Module 9

Question 1

Phil Spector

Answer 1

Created the Wall of Sound effect by having a band record twice. First wrote for the Teddy Bears and then with the Crystals. He often wrote for girl groups in the 60s.

Question 2

The Ronettes

Answer 2

Girl group run by Phil Spector. Be my Baby was a hit.

Question 3

Berry Gordon Jr.

Answer 3

Creator of Motown.

Question 4

Brian Wilson

Answer 4

Songwriter, performer for the Beach Boys. Influenced by Phil Spector, but took part in the band instead of being behind the scenes.

Question 5

Three Stages of the Beach Boys

Answer 5

1. The Surfin’ Lifestyle… Derivative of Chuck Berry etc.
2. Assimilation Stage (Very comfortable sound. The song I Get Around.)
3. Experimental Stage (Pet Sounds influenced by Rubber Soul)

Question 6

The Crickets

Answer 6

Buddy Holly’s warmup band. Influenced the Beatles.

Question 7

Rompin Ronnie Hawkins

Answer 7

AKA The Hawk. Formed a rock group in the early 60s and got famous in Canada.

Question 8

The Band

Answer 8

A famous Canadian band that got their break when they were invited to back Bob Dylan in 1965.

Question 9

The Last Waltz

Answer 9

A rockumentary by Martin Scorsese on the last show The Band ever performed.

Question 10

Lieber and Stoller

Answer 10

Producers of Ben E King