings.
a. True
23. In 2001, The Guinness Book of Records declared Liverpool, England the
World Capital of Pop.
a. True
b. False
Short Answer Questions
24. Young musicians in 1960s Liverpool combined skiffle, doo-wop, and soul to
create a popular genre called ______________________.
25. Prior to the Beatles, what British artist had significant sales in the U.S.?
26. The Beatles name is both ironic as well as a tribute to what American band?
27. The Beatles arrived in America less than three months after what tragic
Short Essay Questions
28. What lasting influence did the British Invasion have on rock and roll music?
29. John Lennon made a remark during an interview that caused a scandal. What
was the remark and what do you believe he meant?
30. What is electric guitar feedback?
31. What were “rave–ups”?
32. The postwar baby boom created millions of teenagers in the 1960s searching
for an identity. How did the arrival of the Beatles figure in this scenario?
33. How did Brian Epstein “discover” the Beatles?
34. What is a power chord?
35. How did the Mods and Rockers gangs influence British rock music?
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Chapter 7: The Summer of Love and Psychedelic Rock (1967-1969)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Moby Grape was formed by former members of
a. Grateful Dead.
b. The Beatles.
c. Jefferson Airplane.
d. Love.
2. The first San Francisco hippie band to achieve commercial success was
a. Grateful Dead.
b. The Doors.
c. Jefferson Airplane.
d. Love.
3. On their After Bathing at Baxter’s album, the Jefferson Airplane explored
a. lengthy guitar improvisations.
b. melodies.
c. vocal harmony arrangements.
4. Janis Joplin secured her place in rock music history with
a. her notorious drug experiments.
b. groundbreaking female vocal performances.
c. her reinterpretation of classic blues songs.
d. her song writing.
5. Jimi Hendrix experimented with an electronic device that mimics the human
voice. It is called
a. the fuzz box.
b. the Fillmore.
c. the wah-wah pedal.
d. Hendrix did not use effects.
6. Two founding members of the Doors
a. had attended medical school.
b. were military veterans.
c. had attended film school.
d. studied economics.
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7. The music of the Doors fused
a. folk, country, and acid rock.
b. jazz and classical musical elements.
c. live performance and mass hypnosis.
d. rock, blues, and poetry.
8. Frank Zappa stands apart from other 60s musicians with his success as a
a. lead singer
b. song writer
c. satirist
d. voice of protest
9. The 13th Floor Elevators used a gimmicky musical instrument,
a. the jug.
b. the comb and paper.
c. the kazoo.
d. the banjo.
10. Three founding members of Pink Floyd were
a. convicted felons.
b. San Francisco hippie celebrities.
c. architecture students.
d. film school students.
11. At the Human Be-In, Grateful Dead’s manager supplied the crowds with
a. sing-along lyric sheets.
b. LSD.
c. free cold drinks.
d. free medical clinic services.
12. The Monterey International Pop Festival bill highlighted music that was
a. genre-specific.
b. all-inclusive.
c. light rock-focused.
d. all-American.
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13. The first U.S. performances by the Jimi Hendrix Experience and by the Who
was at
a. Monterey.
b. Woodstock.
c. Altamont.
d. Fillmore West.
14. The original Woodstock festival venue was moved from an industrial site to a
a. rural dairy farm
b. New York sports arena
c. racetrack
d. state park
15. Disraeli Gears by Cream was a fusion of
a. Folk with rock.
b. Jazz with rock.
c. Blues with psychedelic rock.
d. Blues with soul.
True/False Questions
16. No members of the Grateful Dead had formal music training.
a. True
17. The Grateful Dead changed their musical approach after the debut of the
Beatles.
a. True
b. False
18. Janis Joplin had no number one hits until after her death.
a. True
b. False
19. The Doors used no bass player during their live shows.
a. True
b. False
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20. The Rolling Stones performed at both the Monterey and Woodstock festivals.
a. True
b. False
21. Crowds grew so large at the Isle of Wight Festivals that crowds of more than
5,000 were banned on the island without a license.
a. True
b. False
22. On Pet Sounds, Brian Wilson remained faithful to the tried–and-true Beach
Boys themes of girls, surfing, and cars.
a. True
23. Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band was not meant for live performance.
a. True
b. False
24. There were no hit singles taken from Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band.
a. True
Short Answer Questions
25. Name the two hits from Jefferson Airplane that defined the hippie culture of
San Francisco. ________________and
26. Which music festival was described as “Woodstock West?”
27. Brian Wilson modeled his approach to studio production on the Beach Boys’
Pet Sounds album as a response to which Beatles’ album?
Short Essay Questions
28. What were the defining characteristics of a 1960s hippie?
29. What were the defining characteristics of the 1960s counter culture?
30. What were the defining musical elements in the songs of the Grateful Dead?
31. Why is the Woodstock festival considered the iconic counterculture event?
32. Why was the festival at Altamont a failure?
33. In what way did Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band allow the Beatles to
experiment beyond the bounds of Beatlemania?
34. How did young British blues musicians revive American blues in the 1960s?
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Chapter 8: Sirens, Soul Singers, and Sellouts (1967-1975)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Singer songwriters focused on themes of
a. war and peace.
b. protest.
c. personal experiences.
d. psychedelic experiences.
2. Many of James Taylor’s biggest hits were
a. introspective.
b. cover versions of R&B hits.
c. progressive rock.
d. Beatles collaborations.
3. The Carole King album that stayed on the charts and sold 20 million copies:
a. You’ve Got a Friend
b. Tapestry
c. You’re So Vain
d. Pearls
4. The Eagles embraced
a. the hedonism of 1970s California.
b. the psychedelic philosophy of the 1960s.
c. heavy metal guitar sounds.
d. improvised instrumental jams.
5. According to the RIAA, the best-selling album in US history is:
a. Beatles—Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band
b. Pink Floyd—The Wall
c. Eagles—Greatest Hits: 1971-1975
6. On what record label did Aretha Franklin finally achieve success?
a. Motown
b. Atlantic
c. Columbia
d. RCA
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7. For David Bowie, Ziggy Stardust provided
a. a marketing strategy for a world tour.
b. a canvas for melodic exploration.
c. an alter ego.
8. Queen singer Freddie Mercury modeled his visual image after
a. Elvis Presley.
b. Elton John.
c. Little Richard.
d. Liza Minelli.
9. Mott the Hoople’s songs and image were caught up in the
a. Civil Rights Movement.
b. anti war effort.
c. Gay Activist Alliance.
10. Iggy Pop is considered by many to be the godfather of
a. Pop rock.
b. Heavy metal.
c. Industrial metal.
d. Punk.
11. Elton John bridged the gap between
a. glam excess and heavy metal.
b. sensitive singer-songwriters and theatrical excess.
c. punk onstage antics and blues.
d. sweet soul and British glam.
12. Black Sabbath’s songs deal with themes of
a. rejection of Christian tenets.
b. gloomy working-class realities.
c. suicidal youths.
d. murder.
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True/False Questions
13. Carly Simon won the Oscar for Best Original Song.
a. True
14. In the 1970s, Motown Records and Philadelphia International were the most
successful black-owned businesses in America.
a. True
15. The Velvet Underground wanted to annoy people.
a. True
b. False
16. The Velvet Underground enjoyed great chart success.
a. True
b. False
17. Led Zeppelin incorporated folk, funk, and reggae into their music
a. True
b. False
18. The early 1970s rock music press loved Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath.
a. True
19. Progressive rock bands tried to attain classical music heights with rock.
a. True
b. False
Short Answer Questions
20. What was the “black Woodstock?” _____________________
21. What was “the black American Bandstand”? ____________
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22. Name the song that put Aretha Franklin on the map.
23. Philadelphia Soul is characterized by the sounds of ____________________.
(Answer: smooth vocals embellished with lush instrumental arrangements
24. The most notable songwriters of Philly Soul are
Short Essay Questions
25. What social crises “radicalized” young Americans in the 1960s?
26. Why do we say that David Bowie is “androgynous”?
27. In what way is David Bowie’s Space Oddity album “existential”?
28. Heavy metal band Deep Purple cited J.S. Bach and classical music as
29. Describe how multi-track recording and overdubbing techniques are done.
30. How did Bruce Springsteen make the connection with his audience that was
missing in stadium rock?
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Chapter 9: Disco, Punk & New Wave: Strange Bedfellows (1973-1979)
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The primary creative driving force behind disco was the
a. guitarist.
b. drummer.
c. producer.
d. songwriter.
2. Disco recording sessions relied heavily on
a. synthesizers and drum machines.
b. professional session players.
c. reggae style beats.
d. clever lyricists.
3. She gave a face and a name to disco music:
a. Aretha Franklin
b. Donna Summer
c. Whitney Houston
d. Madonna
4. The most innovative and influential composers of disco were Nile Rodgers
and Bernard Edwards of the group
a. Public Image Ltd.
b. Chic.
c. Le Freak.
d. KC and the Sunshine Band.
5. He founded the Love Unlimited Orchestra:
a. Barry Gibb
b. Barry White
c. KC Casey
6. The Love Unlimited Orchestra relied heavily on the sounds of
a. a rock band format.
b. intimate acoustic guitars.
c. a lush orchestra with strings and horns.
d. synthesizers.
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7. Iggy Pop was inspired by
a. Little Richard.
b. John Lennon of the Beatles.
c. Barry Gibb of the BeeGees.
d. Jim Morrison of the Doors.
8. The Velvet Underground demonstrated that a band could break new barriers
artistically while
a. on tour.
b. working within their own limitations.
c. avoiding live performance opportunities.
d. using mind-expanding drugs.
9. Patti Smith offered punk that combined rock with
a. folk.
b. R&B.
c. poetry.
d. disco.
10. In Great Britain, punk’s roots were
a. a return to simpler musical styles.
b. economic and artistic.
c. Beatles-inspired.
d. New Wave.
11. The Ramones
a. stripped rock of all pretensions.
b. gave audiences the musical complexity they wanted.
c. gave audiences heroic guitar solos and lead vocal performances.
d. experimented with rock theater.
12. Most of the Ramones’ songs were
a. mid-tempo.
b. fast.
c. slower.
d. dance songs with a steady beat.
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13. The Sex Pistols were put together by a(n)
a. agent.
b. label scout.
c. boutique owner.
d. policeman.
14. The Clash immediately set themselves apart from the British punk movement
with a(n)
a. anti-punk record
b. rockabilly record
c. reggae cover record
d. second wave heavy metal record
15. The best songs from the Clash deal with themes of
a. love and relationships.
b. peace.
c. social issues.
16. One of the first artists to break from punk was the King of Punk himself:
a. Malcolm McLaren.
b. Elvis Costello.
c. Vivienne Westwood.
d. John Lydon.
17. Which of the following groups featured a 14 year-old female singer?
a. X-Ray Spex
b. Joy Division
c. The Au Pairs
d. The Slits
True/False Questions
18. The Bee Gees had a chart-topping disco hit in 1978.
a. True
b. False
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19. In Chicago in 1979, an anti-disco rally turned into a riot.
a. True
b. False
20. Iggy Pop engaged in self-mutilation during stage performances.
a. True
b. False
21. Kick Out the Jams by the MC5 was not stocked by some national retailers in
1968 because of offensive language content.
a. True
b. False
22. The music of the Velvet Underground relied on melodic singing and wailing
solos.
a. True
23. The Ramones toured for two decades.
a. True
b. False
24. The British group the Jam wore suits and moved away from punk into the
area of Top Forty hits.
a. True
b. False
25. The increasingly eclectic nature of their music cost the Clash a good part of
their fan base.
a. True
b. False
26. British punk is angrier than American punk.
a. True
b. False