Worksheet 4 Flashcards

1
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True or False: Sam Cooke got his start in gospel music.

A

True

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2
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Who recorded “Wonderful World”?

A

Louis Armstrong

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3
Q

Where was Ray Charles born?

A

Albany, Georgia

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4
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What was Ray Charles 1st cross-over pop hit?

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5
Q

What did Ray Charles do that was revolutionary

A

Wurlitzer electric piano

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6
Q

The Everly Brothers contributed ______________ to rock music

A

Fused elements

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7
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Many of their songs were written by

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8
Q

What guitarist was crucial to the Everly Brother’s success

A

Cher Atkins

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9
Q

Where is Roy Orbison from?

A

Vernon, TX

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10
Q

The biggest hit

A

Pretty Woman

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11
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Many of his songs were about

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12
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When he toured England, who played on the same show?

A

The Beatles

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13
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True or False: Ricky Nelson’s parents were professional musicians.

A

False

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14
Q

What song told a story of a dreadful performance?

A

Young World

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15
Q

Which BB was the musical force behind the group?

A

Brian Wilson

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16
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Which BB personified the BB image?

A

Dennis Wilson

17
Q

What was their biggest hit?

A

I get around

18
Q

What strange instrument was used in the song?

A

Cello thenmin

19
Q

What was the 1st R&R instrumental?

A

Honky Tonk by Bill Do

20
Q

Who was the most successful instrumental guitarist

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21
Q

Who was the most influential instrumental group?

A

The Ventures