Surfer Music Flashcards

1
Q

What was Instrumental music?

A

music that included a variety of instruments, including drums and bass, but no vocals.

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2
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When did instrumental music come about?

A

Late 50s/Early 60s

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3
Q

What genre did surfer music come out of?

A

Instrumental music

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4
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Where did surfer music come from?

A

Southern California

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5
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Who was the first group to write surfer music?

A

Dick Dale and the Deltones

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6
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Who was Dick Dale?

A

A professional surfer

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7
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Dick Dale was also the king of what?

A

The surf guitar

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8
Q

Who wrote “Pipeline?”

A

The Chantay’s

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9
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Who wrote “Wipeout?”

A

The Surfaris

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10
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What was the configuration for the instrumental surf music band?

A

the rock configuration - 2 guitars, a bass, and drums

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11
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Who started vocal surf music?

A

The Beach Boys

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12
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Why were The Beach Boys a “Family Affair?”

A

Because they were comprised of 3 brothers, a cousin, and a neighbor.

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13
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Who was the lead man of the Beach Boys?

A

Brian Wilson

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14
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What was the Beach Boys’ fist big hit?

A

“Surfing” in 1961

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15
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What was the Beach Boys’ second hit and first national hit?

A

“Surfin Safari” in 1962

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16
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What was The Beach Boys’ hit in 1963?

A

“Surfin USA”

17
Q

What song was “Surfin USA” based on?

A

Chuch Berry’s “Sweet 16”

18
Q

Surf music was originally what?

A

Instrumental

19
Q

What were garage bands?

A

A bunch of white dudes playing together in a garage, and they usually sucked

20
Q

Where were The King’s Men from?

A

Portland, OR

21
Q

What song did The Kings Men cover?

A

“Louis, Louis”

22
Q

What rumor went around about the contents of the song “Louis, Louis?”

A

That it contained vulgar terms for genitalia.

23
Q

Did the rumors keep people from listening to “Louis, Louis?”

A

No, in fact, they made it a hit

24
Q

What kind of investigation was made over “Louis, Louis?”

A

A congressional investigation

25
Q

What instrumental band came from Seattle?

A

The Ventures

26
Q

What song caused the Ventures to be coined as a surfer music group?

A

Their cover of the theme of “Hawaii Five-o”