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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.
Marty Wilde
B.
Junior Mints
C.
Skiffle
D.
Skittles
E.
Goobers
Question #3
Who is regarded as the most important figure in the skiffle movement of the 50's?
A.
Lonnie Donegan
B.
Andrew Oldham
C.
Georgie Fame
D.
Joe Brown
E.
Billy Fury
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.
Brain Epstein
B.
Tom Dowd
C.
The Troubadour
D.
George Martin
E.
Phil Spector
Question #5
Identify the famous Rock and Roll club in Liverpool, England, where the Beatles were first discovered.
A.
Magical Mystery Tour
B.
The Whiskey A Go-go
C.
The Cotton Club
D.
The Apollo
E.
The Cavern Club
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.
Let It Be
B.
Help!
C.
The Steve Allen Show
D.
A Hard Day's Night
E.
The Yellow Submarine
Question #7
Which highly popular television variety show first presented the Beatle to the American public in Feb. 1964?
A.
The Jackie Gleason Show
B.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
C.
Frankfurt
D.
The Johnny Carson Show
E.
The Ed Sullivan Show
Question #8
In which German city did the Beatles serve their infamous yearlong musical apprenticeship?
A.
Hamburg
B.
Berlin
C.
Dusseldorf
D.
Rogers and Hammerstein
E.
Dresden
Question #9
Most of the Beatles' hits were written by which of the following songwriting teams?
A.
Gamble and Huff
B.
Richards and Jagger
C.
Lennon and McCartney
D.
The Spencer Davis Group
E.
Leiber and Stoller
Question #10
Identify the British rock group that was successfully marketed as the "bad boy" alternative to the Beatles.
A.
The Rolling Stones
B.
Surf
C.
Herman's Hermits
D.
The Kinks
E.
The Dave Clack Five
Question #11
Which of the following musical styles is more asssociated with acoustic instrument and socially conscious lyrics?
A.
Folk
B.
The New Christy Minstrels
C.
Rockabilly
D.
Pop
E.
Chicago Blues
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.
1984
C.
The Kingston Trio
D.
The Limelighters
E.
Peter, Paul, and Mary
Question #13
What year did Dylan challenge the strong acoustic tradition of folk music by "going electric" at the traditional Newport Folk Festival?
A.
Grace Slick
B.
1958
C.
2001
D.
1965
E.
1972
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.
Joni Mitchel
B.
musical style
C.
Carol King
D.
Joan Baez
E.
Janis Joplin
Question #15
How did Bob Dylan's music most profoundly influence the music of the Beatles?
A.
rock and roll fashion
B.
song lyrics that are artful and socially relevant
C.
record production
D.
The Lovin' Spoonful
E.
music business issues
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.
Simon and Garfunkel
B.
Peter, Paul, and Mary
C.
Al Jardine
D.
The Lovin' Spoonful
E.
The Mamas and the Papas
Question #18
Which member of the Beach Boys was the primary songwriter and creative force in the recording studio?
A.
Carl Wilson
B.
The Rolling Stones
C.
Dennis Wilson
D.
Keith Moon
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 Rascals
B.
The Beatles
C.
The Monkees
D.
The yardbirds
E.
The Kinks
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.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
C.
Paul Revere and the Raiders
D.
The Kingsmen
E.
The Stooges
Question #21
Which of the following artists was not a "product" of Motown?
A.
The Supremes
B.
The Temptations
C.
Booker T. and the M.G.'s
D.
Back in My Arms Again
E.
Martha and the Vandellas
Question #22
Which song by the Marvelletes, became Motown's first No. 1 hit?
A.
Stop! In the Name of Love
B.
Too Proud to Beg
C.
Where Did Our Love Go?
D.
Fame
E.
Please, Please, Mr. Postman
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.
Atlantic
C.
Motown
D.
The Funk Brothers
E.
Stax
Question #24
Identify the famous house band at Stax Records, who had the instrument hit "Green Onions."
A.
Vlad and the Impalers
B.
The Wrecking Crew
C.
The Boogie Machine
D.
Booker T. and the M.G.'s
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.
TRUE
C.
FALSE
Question #26
Identify the influential house band at Motown Records.
A.
Quick Silver Messenger Service
B.
The Funk Brothers
C.
The Boogie Machine
D.
The Wrecking Crew
E.
Sam Phillips
Question #27
Who was the founder and pop visionary of Motown Records?
A.
Berry Gordy
B.
Smokey Robinson
C.
Phil Spector
D.
Tom Dowd
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.
Stax
C.
Atlantic
D.
Sun
E.
Motown
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.
Motown
E.
Stax
Question #30
Identify the "Father of Funk."
A.
Sam Cooke
B.
Otis Redding
C.
Stevie Wonder
D.
Trips Festival
E.
Wilson Picket
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.
Altamont
B.
Bill Graham
C.
The Isle of Wight
D.
The Monterrey Pop Festival
E.
Woodstock
Question #32
Identify the influential rock concert producer/promoter associated with the iconic rock venues Fillmore West and Fillmore East.
A.
Phil Lesh
B.
Timothy Leary
C.
Chas-Chandler
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 Beats
B.
The New York Three
C.
The Yippies
D.
The Heli's Angels
E.
The Hippies
Question #34
Colorful suits, scooters, and amphetamines were the prepared gear of which of the following English gangs?
A.
The Rockers
B.
The Mods
C.
Jeff Beck
D.
The Hooligans
E.
The Mockers
Question #35
Which of the following guitar giants was the influential lead guitarist of the super group Cream?
A.
Eric Clapton
B.
Dave Mason
C.
Jimi Hendrix
D.
The Soccer Davis Group
E.
Jimmy Page
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 Kinks
C.
The Animals
D.
The Small Faces
E.
Pink Floyd
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.
The Doors
C.
Mission District
D.
Iron Butterfly
E.
Big Brother and the Holding Company
Question #38
Which infamous San Francisco neigborhood became the epicenter of the Hippie movement?
A.
The Potrero
B.
Haight-Ashbury
C.
Nod Hill
D.
The Human Be-in
E.
The Richmond
Question #39
Which of the following was the major Rock Festival in the US, held in 1967?
A.
The Isle of Wight
B.
The Monterrey Pop Festival
C.
Hyde Park, London
D.
Altamont
Question #40
Which of the following was Jimi Hendrix' highly influential debut album?
A.
Tom Dowd
B.
Axix: Bold As Love
C.
Are You Experiences?
D.
Band of Gypsies
E.
Electric Ladyland
Question #41
Identify the record producer who signed the Beatles and was huge part of their innovative sound.
A.
George Martin
B.
Chas Chandler
C.
Phil Spector
D.
The Kinks
E.
Bo Diddley
Question #42
Identify the British Invasion band whose hard rocking hit "You Really Got Me" inspired many rockers to get "heavier."
A.
The Spencer Davis Group
B.
The Animals
C.
The Who
D.
The Dave Clark Five
Question #43
The Beatles were not interested in the music of Motown, Stax, and other American R&B labels.
A.
FALSE
B.
The Mamas and Papas
C.
TRUE
Question #44
Identify the fashion forward pop group who sang "I've Got You Babe."
A.
The Byrds
B.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys
C.
Johnny Rivers
D.
Paul Revere and the Raiders
E.
Sonny and Cher
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 Who
B.
Mersey
C.
The Beach Boys
D.
The Beatles
E.
The Rolling Stones
Question #46
Name the river that runs through the Liverpool, England, that became identified with a new style of music.
A.
Thames
B.
Mississippi
C.
Amazon
D.
Nile
Question #47
Motown studios named their building "Soulsville, USA."
A.
FALSE
B.
Josie and the Pussy Cats
C.
TRUE
Question #48
Which Motown product sang the hit "Dancing in the Streets?"
A.
Martha and the Vandellas
B.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
C.
Dianna Ross and the Supremes
D.
The Temptations
E.
Marvin Gaye
Question #49
Identify the artist who wrote and sang the hit"In the Midnight Hour."
A.
Sam and Dave
B.
Otis Redding
C.
Wilson Pickett
D.
Are You Experienced?
E.
Rufus Thomas
Question #50
Identify the most significant "concept album" of the 60's.
A.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
B.
Surreslistic Pillow
C.
Cheap Thrills
D.
Fresh Cream
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