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Midterm Flashcards

1
Q

Where were the Beatles from?

A

Liverpool, England

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Where did the Beatles go to conduct months-long performance residencies of 4-8 hrs. a night?

A

Hamburg: Indra Club, Kaiserkeller, Top Ten

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3
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Who was in The Beatles while they were in Hamburg?

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John, Paul, George, Pete, Stu

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4
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What does John play?

A

rhythmic guitar and vocalist

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5
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What does Paul play?

A

bass guitar and vocalist

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6
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What does George play?

A

lead guitar and vocalist

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7
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What does Ringo play?

A

Drums

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8
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Who are the primary song writters?

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John and Paul (Lennon-McCartney)

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Who were The Beatles’ influences?

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Elvis, Little Richard, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, The Shirelles, The Everly Brothers, Gerry and The Pacemakers, Motown, Skiffle, Country, Blues, Folk

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10
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What recording innovations and techniques did they adopt?

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Overdubbing, Double-Tracking, Vocal Double-Tracking, Triplet, 2 track recording, 4 track recording

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11
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Who was the manager?

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Brian Epstein

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12
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Who was their producer?

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George Martin

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13
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Who hosted their American debut?

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Ed Sullivan

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14
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What is the order of their discography?

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Please Please Me, With The Beatles, A Hard Day’s Night, Beatles For Sale, Help!, Rubber Sole

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15
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When were The Beatles born?

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Ringo: July 7, 1940
John: October 9, 1940
Paul: June 18, 1942
George: February 25, 1943

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16
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When do the Beatles come to America?

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February 7, 1964

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