What are some of Aretha Franklin‚Äôs accomplishments?

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

One of the longest running shows, first aired in 1970

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

Their music‚Äôs political message, criticism of the media

What innovations did he bring?

Flashy choreography, back up dancers and extra large pants

Who was the first host Soul Train?

Don Cornelius from 1970 until 1993

What did Gamble and Huff develop?

Production qualities and techniques known as the Philly Sound

What songs was MC Hammer known for?

U can‚Äôt touch this, 2 legit 2 quit

What were some other innovations of Grandmaster Flash?

Backspin and scratching, Peek-A-Boo System

What two theories did Grandmaster Flash create?

Quick-Mix Theory & Torque Theory

Who was inspired by DJ Cool Herc early on?

Barbados born, Grandmaster Flash

How has modern rap changed since toasting storytelling?

Often more cynical, rather than hopeful

What was Little Richard known for?

Showmanship, pushing boundaries

Who were some artists that Berry Gordy wrote songs for?

Jackie Wilson, the Miracles, and the Jackson 5

What audiences did Gibson appeal to?

Younger Black audiences and younger, hipper white audiences

What innovations did Grandmaster Flash make?

DJ science‚Äìpunch phrasing, finger tips, crayon marks

What elements does rap combine?

Jazz, Blues, Soul, and the Black custom of toasting

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

What comparison was made with Philly International and Motown?

If Motown owned the 1960s, the 70s belonged to Philly International records

What recognitions did Aretha Franklin receive?

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

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

National Association of Radio Announcers (later added Television)

What two-sided trade pamphlet did Gibson produce?

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

Who was the first group Chuck Berry performed with?

Johnnie Johnson Trio in the early 50s

Why did he start Family Affair?

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

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

Self-taught electronics genius who wired up turntables

What Motown film featured Diana Ross?

Lady Sings the Blues about Billie Holiday

What did wiring the turntables achieve?

A breakbeat sound that he talked over

What Black Music Convention did Gibson start?

Jack the Rapper‚Äôs Family Affair

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

What was Gibson criticized for by the industry?

Refusing to ban rappers from attending Family Affair

Why was Jack Gibson known as the rapper?

used southern lexicon, and ended each sentence with a rhyme

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

Chuck Berry (rather than Elvis)

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

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