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16 Cards in this Set
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Who was the early rock 'n' roll star on the R&B side that was very talented in three areas: a lyricist and songwriter, a rock 'n' roll vocalist, and a pioneering electric guitarist?
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Chuck Berry
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Which style had the biggest influence on Little Richard?
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Rhythm & Blues
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Which style had the biggest influence on Buddy Holly?
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Country
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Where is Motown Records located?
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Detroit
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Which of the following was NOT a member of the Beatles?
Paul McCartney John Lennon Ringo Starr George Harrison Brian Wilson |
Brian Wilson
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Name the song recorded by Chubby Checker in 1960 that started a dance craze.
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The twist.
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These "bad boys" of the British Invasion were promoted as a more rebellious version of the Beatles.
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The Rolling Stones
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What African American singer was dubbed the "Godfather of Soul" and "Soul Brother #1"?
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James Brown
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Who is the female soul singer that started out singing gospel music, and then became a pop star in 1967? She is known as "Queen of Soul" and she sang at the enauguration of President Barack Obama in 2009.
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Aretha Franklin
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Who is the urban folk singer/songwriter/guitar player/harmonica player that became well known in the 1960s, mostly for his lyrics with poetic imagery and symbolism?
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Bob Dylan
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What is the name of the revolutionary album released by the Beatles in 1967?
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
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Name the singer/songwriter/guitar player from Seatlle, Washington, that is often considered the most original and influential guitarist of the rock era, and was the most prominent African American musician in the late 1960s.
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Jimi Hendrix
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Name the British rock band that included the members John Paul Jones, John Bonham, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, and recorded the song "Stairway to Heaven."
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Led Zeppelin
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What is the title of the song by Chic that "Rapper's Delight" is based on?
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Good Times
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Two country musicians associated with the group collectively known as "the Outlaws."
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Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.
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George Clinton and Parliment/Funkadelic as well as Sly and the Family Stone, were known for what style of music?
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Funk.
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