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Which artist had the first ever #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1958? |
Ricky Nelson |
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This teen idol kept in touch with the younger generation by starring in a series of beach-themed movies. (HINT: Bikini Beach Party) |
Frankie Avalon |
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This title track from one of Marvin Gaye’s concept albums is a reaction to a Vietnam War veteran who has returned to the U.S. and is shocked by the violence. |
"What's Going On" |
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This title track from one of Marvin Gaye’s concept albums is a reaction to the sexual liberation of women in the early 1970s (Roe vs. Wade and birth control). |
"Let's Get It On" |
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On what date did Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper die in a plane crash? |
February 3, 1595 |
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What song, recorded and released by The Crystals, openly spoke of domestic violence? |
"He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss)" |
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This girl group projected the ‘bad girl’ image, flaunting relationships with bad boys. |
The Shangri-Las |
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This former Motown starsued owner Berry Gordy, as he funded other female talents with the money her recording of ‘My Guy’ made. |
Mary Wells |
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This Motown group fused the psychedelic rock they heard at The Monterey International Pop Music Festival with soul on their hit ‘Cloud Nine.’ |
The Temptations |
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Which album by The Beatles was the inspiration for The Beach Boys failed psychedelic rock album Smiley Smile? |
Revolver |
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Which album by The Beach Boys was their first successful concept album? |
Pet Sounds |
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Which songwriting duo was the most successful for the 1960s? |
Gerry Goffin/Carole King |
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What regional doo-wop group’s songs ‘Papa Oom Mow Mow’ and ‘The Bird’ were ripped off by The Trashmen’s recording ‘Surfing Bird?’ |
The Rivingtons |
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This L.A. based producer worked with many girl groups and solo artists, overdubbing them with orchestral arrangements. |
Phil Spector |
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What is the name of the aforementioned postproduction technique that overdubs orchestra? |
"Wall of Sound" |
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This surf rock group lost a lawsuit over their usage of the theme to The Twilight Zonetelevision show. |
The Marketts |
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This surf rock guitarist integrated Lebanese bouzouki on his single “Misirlou.” |
Dick Dale |
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Who was the host of The American Bandstandfrom 1956-1987? |
Dick Clark |
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Which Motown group was the most successful, scoring 12 #1 hits on The Billboard Hot 100? |
Diana Ross & The Supremes |
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This was the studio (house) band for the Motown recording label. |
The Funk Brothers |
