Quiz 3 Electrifying the Blues Flashcards
Howlin’ Wolf’s unique sound was a major influence of The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton and:
Led Zeppelin
Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Howlin’ Wolf were signed to which label?
Chess
T/F
Muddy Water’s birth name is Ella Otha Bates McDaniel?
False
T/F
Freddie King’s instrumental blues hit “Hide Away” is named after a famous blues bar in Chicago.
True
Willie Dixon was known for his philanthropy in the blues community and is credited with creating which foundation?
The Blues Heaven Foundation
Which blues guitarist names all of his guitars “Lucille?”
B. B. King
Muddy Waters was one of the first bluesmen to play:
Electric guitar
Willie Dixon was once the “Golden Gloves” heavyweight-boxing champion?
True
Why was there a big migration north (especially to Chicago) with blues musicians between 1910-1930?
Better work prospects in Chicago
The “B. B” in B. B King’s name is short for…
Blues Boy
T/F
The British band “The Rolling Stones” names themselves after Muddy Water’s song “Rollin’ Stone?”
True
T/F
John Lee Hooker is often considered to be the last link to the blues of the Deep South.
True
Willie Dixon was an artist and staff writer for which label?
Chess
T/F
Bo Diddley created the “Bo Diddley Beat” using syncopated rhythms taken from traditional African music.
True
What is the name of the blues “harp” musician who stole the identity of another bluesman to launch his career?
Sonny Boy Williamson II
