What are Chuck D, FlavaFlav, and DJ Lord known for?

Their music‚Äôs political message, criticism of the media

What songs was MC Hammer known for?

U can‚Äôt touch this, 2 legit 2 quit

One of the longest running shows, first aired in 1970

What skills did DJ Cool Herc have that helped his innovations in music?

Self-taught electronics genius who wired up turntables

Who were some artists that Berry Gordy wrote songs for?

Jackie Wilson, the Miracles, and the Jackson 5

What two-sided trade pamphlet did Gibson produce?

The Mello Yello, the country's largest Black radio trade publication

What audiences did Gibson appeal to?

Younger Black audiences and younger, hipper white audiences

What are some of Aretha Franklin‚Äôs accomplishments?

100 R&B Hits, 20 number 1‚Äôs, 18 Grammy Awards

What is a criticism of Grangsta Rap?

Focuses on violence, devalues Black women

What Black Music Convention did Gibson start?

Jack the Rapper‚Äôs Family Affair

Who was inspired by DJ Cool Herc early on?

Barbados born, Grandmaster Flash

What did Soul Train feature?

Music-dance television show highlighting Black artists

What did Jack the Rapper Gibson try to prove?

Black radio could be profitable and a force for social progress

Who was one of the earliest innovators of rap?

Jamaican-American, DJ Cool Herc

Why did he start Family Affair?

Like Billboard‚Äôs annual music ceremony, but for Black music

What innovations did Grandmaster Flash make?

DJ science‚Äìpunch phrasing, finger tips, crayon marks

What was Little Richard known for?

Showmanship, pushing boundaries

What did wiring the turntables achieve?

A breakbeat sound that he talked over

What recognitions did Aretha Franklin receive?

Presidential Medal of Freedom, First woman in Rock‚ÄônRoll HOF

Who is considered the true father of rock ‚Äòn roll?

Chuck Berry (rather than Elvis)

What Motown film featured Diana Ross?

Lady Sings the Blues about Billie Holiday

What was Chuck Berry‚Äôs job before music?

He worked in an automobile plant

What organization did Gibson found to support other Black Broadcasters in 1955?

National Association of Radio Announcers (later added Television)

A kind of story telling, with creative and concise word choice

Who was the first host Soul Train?

Don Cornelius from 1970 until 1993

How has modern rap changed since toasting storytelling?

Often more cynical, rather than hopeful

Why was Soul Train considered an ambassador?

Connected white audience to Black music and dance

What is Grandmaster Flash known as?

The first DJ to make the turntable an instrument

What experience did Gordy have that influenced Motown operations?

Working on an assembly line, leaving nothing to chance or luck

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1
What are Chuck D, FlavaFlav, and DJ Lord known for?
Their music‚Äôs political message, criticism of the media
Humorous and light-hearted lyrics
Complex song structures
Innovative musical techniques
2
What was rap first described as?
Singing over classical arrangements
Talking over the beats
Rapping over live instruments
Chanting with background rhythms
3
When did DJ Cool Herc indicate he first used his Merry-go-round?
1970
1973
1975
1972
4
What Black American artists are credited with the advent of Rock and Roll?
Muddy Waters and B.B. King
Chuck Berry and Little Richard
Ray Charles and Fats Domino
James Brown and Bo Diddley
5
Who started Philadelphia International Records?
Clive Davis and Quincy Jones
Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff
Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson
Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross
6
What film is loosely based on Motown?
The Blues Brothers
Cadillac Records
Ray
Dream Girls
7
What is an early Chuck Berry number one?
Johnny B. Goode
School Day
Maybellene
Roll Over Beethoven
8
What songs was MC Hammer known for?
Gin and Juice, Drop It Like It‚Äôs Hot
Push It, Shoop
U can‚Äôt touch this, 2 legit 2 quit
California Love, Keep Their Heads Ringin'
9
What was Soul Train?
One of the longest running shows, first aired in 1970
A news program focused on Black issues
A news show about music industry updates
A dance competition show
10
What skills did DJ Cool Herc have that helped his innovations in music?
An electrician who repaired amplifiers
Self-taught electronics genius who wired up turntables
A trained engineer who built custom sound systems
An audio technician who mixed live shows
11
What record companies did Gibson work as public relations manager?
Def Jam and Columbia Records
Capitol and Atlantic Records
Sun Records and RCA
Motown and Staxx
12
Who was fundamental in creating Motown?
Berry Gordy
Clarence Avant
Quincy Jones
Smokey Robinson
13
How many gold and platinum records did Gamble and Huff have?
150
100
175
200
14
What instrument is Little Richard known for playing?
The piano
The drums
The guitar
The saxophone
15
What topics does modern rap focus on?
Political protests and activism
Environmental activism
Urban obstacles and inequities
Love and relationships
16
Who were some artists that Berry Gordy wrote songs for?
Diana Ross, the Four Tops, and the Supremes
Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye
Jackie Wilson, the Miracles, and the Jackson 5
Sam Cooke, Otis Redding, and Lionel Richie
17
What two-sided trade pamphlet did Gibson produce?
The Golden Record, a directory of jazz stations
The Mello Yello, the country's largest Black radio trade publication
The Groove Journal, a national black radio publication
The Smooth Beat, an influential radio newsletter
18
What was one of the most well-known rap groups of the 1980s?
The Beastie Boys
Salt-N-Pepa
Public Enemy
Run DMC
19
What audiences did Gibson appeal to?
White audiences primarily
Corporate sponsors
Younger Black audiences and younger, hipper white audiences
Older Black audiences and political leaders
20
What are some of Aretha Franklin‚Äôs accomplishments?
120 Hits, 30 number 1‚Äôs, 25 Grammy Awards
80 Pop Hits, 15 number 1‚Äôs, 22 Grammy Awards
50 Top Hits, 5 number 1‚Äôs, 10 Grammy Awards
100 R&B Hits, 20 number 1‚Äôs, 18 Grammy Awards
21
What station was Gibson featured on and was the first Black owned Station
WERD
WBLS
WVON
KDAY
22
What is a criticism of Grangsta Rap?
Emphasizes musical innovation
Promotes family values
Focuses on political issues
Focuses on violence, devalues Black women
23
What Black Music Convention did Gibson start?
The Soul Music Expo
The Black Music Summit
Jack the Rapper‚Äôs Family Affair
The Rhythm and Blues Awards
24
Who was inspired by DJ Cool Herc early on?
Harlem born, Afrika Bambaataa
Barbados born, Grandmaster Flash
Brooklyn born, Kool DJ Red Alert
Queens born, DJ Hollywood
25
What did Soul Train feature?
Live interviews with Black celebrities
Interviews with civil rights leaders
Stand-up comedy performances
Music-dance television show highlighting Black artists
26
What group from Compton is considered the greatest and most controversial group?
Wu-Tang Clan
The Sugarhill Gang
A Tribe Called Quest
N.W.A
27
What did Jack the Rapper Gibson try to prove?
Black radio should focus solely on entertainment
Black radio could be profitable and a force for social progress
Radio was only for entertainment, not activism
Black music couldn‚Äôt reach mainstream audiences
28
Who was one of the earliest innovators of rap?
Haitian-American, DJ Kool Herc
Trinidadian, DJ Clive Campbell
Jamaican-American, DJ Cool Herc
African-American, DJ Red Alert
29
What genre was Motown focused on?
Pop
Jazz
R&B
Soul
30
Who did Motown market to?
International audiences
Exclusively Black audiences
White audiences only
Black and White audiences
31
Why did he start Family Affair?
To honor historical contributions to Black music
To promote new talent in the industry
To recognize DJs and MCs contributions
Like Billboard‚Äôs annual music ceremony, but for Black music
32
What innovations did Grandmaster Flash make?
Advanced mic techniques, echo effects
Beat juggling and fade-ins
DJ science‚Äìpunch phrasing, finger tips, crayon marks
Faster turntable rotations, syncopated beats
33
What was Little Richard known for?
Complex musical arrangements
Strong lyrics with social commentary
Soft ballads and love songs
Showmanship, pushing boundaries
34
What is considered the first hip hop song known to a wide audience?
Planet Rock
Good Times
The Message
Rapper‚Äôs Delight
35
What did wiring the turntables achieve?
A drum loop that played over other sounds
A synthesized bass sound
A breakbeat sound that he talked over
An echo effect on live instruments
36
What recognitions did Aretha Franklin receive?
National Medal of Arts, First woman in Blues HOF
Presidential Medal of Freedom, First woman in Rock‚ÄônRoll HOF
Presidential Citizens Medal, First woman in Country HOF
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, First woman in Jazz HOF
37
Who were two of the inaugural inductees to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Chuck Berry and Little Richard
B.B. King and Aretha Franklin
Ray Charles and James Brown
Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye
38
Who is considered the true father of rock ‚Äòn roll?
Elvis Presley
Buddy Holly
Chuck Berry (rather than Elvis)
Fats Domino
39
What Motown film featured Diana Ross?
Billie about Billie Holiday
Lady Sings the Blues about Billie Holiday
The Wiz about Diana Ross's life
Dreamgirls about the Supremes
40
What was Chuck Berry‚Äôs job before music?
He worked in an automobile plant
Worked as a truck driver
Sold insurance
Barber
41
What are some films Motown produced?
Cadillac Records and Purple Rain
Sparkle and Carmen Jones
Mahogany and The Wiz
Dreamgirls and The Color Purple
42
What songs did Little Richard make famous?
Shake, Rattle, and Roll, Lucille
Tutti Frutti, Long Tall Sally
Good Golly Miss Molly, Lucille
Blueberry Hill, Ain‚Äôt That a Shame
43
What was Motown‚Äôs first million-seller song?
Ain‚Äôt No Mountain High Enough, Diana Ross
Shop Around, the Miracles
I Want You Back, Jackson 5
My Girl, The Temptations
44
What organization did Gibson found to support other Black Broadcasters in 1955?
National Black Music Coalition
Association of Black Disc Jockeys
Black Radio Collective
National Association of Radio Announcers (later added Television)
45
What was Soul Train known as?
The Beat Street
The Hippest Trip in America
The Funk Machine
The Soul Show
46
What is toasting?
A way of dancing with rhythmic steps
A poetic form of expression
A humorous monologue told at parties
A kind of story telling, with creative and concise word choice
47
Who was the first host Soul Train?
Dick Gregory
Don Cornelius from 1970 until 1993
Steve Harvey
Dick Clark
48
How has modern rap changed since toasting storytelling?
More traditional and narrative-based
More romantic and introspective
More optimistic and uplifting
Often more cynical, rather than hopeful
49
Why was Soul Train considered an ambassador?
Connected white audience to Black music and dance
Helped launch the careers of emerging Black artists
Showcased contemporary dance styles
Encouraged cultural integration
50
What is Grandmaster Flash known as?
The first DJ to make the turntable an instrument
The first rapper to use a turntable
The first producer to remix songs live
The first radio DJ to scratch live
51
What experience did Gordy have that influenced Motown operations?
Ran a record store
Was a music teacher
Worked as a disc jockey
Working on an assembly line, leaving nothing to chance or luck
52
What two types of people in early rap talked over beats?
Producer and singer
Radio host and producer
DJ and MC
Guitarist and keyboardist
53
Who was the first group Chuck Berry performed with?
Johnnie Johnson Trio in the early 50s
The Drifters in the mid-50s
The Coasters in the late 50s
The Platters in the early 60s
54
Why was Jack Gibson known as the rapper?
used southern lexicon, and ended each sentence with a rhyme
He popularized the phrase 'rap music' on radio
He was the first to record a rap album
He rapped on his radio shows with musical accompaniment
55
What elements does rap combine?
Pop, Hip-hop, Country, and Blues
Classical, Rock, Pop, and Gospel
Jazz, Blues, Soul, and the Black custom of toasting
Country, Western, Jazz, and Funk
56
What two theories did Grandmaster Flash create?
Mix-Master Theory & Dynamic Theory
Quick-Mix Theory & Torque Theory
Bass Boost Theory & Fader Theory
Loop Theory & Pitch Theory
57
What innovations did he bring?
Vocal harmonies and guitar solos
Energetic dance moves and catchy rhymes
Simple beats and catchy hooks
Flashy choreography, back up dancers and extra large pants
58
What was Gibson criticized for by the industry?
Excluding female artists from the convention
Accepting commercial sponsorships
Limiting performances to only established artists
Refusing to ban rappers from attending Family Affair
59
What area did Gordy expand Motown into in the 1970s?
Radio
Film
Broadway
Television
60
What did Gamble and Huff develop?
An evolution of soul music with jazz influences
A new type of rock music
Production qualities and techniques known as the Philly Sound
A unique style of disco music
61
Who changed the MC model and brought rap to a global stage?
Snoop Dogg
MC Hammer
LL Cool J
Dr. Dre
62
What song did Gamble and Huff first work on together?
I‚Äôm Gonna Make you Love me, Diana Ross and the Supremes
Respect, Aretha Franklin
I Heard It Through the Grapevine, Marvin Gaye
Ain't No Mountain High Enough, Marvin Gaye
63
What comparison was made with Philly International and Motown?
If Motown owned the 1970s, the 80s belonged to Philly International
If Motown owned the 1950s, the 60s belonged to Philly International
If Staxx owned the 1960s, the 70s belonged to Motown
If Motown owned the 1960s, the 70s belonged to Philly International records
64
What were some other innovations of Grandmaster Flash?
Looping and remixing, Virtual DJing
Mash-ups and sound layering
Beatboxing and freestyle rapping
Backspin and scratching, Peek-A-Boo System

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