History of Popular Music: Unit 6

Which technique allowed for a single person to record their voice many times, resulting in the sound of a full group?

Which of these artists was NOT a country musician from the 1960s?

This band combined many genres together and featured lengthy instrumental improv sections called "jams."

This folk artist wrote over 600 songs, and his music has been covered nearly 6,000 times by other artists.

Who founded Motown Records?

What major music festival occurred in 1969 in Bethel, New York?

Which band was NOT part of the British Invasion?

What type of music was commonly associated with the beach and summer?

Where was Hitsville U.S.A. (Motown Records studio) located?

This genre of music focuses on lyrics to tell a story and features simple instrumentation, such as a guitar or a banjo.

What was the Motown Records Artist Personal Development Department responsible for?

This soul vocalist sang the song "RESPECT" and is known as one of the greatest singers of all time.

Which rock musician was known for his electric guitar playing and his performance of the National Anthem at Woodstock?

Which vocalist was famous for her wild, unique voice and performing with blues rock bands?

Marvin Gaye, Gladys Knight, Otis Redding, and The Jackson 5 are all musicians from which genre?