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Funk, Soul, R&B, and the 1970s-80s
Funk, Soul, R&B, and the 1970s-80s
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A quiz about the Funk era.
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1
James Brown has an
entire wing
dedicated to him in which museum?
The Grammy Museum
The Milwaukee Public Museum
The Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame
The Smithsonian
2
The Temptations had 5 original members in 1960, and 57 years later, one of them still performs.
Otis Williams
Paul Williams
Melvin Franklin
David Ruffin
3
Which all-female group was the premier (top) act for Motown Records in the 1960s?
The Beatles
The Temptations
The Supremes
The Rolling Stones
4
Which famous soul musician died in a plane crash here in Madison, WI?
Otis Redding
Ella Fitzgerald
Isaac Hayes
Louis Armstrong
5
Who, in addition to being a popular Funk musician, also voiced acted on several TV shows?
James Brown
John Lennon
Isacc Hayes
Dizzy Gillespie
6
What title is James Brown known by?
The King
The Big Bopper
The Father of Rock n' Roll
The Godfather of Soul
7
With the tune "Don't Be a Dropout", James Brown showed he was a Social Activist for what area?
Pro-Education
Anti-Government
Pro-Gun Laws
Anti-Violence
8
Who is this?
Stevie Wonder
James Brown
Ray Charles
John Lennon
9
To stop violent protesting, what did James Brown do the day after MLK Jr. was assassinated?
Ended his career
Released a new album
Held a live TV concert
Ran a marathon
10
Which group has the greatest hit
Stop! In the Name of Love
?
The Bee Gees
The Temptations
The Supremes
The Rolling Stone
11
What is Social Activism?
Taking violent action to force change
Taking real action to make positive changes in society
Not taking action but complaining on social media
Not obeying the law to get it changed
12
Berry Gordy, Jr. borrowed $800 to start the Motown Record label. He sold it for $___ in 1988.
$61 million ($61,000,000)
$15 million ($15,000,000)
$80,000
$800,000
13
"American history wells up when Aretha sings." Who said it?
James Brown in 1990
Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1960
Stevie Wonder in 2005
President Barack Obama in 2015
14
Aretha Franklin's father was an accomplished singer and pianist, and her mother was a reverend.
False
True
15
Aretha Franklin passed away in 2017. When did she last win a Grammy, and what was it for?
2008, Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Performance
1994, Lifetime Achievement Award
2010, Best Song
2004, Best Traditional R&B Performance
16
At the age of 16, James Brown had trouble with the law. What did he do?
Robbed a grocery store
Stole a car
Cheated on a test
Evaded taxes
17
Of the names listed, which musician is still alive today?
Ray Charles
Stevie Wonder
Louis Armstrong
James Brown
18
Who is this?
James Brown
Ella Fitzgerald
Aretha Franklin
Nicki Minaj
19
Which funk/soul group was signed by Motown records in 1961
and
still performs today?
The Jackson 5
The Temptations
The Beatles
The Bee Gees
20
What kind of group did James Brown sing in to avoid the harshness of living Black in the South?
Jazz band
Symphonic band
Rock n' Roll band
Church choir
21
While taking a break from music, James Brown became semiprofessional in what sport?
Football
Baseball
Basketball
Wrestling
22
Who is this?
James Brown
Stevie Wonder
Curtis Mayfield
Ray Charles
23
In the grand timeline of musical styles, the Funk style came from ____ and evolved into ______.
jazz, rock n' roll
soul, hip-hop
classical, dance
R&B, jazz
24
What tune is James Brown's greatest hit?
I Got You (I Feel Good)
Mother Popcorn
I Got The Feelin
Give It Up or Turn It a Loose
25
In what year did Aretha Franklin receive her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?
2009
1979
1989
1999
26
One of Aretha Franklin's top hits still heard today is...
On, Wisconsin!
Sir Duke
I Want You Back
Respect
27
Like Jazz in the 1900s, Funk & Soul styles originated from what unfortunate part of history?
World War II
World War I
The JFK Assassination
African slavery
28
Pick best answer: Soul music varies based on where you hear it. Which city has its own Soul?
Memphis
All of them
Philadelphia
Detroit
29
Aretha Franklin was the "honorary aunt" of another famous musician (pictured). Who was it?
Whitney Houston
Kelly Clarkson
Rihanna
Beyonce
30
What tune did James Brown release that many consider the start of the Funk Era?
Please Please Please
Shake A Tail Feather
Papa's Got a Brand New Bag
Sir Duke
31
Who is this?
Curtis Mayfield
Ray Charles
James Brown
Thelonious Monk
32
What nickname/title is Aretha Franklin known by?
The Mother of Rock n' Roll
The Queen of Soul
The Duchess of Pop
The Big Bopper
33
Two of Aretha Franklin's singles hit #1 on the Billboard Top 100 list. Pick one.
Respect
Natural Woman
I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)
Day Dreaming
34
Who is this?
Ray Charles
Charlie Parker
James Brown
Aretha Franklin
35
Motown Records was founded in Detroit, MI. What is 'Motown' short for?
Motion Town
Moo Town
More Town
Motor Town