Rock n Roll, Soul, Rock, Artists Review

Question 1

Rock music is more universal than rock and roll which makes the genre more:

Accepted Answer

Diverse

Question 2

After the 60s, Brown moved to a more "Africanized" sound and influenced the creation of what?

Accepted Answer

Disco

Question 3

Which instrument is common in Rock n Roll music?

Accepted Answer

Saxophone, Guitar, Piano, Drums

Question 4

Who is the King of Soul?

Accepted Answer

Sam Cooke

Question 5

Which rock band has the highest grossing tour in all of history?

Accepted Answer

U2

Question 6

Etta James's most recognizable song and popular single was titled:

Accepted Answer

At Last

Question 7

Ray learned to play this instrument at the age of 3 after hearing it in a cafe:

Accepted Answer

Piano

Question 8

What is "Blue-Eyed Soul"?

Accepted Answer

White musical groups that performed Soul music

Question 9

Which city did Chuck Berry go to in 1955 looking for a big recording contract?

Accepted Answer

Chicago

Question 10

Ray Charles was nicknamed what because of his talent and knowledge of music?

Accepted Answer

The Genius

Question 11

Billy’s last new album released in 199, marked his 12studio album. What was the title of album?

Accepted Answer

River of Dreams

Question 12

After his album with Sun Studio, Elvis switched to this label for the rest of his career.

Accepted Answer

RCA Records

Question 13

Which English rock band was at the forefront of the British Invasion?

Accepted Answer

The Rolling Stones

Question 14

Which American rock n roll band formed in the 1970s in Boston, Massachusetts?

Accepted Answer

Boston

Question 15

Elvis’s first single was released in 1954 with Sun Studio. What was the name of his single?

Accepted Answer

That's All Right

Question 16

When did the Beatles have their first performance in America?

Accepted Answer

February 9, 1964

Question 17

All of the following are characteristics of Soul music EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Lyrics of worship

Question 18

Soul developed alongside Rock n Roll and blended which three genres?

Accepted Answer

Gospel, R&B, jazz

Question 19

Ben E King is a legend in Soul music and was the lead vocalist for which group?

Accepted Answer

The Drifters

Question 20

How did Sam Cooke begin his musical career?

Accepted Answer

Singing in his church choir

Question 21

David Bowie learned this instrument in high school after listening to a lot of jazz musicians.

Accepted Answer

Saxophone

Question 22

Which artist dropped out of school at 17 to move to California?

Accepted Answer

Chuck Berry

Question 23

James Brown was nicknamed "The _______ of Soul"

Accepted Answer

Godfather

Question 24

Chuck Berry’s first recorded song reached 1 on R&B charts and 5 on the pop charts - its name?

Accepted Answer

Maybellene

Question 25

How old was Jimi Hendrix when he passed away?

Accepted Answer

27

Question 26

Why did Led Zeppelin break up?

Accepted Answer

Drummer died from alcohol abuse

Question 27

What did Ray lose at age 7?

Accepted Answer

His vision

Question 28

Led Zeppelin had a heavy guitar sound that most people attributed to the start of what genre?

Accepted Answer

Metal

Question 29

Which Rock n Roll artist was known as "The Killer"?

Accepted Answer

Jerry Lee Lewis

Question 30

How many of the Beatles had to agree on a decision before it was accepted?

Accepted Answer

All 4 had to agree

Question 31

What instrument did Billy Joel learn to play at the age of just 3?

Accepted Answer

Piano

Question 32

Etta was known for her what?

Accepted Answer

Powerful, earthy voice

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