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Who is:

Rihanna

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Barbadian pop recording artist of the 21st century whose songs include “Umbrella”, “Don’t Stop the Music”, “Rude Boy”, “What’s My Name?”, and “We Found Love”

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Beyoncé

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  • American R&B singer and actress of the 1990s and 2000s who rose to fame as part of Destiny’s Child, releasing such singles as “Say My Name” and “Survivor”
  • As a solo artist, she has recorded multiple hits like “Crazy in Love”, “Irreplaceable”, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”, and “Drunk in Love”
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Jay-Z

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  • American rapper and entrepreneur of the 1990s and 2000s, one of the most popular and successful hip hop artists
  • His notable albums include Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, while some of his major songs include “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)”, “Big Pimpin’”, “99 Problems”, and “Empire State of Mind”
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The Rolling Stones

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  • Iconic English rock band formed in 1962, most notably featuring Mick Jagger on vocals and Keith Richards on guitar
  • They have been enormously successful since breaking through in America during the British Invasion
  • Their songs include “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Miss You”, and “Start Me Up”
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The Beatles

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  • English rock band of the 1960s formed in Liverpool, and the best-selling band of all time
  • Its four members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr
  • Widely regarded as the greatest rock group ever, their albums include Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road
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Madonna

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  • American recording artist active since the early 80s, and one of the best-selling female musicians ever
  • Often called the Queen of Pop, she has reinvented her image and music several times throughout her career
  • Her songs include “Like a Virgin”, “Vogue”, “Like a Prayer”, “Ray of Light”, “Music”, and “Hung Up”
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Tiësto

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  • Dutch DJ and electronic dance music producer who is one of the most popular dance artists in the world
  • He rose to stardom in the early 2000s as a trance producer, but shifted in recent years to house and electro
  • This change has nicely coincided with the rapidly increasing mainstream popularity of house music in America
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David Guetta

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  • French house music producer and DJ who has played a central role in the recent mainstream popularization of dance music
  • His songs include “Love Is Gone”, “When Love Takes Over”, “Memories”, and “Gettin’ Over You”
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Led Zeppelin

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  • Highly successful and influential English rock band of the 1960s and 70s
  • Its members were singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer John Bonham, and bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones
  • Their heavy blues rock sound made them forerunners of hard rock and heavy metal, and they are one of the best-selling artists of all time
  • Their songs include “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”, “Going to California”, and “Whole Lotta Love”
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Adele

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English singer-songwriter of the 21st century whose highly successful first two albums spawned such hits as “Chasing Pavements”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Someone Like You”, and “Set Fire to the Rain”

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Bob Dylan

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  • Highly influential American folk, blues, and rock musician who has been active since the early 1960s
  • He is regarded as one of the most important recording artists and songwriters in history
  • His songs include “The Times They Are a-Changin’”, “Like a Rolling Stone”, and “On the Road Again”
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Elvis Presley

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  • American singer and actor of the 20th century who was active from the early 50s until his death in 1977
  • Dubbed the King of Rock and Roll, he was a leading figure in the popularization of rock
  • His songs include “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Hound Dog”, “Jailhouse Rock”, and “Love Me Tender”
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Louis Armstrong

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  • American jazz singer and trumpeter of the 20th century, fundamental to the development of jazz
  • He was so popular that he was one of the first African-American entertainers whose race became secondary to his talents
  • His songs include “What a Wonderful World”, “Stardust”, “When The Saints Go Marching In”, and “We Have All the Time in the World”
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Chuck Berry

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  • American guitarist and singer-songwriter who is regarded as one of the pioneers of rock and roll music
  • His songs include “You Never Can Tell”, “Rock and Roll Music”, “Maybellene”, and “Johnny B. Goode”
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Jimi Hendrix

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  • American blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the 1960s and died at the age of 27 in 1970 from drug-related asphyxia
  • Widely regarded as the greatest guitarist of all time, he memorably headlined the Woodstock Festival in 1969
  • He popularized and experimented with the wah-wah pedal, amplifier feedback, and innovative recording techniques
  • His songs include “Purple Haze”, “Hey Joe”, “Stone Free”, and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”
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James Brown

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  • American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and bandleader of the 20th century
  • Known as the Godfather of Soul, he was a founding father of funk music
  • Much of his music has been used in samples for hip hop songs
  • His songs include “Cold Sweat”, “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”, “I Got You (I Feel Good)”, and “Funky Drummer”, one of the most sampled songs in history
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Little Richard

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  • American pianist and singer-songwriter active since the early 1950s, known for his showmanship and frenetic piano playing
  • Regarded as one of the major figures in the development of rock and roll
  • His songs include “Tutti Frutti”, “Good Golly Miss Molly”, and “Long Tall Sally”
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Aretha Franklin

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  • American recording artist active since the mid-50s who has worked in many genres, from gospel to jazz to R&B
  • Dubbed the Queen of Soul, her songs include “Think”, “A Natural Woman”, and “Respect”
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Ray Charles

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  • American soul artist and pianist, active from the late 40s until his death in 2004
  • Drawing from many styles and genres, the blind musician is widely regarded as one of the most important musicians of the 20th century
  • His hits include “Mess Around”, “Unchain My Heart”, “Georgia On My Mind”, and “What’d I Say”
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Bob Marley

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  • Revered Jamaican recording artist of the 20th century, the most famous and popular reggae musician in the history of the genre
  • His songs include “Three Little Birds”, “Redemption Song”, “Buffalo Soldier”, “No Woman, No Cry”, and “Get Up Stand Up”
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Name the musical artist:

Barbadian pop recording artist of the 21st century whose songs include “Umbrella”, “Don’t Stop the Music”, “Rude Boy”, “What’s My Name?”, and “We Found Love”

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Rihanna

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Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B singer and actress of the 1990s and 2000s who rose to fame as part of Destiny’s Child, releasing such singles as “Say My Name” and “Survivor”
  • As a solo artist, she has recorded multiple hits like “Crazy in Love”, “Irreplaceable”, and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”
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Beyoncé

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Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper and entrepreneur of the 1990s and 2000s, one of the most popular and successful hip hop artists
  • His notable albums include Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, while some of his major songs include “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Anthem)”, “Big Pimpin’”, “99 Problems”, and “Empire State of Mind”
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Jay-Z

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  • Iconic English rock band formed in 1962, most notably featuring Mick Jagger on vocals and Keith Richards on guitar
  • They have been enormously successful since breaking through in America during the British Invasion
  • Their songs include “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Miss You”, and “Start Me Up”
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The Rolling Stones

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Name the musical artist:

  • English rock band of the 1960s formed in Liverpool, and the best-selling band of all time
  • Its four members were John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr
  • Widely regarded as the greatest rock group ever, their albums include Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, and Abbey Road
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The Beatles

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  • American recording artist active since the early 80s, and one of the best-selling female musicians ever
  • Often called the Queen of Pop, she has reinvented her image and music several times throughout her career
  • Her songs include “Like a Virgin”, “Vogue”, “Like a Prayer”, “Ray of Light”, “Music”, and “Hung Up”
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Madonna

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Name the musical artist:

  • Dutch DJ and electronic dance music producer who is one of the most popular dance artists in the world
  • He rose to stardom in the early 2000s as a trance producer, but shifted in recent years to house and electro
  • This change has nicely coincided with the rapidly increasing mainstream popularity of house music in America
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Tiësto

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Name the musical artist:

  • French house music producer and DJ who has played a central role in the recent mainstream popularization of dance music
  • His songs include “Love Is Gone”, “When Love Takes Over”, “Memories”, and “Gettin’ Over You”
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David Guetta

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  • Highly successful and influential English rock band of the 1960s and 70s
  • Its members were singer Robert Plant, guitarist Jimmy Page, drummer John Bonham, and bassist/keyboardist John Paul Jones
  • Their heavy blues rock sound made them forerunners of hard rock and heavy metal, and they are one of the best-selling artists of all time
  • Their songs include “Stairway to Heaven”, “Black Dog”, “Going to California”, and “Whole Lotta Love”
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Led Zeppelin

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English singer-songwriter of the 21st century whose highly successful first two albums spawned such hits as “Chasing Pavements”, “Rolling in the Deep”, “Someone Like You”, and “Set Fire to the Rain”

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Adele

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  • Highly influential American folk, blues, and rock musician who has been active since the early 1960s
  • He is regarded as one of the most important recording artists and songwriters in history
  • His songs include “The Times They Are a-Changin’”, “Like a Rolling Stone”, and “On the Road Again”
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Bob Dylan

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  • American singer and actor of the 20th century who was active from the early 50s until his death in 1977
  • Dubbed the King of Rock and Roll, he was a leading figure in the popularization of rock
  • His songs include “Heartbreak Hotel”, “Hound Dog”, “Jailhouse Rock”, and “Love Me Tender”
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Elvis Presley

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  • American jazz singer and trumpeter of the 20th century, fundamental to the development of jazz
  • He was so popular that he was one of the first African-American entertainers whose race became secondary to his talents
  • His songs include “What a Wonderful World”, “Stardust”, “When The Saints Go Marching In”, and “We Have All the Time in the World”
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Louis Armstrong

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  • American guitarist and singer-songwriter who is regarded as one of the pioneers of rock and roll music
  • His songs include “You Never Can Tell”, “Rock and Roll Music”, “Maybellene”, and “Johnny B. Goode”
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Chuck Berry

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  • American blues rock singer-songwriter and guitarist who rose to prominence in the 1960s and died at the age of 27 in 1970 from drug-related asphyxia
  • Widely regarded as the greatest guitarist of all time, he memorably headlined the Woodstock Festival in 1969
  • He popularized and experimented with the wah-wah pedal, amplifier feedback, and innovative recording techniques
  • His songs include “Purple Haze”, “Hey Joe”, “Stone Free”, and “Voodoo Child (Slight Return)”
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Jimi Hendrix

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  • American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and bandleader of the 20th century
  • Known as the Godfather of Soul, he was a founding father of funk music
  • Much of his music has been used in samples for hip hop songs
  • His songs include “Cold Sweat”, “Papa’s Got a Brand New Bag”, “I Got You (I Feel Good)”, and “Funky Drummer”, one of the most sampled songs in history
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James Brown

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  • American pianist and singer-songwriter active since the early 1950s, known for his showmanship and frenetic piano playing
  • Regarded as one of the major figures in the development of rock and roll
  • His songs include “Tutti Frutti”, “Good Golly Miss Molly”, and “Long Tall Sally”
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Little Richard

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  • American recording artist active since the mid-50s who has worked in many genres, from gospel to jazz to R&B
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Aretha Franklin

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Name the musical artist:

  • American soul artist and pianist, active from the late 40s until his death in 2004
  • Drawing from many styles and genres, the blind musician is widely regarded as one of the most important musicians of the 20th century
  • His hits include “Mess Around”, “Unchain My Heart”, “Georgia On My Mind”, and “What’d I Say”
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Ray Charles

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Name the musical artist:

  • Revered Jamaican recording artist of the 20th century, the most famous and popular reggae musician in the history of the genre
  • His songs include “Three Little Birds”, “Redemption Song”, “Buffalo Soldier”, “No Woman, No Cry”, and “Get Up Stand Up”
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Bob Marley

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The Beach Boys

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  • Influential American rock band formed in 1961 in California, composed originally of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine
  • They are noted for their complicated vocal harmonies and for their songs about Southern Californian culture
  • Their songs include “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “Help Me, Ronda”, “Sloop John B”, and “Good Vibrations”
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Buddy Holly

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  • American multi-instrumentalist and pioneer of rock and roll, who was active in the late 1950s until his early death in a plane crash in 1959
  • His songs include “Peggy Sue”, “Everyday”, and “That’ll Be the Day”
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Sam Cooke

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  • American singer-songwriter of the 1950s and 60s who is viewed as a pioneer of soul music
  • His hits include “You Send Me”, “A Change Is Gonna Come”, and “Chain Gang”
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Stevie Wonder

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  • American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter whose work combines various musical genres
  • A former child prodigy who overcame his blindness to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century
  • He is known for songs like “Superstition”, “Higher Ground”, “Living for the City”, and “My Cherie Amour”
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Marvin Gaye

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  • American R&B and soul artist who was active from the late 50s until his death in 1984
  • He was a central figure in the success of Motown Records in the 60s, producing such hits as “How Sweet It Is” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”
  • He later found success away from Motown, particularly with songs like “Let’s Get It On” and “Sexual Healing” and his iconic album What’s Going On
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Muddy Waters

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  • Highly influential American blues artist of the 20th century, revered by many great rock artists
  • His songs include “Rollin’ Stone” (after which the Rolling Stones named themselves), “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”, and “You Need Love”
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Bo Diddley

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  • American rhythm and blues artist of the 20th century known for his trademark rectangular guitar
  • He pioneered rock and roll and introduced a signature beat (a five-accent rhythm) that became fundamental to rock
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The Velvet Underground

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  • American rock band of the 1960s and 70s, notably managed by Andy Warhol
  • Its best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale
  • Their debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico was incredibly influential
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U2

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  • Irish rock band active since the mid-1970s
  • Its members are Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr.
  • One of the biggest and most successful bands in the world, they are known for melodic instrumentals and sociopolitical lyrics
  • Their major albums include The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, and All That You Can’t Leave Behind
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Otis Redding

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  • American R&B and soul artist of the 1960s
  • Associated with the record label Stax, he died in a plane crash at the age of 26
  • His songs include “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”, “Try a Little Tenderness”, and “Respect”
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Bruce Springsteen

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  • American heartland rock artist who performs and records with the E Street Band
  • He is known for his long and energetic live shows and for promoting his native New Jersey in his music
  • Nicknamed The Boss, his most famous albums are Born in the U.S.A. and Born to Run
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Jerry Lee Lewis

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  • American pianist and singer who was an early pioneer of rock and roll
  • His best-known songs include “Great Balls of Fire”, “Breathless”, and “Another Place, Another Time”
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Billie Holiday

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  • American jazz singer of the 20th century who is remembered for having greatly impacted the development of jazz and pop vocals
  • Her songs include “Lady Sings the Blues”, “What a Little Moonlight Can Do”, “God Bless the Child”, and “Strange Fruit”
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The Ramones

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  • American rock group active in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, regarded often as the first punk rock band
  • Although they were never commercially successful, they are widely viewed as one of the greatest bands of all time
  • Their songs include “Blitzkrieg Bop” and “I Wanna Be Sedated”
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Nirvana

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  • American grunge rock band that released three studio albums in the late 1980s and early 90s, most notably Nevermind
  • They are best known for songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come As You Are”, and “Lithium”
  • They disbanded after the death of frontman Kurt Cobain
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Prince

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  • American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Minneapolis active since the 1970s
  • He combined funk and rock and became well-known for his sexual lyrics and showmanship
  • His albums include 1999, Purple Rain, and Sign “O” the Times
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The Who

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  • English rock band best known for their stretch of success in the 1960s and 70s
  • They are noted for their loud, high-energy performances during which they destroyed instruments
  • Their albums include My Generation, Who’s Next, and Who Are You
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The Clash

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  • English punk rock band of the 1970s and 80s
  • Their best-known album is London Calling
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Johnny Cash

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  • American country and rock artist who was active from the 1950s until his death in 2003
  • He is best known for songs like “Folsom Prison Blues”, “I Walk the Line”, “Get Rhythm”, and his cover of “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails
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Smokey Robinson

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  • American R&B artist who was the frontman of the Motown act The Miracles
  • As a solo artist he recorded such songs as “Cruisin’”, “Being With You”, and “A Quiet Storm”
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  • Influential American rock band formed in 1961 in California, composed originally of brothers Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and their friend Al Jardine
  • They are noted for their complicated vocal harmonies and for their songs about Southern Californian culture
  • Their songs include “Fun, Fun, Fun”, “Help Me, Ronda”, “Sloop John B”, and “Good Vibrations”
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The Beach Boys

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  • American multi-instrumentalist and pioneer of rock and roll, who was active in the late 1950s until his early death in a plane crash in 1959
  • His songs include “Peggy Sue”, “Everyday”, and “That’ll Be the Day”
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Buddy Holly

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  • American singer-songwriter of the 1950s and 60s who is viewed as a pioneer of soul music
  • His hits include “You Send Me”, “A Change Is Gonna Come”, and “Chain Gang”
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Sam Cooke

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  • American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter whose work combines various musical genres
  • A former child prodigy who overcame his blindness to become one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century
  • He is known for songs like “Superstition”, “Higher Ground”, “Living for the City”, and “My Cherie Amour”
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Stevie Wonder

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  • American R&B and soul artist who was active from the late 50s until his death in 1984
  • He was a central figure in the success of Motown Records in the 60s, producing such hits as “How Sweet It Is” and “I Heard It Through the Grapevine”
  • He later found success away from Motown, particularly with songs like “Let’s Get It On” and “Sexual Healing” and his iconic album What’s Going On
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Marvin Gaye

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  • Highly influential American blues artist of the 20th century, revered by many great rock artists
  • His songs include “Rollin’ Stone” (after which the Rolling Stones named themselves), “Rollin’ and Tumblin’”, and “You Need Love”
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Muddy Waters

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  • American rhythm and blues artist of the 20th century known for his trademark rectangular guitar
  • He pioneered rock and roll and introduced a signature beat (a five-accent rhythm) that became fundamental to rock
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Bo Diddley

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  • American rock band of the 1960s and 70s, notably managed by Andy Warhol
  • Its best-known members were Lou Reed and John Cale
  • Their debut album The Velvet Underground & Nico was incredibly influential
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The Velvet Underground

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  • Irish rock band active since the mid-1970s
  • Its members are Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen, Jr.
  • One of the biggest and most successful bands in the world, they are known for melodic instrumentals and sociopolitical lyrics
  • Their major albums include The Joshua Tree, Achtung Baby, and All That You Can’t Leave Behind
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U2

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  • American R&B and soul artist of the 1960s
  • Associated with the record label Stax, he died in a plane crash at the age of 26
  • His songs include “(Sittin’ On) The Dock of the Bay”, “Try a Little Tenderness”, and “Respect”
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Otis Redding

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  • American heartland rock artist who performs and records with the E Street Band
  • He is known for his long and energetic live shows and for promoting his native New Jersey in his music
  • Nicknamed The Boss, his most famous albums are Born in the U.S.A. and Born to Run
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Bruce Springsteen

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  • American pianist and singer who was an early pioneer of rock and roll
  • His best-known songs include “Great Balls of Fire”, “Breathless”, and “Another Place, Another Time”
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Jerry Lee Lewis

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  • American jazz singer of the 20th century who is remembered for having greatly impacted the development of jazz and pop vocals
  • Her songs include “Lady Sings the Blues”, “What a Little Moonlight Can Do”, “God Bless the Child”, and “Strange Fruit”
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Billie Holiday

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  • American rock group active in the 1970s, 80s, and 90s, regarded often as the first punk rock band
  • Although they were never commercially successful, they are widely viewed as one of the greatest bands of all time
  • Their songs include “Blitzkrieg Bop” and “I Wanna Be Sedated”
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The Ramones

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  • American grunge rock band that released three studio albums in the late 1980s and early 90s, most notably Nevermind
  • They are best known for songs like “Smells Like Teen Spirit”, “Come As You Are”, and “Lithium”
  • They disbanded after the death of frontman Kurt Cobain
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Nirvana

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  • American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Minneapolis active since the 1970s
  • He combined funk and rock and became well-known for his sexual lyrics and showmanship
  • His albums include 1999, Purple Rain, and Sign “O” the Times
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Prince

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  • English rock band best known for their stretch of success in the 1960s and 70s
  • They are noted for their loud, high-energy performances during which they destroyed instruments
  • Their albums include My Generation, Who’s Next, and Who Are You
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The Who

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  • English punk rock band of the 1970s and 80s
  • Their best-known album is London Calling
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The Clash

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  • American country and rock artist who was active from the 1950s until his death in 2003
  • He is best known for songs like “Folsom Prison Blues”, “I Walk the Line”, “Get Rhythm”, and his cover of “Hurt” by Nine Inch Nails
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Johnny Cash

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  • American R&B artist who was the frontman of the Motown act The Miracles
  • As a solo artist he recorded such songs as “Cruisin’”, “Being With You”, and “A Quiet Storm”
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Smokey Robinson

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Pearl Jam

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  • American grunge and alternative rock band formed in 1990 and still active today
  • Fronted by singer Eddie Vedder, their songs include “Jeremy”, “Alive”, “Go”, and “Animal”
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Neil Young

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  • Canadian folk rock artist active since the 1960s
  • On top of his successful solo career, in the late 60s he co-founded Buffalo Springfield and then joined Crosby, Stills & Nash
  • He helped organize the Farm Aid benefit concert in 1985 and the Bridge School and its benefit concerts
  • His songs include “Harvest Moon”, “Cortez The Killer”, “Cinnamon Girl”, and “Broken Arrow”
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Pink Floyd

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  • English psychedelic rock band founded in 1965 and active for 30 years
  • They are noted for sonic experimentation and recording several concept albums
  • Their albums include Obscured by Clouds, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall
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Michael Jackson

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  • American recording artist who is widely regarded as the most successful entertainer of all time
  • Known as the King of Pop, he was one of the most famous people in the world
  • He got his start as a member of The Jackson 5 with his brothers in the 1960s
  • He became a global pop icon in the 80s, releasing albums like Thriller and Bad
  • His many hits include “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Rock with You”, and “Black or White”
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David Bowie

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  • English recording artist active since the early 1960s, best known for frequent musical experimentation and reinvention of his image and persona
  • His songs include “Space Oddity”, “Starman”, “Ashes to Ashes”, “Let’s Dance”, and “China Girl”
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Simon & Garfunkel

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  • American music duo most notable for their stretch of success in the 1960s and 70s
  • Known for their vocal harmonies, their songs include “The Sound of Silence”, “Mrs. Robinson”, and “Bridge over Troubled Water”
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The Doors

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  • American rock band of the 1960s and 70s, fronted by vocalist Jim Morrison
  • They are noted for their innovative incorporation of keyboards and for Morrison’s poetic lyrics and wild stage presence
  • Their songs include “Light My Fire”, “Break On Through”, “Peace Frog”, “L.A. Woman”, and “Riders On The Storm”
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Roy Orbison

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  • Influential American rockabilly artist who was most successful in the 1960s
  • Noted for his distinctive voice, emotional ballads, and complex arrangements
  • His songs include “Oh, Pretty Woman”, “Crying”, Only the Lonely”, and “In Dreams”
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Van Morrison

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  • Northern Irish musician who rose to fame in the 1960s and is known for synthesizing soul, rhythm and blues, folk, and Celtic elements into his own unique musical style
  • He is best known for his song “Brown Eyed Girl” and for the albums Astral Weeks and Moondance
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Sly and the Family Stone

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  • American soul and funk band from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
  • Headed by Sly Stone, they produced several groundbreaking albums before dissolving due in large part to drug abuse
  • Their songs include “Everyday People”, “Dance To The Music”, “I Want To Take You Higher”, and “Sing A Simple Song”
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Janis Joplin

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  • American blues and psychedelic rock singer active from the early 1960s until her early death in 1970
  • Her songs include “Piece of My Heart”, “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Cry Baby”, and “Summertime”
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Miles Davis

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  • American jazz trumpeter of the 20th century, regarded as one of the most important figures in jazz and music in general
  • Throughout his career he experimented with numerous styles of jazz like bebop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion
  • He is best known for his iconic album Kind of Blue
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Elton John

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  • English rock pianist, singer, and composer active since the mid-1960s
  • He has worked with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin for decades, resulting in hits like “Your Song”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Rocket Man”, and “Daniel”
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Eric Clapton

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  • English blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter active since the early 1960s and associated with numerous different acts, most notably The Yardbirds and Cream
  • Regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time, he is known for songs like “Layla”, “Crossroads”, “Cocaine”, and “Tears in Heaven”
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Patti Smith

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American punk rock singer-songwriter active since the 1970s who is noted for her poetic lyrics and best known for her song “Because the Night”

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Black Sabbath

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  • English hard rock band formed in the late 1960s and most notably headed by vocalist Ozzy Osbourne
  • Forerunners of heavy metal, they were most popular in the 1970s, releasing the album Paranoid and songs like “War Pigs” and “Iron Man”
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Public Enemy

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  • American hip hop group most popular and active in the 1980s and 90s
  • Fronted most notably by Chuck D and Flavor Flav, they are known for their politically charged lyrics
  • One of the most influential rap artists ever, their songs include “Fight the Power”, “Bring The Noise”, “911 Is a Joke”, and “By the Time I Get to Arizona”
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Run–D.M.C.

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  • American hip hop group formed in the early 1980s and active until the death of one of its three members, Jam Master Jay, in 2002
  • They are regarded as one of the most important acts in hip hop history, and noted for being the first rap group to be nominated for a Grammy
  • They are known for celebrated albums like Run–D.M.C., King of Rock, and Raising Hell
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The Allman Brothers Band

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  • American southern rock band best known for their work in the 1960s and 70s
  • Named after two of its forming members, brothers Gregg and Duane
  • They are known for songs like “Ramblin’ Man”, “Whipping Post”, “Midnight Rider”, and “Jessica”
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Dr. Dre

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  • American rapper and hip hop producer active since the 1980s
  • Fundamental to the development of West Coast G-funk, he rose to fame as part of the gangsta rap group N.W.A.
  • He has signed, mentored, and produced for many artists, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Eminem
  • His solo albums The Chronic and 2001 were enormously successful, and contained songs like “Nuthin’ But a G Thang”, “Let Me Ride”, “Still D.R.E.”, and “Xxplosive”
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  • American grunge and alternative rock band formed in 1990 and still active today
  • Fronted by singer Eddie Vedder, their songs include “Jeremy”, “Alive”, “Go”, and “Animal”
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Pearl Jam

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  • Canadian folk rock artist active since the 1960s
  • On top of his successful solo career, in the late 60s he co-founded Buffalo Springfield and then joined Crosby, Stills & Nash
  • He helped organize the Farm Aid benefit concert in 1985 and the Bridge School and its benefit concerts
  • His songs include “Harvest Moon”, “Cortez The Killer”, “Cinnamon Girl”, and “Broken Arrow”
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Neil Young

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  • English psychedelic rock band founded in 1965 and active for 30 years
  • They are noted for sonic experimentation and recording several concept albums
  • Their albums include Obscured by Clouds, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, and The Wall
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Pink Floyd

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  • American recording artist who is widely regarded as the most successful entertainer of all time
  • Known as the King of Pop, he was one of the most famous people in the world
  • He got his start as a member of The Jackson 5 with his brothers in the 1960s
  • He became a global pop icon in the 80s, releasing albums like Thriller and Bad
  • His many hits include “Beat It”, “Billie Jean”, “Rock with You”, and “Black or White”
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Michael Jackson

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  • English recording artist active since the early 1960s, best known for frequent musical experimentation and reinvention of his image and persona
  • His songs include “Space Oddity”, “Starman”, “Ashes to Ashes”, “Let’s Dance”, and “China Girl”
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David Bowie

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  • American music duo most notable for their stretch of success in the 1960s and 70s
  • Known for their vocal harmonies, their songs include “The Sound of Silence”, “Mrs. Robinson”, and “Bridge over Troubled Water”
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Simon & Garfunkel

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  • American rock band of the 1960s and 70s, fronted by vocalist Jim Morrison
  • They are noted for their innovative incorporation of keyboards and for Morrison’s poetic lyrics and wild stage presence
  • Their songs include “Light My Fire”, “Break On Through”, “Peace Frog”, “L.A. Woman”, and “Riders On The Storm”
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The Doors

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  • Influential American rockabilly artist who was most successful in the 1960s
  • Noted for his distinctive voice, emotional ballads, and complex arrangements
  • His songs include “Oh, Pretty Woman”, “Crying”, Only the Lonely”, and “In Dreams”
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Roy Orbison

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  • Northern Irish musician who rose to fame in the 1960s and is known for synthesizing soul, rhythm and blues, folk, and Celtic elements into his own unique musical style
  • He is best known for his song “Brown Eyed Girl” and for the albums Astral Weeks and Moondance
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Van Morrison

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  • American soul and funk band from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
  • Headed by Sly Stone, they produced several groundbreaking albums before dissolving due in large part to drug abuse
  • Their songs include “Everyday People”, “Dance To The Music”, “I Want To Take You Higher”, and “Sing A Simple Song”
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Sly and the Family Stone

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  • American blues and psychedelic rock singer active from the early 1960s until her early death in 1970
  • Her songs include “Piece of My Heart”, “Me and Bobby McGee”, “Cry Baby”, and “Summertime”
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Janis Joplin

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  • American jazz trumpeter of the 20th century, regarded as one of the most important figures in jazz and music in general
  • Throughout his career he experimented with numerous styles of jazz like bebop, modal jazz, and jazz fusion
  • He is best known for his iconic album Kind of Blue
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Miles Davis

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  • English rock pianist, singer, and composer active since the mid-1960s
  • He has worked with songwriting partner Bernie Taupin for decades, resulting in hits like “Your Song”, “Tiny Dancer”, “Rocket Man”, and “Daniel”
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Elton John

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  • English blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter active since the early 1960s and associated with numerous different acts, most notably The Yardbirds and Cream
  • Regarded as one of the best guitarists of all time, he is known for songs like “Layla”, “Crossroads”, “Cocaine”, and “Tears in Heaven”
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Eric Clapton

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American punk rock singer-songwriter active since the 1970s who is noted for her poetic lyrics and best known for her song “Because the Night”

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Patti Smith

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  • English hard rock band formed in the late 1960s and most notably headed by vocalist Ozzy Osbourne
  • Forerunners of heavy metal, they were most popular in the 1970s, releasing the album Paranoid and songs like “War Pigs” and “Iron Man”
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Black Sabbath

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  • American hip hop group formed in the early 1980s and active until the death of one of its three members, Jam Master Jay, in 2002
  • They are regarded as one of the most important acts in hip hop history, and noted for being the first rap group to be nominated for a Grammy
  • They are known for celebrated albums like Run–D.M.C., King of Rock, and Raising Hell
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Run–D.M.C.

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  • American hip hop group most popular and active in the 1980s and 90s
  • Fronted most notably by Chuck D and Flavor Flav, they are known for their politically charged lyrics
  • One of the most influential rap artists ever, their songs include “Fight the Power”, “Bring The Noise”, “911 Is a Joke”, and “By the Time I Get to Arizona”
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Public Enemy

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  • American southern rock band best known for their work in the 1960s and 70s
  • Named after two of its forming members, brothers Gregg and Duane
  • They are known for songs like “Ramblin’ Man”, “Whipping Post”, “Midnight Rider”, and “Jessica”
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The Allman Brothers Band

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  • American rapper and hip hop producer active since the 1980s
  • Fundamental to the development of West Coast G-funk, he rose to fame as part of the gangsta rap group N.W.A.
  • He has signed, mentored, and produced for many artists, including Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, and Eminem
  • His solo albums The Chronic and 2001 were enormously successful, and contained songs like “Nuthin’ But a G Thang”, “Let Me Ride”, “Still D.R.E.”, and “Xxplosive”
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Dr. Dre

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The Grateful Dead

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  • American rock band from California, active from 1965-95, and known for its eclectic musical style
  • Noted for their improvisational live performances, they developed a loyal following and are remembered as an iconic jam band
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Parliament-Funkadelic

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  • Funk and rock collective formed in the late 1960s and headed by George Clinton
  • Once two separate groups consisting mainly of the same musicians, they are known as pioneers of funk
  • They are noted for their wild costumes, elaborate live performances, and bizarre lyrics and concept albums
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Who are:

The Band

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  • Canadian roots rock group of the 1960s and 70s who famously toured with Bob Dylan in the 60s
  • They are most known for their song “The Weight”
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Who is:

Howlin’ Wolf

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  • American blues artist of the 20th century known for his rough-edged style and booming voice
  • Many of his songs have become standards, and they include “Back Door Man”, “Smokestack Lightnin’”, and “Spoonful”
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Who are:

Aerosmith

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  • American rock band from Boston active since the early 1970s and fronted by Steven Tyler
  • They are noted for declining in popularity in the 80s but then impressively regaining and surpassing their 70s fame in the late 80s and 90s
  • Their songs include “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”, “Dream On”, “Walk This Way”, and “Sweet Emotion”
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Who is:

Joni Mitchell

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  • Influential Canadian folk singer-songwriter active since the 1960s
  • She is known for songs like “Big Yellow Taxi”, “The Circle Game”, “Help Me”, and “A Case of You”
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Who is:

Tina Turner

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  • American rock, pop, and soul singer who rose to fame in the 1960s alongside her husband Ike Turner with hits like “Proud Mary” and “River Deep – Mountain High”
  • After her split from Turner she found success as a solo artist, recording songs like “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and her cover of “Let’s Stay Together”
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Who is:

Etta James

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  • American R&B, soul, and blues singer active from the mid-1950s until her death in 2012
  • She found the most success in the 60s with songs like “At Last”, “Something’s Got a Hold on Me”, “I’d Rather Go Blind”, and “A Sunday Kind of Love”
  • She is remembered as one of the best singers of all time
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Who is:

James Taylor

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  • American folk rock guitarist and singer active since the mid-1960s
  • He is known for songs like “Fire and Rain”, “Sweet Baby James”, “You’ve Got a Friend”, and “Country Road”
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Who is:

Al Green

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American soul and gospel artist who rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like “Let’s Stay Together”, “Love and Happiness”, “Tired of Being Alone”, and “I’m Still In Love With You”

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Who is:

Sting

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  • English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame as the lead singer of the 1970s and 80s rock band The Police
  • As a member of The Police he recorded songs such as “Walking on the Moon”, “Message in a Bottle”, “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”, “Roxanne”, and “Every Breath You Take”
  • As a solo artist he has released songs like “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free”, “We’ll Be Together”, “Fragile”, “Be Still My Beating Heart”, “All This Time”, and “Desert Rose”
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Who are:

The Temptations

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  • American R&B and soul vocal group most known for their work for Motown Records in the 60s and 70s
  • While their lineup has often changed over the years, their best-known lineup included David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, and Melvin Franklin
  • Their songs include “My Girl”, “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”, “The Way You Do The Things You Do”, and “Cloud Nine”
133
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Who are:

AC/DC

A
  • Australian hard rock band formed in the early 1970s and one of the best-selling groups of all time
  • Lead singer Bon Scott died in 1980 and was subsequently replaced by Brian Johnson; their first album with their new lineup, Back in Black, became their most successful
  • Their songs include “Back in Black”, “Hells Bells”, “Thunderstruck”, “Highway to Hell”, “TNT”, and “For Those About to Rock”
134
Q

Who are:

Radiohead

A
  • English rock band widely regarded as one of the most important groups of the 1990s and 2000s
  • Their critically acclaimed albums include OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac, and Hail to the Thief
  • In 2007 they notably self-released the album In Rainbows as a digital download, allowing customers to set their own price
135
Q

Who are:

Beastie Boys

A
  • American hip hop band formed in New York City and regarded as iconic figures in the history of hip hop
  • Its three principal members were musicians and MCs Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA, the last of whom died of cancer in 2012
  • Their iconic albums include Licensed to Ill, Paul’s Boutique, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty
136
Q

Who is:

Billy Joel

A
  • American pianist and singer-songwriter best known for his considerable success in the 1970s, 80s, and early 90s
  • His songs include “Piano Man”, “The Entertainer”, “Root Beer Rag”, “New York State of Mind”, “Just the Way You Are”, “My Life”, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”, “Tell Her About It”, and “Uptown Girl”
  • He also participated in the recording of the famous 1985 charity single “We Are the World”
137
Q

Who is:

Eminem

A
  • American hip hop artist from Detroit who is frequently listed as one of the greatest rappers of all time
  • A frequent collaborator with Dr. Dre, his albums include The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, and Recovery
  • He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself” from the 2002 film 8 Mile, in which he also starred
138
Q

Who are:

Green Day

A
  • American punk rock band from California whose three principal members are Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool
  • Their albums include Kerplunk, Dookie, Nimrod, American Idiot, and 21st Century Breakdown
  • Their songs include “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “When I Come Around”, and “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)”
139
Q

Who are:

Red Hot Chili Peppers

A
  • American rock band active since the mid-1980s and known for incorporating elements of funk into their music
  • Their best-known, longtime lineup consisted of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante
  • Their songs include “By the Way”, “Californication”, “Suck My Kiss”, “Dani California”, and “Give It Away”
140
Q

Who is:

Tupac Shakur

A
  • American West Coast rapper active in the 1990s famous for his involvement in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry
  • Frequently called one of the greatest rappers ever, he was killed at the age of 25 after a drive-by shooting in 1996
  • His songs include “California Love”, “How Do U Want It”, “All Eyez On Me”, “Picture Me Rollin’”, “Dear Mama”, “I Get Around”, and “Hit ‘Em Up”
141
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rock band from California, active from 1965-95, and known for its eclectic musical style
  • Noted for their improvisational live performances, they developed a loyal following and are remembered as an iconic jam band
A

The Grateful Dead

142
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Funk and rock collective formed in the late 1960s and headed by George Clinton
  • Once two separate groups consisting mainly of the same musicians, they are known as pioneers of funk
  • They are noted for their wild costumes, elaborate live performances, and bizarre lyrics and concept albums
A

Parliament-Funkadelic

143
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Canadian roots rock group of the 1960s and 70s who famously toured with Bob Dylan in the 60s
  • They are most known for their song “The Weight”
A

The Band

144
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American blues artist of the 20th century known for his rough-edged style and booming voice
  • Many of his songs have become standards, and they include “Back Door Man”, “Smokestack Lightnin’”, and “Spoonful”
A

Howlin’ Wolf

145
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rock band from Boston active since the early 1970s and fronted by Steven Tyler
  • They are noted for declining in popularity in the 80s but then impressively regaining and surpassing their 70s fame in the late 80s and 90s
  • Their songs include “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing”, “Dream On”, “Walk This Way”, and “Sweet Emotion”
A

Aerosmith

146
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Influential Canadian folk singer-songwriter active since the 1960s
  • She is known for songs like “Big Yellow Taxi”, “The Circle Game”, “Help Me”, and “A Case of You”
A

Joni Mitchell

147
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rock, pop, and soul singer who rose to fame in the 1960s alongside her husband Ike Turner with hits like “Proud Mary” and “River Deep – Mountain High”
  • After her split from Turner she found success as a solo artist, recording songs like “What’s Love Got to Do with It” and her cover of “Let’s Stay Together”
A

Tina Turner

148
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B, soul, and blues singer active from the mid-1950s until her death in 2012
  • She found the most success in the 60s with songs like “At Last”, “Something’s Got a Hold on Me”, “I’d Rather Go Blind”, and “A Sunday Kind of Love”
  • She is remembered as one of the best singers of all time
A

Etta James

149
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American folk rock guitarist and singer active since the mid-1960s
  • He is known for songs like “Fire and Rain”, “Sweet Baby James”, “You’ve Got a Friend”, and “Country Road”
A

James Taylor

150
Q

Name the musical artist:

American soul and gospel artist who rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like “Let’s Stay Together”, “Love and Happiness”, “Tired of Being Alone”, and “I’m Still In Love With You”

A

Al Green

151
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame as the lead singer of the 1970s and 80s rock band The Police
  • As a member of The Police he recorded songs such as “Walking on the Moon”, “Message in a Bottle”, “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”, “Roxanne”, and “Every Breath You Take”
  • As a solo artist he has released songs like “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free”, “We’ll Be Together”, “Fragile”, “Be Still My Beating Heart”, “All This Time”, and “Desert Rose”
A

Sting

152
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B and soul vocal group most known for their work for Motown Records in the 60s and 70s
  • While their lineup has often changed over the years, their best-known lineup included David Ruffin, Otis Williams, Paul Williams, Eddie Kendricks, and Melvin Franklin
  • Their songs include “My Girl”, “Papa Was a Rolling Stone”, “The Way You Do The Things You Do”, and “Cloud Nine”
A

The Temptations

153
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Australian hard rock band formed in the early 1970s and one of the best-selling groups of all time
  • Lead singer Bon Scott died in 1980 and was subsequently replaced by Brian Johnson; their first album with their new lineup, Back in Black, became their most successful
  • Their songs include “Back in Black”, “Hells Bells”, “Thunderstruck”, “Highway to Hell”, “TNT”, and “For Those About to Rock”
A

AC/DC

154
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • English rock band widely regarded as one of the most important groups of the 1990s and 2000s
  • Their critically acclaimed albums include OK Computer, Kid A, Amnesiac, and Hail to the Thief
  • In 2007 they notably self-released the album In Rainbows as a digital download, allowing customers to set their own price
A

Radiohead

155
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American hip hop band formed in New York City and regarded as iconic figures in the history of hip hop
  • Its three principal members were musicians and MCs Mike D, Ad-Rock, and MCA, the last of whom died of cancer in 2012
  • Their iconic albums include Licensed to Ill, Paul’s Boutique, Ill Communication, and Hello Nasty
A

Beastie Boys

156
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American pianist and singer-songwriter best known for his considerable success in the 1970s, 80s, and early 90s
  • His songs include “Piano Man”, “The Entertainer”, “Root Beer Rag”, “New York State of Mind”, “Just the Way You Are”, “My Life”, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me”, “Tell Her About It”, and “Uptown Girl”
  • He also participated in the recording of the famous 1985 charity single “We Are the World”
A

Billy Joel

157
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American hip hop artist from Detroit who is frequently listed as one of the greatest rappers of all time
  • A frequent collaborator with Dr. Dre, his albums include The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, and Recovery
  • He won an Academy Award for Best Original Song for “Lose Yourself” from the 2002 film 8 Mile, in which he also starred
A

Eminem

158
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American punk rock band from California whose three principal members are Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool
  • Their albums include Kerplunk, Dookie, Nimrod, American Idiot, and 21st Century Breakdown
  • Their songs include “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “When I Come Around”, and “Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)”
A

Green Day

159
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rock band active since the mid-1980s and known for incorporating elements of funk into their music
  • Their best-known, longtime lineup consisted of Anthony Kiedis, Flea, Chad Smith, and John Frusciante
  • Their songs include “By the Way”, “Californication”, “Suck My Kiss”, “Dani California”, and “Give It Away”
A

Red Hot Chili Peppers

160
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American West Coast rapper active in the 1990s famous for his involvement in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry
  • Frequently called one of the greatest rappers ever, he was killed at the age of 25 after a drive-by shooting in 1996
  • His songs include “California Love”, “How Do U Want It”, “All Eyez On Me”, “Picture Me Rollin’”, “Dear Mama”, “I Get Around”, and “Hit ‘Em Up”
A

Tupac Shakur

161
Q

Who is:

The Notorious B.I.G.

A
  • American rapper from New York active in the 1990s and famous for his involvement in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry
  • Seen by many as one of the greatest hip hop artists ever, he was killed at the age of 24 in a drive-by shooting in 1997
  • His songs include “Juicy”, “Big Poppa”, “Going Back to Cali”, “Hypnotized”, and “Warning”
162
Q

Who is:

Carlos Santana

A
  • Mexican-American rock guitarist who rose to fame in the 1960s by mixing melodic blues with jazz, rock, and Latin and African musical elements
  • He is known for songs like “Oye Como Va”, “Black Magic Woman”, “Evil Ways”, “Europa”, “Smooth”, and “The Game of Love”
163
Q

Who are:

Guns N’ Roses

A
  • American hard rock band from California that became one of the biggest bands in the world in the late 1980s and early 90s
  • Their classic lineup consisted of Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler, and Duff McKagan
  • Their songs include “Sweet Child o’ Mine”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Paradise City”, and “November Rain”
164
Q

Who are:

Lynyrd Skynyrd

A
  • American Southern rock band best known for its success in the 1960s and 70s
  • Their songs include “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Free Bird”, “What’s Your Name”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, and “That Smell”
165
Q

Who is:

Curtis Mayfield

A
  • American funk, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer of the 20th century who rose to fame as a member of The Impressions
  • With The Impressions, he recorded such songs as “For Your Precious Love”, “Gypsy Woman”, “It’s All Right”, “Keep on Pushing”, “We’re a Winner”, and “People Get Ready”
  • He then went on to a successful solo career, releasing songs like “Superfly”, “Freddie’s Dead”, and “Pusherman”
166
Q

Who are:

The Supremes

A
  • American female singing group most famous for their work for Motown Records in the 1960s
  • Their best-known lineup was the trio of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard
  • Their songs include “Baby Love”, “Stop! In the Name of Love”, “I Hear a Symphony”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”, and “Love Child”
167
Q

Who is:

Nas

A
  • American rapper best known for his debut album Illmatic, regarded by many as the greatest hip hop album of all time
  • His songs include “I Can”, “Get Down”, “N.Y. State of Mind”, “Made You Look”, “Life’s a Bitch”, “One Mic”, and “Nasty”
168
Q

Who is:

B.B. King

A
  • American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter active since the mid-20th century
  • He is regarded as one of the most important blues artists of all time and is considered one of the greatest and most influential guitarists ever
  • His songs include “3 O’Clock Blues”, “Every Day I Have the Blues”, “Sweet Little Angel”, “The Thrill Is Gone”, and “When Love Comes to Town”
169
Q

Who are:

Metallica

A
  • American heavy metal band formed in the early 1980s that rose to fame with early albums like Kill ‘Em All and Master of Puppets
  • Their songs include “One”, “Enter Sandman”, “Nothing Else Matters”, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, and “Master of Puppets”
170
Q

Who are:

Queen

A
  • English rock band of the 1970s and 80s, famously fronted by pianist and lead vocalist Freddie Mercury
  • Their songs include “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Under Pressure” (with David Bowie), “Killer Queen”, “We Are the Champions”, “We Will Rock You”, and “Another One Bites the Dust”
171
Q

Who are:

R.E.M.

A
  • American alternative rock band from Georgia active from 1980 to 2011
  • Their songs include “Losing My Religion”, “Everybody Hurts”, “It’s the End of the World As We Know It”, “Everybody Hurts”, and “The One I Love”
172
Q

Who are:

Fleetwood Mac

A
  • English-American rock band best known for its work during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
  • Although the lineup has changed many times over the years, some notable members have included Stevie Nicks, Peter Green, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Mick Fleetwood
  • Best known for their album Rumours, their songs include “Albatross”, “Dreams”, “Landslide”, “The Chain”, and “Gypsy”
173
Q

Who is:

Frank Sinatra

A
  • Iconic American singer and actor of the 20th century active from the mid-1930s until the mid-90s
  • A founding member of the Rat Pack, he won an Oscar for his performance in the film From Here to Eternity
  • As a recording artist he is known for songs like “Fly Me to the Moon”, “My Way”, “Come Fly With Me”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, and “I’ve Got the World On a String”
174
Q

Who are:

Wu-Tang Clan

A
  • Influential rap group active since the early 1990s and best known for their album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), seen by many as one of the best hip hop albums ever
  • Their songs include “C.R.E.A.M.”, “Protect Ya Neck”, “Triumph”, “Bring da Ruckus”, and “It’s Yourz”
175
Q

Who are:

Eric B. & Rakim

A
  • American hip hop duo of the 1980s and 90s comprised of DJ Eric Barrier and MC Rakim, the latter of whom is viewed by many as perhaps the greatest rapper of all time
  • They are best known for their iconic album Paid in Full, and their songs include “Don’t Sweat the Technique”, “Follow the Leader”, “Microphone Fiend”, “I Know You Got Soul”, “I Ain’t No Joke”, and “Paid in Full”
176
Q

Who is:

Nina Simone

A
  • American singer-songwriter and pianist active from the 1950s until her death in 2003
  • Mixing classical music with gospel, pop, and blues, she was most prolific in the late 50s, 60s, and 70s
  • Her songs include “Feeling Good”, “I Put a Spell on You”, “I Loves You, Porgy”, “Sinner Man”, and “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”
177
Q

Who is:

Christina Aguilera

A
  • American pop singer-songwriter who got her start on The Mickey Mouse Club and went on to record “Reflections”, the theme song from the film Mulan
  • She rose to stardom in 1999 with her self-titled debut album
  • Her songs include “What a Girl Wants”, “Genie in a Bottle”, “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”, “Beautiful”, “Dirrty”, and “Ain’t No Other Man”
178
Q

Who is:

Britney Spears

A
  • American pop star who is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time
  • She rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops!… I Did It Again”
  • Other songs include “I’m a Slave 4 U”, “Gimme More”, “Womanizer”, “I Wanna Go”, “Toxic”, and “Till the World Ends”
179
Q

Who is:

Whitney Houston

A
  • American actress and pop, gospel, and soul singer who was one of the most successful recording artists of all time
  • Noted for her impressive vocal talent, she rose to fame in the mid-1980s with her self-titled debut album
  • As an actress she had roles in films like The Bodyguard and The Preacher’s Wife
  • Her songs include “How Will I Know”, “Saving All My Love for You”, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, and “I Will Always Love You”
180
Q

Who is:

Mariah Carey

A
  • American R&B and pop singer famous for her five-octave vocal range and considerable mainstream success in the 1990s and 2000s
  • One of the best-selling music artists ever, her songs include “We Belong Together”, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, “Touch My Body”, “Always Be My Baby”, “Hero”, and “One Sweet Day”
181
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper from New York active in the 1990s and famous for his involvement in the East Coast-West Coast hip hop rivalry
  • Seen by many as one of the greatest hip hop artists ever, he was killed at the age of 24 in a drive-by shooting in 1997
  • His songs include “Juicy”, “Big Poppa”, “Going Back to Cali”, “Hypnotized”, and “Warning”
A

The Notorious B.I.G.

182
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Mexican-American rock guitarist who rose to fame in the 1960s by mixing melodic blues with jazz, rock, and Latin and African musical elements
  • He is known for songs like “Oye Como Va”, “Black Magic Woman”, “Evil Ways”, “Europa”, “Smooth”, and “The Game of Love”
A

Carlos Santana

183
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American hard rock band from California that became one of the biggest bands in the world in the late 1980s and early 90s
  • Their classic lineup consisted of Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Steven Adler, and Duff McKagan
  • Their songs include “Sweet Child o’ Mine”, “Welcome to the Jungle”, “Paradise City”, and “November Rain”
A

Guns N’ Roses

184
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American Southern rock band best known for its success in the 1960s and 70s
  • Their songs include “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Free Bird”, “What’s Your Name”, “Heartbreak Hotel”, and “That Smell”
A

Lynyrd Skynyrd

185
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American funk, R&B, and soul singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer of the 20th century who rose to fame as a member of The Impressions
  • With The Impressions, he recorded such songs as “For Your Precious Love”, “Gypsy Woman”, “It’s All Right”, “Keep on Pushing”, “We’re a Winner”, and “People Get Ready”
  • He then went on to a successful solo career, releasing songs like “Superfly”, “Freddie’s Dead”, and “Pusherman”
A

Curtis Mayfield

186
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American female singing group most famous for their work for Motown Records in the 1960s
  • Their best-known lineup was the trio of Diana Ross, Mary Wilson, and Florence Ballard
  • Their songs include “Baby Love”, “Stop! In the Name of Love”, “I Hear a Symphony”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”, and “Love Child”
A

The Supremes

187
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper best known for his debut album Illmatic, regarded by many as the greatest hip hop album of all time
  • His songs include “I Can”, “Get Down”, “N.Y. State of Mind”, “Made You Look”, “Life’s a Bitch”, “One Mic”, and “Nasty”
A

Nas

188
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American blues guitarist and singer-songwriter active since the mid-20th century
  • He is regarded as one of the most important blues artists of all time and is considered one of the greatest and most influential guitarists ever
  • His songs include “3 O’Clock Blues”, “Every Day I Have the Blues”, “Sweet Little Angel”, “The Thrill Is Gone”, and “When Love Comes to Town”
A

B.B. King

189
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American heavy metal band formed in the early 1980s that rose to fame with early albums like Kill ‘Em All and Master of Puppets
  • Their songs include “One”, “Enter Sandman”, “Nothing Else Matters”, “For Whom the Bell Tolls”, and “Master of Puppets”
A

Metallica

190
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • English rock band of the 1970s and 80s, famously fronted by pianist and lead vocalist Freddie Mercury
  • Their songs include “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Under Pressure” (with David Bowie), “Killer Queen”, “We Are the Champions”, “We Will Rock You”, and “Another One Bites the Dust”
A

Queen

191
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American alternative rock band from Georgia active from 1980 to 2011
  • Their songs include “Losing My Religion”, “Everybody Hurts”, “It’s the End of the World As We Know It”, “Everybody Hurts”, and “The One I Love”
A

R.E.M.

192
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • English-American rock band best known for its work during the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
  • Although the lineup has changed many times over the years, some notable members have included Stevie Nicks, Peter Green, John McVie, Christine McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, and Mick Fleetwood
  • Best known for their album Rumours, their songs include “Albatross”, “Dreams”, “Landslide”, “The Chain”, and “Gypsy”
A

Fleetwood Mac

193
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Iconic American singer and actor of the 20th century active from the mid-1930s until the mid-90s
  • A founding member of the Rat Pack, he won an Oscar for his performance in the film From Here to Eternity
  • As a recording artist he is known for songs like “Fly Me to the Moon”, “My Way”, “Come Fly With Me”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, and “I’ve Got the World On a String”
A

Frank Sinatra

194
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Influential rap group active since the early 1990s and best known for their album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), seen by many as one of the best hip hop albums ever
  • Their songs include “C.R.E.A.M.”, “Protect Ya Neck”, “Triumph”, “Bring da Ruckus”, and “It’s Yourz”
A

Wu-Tang Clan

195
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American hip hop duo of the 1980s and 90s comprised of DJ Eric Barrier and MC Rakim, the latter of whom is viewed by many as perhaps the greatest rapper of all time
  • They are best known for their iconic album Paid in Full, and their songs include “Don’t Sweat the Technique”, “Follow the Leader”, “Microphone Fiend”, “I Know You Got Soul”, “I Ain’t No Joke”, and “Paid in Full”
A

Eric B. & Rakim

196
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American singer-songwriter and pianist active from the 1950s until her death in 2003
  • Mixing classical music with gospel, pop, and blues, she was most prolific in the late 50s, 60s, and 70s
  • Her songs include “Feeling Good”, “I Put a Spell on You”, “I Loves You, Porgy”, “Sinner Man”, and “Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”
A

Nina Simone

197
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American pop singer-songwriter who got her start on The Mickey Mouse Club and went on to record “Reflections”, the theme song from the film Mulan
  • She rose to stardom in 1999 with her self-titled debut album
  • Her songs include “What a Girl Wants”, “Genie in a Bottle”, “Come On Over Baby (All I Want Is You)”, “Beautiful”, “Dirrty”, and “Ain’t No Other Man”
A

Christina Aguilera

198
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American pop star who is one of the best-selling recording artists of all time
  • She rose to fame in the late 1990s with hits like “…Baby One More Time” and “Oops!… I Did It Again”
  • Other songs include “I’m a Slave 4 U”, “Gimme More”, “Womanizer”, “I Wanna Go”, “Toxic”, and “Till the World Ends”
A

Britney Spears

199
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American actress and pop, gospel, and soul singer who was one of the most successful recording artists of all time
  • Noted for her impressive vocal talent, she rose to fame in the mid-1980s with her self-titled debut album
  • As an actress she had roles in films like The Bodyguard and The Preacher’s Wife
  • Her songs include “How Will I Know”, “Saving All My Love for You”, “I Wanna Dance With Somebody”, and “I Will Always Love You”
A

Whitney Houston

200
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B and pop singer famous for her five-octave vocal range and considerable mainstream success in the 1990s and 2000s
  • One of the best-selling music artists ever, her songs include “We Belong Together”, “All I Want for Christmas Is You”, “Touch My Body”, “Always Be My Baby”, “Hero”, and “One Sweet Day”
A

Mariah Carey

201
Q

Who is:

Nelly

A
  • American rapper from St. Louis active since the mid-1990s whose debut album Country Grammar was a big hit in 2000
  • His songs include “Country Grammar”, “Hot in Herre”, “E.I.”, “Dilemma”, and “Ride Wit Me”
202
Q

Who is:

Missy Elliott

A
  • American rapper, record producer, and songwriter who got her start producing and writing for other R&B and hip hop artists in the 1990s, most notably Aaliyah
  • As a solo artist she has found considerable success, most famously for her 2002 album Under Construction
  • A friend of and collaborator with Timbaland, her songs include “Work It”, “Get Ur Freak On”, “Gossip Folks”, “Lose Control”, “Pass That Dutch”, “One Minute Man”, and “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)”
203
Q

Who are:

Coldplay

A
  • English alternative rock band active since the mid-1990s and consisting of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion
  • Regarded by many as one of the best acts of the 2000s, they released their debut album Parachutes in 2000
  • Their songs include “Paradise”, “Viva la Vida”, “Clocks”, “Yellow”, “Fix You”, and “The Scientist”
204
Q

Who is:

Kanye West

A
  • American rapper and music producer who first rose to fame as a producer, noted for his innovative sampling and for his work with Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and others
  • As a solo artist he has released several platinum albums throughout the 2000s, and in 2011 notably released a collaborative album with Jay-Z
  • His songs include “Gold Digger”, “Stronger”, “Jesus Walks”, “Love Lockdown”, “Heartless”, and “Mercy”
205
Q

Who is:

Lady Gaga

A
  • American dance and pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame with the release of her debut album The Fame in 2008
  • Known for her flamboyant, outlandish fashion and live performances, she has become one of the best-selling recording artists in the world
  • Her songs include “Poker Face”, “Just Dance”, “Telephone”, “Alejandro”, “Bad Romance”, and “Born This Way”
206
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Who are:

Black Eyed Peas

A
  • American hip hop group that achieved moderate sucess in the late 90s and early 2000s with songs like “Joints & Jam” and “Request + Line”
  • They rose to mainstream fame after adding singer Fergie to the lineup and releasing the album Elephunk in 2003
  • They have since incorporated pop and dance music into their sound
  • Their songs include “Where Is the Love?”, “Boom Boom Pow”, “Let’s Get It Started”, “I Gotta Feeling”, and “My Humps”
207
Q

Who is:

Lil Wayne

A
  • American rapper who famously signed to a record label as a child in the early 1990s
  • In the mid-2000s he rose to fame with songs like “Go D.J.” and “Fireman”
  • He later built a reputation as a prolific mixtape artist before releasing the massively successful album Tha Carter III
  • His other songs include “Lollipop”, “A Milli”, “6 Foot 7 Foot”, and “She Will”
208
Q

Who are:

*NSYNC

A
  • American boy band that was immensely popular in the late 90s and early 2000s and is most famous for selling one million copies of their second album No Strings Attached in one day
  • Their songs include “Tearin’ Up My Heart”, “It’s Gonna Be Me”, “Bye Bye Bye”, and “Pop”
  • One of its members, Justin Timberlake, went on to have a successful solo career
209
Q

Who are:

Wilco

A
  • American alternative rock band formed in the mid-90s and rooted initially in alternative country
  • They have since evolved their sound and are now noted for an eclectic indie musical style
  • They are perhaps best known for their albums Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and A Ghost Is Born, the latter of which earned them a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album
210
Q

Who are:

The Black Keys

A
  • American blues rock band from Ohio active since the early 2000s
  • Consisting of Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach, the group is known for albums like Rubber Factory, Attack & Release, Brothers, and El Camino
211
Q

Who is:

Skrillex

A
  • Former post-hardcore/punk singer who broke out as a dubstep, brostep, and electro house producer in 2010
  • He has since become one of the biggest acts in electronic dance music, helping to popularize it as a mainstream genre in America
  • His songs include “Bangarang”, “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”, “Kill Everybody”, and “First of the Year (Equinox)”
212
Q

Who are:

TLC

A
  • American R&B and hip hop trio of the 1990s and early 2000s consisting of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli
  • One of the best-selling female groups of all time, their songs include “Waterfalls”, “No Scrubs”, “Unpretty”, and “Creep”
213
Q

Who is:

50 Cent

A
  • American rapper who rose to fame in the early 2000s after being discovered by Eminem and releasing his massively successful album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which featured production by Dr. Dre
  • His songs include “In da Club”, “P.I.M.P.”, “Just a Lil Bit”, “Candy Shop”, “21 Questions”, and “Ayo Technology”
214
Q

Who is:

Usher

A
  • American R&B and dance artist who released his first album in 1994
  • Noted for his ability as a dancer, he released his second album My Way in 1997, earning him worldwide fame
  • He has had at least one number-one single in the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s
  • His songs include “Nice & Slow”, “U Remind Me”, “U Got It Bad”, “Yeah!”, “Burn”, “Love In This Club”, “OMG”, and “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love”
215
Q

Who is:

Lauryn Hill

A
  • American R&B and hip hop singer-songwriter and rapper who rose to fame as a member of the Fugees
  • As part of the Fugees she notably recorded “Killing Me Softly” and “Ready or Not”
  • As a solo artist she found enormous success with her 1998 debut album, which won five Grammy Awards
  • She then went on to produce Santana’s Supernatural, which was also a large success
  • She has since remained out of the limelight
  • Her songs include “Doo Wop (That Thing)”, “Everything Is Everything”, “Lost Ones”, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”
216
Q

Who is:

Snoop Dogg

A
  • American rapper from Long Beach, California who rose to fame in the early 90s after being discovered by Dr. Dre and appearing on his album The Chronic
  • He then released his hugely successful debut album Doggystyle in 1993
  • His songs include “Gin and Juice”, “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”, “Drop It Like It’s Hot”, “Beautiful”, “Sensual Seduction”, and “Young, Wild & Free”
217
Q

Who is:

LL Cool J

A
  • American rapper and actor active since the mid-80s and famous for his iconic hip hop singles “Mama Said Knock You Out” and “Rock the Bells”
  • Although he has moved more recently into acting, appearing in films as well as on TV on NCIS: Los Angeles, he is regarded as an important figure in rap
  • His other songs include “I Can’t Live Without My Radio”, “I’m Bad”, “The Boomin’ System”, “Around the Way Girl”, “I Need Love”, “Paradise”, and “All I Have”
218
Q

Who are:

OutKast

A
  • American hip hop duo based in Georgia composed of André 3000 and Big Boi
  • Active since the early 1990s, they are now said to be on indefinite hiatus as the two members pursue their solo careers
  • Known for their musical experimentation and originality, they are one of hip hop’s most successful groups ever
  • Their songs include “Player’s Ball”, “ATLiens”, “Rosa Parks”, “B.O.B.”, “Ms. Jackson”, “The Way You Move”, and “Hey Ya!”
219
Q

Who is:

R. Kelly

A
  • American R&B artist from Chicago who debuted in the early 1990s and has gone on to become one of the most successful R&B artists ever
  • He has written and produced songs for a wide variety of artists
  • His songs include “Bump n’ Grind”, “I Believe I Can Fly”, “Gotham City”, “Ignition (Remix)”, “The World’s Greatest”, “Trapped in the Closet”, and “I’m a Flirt”
220
Q

Who is:

Jennifer Lopez

A
  • American recording artist and actress born to Puerto Rican parents in New York
  • A Fly Girl dancer on In Living Color in the early 1990s, she rose to fame as both a pop singer and actress in the late 90s, appearing in the films Selena, Anaconda, and Out of Sight
  • Her personal relationships with Sean Combs, Ben Affleck, and Marc Anthony have attracted widespread media attention
  • Her songs include “Let’s Get Loud”, “Waiting for Tonight”, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”, “I’m Real”, “Jenny from the Block”, and “On the Floor”
221
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper from St. Louis active since the mid-1990s whose debut album Country Grammar was a big hit in 2000
  • His songs include “Country Grammar”, “Hot in Herre”, “E.I.”, “Dilemma”, and “Ride Wit Me”
A

Nelly

222
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper, record producer, and songwriter who got her start producing and writing for other R&B and hip hop artists in the 1990s, most notably Aaliyah
  • As a solo artist she has found considerable success, most famously for her 2002 album Under Construction
  • A friend of and collaborator with Timbaland, her songs include “Work It”, “Get Ur Freak On”, “Gossip Folks”, “Lose Control”, “Pass That Dutch”, “One Minute Man”, and “The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)”
A

Missy Elliott

223
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Name the musical artist:

  • English alternative rock band active since the mid-1990s and consisting of Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, and Will Champion
  • Regarded by many as one of the best acts of the 2000s, they released their debut album Parachutes in 2000
  • Their songs include “Paradise”, “Viva la Vida”, “Clocks”, “Yellow”, “Fix You”, and “The Scientist”
A

Coldplay

224
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper and music producer who first rose to fame as a producer, noted for his innovative sampling and for his work with Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and others
  • As a solo artist he has released several platinum albums throughout the 2000s, and in 2011 notably released a collaborative album with Jay-Z
  • His songs include “Gold Digger”, “Stronger”, “Jesus Walks”, “Love Lockdown”, “Heartless”, and “Mercy”
A

Kanye West

225
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American dance and pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame with the release of her debut album The Fame in 2008
  • Known for her flamboyant, outlandish fashion and live performances, she has become one of the best-selling recording artists in the world
  • Her songs include “Poker Face”, “Just Dance”, “Telephone”, “Alejandro”, “Bad Romance”, and “Born This Way”
A

Lady Gaga

226
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American hip hop group that achieved moderate sucess in the late 90s and early 2000s with songs like “Joints & Jam” and “Request + Line”
  • They rose to mainstream fame after adding singer Fergie to the lineup and releasing the album Elephunk in 2003
  • They have since incorporated pop and dance music into their sound
  • Their songs include “Where Is the Love?”, “Boom Boom Pow”, “Let’s Get It Started”, “I Gotta Feeling”, and “My Humps”
A

Black Eyed Peas

227
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper who famously signed to a record label as a child in the early 1990s
  • In the mid-2000s he rose to fame with songs like “Go D.J.” and “Fireman”
  • He later built a reputation as a prolific mixtape artist before releasing the massively successful album Tha Carter III
  • His other songs include “Lollipop”, “A Milli”, “6 Foot 7 Foot”, and “She Will”
A

Lil Wayne

228
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American boy band that was immensely popular in the late 90s and early 2000s and is most famous for selling one million copies of their second album No Strings Attached in one day
  • Their songs include “Tearin’ Up My Heart”, “It’s Gonna Be Me”, “Bye Bye Bye”, and “Pop”
  • One of its members, Justin Timberlake, went on to have a successful solo career
A

*NSYNC

229
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American alternative rock band formed in the mid-90s and rooted initially in alternative country
  • They have since evolved their sound and are now noted for an eclectic indie musical style
  • They are perhaps best known for their albums Yankee Hotel Foxtrot and A Ghost Is Born, the latter of which earned them a Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album
A

Wilco

230
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American blues rock band from Ohio active since the early 2000s
  • Consisting of Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach, the group is known for albums like Rubber Factory, Attack & Release, Brothers, and El Camino
A

The Black Keys

231
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • Former post-hardcore/punk singer who broke out as a dubstep, brostep, and electro house producer in 2010
  • He has since become one of the biggest acts in electronic dance music, helping to popularize it as a mainstream genre in America
  • His songs include “Bangarang”, “Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites”, “Kill Everybody”, and “First of the Year (Equinox)”
A

Skrillex

232
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B and hip hop trio of the 1990s and early 2000s consisting of T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli
  • One of the best-selling female groups of all time, their songs include “Waterfalls”, “No Scrubs”, “Unpretty”, and “Creep”
A

TLC

233
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper who rose to fame in the early 2000s after being discovered by Eminem and releasing his massively successful album Get Rich or Die Tryin’, which featured production by Dr. Dre
  • His songs include “In da Club”, “P.I.M.P.”, “Just a Lil Bit”, “Candy Shop”, “21 Questions”, and “Ayo Technology”
A

50 Cent

234
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B and dance artist who released his first album in 1994
  • Noted for his ability as a dancer, he released his second album My Way in 1997, earning him worldwide fame
  • He has had at least one number-one single in the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s
  • His songs include “Nice & Slow”, “U Remind Me”, “U Got It Bad”, “Yeah!”, “Burn”, “Love In This Club”, “OMG”, and “DJ Got Us Fallin’ in Love”
A

Usher

235
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B and hip hop singer-songwriter and rapper who rose to fame as a member of the Fugees
  • As part of the Fugees she notably recorded “Killing Me Softly” and “Ready or Not”
  • As a solo artist she found enormous success with her 1998 debut album, which won five Grammy Awards
  • She then went on to produce Santana’s Supernatural, which was also a large success
  • She has since remained out of the limelight
  • Her songs include “Doo Wop (That Thing)”, “Everything Is Everything”, “Lost Ones”, and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”
A

Lauryn Hill

236
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper from Long Beach, California who rose to fame in the early 90s after being discovered by Dr. Dre and appearing on his album The Chronic
  • He then released his hugely successful debut album Doggystyle in 1993
  • His songs include “Gin and Juice”, “Who Am I (What’s My Name)?”, “Drop It Like It’s Hot”, “Beautiful”, “Sensual Seduction”, and “Young, Wild & Free”
A

Snoop Dogg

237
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper and actor active since the mid-80s and famous for his iconic hip hop singles “Mama Said Knock You Out” and “Rock the Bells”
  • Although he has moved more recently into acting, appearing in films as well as on TV on NCIS: Los Angeles, he is regarded as an important figure in rap
  • His other songs include “I Can’t Live Without My Radio”, “I’m Bad”, “The Boomin’ System”, “Around the Way Girl”, “I Need Love”, “Paradise”, and “All I Have”
A

LL Cool J

238
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American hip hop duo based in Georgia composed of André 3000 and Big Boi
  • Active since the early 1990s, they are now said to be on indefinite hiatus as the two members pursue their solo careers
  • Known for their musical experimentation and originality, they are one of hip hop’s most successful groups ever
  • Their songs include “Player’s Ball”, “ATLiens”, “Rosa Parks”, “B.O.B.”, “Ms. Jackson”, “The Way You Move”, and “Hey Ya!”
A

OutKast

239
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American R&B artist from Chicago who debuted in the early 1990s and has gone on to become one of the most successful R&B artists ever
  • He has written and produced songs for a wide variety of artists
  • His songs include “Bump n’ Grind”, “I Believe I Can Fly”, “Gotham City”, “Ignition (Remix)”, “The World’s Greatest”, “Trapped in the Closet”, and “I’m a Flirt”
A

R. Kelly

240
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American recording artist and actress born to Puerto Rican parents in New York
  • A Fly Girl dancer on In Living Color in the early 1990s, she rose to fame as both a pop singer and actress in the late 90s, appearing in the films Selena, Anaconda, and Out of Sight
  • Her personal relationships with Sean Combs, Ben Affleck, and Marc Anthony have attracted widespread media attention
  • Her songs include “Let’s Get Loud”, “Waiting for Tonight”, “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”, “I’m Real”, “Jenny from the Block”, and “On the Floor”
A

Jennifer Lopez

241
Q

Who is:

Ludacris

A
  • American rapper from Atlanta and one of the most influential Dirty South hip hop artists
  • Active since the late 1990s, he is known for songs like “Southern Hospitality”, “What’s Your Fantasy”, “Stand Up”, “Get Back”, “Area Codes”, and “Rollout (My Business)”
242
Q

Who is:

Justin Bieber

A
  • Canadian pop artist who rose to fame in 2009 after being discovered on YouTube
  • Known for his global fan base, his songs include “Baby”, “Never Say Never”, “Boyfriend”, and “As Long As You Love Me”
243
Q

Who is:

Ke$ha

A
  • American dance-pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame after appearing on Flo Rida’s 2009 single “Right Round”
  • Known for her wild image and promotion of party antics, her songs include “Tik Tok”, “We R Who We R”, “Blow”, “Your Love Is My Drug”, and “Die Young”
  • She has also written songs for other artists, most notably “Till the World Ends” for Britney Spears
244
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Who is:

Shakira

A
  • Colombian (Latin) pop singer-songwriter and dancer who rose to fame in Latin America in the 1990s
  • Famous for her belly dancing, she became a success in the English-speaking world in the early 2000s with her hit “Whenever, Wherever”
  • Her songs include “Hips Don’t Lie”, “She Wolf”, “Gypsy”, “Addicted to You”, “La Tortura”, and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”
245
Q

Who is:

Taylor Swift

A
  • American country and pop rock artist who debuted in 2006 and has enjoyed massive pop crossover success
  • Her songs include “Our Song”, “You Belong with Me”, “Love Story”, “Mean”, “I Knew You Were Trouble”, and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
246
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Who is:

Alicia Keys

A
  • American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who rose to fame following the release of her 2001 debut Songs in A Minor
  • Her songs include “Fallin’”, “If I Ain’t Got You”, “You Don’t Know My Name”, “My Boo” (with Usher), “No One”, “Empire State of Mind” (with Jay-Z), and “Girl On Fire”
247
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Who are:

Maroon 5

A
  • American pop rock band who first found success with their 2002 alternative rock album Songs About Jane
  • Their songs include “Harder to Breathe”, “This Love”, “Sunday Morning”, “She Will Be Loved”, “Makes Me Wonder”, “Moves Like Jagger”, “Payphone”, and “One More Night”
248
Q

Who is:

Amy Winehouse

A
  • English singer-songwriter who worked in soul, R&B, and jazz
  • Known for her deep contralto vocals, she released her debut Frank in 2003 and followed it up with the enormously successful Back to Black in 2006
  • Her songs include “Stronger Than Me”, “Love Is a Losing Game”, “You Know I’m No Good”, “Rehab”, and “Back to Black”
  • She died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27 in 2011
249
Q

Who is:

Katy Perry

A
  • American pop singer from Santa Barbara, CA who broke through in 2008 with her song “I Kissed a Girl”
  • She has since found enormous success with singles like “Hot N Cold”, “California Gurls”, “Firework”, “Teenage Dream”, “E.T.”, “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”, and “Part of Me”
250
Q

Who is:

George Michael

A
  • English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the pop duo Wham!
  • One of the best-selling music artists in the world, he has released songs like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Everything She Wants”, “Faith”, “I Want Your Sex”, and “Freedom”
251
Q

Who are:

Toots and the Maytals

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  • Jamaican rocksteady, ska, and reggae group, best known for their work in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
  • Key figures in the development of reggae music, they are known for being one of the first Jamaican groups to use the word “reggae”, having released “Do the Reggay” in 1968
  • Their songs include “Funky Kingston”, “Pressure Drop”, “54-46 Was My Number”, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, and “Sweet and Dandy”
252
Q

Who is:

Herbie Hancock

A
  • American jazz keyboardist and composer who works primarily in jazz but has notably crossed over into bebop, post-bop, jazz fusion, and funk
  • He was the pianist in the second of Miles Davis’s two “great quintets” and has enjoyed considerable crossover success throughout his career
  • His songs include “Chameleon”, “Watermelon Man”, “Maiden Voyage”, and “Rockit”
253
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Who are:

The Bee Gees

A
  • English pop and disco group composed of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb
  • They are best known for their work in the 1960s and 70s, when they were a successful pop act and, later on, one of the major acts in disco
  • They have sold over 200 million records, and famously composed the soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever
  • Their songs include “Nights On Broadway”, “Too Much Heaven”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “More Than a Woman”, “You Should Be Dancing”, and “How Deep Is Your Love”
254
Q

Who are:

Daft Punk

A
  • French electronic music duo active since the mid-90s and regarded as significant figures in house as well as dance music in general
  • They are famed for their elaborate and rare live shows, and for their robot costumes
  • Their albums include Homework, Discovery, and Alive 2007
  • Their songs include “One More Time”, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”, “Technologic”, “Around the World”, and “Aerodynamic”
255
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Who are:

Rage Against the Machine

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  • American rap metal band from Los Angeles, best known for their stretch of success in the 1990s
  • Seen as greatly influential and original rock artists, they released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in 1992
  • Their songs include “Killing In the Name”, “Bulls On Parade”, “Renegades of Funk”, and “Testify”
  • Three of the band’s members joined Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell to create the supergroup Audioslave for a period in the early to mid-2000s
256
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Who are:

Phish

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  • American rock band formed in Vermont in the early 1980s and famed for its live jams and musical improvisation
  • Known for its many adoring fans, the group works in various musical genres from jazz fusion to psychedelic rock to folk rock
  • Their songs include “Farmhouse”, “Waste”, “Heavy Things”, and “Sample In a Jar”
257
Q

Who are:

A Tribe Called Quest

A
  • American hip hop group most famous for their work during the 1990s, which established them as one of the greatest rap groups in the genre’s history
  • Seen as pioneers of alternative hip hop, they notably dealt with social issues in their songs and won praise for their innovative beats
  • Their songs include “Can I Kick It?”, “Bonita Applebum”, “Award Tour”, “Scenario”, “Jazz (We’ve Got)”, and “Electric Relaxation”
258
Q

Who is:

Fela Kuti

A
  • Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader of the 20th century, known for developing Afrobeat, a mixture of highlife, funk, jazz, and traditional Yoruba music
  • His long songs were performed by large bands with many instruments, and are characterized by many riffs and rhythms that build and combine slowly to create a complex groove
  • His songs include “Zombie”, “Water No Get Enemy”, “Shakara”, “Coffin for Head of State”, and “Army Arrangement”
259
Q

Who is:

Chris Brown

A
  • American pop and R&B artist who rose to fame in 2005 with his single “Run It!”
  • His other songs include “Kiss Kiss”, “Look At Me Now”, “Yeah 3X”, “Forever”, and “Beautiful People”
260
Q

Who are:

Sublime

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  • American rock and ska punk band of the 1990s from Long Beach, California that also incorporated hip hop and reggae into their sound
  • Frontman Bradley Nowell died of an overdose in 1996 just before the release of their self-titled third album, which was a commercial success
  • Their songs include “What I Got”, “Santeria”, “Wrong Way”, “Caress Me Down”, and “Doin’ Time”
261
Q

Who is:

Justin Timberlake

A
  • American pop, R&B, and dance recording artist who rose to fame as the youngest member of the boy band *NSYNC
  • As a solo artist he has released four successful albums, with songs like “Señorita”, “Rock Your Body”, “Cry Me a River”, “SexyBack”, “What Goes Around… Comes Around”, and “Suit & Tie”
  • He has also worked as an actor, appearing in films like The Social Network and Friends with Benefits
262
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Who is:

João Gilberto

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  • Brazilian jazz and samba singer and guitarist famous for helping to establish the bossa nova genre in the 1950s and 60s
  • He is best known for his 1964 jazz-bossa nova album with American saxophonist Stan Getz, which spawned “The Girl from Ipanema”, a composition by his frequent collaborators Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes
263
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Who is:

Ludwig van Beethoven

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  • German composer and pianist of the 18th and 19th centuries, one of the most celebrated composers of all time
  • He is famed for having continued to conduct, perform, and compose music even after becoming deaf
  • He is known for “Ode to Joy”, “Für Elise”, the piano sonata “Moonlight”, and his Symphony No. 5 in C minor, one of the most famous compositions in classical music
264
Q

Who is:

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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  • Austrian composer and multi-instrumentalist of the 18th century who is one the most famous composers in history
  • He was a child prodigy who began composing at a young age and is remembered for composing tirelessly
  • In spite of his fame, he had little financial security and died of an illness at the age of 35, famously receiving a modest funeral that resulted in his having an unmarked grave in Vienna
  • His works include “The Marriage of Figaro”, “Don Giovanni”, “The Magic Flute”, and his 39th, 40th, and 41st Symphonies
265
Q

Who is:

Johann Sebastian Bach

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  • German composer of the 17th and 18th centuries, one of classical music’s great composers
  • A composer of the Baroque period in particular, he was best known during his lifetime as an organist, and only became recognized as a great composer posthumously in the early 19th century
  • His works include the Mass in B minor, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and the Brandenburg concertos
266
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Who is:

Leonard Bernstein

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  • American composer, conductor, and pianist of the 20th century
  • He is noted as one of the first American-born and educated conductors to gain international acclaim
  • Famous for conducting piano concertos from his piano keyboard (while playing), he notably gave a series of TV lectures on classical music
  • He was the longtime music director of the New York Philharmonic, and wrote the music for West Side Story
267
Q

Who is:

Count Basie

A
  • Influential American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader of the 20th century
  • He formed his own jazz orchestra in 1935 and led the group for over four decades
  • He established himself as an innovative figure in jazz, swing, and big band by introducing several musical techniques
  • His famous pieces include “April In Paris” and “One O’Clock Jump”
268
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Who is:

Duke Ellington

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  • Iconic jazz bandleader, pianist, and composer of the 20th century who wrote over 1,000 compositions in a wide range of styles, from jazz to blues to classical to film scores
  • He led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974, and is remembered for his charisma and for popularizing jazz in America
  • His songs include “Do Nothing till You Hear from Me”, “Mood Indigo”, “Take the ‘A’ Train”, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)”, and “In a Sentimental Mood”
269
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Who is:

Ella Fitzgerald

A
  • American jazz vocalist of the 20th century, often referred to as the Queen of Jazz
  • She recorded and performed with many jazz greats and is remembered for her three-octave vocal range and scat singing
270
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Who is:

Andrew Lloyd Webber

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  • English composer and musical theatre producer of the 20th and 21st centuries
  • He is known for composing musicals like The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
271
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Who are:

Mumford & Sons

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  • English folk rock band of the 2000s fronted by Marcus Mumford
  • The group released its debut album Sigh No More in late 2009, and gradually gained popularity throughout the next two years
  • Their songs include “Little Lion Man”, “The Cave”, “Babel”, and “I Will Wait”
272
Q

Who are:

Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five

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  • Highly influential American hip hop group from New York, active in the late 1970s and 80s
  • Seen as major hip hop pioneers, they were the first rap group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • Their songs include “Freedom”, “White Lines”, and “The Message”, widely viewed as one of the greatest hip hop songs ever
273
Q

Name the musical artist:

  • American rapper from Atlanta and one of the most influential Dirty South hip hop artists
  • Active since the late 1990s, he is known for songs like “Southern Hospitality”, “What’s Your Fantasy”, “Stand Up”, “Get Back”, “Area Codes”, and “Rollout (My Business)”
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Ludacris

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  • Canadian pop artist who rose to fame in 2009 after being discovered on YouTube
  • Known for his global fan base, his songs include “Baby”, “Never Say Never”, “Boyfriend”, and “As Long As You Love Me”
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Justin Bieber

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  • American dance-pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame after appearing on Flo Rida’s 2009 single “Right Round”
  • Known for her wild image and promotion of party antics, her songs include “Tik Tok”, “We R Who We R”, “Blow”, “Your Love Is My Drug”, and “Die Young”
  • She has also written songs for other artists, most notably “Till the World Ends” for Britney Spears
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Ke$ha

276
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  • Colombian (Latin) pop singer-songwriter and dancer who rose to fame in Latin America in the 1990s
  • Famous for her belly dancing, she became a success in the English-speaking world in the early 2000s with her hit “Whenever, Wherever”
  • Her songs include “Hips Don’t Lie”, “She Wolf”, “Gypsy”, “Addicted to You”, “La Tortura”, and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)”
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Shakira

277
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  • American country and pop rock artist who debuted in 2006 and has enjoyed massive pop crossover success
  • Her songs include “Our Song”, “You Belong with Me”, “Love Story”, “Mean”, “I Knew You Were Trouble”, and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
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Taylor Swift

278
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  • American pop singer from Santa Barbara, CA who broke through in 2008 with her song “I Kissed a Girl”
  • She has since found enormous success with singles like “Hot N Cold”, “California Gurls”, “Firework”, “Teenage Dream”, “E.T.”, “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)”, and “Part of Me”
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Katy Perry

279
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  • American R&B and soul singer-songwriter and pianist who rose to fame following the release of her 2001 debut Songs in A Minor
  • Her songs include “Fallin’”, “If I Ain’t Got You”, “You Don’t Know My Name”, “My Boo” (with Usher), “No One”, “Empire State of Mind” (with Jay-Z), and “Girl On Fire”
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Alicia Keys

280
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  • American pop rock band who first found success with their 2002 alternative rock album Songs About Jane
  • Their songs include “Harder to Breathe”, “This Love”, “Sunday Morning”, “She Will Be Loved”, “Makes Me Wonder”, “Moves Like Jagger”, “Payphone”, and “One More Night”
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Maroon 5

281
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  • English singer-songwriter who worked in soul, R&B, and jazz
  • Known for her deep contralto vocals, she released her debut Frank in 2003 and followed it up with the enormously successful Back to Black in 2006
  • Her songs include “Stronger Than Me”, “Love Is a Losing Game”, “You Know I’m No Good”, “Rehab”, and “Back to Black”
  • She died of alcohol poisoning at the age of 27 in 2011
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Amy Winehouse

282
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  • English singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who rose to fame in the 1980s as a member of the pop duo Wham!
  • One of the best-selling music artists in the world, he has released songs like “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go”, “Careless Whisper”, “Everything She Wants”, “Faith”, “I Want Your Sex”, and “Freedom”
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George Michael

283
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  • Jamaican rocksteady, ska, and reggae group, best known for their work in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s
  • Key figures in the development of reggae music, they are known for being one of the first Jamaican groups to use the word “reggae”, having released “Do the Reggay” in 1968
  • Their songs include “Funky Kingston”, “Pressure Drop”, “54-46 Was My Number”, “Take Me Home, Country Roads”, and “Sweet and Dandy”
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Toots and the Maytals

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  • American jazz keyboardist and composer who works primarily in jazz but has notably crossed over into bebop, post-bop, jazz fusion, and funk
  • He was the pianist in the second of Miles Davis’s two “great quintets” and has enjoyed considerable crossover success throughout his career
  • His songs include “Chameleon”, “Watermelon Man”, “Maiden Voyage”, and “Rockit”
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Herbie Hancock

285
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  • English pop and disco group composed of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb
  • They are best known for their work in the 1960s and 70s, when they were a successful pop act and, later on, one of the major acts in disco
  • They have sold over 200 million records, and famously composed the soundtrack to the film Saturday Night Fever
  • Their songs include “Nights On Broadway”, “Too Much Heaven”, “Stayin’ Alive”, “More Than a Woman”, “You Should Be Dancing”, and “How Deep Is Your Love”
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The Bee Gees

286
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Name the musical artist:

  • French electronic music duo active since the mid-90s and regarded as significant figures in house as well as dance music in general
  • They are famed for their elaborate and rare live shows, and for their robot costumes
  • Their albums include Homework, Discovery, and Alive 2007
  • Their songs include “One More Time”, “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”, “Technologic”, “Around the World”, and “Aerodynamic”
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Daft Punk

287
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  • American rap metal band from Los Angeles, best known for their stretch of success in the 1990s
  • Seen as greatly influential and original rock artists, they released their critically acclaimed self-titled debut album in 1992
  • Their songs include “Killing In the Name”, “Bulls On Parade”, “Renegades of Funk”, and “Testify”
  • Three of the band’s members joined Soundgarden vocalist Chris Cornell to create the supergroup Audioslave for a period in the early to mid-2000s
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Rage Against the Machine

288
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  • American rock band formed in Vermont in the early 1980s and famed for its live jams and musical improvisation
  • Known for its many adoring fans, the group works in various musical genres from jazz fusion to psychedelic rock to folk rock
  • Their songs include “Farmhouse”, “Waste”, “Heavy Things”, and “Sample In a Jar”
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Phish

289
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  • American hip hop group most famous for their work during the 1990s, which established them as one of the greatest rap groups in the genre’s history
  • Seen as pioneers of alternative hip hop, they notably dealt with social issues in their songs and won praise for their innovative beats
  • Their songs include “Can I Kick It?”, “Bonita Applebum”, “Award Tour”, “Scenario”, “Jazz (We’ve Got)”, and “Electric Relaxation”
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A Tribe Called Quest

290
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Name the musical artist:

  • Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and bandleader of the 20th century, known for developing Afrobeat, a mixture of highlife, funk, jazz, and traditional Yoruba music
  • His long songs were performed by large bands with many instruments, and are characterized by many riffs and rhythms that build and combine slowly to create a complex groove
  • His songs include “Zombie”, “Water No Get Enemy”, “Shakara”, “Coffin for Head of State”, and “Army Arrangement”
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Fela Kuti

291
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  • American pop and R&B artist who rose to fame in 2005 with his single “Run It!”
  • His other songs include “Kiss Kiss”, “Look At Me Now”, “Yeah 3X”, “Forever”, and “Beautiful People”
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Chris Brown

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  • American rock and ska punk band of the 1990s from Long Beach, California that also incorporated hip hop and reggae into their sound
  • Frontman Bradley Nowell died of an overdose in 1996 just before the release of their self-titled third album, which was a commercial success
  • Their songs include “What I Got”, “Santeria”, “Wrong Way”, “Caress Me Down”, and “Doin’ Time”
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Sublime

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Name the musical artist:

  • American pop, R&B, and dance recording artist who rose to fame as the youngest member of the boy band *NSYNC
  • As a solo artist he has released four successful albums, with songs like “Señorita”, “Rock Your Body”, “Cry Me a River”, “SexyBack”, “What Goes Around… Comes Around”, and “Suit & Tie”
  • He has also worked as an actor, appearing in films like The Social Network and Friends with Benefits
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Justin Timberlake

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Name the musical artist:

  • Brazilian jazz and samba singer and guitarist famous for helping to establish the bossa nova genre in the 1950s and 60s
  • He is best known for his 1964 jazz-bossa nova album with American saxophonist Stan Getz, which spawned “The Girl from Ipanema”, a composition by his frequent collaborators Antônio Carlos Jobim and Vinícius de Moraes
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João Gilberto

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  • German composer and pianist of the 18th and 19th centuries, one of the most celebrated composers of all time
  • He is famed for having continued to conduct, perform, and compose music even after becoming deaf
  • He is known for “Ode to Joy”, “Für Elise”, the piano sonata “Moonlight”, and his Symphony No. 5 in C minor, one of the most famous compositions in classical music
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Ludwig van Beethoven

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  • Austrian composer and multi-instrumentalist of the 18th century who is one the most famous composers in history
  • He was a child prodigy who began composing at a young age and is remembered for composing tirelessly
  • In spite of his fame, he had little financial security and died of an illness at the age of 35, famously receiving a modest funeral that resulted in his having an unmarked grave in Vienna
  • His works include “The Marriage of Figaro”, “Don Giovanni”, “The Magic Flute”, and his 39th, 40th, and 41st Symphonies
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

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Name the musical artist:

  • German composer of the 17th and 18th centuries, one of classical music’s great composers
  • A composer of the Baroque period in particular, he was best known during his lifetime as an organist, and only became recognized as a great composer posthumously in the early 19th century
  • His works include the Mass in B minor, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and the Brandenburg concertos
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Johann Sebastian Bach

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Name the musical artist:

  • American composer, conductor, and pianist of the 20th century
  • He is noted as one of the first American-born and educated conductors to gain international acclaim
  • Famous for conducting piano concertos from his piano keyboard (while playing), he notably gave a series of TV lectures on classical music
  • He was the longtime music director of the New York Philharmonic, and wrote the music for West Side Story
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Leonard Bernstein

299
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Name the musical artist:

  • Influential American jazz composer, pianist, and bandleader of the 20th century
  • He formed his own jazz orchestra in 1935 and led the group for over four decades
  • He established himself as an innovative figure in jazz, swing, and big band by introducing several musical techniques
  • His famous pieces include “April In Paris” and “One O’Clock Jump”
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Count Basie

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Name the musical artist:

  • Iconic jazz bandleader, pianist, and composer of the 20th century who wrote over 1,000 compositions in a wide range of styles, from jazz to blues to classical to film scores
  • He led his band from 1923 until his death in 1974, and is remembered for his charisma and for popularizing jazz in America
  • His songs include “Do Nothing till You Hear from Me”, “Mood Indigo”, “Take the ‘A’ Train”, “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)”, and “In a Sentimental Mood”
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Duke Ellington

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Name the musical artist:

  • American jazz vocalist of the 20th century, often referred to as the Queen of Jazz
  • She recorded and performed with many jazz greats and is remembered for her three-octave vocal range and scat singing
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Ella Fitzgerald

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Name the musical artist:

  • English composer and musical theatre producer of the 20th and 21st centuries
  • He is known for composing musicals like The Phantom of the Opera, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
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Andrew Lloyd Webber

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Name the musical artist:

  • English folk rock band of the 2000s fronted by Marcus Mumford
  • The group released its debut album Sigh No More in late 2009, and gradually gained popularity throughout the next two years
  • Their songs include “Little Lion Man”, “The Cave”, “Babel”, and “I Will Wait”
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Mumford & Sons

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Name the musical artist:

  • Highly influential American hip hop group from New York, active in the late 1970s and 80s
  • Seen as major hip hop pioneers, they were the first rap group inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  • Their songs include “Freedom”, “White Lines”, and “The Message”, widely viewed as one of the greatest hip hop songs ever
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