EOYE Music Flashcards
Describe the function of the nut in the guitar
To hold the strings in place.
What sort of strings do some country/western singers prefer?
Hard, metal strings
Who was the King of Rock?
Elvis Presley
Name 2 of Elvis Presley’s top hits
- jailhouse rock
- heartbreak hotel
- love me tender
What were the 4 styles of music that influence Rock n Roll?
Blues, Rhythm n Blues, Country and Doo Wop.
Name one Blues artist.
BB King
Name one difference between the electric guitar and the acoustic guitar
The acoustic guitar has a hollow body and the electric guitar has a solid body.
Who thought up the idea of the solid body guitar and what else did he invent?
Leo Fender. He also invented guitars and amplifiers.
What is one band that played the music style Doo Wop?
The Platters
Who is one country artist?
Hank Williams
Who is one Rhythm n Blues artist?
Ray Charles
What year did Elvis Presley die?
August 16, 1977
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
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
What style did Heavy Metal originate from?
Heavy Metal music originated form psychedelic groups.
What are some artists who played Heavy Metal?
Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin
What is Progressive Rock also known as?
Art rock.
Who were some artists that played/sung Progressive Rock?
Queen, Pink Floyd
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
What artists played/sung Punk music?
The Sex Pistols, The Clash
