Musicians

Question 1

Scott Joplin

Answer 1

“King of Ragtime” African American composer and pianist. The best-known composer of ragtime music. Published ragtime sheet music to buy and play yourself.

Question 2

Stephen Foster

Answer 2

Wrote over 200 songs. Parlor Songs, “Beautiful Dreamer”, Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair”, “Hard Times, Come agin no More”.

Question 3

John Philip Sousa

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“March King” Wrote 136 marches and inspired military style bands.

Question 4

Bill Monroe

Answer 4

A mandolin Virtuoso from Kentucky “The Bluegrass State”

Question 5

Memphis Minnie

Answer 5

“Hoodoo Lady” Blues Star

Question 6

Gene Autry

Answer 6

“Singing Cowboy” Performed in movies, radio shows, live, records. Made “Here Comes Santa Clause”

Question 7

Muddy Waters

Answer 7

“Father of Chicago Blues” Charismatic performer

Question 8

Irving Berlin

Answer 8

Jewish American composer for Broadway shows. Wrote 1500+ songs scores for 19 Broadway musicals.

Question 9

W.C. Handy

Answer 9

Performed Memphis Blues

Question 10

Bessie Smith

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“Empress of the Blues” Recorded 160+ Songs. Appeared in talking picture

Question 11

Mamie Smith

Answer 11

First African American to Record Blues

Question 12

B.B. King

Answer 12

Blues Star with 50+ year career. Mixed traditional blues with jazzy horn. String Bending and Vibrato on electric guitar.