ALP II Flashcards
List 1 disturbing situation or scenario that occurred in the 1950s to endanger the surge of this new popular music being called rock and roll now. Describe their impact creating the vibe of what people often referred to as “The Day The Music Died.”
The plane crashed that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and “The Big Bopper.” They were all considered stars of the new music genre so their deaths had an impact on the future of rock and roll music.
List another disturbing situation or scenario that occurred in the 1950s to endanger the surge of this new popular music being called rock and roll now. Describe their impact creating the vibe of what people often referred to as “The Day The Music Died.”
Jerry Lee Lewis, another talented musician who was one of the first that contributed to rock & roll music, married his 13-year-old cousin in 1957. This brought the music genre into question and also impacted the future perception of the genre.
List the final disturbing situation or scenario that occurred in the 1950s to endanger the surge of this new popular music being called rock and roll now. Describe their impact creating the vibe of what people often referred to as “The Day The Music Died.”
Little Richard quit performing rock & roll in 1957, and because he was another significant rock & roll artist, this brought into question the future of rock & roll music.
Motown was established by — in the city of — in the year —.
Berry Gordy; Detroit; 1959
Who was the first major artist to join this new Motown scene as a performer and songwriter?
Smokey Robinson
Describe the general environment in the USA in the years from The Day The Music Died ‘59 - ‘64 to the civil right bill being passed and the 1st British invasion with Beatles, Rolling Stones, and others.
There was civil unrest in the country. The rights of black people and gay people were being fought for. There was also the Vietnam War.
What things influenced Berry Gordy in designing Motown, which allowed it to become such a complete, effective, and streamlined approach making them the most successful African American owned and operated business?
He had the idea from the start to reach out and cross over to white audiences. His assembly line of producing hits came from working for car companies.
Name 5 Motown artists or groups.
Stevie Wonder; The Temptations; Michael Jackson; The Marvelettes; Smokey Robinson
Who were the Funk Brothers and why were they so important for Motown’s success?
A group of talented musicians such as James Jamerson, Bennie Benjamin, and Earl Van Dyke; they were important because they were the backbone of Motown, helping songwriters, producers, and artists alike.
The early 1960s saw several attempts to retain the large rock & roll market created in the 50s and is often referred to as the search for the New —.
Elvis
What statement best describes our discussion of Teen Idols?
The promotion of teen idols in the early 1960s was an attempt to market “ideal boyfriends” to young teenage girls.
The Brill Building was both an actual — and also a method of writing hits going back to the earlier years in the same area of N.Y. songwriters famously known as — — Alley. The Brill Building was the home of — Publishing.
Place; Tin Pan; Aldon
Who were the “Wrecking Crew?” Why were they so important to the new Rock recoding scene in LA?
They were ubiquitous. They were widely unknown despite how often they appeared in popular records such as “California Dreamin’” by the Mamas and the Papas. Los Angeles producers needed reliable standby musicians who could contribute to records in a variety of styles and deliver hits on short notice, and the Wrecking Crew provided just that.
A good early recording example of Phil Spector’s Wall of Sound concept would be — by the Crystals.
Da Doo Ron Ron Crystals; Then He Kissed Me Crystals
True or False: After a highly successful career as a producer, Phil Spector is now retired, living in Santa Barbara CA, and occasionally will still work with top recording acts in LA.
False
