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30 Cards in this Set
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Who were the first two major Rock and Roll stars?
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Chuck Berry & Little Richard
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Major event in 1954. How did it influence R&R?
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They passed desegregation laws. It made everything highly manufactured, they all were told how to be on stage, proper edict, how to eat.
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Name two Soul singers.
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Aretha Franklin, James Brown.
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Who was considered the first blues star, what instrument and equipment did he use and why?
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Muddy Waters, used his guitar and amp so he could be heard.
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Who were the four members of "The Million Dollar Quarter"?
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Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Carl Perkins.
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Sun Records - What did Sam Phillips find with the discovery of Elvis?
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He found a white man who sounded like a black man.
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5 Marketing strategies that were contributed to the success and image of Elvis, the Beatles, and later stars.
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They used on advertised on television, magazines, radio, new papers, sold merchandise.
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How did Dick guarantee that adults would enjoy and watch his show as well?
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He made the show acceptable by editing the lyrics, the dancing was accepted, and the clothing was appropriate.
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After the Twist what did Americans look for on American Bandstand?
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Songs that they could dance too.
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Describe the process of Payola and how it related to Rock and Roll.
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The people with the most money could pay Dj's and record companies to play their songs.
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How did Don Kirshner Take of the direction of Rock
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He hired song writters
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What did Phil Spector perfect wile recording the Crystals and Ronettes.
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He prefect the high quality sound by the wall of sound.
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Who was the first surf music star?
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Dick Dale
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Describe how the Beach Boy's sound different from the music of other surf bands?
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Their sound was based around their voices.
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Who was considered the first portest singer? Song?
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Woody Guthery - This land is your land.
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Who became the leader of Civil Rights movement?
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Martin Luther King Jr.
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What was Kennedy's stance on equal rights? What action did he take?
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He was for equal rights and he put troops in the streets to protect peoples rights.
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Why did college students and young adults embrace Kennedy?
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He was younger, people in the country trusted him, and he wanted equal rights.
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Before the arrival of the Beatles, what was the mood of the country? Why was America ready?
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The country was in a scared mood because their president was dead. They were ready to change the subject and move on.
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What was different about the Beatles that attracted so many fans?
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They were well put together, young, dressed in suits, had they hair style.
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Who did the Rolling Stones take their band name from?
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A song by Muddy Waters.
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How did the Stones distinguish themselves?
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They were the bad guys. They wore leather outfits, their music was more rough and swears.
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What did B.B king and Muddy Waters notice about their audiences?
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They noticed younger white college kids and credited it to British bands.
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What was unique regarding Motown as a major recording company?
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First African American owned recording company.
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Name the leader of the folk protest movement of the 60's.
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Bob Dylan
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What were the causes of the race riots in the late 60's?
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People were not getting the rights they deserved and poor living conditions.
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What was the initial reaction to the Kent state killings by students across the country? What slowly was realized?
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The initial reaction was violent uproar. Then because of the new law they passed it gave them a hopeless feeling and stopped protesting.
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Durning the 70's wat themes did singers like Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon use in creating their music.
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They sang about break ups, lost love, and divorces.
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Who were considered two of the most influential early Punk bands?
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The talking heads, and Television.
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How was Jimi Hendrix different from other guitar players who appeared before him?
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He played louder, with more powerful amps, more electronic devices.
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