History of Popular Music: Unit 6

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Which band was NOT part of the British Invasion?

Who founded Motown Records?

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

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

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?

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