60s and 70s Flashcards
Who were some artists who played/sung pop music?
ABBA, Queen, Elton John
What was country-rock music later known as?
Country-rock music was known as “easy listening” because of the laid back tempos.
What are some artists who played country-rock music?
America, The Eagles
When did the singer/songwriter genre start to grow in popularity?
The singer/songwriter genre start to grow in popularity after the folk revival of the 1960’s.
In the singer/songwriter category, what was the artists main instrument?
Singer/songwriter artists continued to rely on the acoustic guitar as their main instrument.
Who were some artists that played/sung in the singer/songwriter category?
Carol King, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell
What style did Heavy Metal originate from?
Heavy Metal music originated form psychedelic groups.
What was the common looks for Heavy Metal artists?
Most musicians had long hair, and leather pants, and their music was extremely high in energy and volume.
What are some artists who played Heavy Metal?
ACDC, Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple.
What is Progressive Rock also known as?
Art rock.
Who dominated pop music?
Pop music charts were dominated by superstars who sold millions of records.
What were some types of music that influenced Progressive Rock?
Progressive Rock features a wide range of influences such as classical music and non-western music.
What was special about Progressive Rock songs?
The songs were often very long and featured very skilled guitar and keyboard soloists.
Who were some artists that played/sung Progressive Rock?
Queen, Pink Floyd
What was the common look for Glam Rock artists?
Musicians wore elaborate costumes and make up.
What was the instrument featured in Glam Rock?
The music featured loud guitars.
Who were some artists that sung/played Glam Rock?
David Bowie, KISS
Who were some artists that played/sung Disco music?
Bee Gee’s, Sister Sledge, Michael Jackson
Where was Disco music popularised?
It was popularised in movies such as “Saturday Night Fever”
What type of music category did Disco music use a lot of?
Disco drew upon black popular music.
How did Disco music keep a regular beat?
Disco music used sequencers and dance machines in order to keep a regular beat.
What artists played/sung Punk music?
The Sex Pistols, The Ramones, The Clash
Where did Punk originate from?
Punk originated with the Sex Pistols in Britain as a reaction to the Disco and Progressive Rock.
What was special about Punk songs?
Songs were very short and often involved no more than 3 chords.
