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Question #1
Before 1964, American listeners viewed British music as equal to America music in terms of importance and record sales.
A.
TRUE
B.
Sour Gummy Bears
C.
FALSE
Question #2
What was the name of the popular musical style - a mixture of American Traditional Jazz and Country & Western - that created major excitement and imitation among British teens in the 1950s - like John Lennon's school group Johnny and the Moondogs?
A.
Goobers
B.
Junior Mints
C.
Marty Wilde
D.
Skiffle
E.
Skittles
Question #3
Who is regarded as the most important figure in the skiffle movement of the 50's?
A.
Billy Fury
B.
Lonnie Donegan
C.
Georgie Fame
D.
Andrew Oldham
E.
Joe Brown
Question #4
Identify the business manager who first "discovered" the Beatles, changed their stage look from leather to matching suits, and successfully launched Beatlemania.
A.
The Troubadour
B.
George Martin
C.
Brain Epstein
D.
Phil Spector
E.
Tom Dowd
Question #5
Identify the famous Rock and Roll club in Liverpool, England, where the Beatles were first discovered.
A.
The Cotton Club
B.
The Cavern Club
C.
The Whiskey A Go-go
D.
Magical Mystery Tour
E.
The Apollo
Question #6
Which Beatles film is credited by manyfilm critics, including Roger Ebert, as the film that had the most important influence on Rock film and videos?
A.
A Hard Day's Night
B.
Help!
C.
The Steve Allen Show
D.
The Yellow Submarine
E.
Let It Be
Question #7
Which highly popular television variety show first presented the Beatle to the American public in Feb. 1964?
A.
The Johnny Carson Show
B.
The Jackie Gleason Show
C.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
D.
Frankfurt
E.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Question #8
In which German city did the Beatles serve their infamous yearlong musical apprenticeship?
A.
Dresden
B.
Berlin
C.
Dusseldorf
D.
Rogers and Hammerstein
E.
Hamburg
Question #9
Most of the Beatles' hits were written by which of the following songwriting teams?
A.
Richards and Jagger
B.
Gamble and Huff
C.
The Spencer Davis Group
D.
Leiber and Stoller
E.
Lennon and McCartney
Question #10
Identify the British rock group that was successfully marketed as the "bad boy" alternative to the Beatles.
A.
Herman's Hermits
B.
The Rolling Stones
C.
The Kinks
D.
Surf
E.
The Dave Clack Five
Question #11
Which of the following musical styles is more asssociated with acoustic instrument and socially conscious lyrics?
A.
Rockabilly
B.
Folk
C.
Pop
D.
Chicago Blues
E.
The New Christy Minstrels
Question #12
Identify the folk group whose nationally popular cover of "Blowin' in the Wind" helped promote the early career of Bob Dylan
A.
The Byrds
B.
Peter, Paul, and Mary
C.
1984
D.
The Limelighters
E.
The Kingston Trio
Question #13
What year did Dylan challenge the strong acoustic tradition of folk music by "going electric" at the traditional Newport Folk Festival?
A.
1965
B.
2001
C.
Grace Slick
D.
1972
E.
1958
Question #14
Identify the folk-singer whose activist political views on civil rights and free speech, along with her many appearances at important rallies, closely allied her with Bob Dylan in the early 60s.
A.
Joan Baez
B.
musical style
C.
Joni Mitchel
D.
Carol King
E.
Janis Joplin
Question #15
How did Bob Dylan's music most profoundly influence the music of the Beatles?
A.
record production
B.
song lyrics that are artful and socially relevant
C.
rock and roll fashion
D.
music business issues
E.
The Lovin' Spoonful
Question #16
Which American folk rock band is most noted for capitalizing on the "jingle-jingle" of the electric 12-string guitar, first popularized by George Harrison?
A.
The Byrds
B.
Ritchie Havens
C.
The Byrds
D.
The Momas and the Papas
E.
Simon and Garfunkel
Question #17
Which of the following popular folk rock groups sang " California Dreamin"?
A.
Peter, Paul, and Mary
B.
The Mamas and the Papas
C.
Simon and Garfunkel
D.
The Lovin' Spoonful
E.
Al Jardine
Question #18
Which member of the Beach Boys was the primary songwriter and creative force in the recording studio?
A.
Keith Moon
B.
The Rolling Stones
C.
Carl Wilson
D.
Dennis Wilson
E.
Brian Wilson
Question #19
Which of the following groups was NOT part of the "Brtitish Invasion" (and had their own TV show)?
A.
The yardbirds
B.
The Beatles
C.
The Kinks
D.
The Rascals
E.
The Monkees
Question #20
Identify the group whose infamous hit record "Louie, Louie" helped inspire, along with the Beat;es, the "garage band" revolution during the 50's, 60's, 70's and beyond.
A.
The Dave Clark Five
B.
The Kingsmen
C.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
D.
The Stooges
E.
Paul Revere and the Raiders
Question #21
Which of the following artists was not a "product" of Motown?
A.
The Supremes
B.
The Temptations
C.
Martha and the Vandellas
D.
Back in My Arms Again
E.
Booker T. and the M.G.'s
Question #22
Which song by the Marvelletes, became Motown's first No. 1 hit?
A.
Fame
B.
Where Did Our Love Go?
C.
Please, Please, Mr. Postman
D.
Stop! In the Name of Love
E.
Too Proud to Beg
Question #23
Maxine Powell and Cholly Atkins were retained by which record company to help groom their acts for the big stage?
A.
Chess
B.
The Funk Brothers
C.
Atlantic
D.
Stax
E.
Motown
Question #24
Identify the famous house band at Stax Records, who had the instrument hit "Green Onions."
A.
The Wrecking Crew
B.
Vlad and the Impalers
C.
Booker T. and the M.G.'s
D.
The Boogie Machine
Question #25
Motown revived the careers of Doo Wop groups by re-imaging their acts in the Motown style and pairing them successful songwriting/production teams.
A.
The Soul Survivors
B.
FALSE
C.
TRUE
Question #26
Identify the influential house band at Motown Records.
A.
The Boogie Machine
B.
The Wrecking Crew
C.
The Funk Brothers
D.
Sam Phillips
E.
Quick Silver Messenger Service
Question #27
Who was the founder and pop visionary of Motown Records?
A.
Tom Dowd
B.
Phil Spector
C.
Berry Gordy
D.
Smokey Robinson
E.
Decca
Question #28
The wildly successful songwriter/production team og Holland-Dozier-Holland (H-D-H) was a key factor in the success of the following recording studios?
A.
Columbia
B.
Atlantic
C.
Motown
D.
Sun
E.
Stax
Question #29
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is most remembered for her recordings with which of the following recording companies?
A.
Imperial
B.
Atlantic
C.
James Brown
D.
Stax
E.
Motown
Question #30
Identify the "Father of Funk."
A.
Wilson Picket
B.
Stevie Wonder
C.
Trips Festival
D.
Otis Redding
E.
Sam Cooke
Question #31
Identify the 1969 Rock Festiva that featured infamous anti-authoritarian statements like a psychedelic version of "The Star Spangled Banner" by Jimi Hendrix and the anti-war protest song "Feel-Like-I'm-Going-To-Die-Rag" by Country Joe and the Fish?
A.
The Isle of Wight
B.
Woodstock
C.
Altamont
D.
Bill Graham
E.
The Monterrey Pop Festival
Question #32
Identify the influential rock concert producer/promoter associated with the iconic rock venues Fillmore West and Fillmore East.
A.
Chas-Chandler
B.
Timothy Leary
C.
Phil Lesh
D.
Chet Helms
E.
The Flower Children
Question #33
Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs were members of the influential literary movement known as…
A.
The Yippies
B.
The New York Three
C.
The Hippies
D.
The Heli's Angels
E.
The Beats
Question #34
Colorful suits, scooters, and amphetamines were the prepared gear of which of the following English gangs?
A.
The Hooligans
B.
The Rockers
C.
The Mockers
D.
Jeff Beck
E.
The Mods
Question #35
Which of the following guitar giants was the influential lead guitarist of the super group Cream?
A.
Jimi Hendrix
B.
Dave Mason
C.
Jimmy Page
D.
Eric Clapton
E.
The Soccer Davis Group
Question #36
Which of the following rave up British blues bands featured at one time or another the guitar giants Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page?
A.
The Yardbirds
B.
The Small Faces
C.
The Animals
D.
Pink Floyd
E.
The Kinks
Question #37
Jim Morrison was the charismatic lead singer and post-beat lyricist for which of the following psychedelic bands?
A.
The Jefferson Aiplane
B.
Big Brother and the Holding Company
C.
Mission District
D.
Iron Butterfly
E.
The Doors
Question #38
Which infamous San Francisco neigborhood became the epicenter of the Hippie movement?
A.
Haight-Ashbury
B.
The Human Be-in
C.
The Potrero
D.
The Richmond
E.
Nod Hill
Question #39
Which of the following was the major Rock Festival in the US, held in 1967?
A.
Altamont
B.
The Isle of Wight
C.
Hyde Park, London
D.
The Monterrey Pop Festival
Question #40
Which of the following was Jimi Hendrix' highly influential debut album?
A.
Axix: Bold As Love
B.
Electric Ladyland
C.
Tom Dowd
D.
Band of Gypsies
E.
Are You Experiences?
Question #41
Identify the record producer who signed the Beatles and was huge part of their innovative sound.
A.
Chas Chandler
B.
Phil Spector
C.
Bo Diddley
D.
The Kinks
E.
George Martin
Question #42
Identify the British Invasion band whose hard rocking hit "You Really Got Me" inspired many rockers to get "heavier."
A.
The Who
B.
The Animals
C.
The Dave Clark Five
D.
The Spencer Davis Group
Question #43
The Beatles were not interested in the music of Motown, Stax, and other American R&B labels.
A.
TRUE
B.
FALSE
C.
The Mamas and Papas
Question #44
Identify the fashion forward pop group who sang "I've Got You Babe."
A.
Johnny Rivers
B.
Sonny and Cher
C.
Paul Revere and the Raiders
D.
The Byrds
E.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys
Question #45
Identify the group that recorded "Pet Sounds," the influential album that demonstrated many new creative possibilities in the studio with it’s use of synthesizers and multi-tracking.
A.
The Rolling Stones
B.
The Beach Boys
C.
Mersey
D.
The Beatles
E.
The Who
Question #46
A.
Nile
B.
Mississippi
C.
Thames
D.
Amazon
Question #47
Motown studios named their building "Soulsville, USA."
A.
TRUE
B.
Josie and the Pussy Cats
C.
FALSE
Question #48
Which Motown product sang the hit "Dancing in the Streets?"
A.
The Temptations
B.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
C.
Marvin Gaye
D.
Martha and the Vandellas
E.
Dianna Ross and the Supremes
Question #49
Identify the artist who wrote and sang the hit"In the Midnight Hour."
A.
Wilson Pickett
B.
Are You Experienced?
C.
Otis Redding
D.
Rufus Thomas
E.
Sam and Dave
Question #50
Identify the most significant "concept album" of the 60's.
A.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
B.
Cheap Thrills
C.
Surreslistic Pillow
D.
Fresh Cream
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