Understanding British Music's Impact on American Culture

Question 1 2 / 2 pts Before 1964, American listeners viewed British music as equal to American music in terms of importance and record sales. True False Question 2 2 / 2 pts 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 high school group Johnny and the Moondogs? Skittles Goobers Junior Mints Skiffle Sour Gummy Bears Question 3 2 / 2 pts Who is regarded as the most important figure in the skiffle movement of the late 50's? Billy Fury Georgie Fame Lonnie Donegan

Marty Wilde Joe Brown Question 4 2 / 2 pts Identify the business manager who first “discovered” the Beatles, changed their stage look from leather to matching suits, and successfully launched Beatlemania. Andrew Oldham George Martin Phil Spector Brian Epstein Tom Dowd Question 5 2 / 2 pts Identify the famous Rock and Roll club in Liverpool, England, where the Beatles were first discovered. The Whiskey A Go-go The Troubadour The Apollo The Cavern Club

The Cotton Club Question 6 2 / 2 pts Which Beatles film is credited by many film critics, including Roger Ebert, as the film that had the most important influence on Rock film and videos? Help! Let It Be A Hard Day's Night Magical Mystery Tour The Yellow Submarine Question 7 2 / 2 pts Which highly popular television variety show first presented the Beatles to the American public in Feb. 1964? The Steve Allen Show The Johnny Carson Show Late Night with Jimmy Fallon The Jackie Gleason Show The Ed Sullivan Show

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Question 8 2 / 2 pts In which German city did the Beatles serve their infamous yearlong musical apprenticeship? Hamburg Frankfurt Berlin Dresden Dusseldorf Question 9 2 / 2 pts Most of the Beatles’ hits were written by which of the following songwriting teams? Richards and Jagger Gamble and Huf Lennon and McCartney Leiber and Stoller Rogers and Hammerstein Question 10 2 / 2 pts Identify the British rock group that was successfully marketed as the “bad boy” alternative to the Beatles.

Herman's Hermits The Dave Clark Five The Kinks The Rolling Stones The Spencer Davis Group Question 11 2 / 2 pts Which of the following musical styles is more associated with acoustic instruments and socially conscious lyrics? Rockabilly Pop Surf Folk Chicago Blues Question 12 2 / 2 pts Identify the folk group whose nationally popular cover of “Blowin’ in the Wind” helped promote the early career of Bob Dylan. The New Christy Minstrels

The Kingston Trio The Limelighters Peter, Paul, and Mary The Byrds Question 13 2 / 2 pts What year did Dylan challenge the strong acoustic tradition of folk music by “going electric” at the traditional Newport Folk Festival? 1958 1965 1972 1984 2001 Question 14 2 / 2 pts Identify the folk-singer whose activist political views on civil rights and free speech, along with her many appearances at important protest rallies, closely allied her with Bob Dylan in the early 60s. Carol King Joan Baez

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Joni Mitchel Janis Joplin Grace Slick Question 15 2 / 2 pts How did Bob Dylan's music most profoundly influence the music of the Beatles? song lyrics that are artful and socially relevant musical style music business issues rock and roll fashion record production Question 16 2 / 2 pts Which American folk rock band is most noted for capitalizing on the "jingle-jangle" of the electric 12-string guitar, first popularized by George Harrison? Simon and Garfunkel The Lovin' Spoonful The Byrds

Ritchie Havens The Momas and the Papas Question 17 2 / 2 pts Which of the following popular folk rock groups sang “California Dreamin’? Peter, Paul, and Mary The Mamas and the Papas The Byrds The Lovin' Spoonful Simon and Garfunkel Question 18 2 / 2 pts Which member of the Beach Boys was the primary songwriter and creative force in the recording studio? Carl Wilson Dennis Wilson Brian Wilson Al Jardine Keith Moon

Question 19 2 / 2 pts Which of the following groups was NOT part of the “British Invasion” (and had their own TV show)? The Beatles The Kinks The Yardbirds The Monkees The Rolling Stones Question 20 2 / 2 pts Identify the group whose infamous hit record "Louie, Louie" helped inspire, along with the Beatles, the "garage band" revolution during the 50's, 60's, 70's, and beyond. The Dave Clark Five The Rascals The Kingsmen The Stooges Paul Revere and the Raiders Question 21 2 / 2 pts Which of the following artists was not a "product" of Motown?

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The Temptations Booker T. and the M.G.'s The Supremes Martha and the Vandellas Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Question 22 2 / 2 pts Which song by the Marvelettes, became Motown’s first No. 1 hit? Please, Please, Mr. Postman Where Did Our Love Go? Too Proud to Beg Stop! In the Name of Love Back In My Arms Again Question 23 2 / 2 pts Maxine Powell and Cholly Atkins were retained by which record company to help groom their acts for the big stage? Stax

Atlantic Motown Chess Fame Question 24 2 / 2 pts Identify the famous house band at Stax Records, who had the instrumental hit “Green Onions.” The Wrecking Crew The Funk Brothers The Boogie Machine Booker T. and the M.G.'s Vlad and the Impalers Question 25 2 / 2 pts True or False. Motown revived the careers of Doo Wop groups by re-imaging their acts in the Motown style and pairing them with successful songwriting/production teams. True False Question 26

2 / 2 pts Identify the influential house band at Motown Records. The Soul Survivors The Boogie Machine The Funk Brothers The Wrecking Crew Quick Silver Messenger Service Question 27 2 / 2 pts Who was the founder and pop visionary of Motown Records? Smokey Robinson Sam Phillips Tom Dowd Phil Spector Berry Gordy Question 28 2 / 2 pts The wildly successful songwriting/production team of Holland-Dozier-Holland (H-D-H) was a key factor in the success of which of the following recording studios?

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Sun Atlantic Motown Stax Decca Question 29 2 / 2 pts The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is most remembered for her recordings with which of the following record companies? Motown Atlantic Imperial Stax Columbia Question 30 2 / 2 pts Identify the "Father of Funk." Sam Cooke

Stevie Wonder Wilson Picket James Brown Otis Redding Question 31 2 / 2 pts Identify the 1969 rock festival 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? Altamont The Monterrey Pop Festival The Isle of Wight Woodstock Trips Festival Question 32 2 / 2 pts Identify the influential rock concert producer/promoter associated with the iconic rock venues Fillmore West and Fillmore East. Chet Helms Bill Graham

Phil Lesh Chas Chandler Timothy Leary Question 33 2 / 2 pts Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs were members of the influential literary movement known as… The Flower Children The Yippies The Hippies The Beats The New York Three Question 34 2 / 2 pts Colorful suits, scooters and amphetamines were the preferred gear of which of the following English gangs? The Rockers The Mods The Mockers

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The Hell's Angels The Hooligans Question 35 2 / 2 pts Which of the following guitar giants was the influential lead guitarist of the super group Cream? Jef Beck Jimi Hendrix Jimmy Page Dave Mason Eric Clapton Question 36 2 / 2 pts Which of the following rave up British blues bands featured at one time or another the guitar giants Eric Clapton, Jef Beck, and Jimmy Page? The Spencer Davis Group The Animals The Yardbirds The Kinks

The Small Faces Question 37 2 / 2 pts Jim Morrison was the charismatic lead singer and post-beat lyricist for which of the following psychedelic bands? Pink Floyd The Doors The Jeferson Airplane Big Brother and the Holding Company Iron Butterfly Question 38 2 / 2 pts Which infamous San Francisco neighborhood became the epicenter of the Hippie movement? The Potrero Haight-Ashbury Mission District The Richmond Nod Hill

Question 39 2 / 2 pts Which of the following was the first major Rock Festival in the US, held in 1967? Altamont The Isle of Wight The Monterrey Pop Festival Hyde Park, London The Human Be-in Question 40 2 / 2 pts Which of the following was Jimi Hendrix' highly influential debut album? Axis: Bold As Love Band of Gypsies Electric Ladyland Are You Experiences? Question 41 2 / 2 pts Identify the record producer who signed the Beatles and was a huge part of their innovative sound. Phil Spector

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Bo Diddley Chas Chandler Tom Dowd George Martin Question 42 2 / 2 pts Identify the British Invasion band whose hard rocking hit "You Really Got Me" inspired many rockers to get "heavier." The Who The Spencer Davis Group The Kinks The Animals The Dave Clark Five Question 43 2 / 2 pts The Beatles were NOT interested in the music of Motown, Stax and other American R&B labels. True False

Question 44 2 / 2 pts Identify the fashion forward pop group who sang "I've Got You Babe." Gary Lewis and the Playboys Johnny Rivers Sonny and Cher The Byrds The Mamas and Papas Question 45 2 / 2 pts Identify the the group the recorded "Pet Sounds," the influential album that demonstrated many new creative possibilities in the studio with it's use of synthesizers and multi-tracking. The Beatles The Rolling Stones The Who The Beach Boys Paul Revere and the Raiders Question 46 2 / 2 pts Name the river that runs through Liverpool, England, that became identified with a new style of music.

Thames Mississippi Mersey Amazon Nile Question 47 2 / 2 pts Motown studios named their building "Soulsville, USA." True False Question 48 2 / 2 pts Which Motown product sang the hit "Dancing in the Streets?" Smokey Robinson and the Miracles Dianna Ross and the Supremes Martha and the Vandellas Josie and the Pussy Cats

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The Temptations Question 49 2 / 2 pts Identify the artist who wrote and sang his hit "In the Midnight Hour." Otis Redding Sam and Dave Rufus Thomas Wilson Pickett Marvin Gaye Question 50 2 / 2 pts Identify the most significant "concept album" of the 60's. Fresh Cream Are You Experienced? Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Surrealistic Pillow Cheap Thrills

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