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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.
FALSE
B.
Sour Gummy Bears
C.
TRUE
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.
Skittles
B.
Marty Wilde
C.
Junior Mints
D.
Goobers
E.
Skiffle
Question #3
Who is regarded as the most important figure in the skiffle movement of the 50's?
A.
Georgie Fame
B.
Joe Brown
C.
Andrew Oldham
D.
Lonnie Donegan
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.
George Martin
B.
Brain Epstein
C.
The Troubadour
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.
Magical Mystery Tour
B.
The Apollo
C.
The Whiskey A Go-go
D.
The Cotton Club
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.
The Steve Allen Show
B.
Let It Be
C.
The Yellow Submarine
D.
Help!
E.
A Hard Day's Night
Question #7
Which highly popular television variety show first presented the Beatle to the American public in Feb. 1964?
A.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
B.
Frankfurt
C.
The Jackie Gleason Show
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.
Dusseldorf
B.
Hamburg
C.
Berlin
D.
Rogers and Hammerstein
E.
Dresden
Question #9
Most of the Beatles' hits were written by which of the following songwriting teams?
A.
The Spencer Davis Group
B.
Leiber and Stoller
C.
Lennon and McCartney
D.
Richards and Jagger
E.
Gamble and Huff
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 Dave Clack Five
E.
The Kinks
Question #11
Which of the following musical styles is more asssociated with acoustic instrument and socially conscious lyrics?
A.
Pop
B.
Folk
C.
The New Christy Minstrels
D.
Rockabilly
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.
1984
B.
The Byrds
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.
2001
B.
Grace Slick
C.
1972
D.
1965
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.
Janis Joplin
B.
musical style
C.
Carol King
D.
Joni Mitchel
E.
Joan Baez
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.
The Lovin' Spoonful
D.
record production
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.
Simon and Garfunkel
B.
The Byrds
C.
Ritchie Havens
D.
The Momas and the Papas
E.
The Byrds
Question #17
Which of the following popular folk rock groups sang " California Dreamin"?
A.
Peter, Paul, and Mary
B.
Al Jardine
C.
The Lovin' Spoonful
D.
Simon and Garfunkel
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.
Keith Moon
B.
Brian Wilson
C.
Dennis Wilson
D.
The Rolling Stones
E.
Carl 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 Monkees
C.
The Beatles
D.
The Kinks
E.
The Rascals
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.
Paul Revere and the Raiders
B.
The Dave Clark Five
C.
The Stooges
D.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
E.
The Kingsmen
Question #21
Which of the following artists was not a "product" of Motown?
A.
The Temptations
B.
The Supremes
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.
Too Proud to Beg
B.
Please, Please, Mr. Postman
C.
Fame
D.
Stop! In the Name of Love
E.
Where Did Our Love Go?
Question #23
Maxine Powell and Cholly Atkins were retained by which record company to help groom their acts for the big stage?
A.
Atlantic
B.
Stax
C.
Motown
D.
The Funk Brothers
E.
Chess
Question #24
Identify the famous house band at Stax Records, who had the instrument hit "Green Onions."
A.
The Boogie Machine
B.
The Wrecking Crew
C.
Vlad and the Impalers
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.
FALSE
C.
TRUE
Question #26
Identify the influential house band at Motown Records.
A.
Quick Silver Messenger Service
B.
Sam Phillips
C.
The Funk Brothers
D.
The Wrecking Crew
E.
The Boogie Machine
Question #27
Who was the founder and pop visionary of Motown Records?
A.
Berry Gordy
B.
Smokey Robinson
C.
Tom Dowd
D.
Phil Spector
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.
Atlantic
B.
Sun
C.
Motown
D.
Columbia
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.
James Brown
C.
Stax
D.
Motown
E.
Atlantic
Question #30
Identify the "Father of Funk."
A.
Wilson Picket
B.
Trips Festival
C.
Otis Redding
D.
Sam Cooke
E.
Stevie Wonder
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.
The Monterrey Pop Festival
C.
Woodstock
D.
The Isle of Wight
E.
Bill Graham
Question #32
Identify the influential rock concert producer/promoter associated with the iconic rock venues Fillmore West and Fillmore East.
A.
Chet Helms
B.
Chas-Chandler
C.
Phil Lesh
D.
The Flower Children
E.
Timothy Leary
Question #33
Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs were members of the influential literary movement known as…
A.
The New York Three
B.
The Yippies
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 Rockers
B.
The Mockers
C.
The Mods
D.
The Hooligans
E.
Jeff Beck
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.
The Soccer Davis Group
D.
Jimi Hendrix
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 Small Faces
C.
Pink Floyd
D.
The Kinks
E.
The Animals
Question #37
Jim Morrison was the charismatic lead singer and post-beat lyricist for which of the following psychedelic bands?
A.
Big Brother and the Holding Company
B.
Mission District
C.
The Doors
D.
The Jefferson Aiplane
E.
Iron Butterfly
Question #38
Which infamous San Francisco neigborhood became the epicenter of the Hippie movement?
A.
The Human Be-in
B.
The Richmond
C.
The Potrero
D.
Nod Hill
E.
Haight-Ashbury
Question #39
Which of the following was the major Rock Festival in the US, held in 1967?
A.
Hyde Park, London
B.
The Monterrey Pop Festival
C.
The Isle of Wight
D.
Altamont
Question #40
Which of the following was Jimi Hendrix' highly influential debut album?
A.
Band of Gypsies
B.
Are You Experiences?
C.
Axix: Bold As Love
D.
Tom Dowd
E.
Electric Ladyland
Question #41
Identify the record producer who signed the Beatles and was huge part of their innovative sound.
A.
Phil Spector
B.
George Martin
C.
Chas Chandler
D.
Bo Diddley
E.
The Kinks
Question #42
Identify the British Invasion band whose hard rocking hit "You Really Got Me" inspired many rockers to get "heavier."
A.
The Animals
B.
The Spencer Davis Group
C.
The Dave Clark Five
D.
The Who
Question #43
The Beatles were not interested in the music of Motown, Stax, and other American R&B labels.
A.
The Mamas and Papas
B.
FALSE
C.
TRUE
Question #44
Identify the fashion forward pop group who sang "I've Got You Babe."
A.
Gary Lewis and the Playboys
B.
The Byrds
C.
Sonny and Cher
D.
Paul Revere and the Raiders
E.
Johnny Rivers
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 Beatles
C.
The Who
D.
The Beach Boys
E.
Mersey
Question #46
Name the river that runs through the Liverpool, England, that became identified with a new style of music.
A.
Mississippi
B.
Nile
C.
Thames
D.
Amazon
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.
Dianna Ross and the Supremes
B.
Marvin Gaye
C.
Martha and the Vandellas
D.
Smokey Robinson and the Miracles
E.
The Temptations
Question #49
Identify the artist who wrote and sang the hit"In the Midnight Hour."
A.
Are You Experienced?
B.
Otis Redding
C.
Rufus Thomas
D.
Sam and Dave
E.
Wilson Pickett
Question #50
Identify the most significant "concept album" of the 60's.
A.
Cheap Thrills
B.
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
C.
Fresh Cream
D.
Surreslistic Pillow
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