Exam 2 Misc Flashcards
who fused jazz and rock
Miles Davis and Steely Dan
who had hits with Joni Mitchell
Judy Collins and Counting Crows
Who is considered godfather of grunge
Neil Young
what album is “bohemian rhapsody” from
A Night at the Opera
lead singer of aerosmith
steven tyler
who signed alice cooper
Frank Zappa
who was the bass player for Kiss
Gene simmons
what was unique about Kiss
the way they were marketed- innovative merchandise like toys, comic books
-also had explosions and ego ramps at performamces
Characteristics of glam rock
hard rock emphasizing visual spectacle, theatrical aspects/ advocated for sexual freedom. lacked interest in soc/pol issues
who is the quintessential glam artist
david Bowie
what was complicated abt the structure of of “bohemian rhapsody”
shifts in style- paino ballad to operatic to hard rock and back. sense of humor/Kitsch permeates throughout
characteristics of Queen
layered guitars, overdubs, elaborate background vocals
characteristics of heavy metal
minimalist and driving vocal melody
anguished lyrics
aggressive rhythm
virtuosic guitar solos
what did Chicago do that was different at the time
had horns in their rock band
“Whiter Shade of Pale” was adapted from what Bach song
Air on a G string
Drummer for Jimi Hendrix
Mitch Mitchell
guitarist for Jimi Hendrix
Noel Redding
who was one of the biggest “arena rock stars”
PEter frampton
who was one of the first major pop stars to come out and be a part of the LGBTQ
Elton John
who was the lyric writer for Elton John/”Tiny Dancer”
Bernie Taupin
characteristics of southern rock
-part of “New South” mvmt
-fused loud country rock with soul and blues
-projected outlaw style, southern pride
who were pioneers of southern rock
Allman Brothers
what signature sound does “Sweet Home Alabama” have
3-guitar sound
what was the controversy over Neil Young and Lynyrd skynyrd
Neil Young had song called “Southern Man” that attacked southern ppl, was offensive
