Rock History I Final Review

Question 1

One of Memphis DJ Dewey Phillips' biggest contrubitons to Rock and Roll music was:

Accepted Answer

putting Elvis Presley on the radio for the first time.

Question 2

An early Rock and Roll artist who was deeply rooted in blues.

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry

Question 3

Chess Records was famous for

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All of the above.

Question 4

A number of Elvis Presley's hits came from the genre of:

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Country, Rhythm and Blues

Question 5

TV Dance Shows of the 50's and 60's mainly targeted

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both white and black teen audiences.

Question 6

Muddy Waters famous for introducing _________ to his record company.

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry

Question 7

Chuck Berry is considered on the of pioneers of

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Rock and Roll.

Question 8

One of LA DJ Hunter Hancock's signature characteristic was his:

Accepted Answer

use of a slight touch of black dialect on the radio.

Question 9

This genre of music is considered one of the father's of rock and roll.

Accepted Answer

Rhythm and Blues

Question 10

This clip of Surf music best demonstrates the element of:

Accepted Answer

Instrumental Reverb

Question 11

One of Elvis Presley's lasting legacies on the world was:

Accepted Answer

to help bridge the gap between whites and African-Americans.

Question 12

This is considered by many to be the first Rock and Roll song:

Accepted Answer

Rocket 88

Question 13

Why was the dance and song "The Twist" so popular

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It was seen on TV Dance Shows such as "American Bandstand", Famous celebrities of the time were shown doing the dance., It appealed to both teens and adults of the time., It was easy to learn.

Question 14

"Rocket 88" was one of the first examples of:

Accepted Answer

Rock and Roll music inspired by cars.

Question 15

This clip of Surf music best demonstrates the element of:

Accepted Answer

R&B Guitar

Question 16

What was the significance of the radio station WDIA Memphis.

Accepted Answer

It was the first station exclusively for black audiences.

Question 17

During the 1940s, popular music ensembles began to:

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shrink in size.

Question 18

This clip of Surf music best demonstrates the element of:

Accepted Answer

Vocal Harmonies

Question 19

This clip of Surf music best demonstrates the element of:

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Wall of Sound

Question 20

15. The paintings above are from Jacob Lawrence’s series depicting:

Accepted Answer

The Great Migration

Question 21

The style of country blues

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Is an acoustic form of Blues.

Question 22

The 1942 American Federation of Musical Strike lead to:

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the rise of new music genres such as Rhythm and Blues.

Question 23

The rise of the electric guitar contributed to the rise of

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City Blues

Question 24

Bo Diddley's rhythm-driven sound and showmanship is considered to be a precursor to this genre

Accepted Answer

Hip-Hop

Question 25

Cleveland DJ Alan Freed is probably most famous for:

Accepted Answer

Coining the term "Rock and Roll".

Rock History I Final Review

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Rock History I Final Review

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