listening exam Flashcards
Who sang “Whole Lotta Shakin Goin On”?
Jerry Lee Lewis
What genre was Jerry Lee Lewis considered?
RnB
How did the Beat generation affect women’s roles?
opened up job opportunities, and expansion to more independence
What are some relations to Rhythm and Blues?
Highs and lows in pitch and a “blues” feel
What are two songs sang by Muddy Waters?
Mojo workin
Mannish Boy
What did the end of WW2 lead to?
Cultural changes of the popularity of Rock n Roll
The Supremes are part of what musical style group?
Motown
How did the culture lead up to the Beatles?
The post war baby boom having more free time to explore rock n roll again
The Beatles differed from the Hollies, how?
more organized, family oriented, cleaned up, happier, enjoyment
Who sings “Bus stop”?
The Hollies
The Beat culture benefited who the most?
women
Why did Berry Gordy work so hard on Motown?
To get African Americans accepted in the music industry.
What was happening around the time of Motown?
integration and the Civil Rights
The skiffle craze consisted of what?
mixture of jazz and country blues
When did the Beatles become popular?
1963
