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Exam 2 Misc Flashcards

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who fused jazz and rock

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Miles Davis and Steely Dan

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who had hits with Joni Mitchell

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Judy Collins and Counting Crows

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Who is considered godfather of grunge

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Neil Young

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what album is “bohemian rhapsody” from

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A Night at the Opera

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lead singer of aerosmith

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steven tyler

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who signed alice cooper

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Frank Zappa

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who was the bass player for Kiss

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Gene simmons

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what was unique about Kiss

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the way they were marketed- innovative merchandise like toys, comic books
-also had explosions and ego ramps at performamces

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Characteristics of glam rock

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hard rock emphasizing visual spectacle, theatrical aspects/ advocated for sexual freedom. lacked interest in soc/pol issues

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who is the quintessential glam artist

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david Bowie

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what was complicated abt the structure of of “bohemian rhapsody”

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shifts in style- paino ballad to operatic to hard rock and back. sense of humor/Kitsch permeates throughout

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characteristics of Queen

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layered guitars, overdubs, elaborate background vocals

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characteristics of heavy metal

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minimalist and driving vocal melody
anguished lyrics
aggressive rhythm
virtuosic guitar solos

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what did Chicago do that was different at the time

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had horns in their rock band

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“Whiter Shade of Pale” was adapted from what Bach song

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Air on a G string

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Drummer for Jimi Hendrix

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Mitch Mitchell

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guitarist for Jimi Hendrix

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Noel Redding

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who was one of the biggest “arena rock stars”

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PEter frampton

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who was one of the first major pop stars to come out and be a part of the LGBTQ

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Elton John

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who was the lyric writer for Elton John/”Tiny Dancer”

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Bernie Taupin

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characteristics of southern rock

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-part of “New South” mvmt
-fused loud country rock with soul and blues
-projected outlaw style, southern pride

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who were pioneers of southern rock

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Allman Brothers

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what signature sound does “Sweet Home Alabama” have

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3-guitar sound

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what was the controversy over Neil Young and Lynyrd skynyrd

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Neil Young had song called “Southern Man” that attacked southern ppl, was offensive

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