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The Evolution of American Music: From Ragtime to Rock and Roll, Exams of History of Music

A comprehensive overview of the development of various music genres in the united states, including ragtime, hillbilly music, jazz, blues, and rock and roll. It explores the key figures, influential recordings, and pivotal moments that shaped the trajectory of american music from the early 20th century to the mid-20th century. The document delves into the contributions of artists such as hank williams, robert johnson, charley patton, leadbelly, louis armstrong, jelly roll morton, howlin' wolf, john lee hooker, elvis presley, chuck berry, and little richard, among others. It also examines the role of record labels like chess records and sun records, as well as the impact of radio and the crossover appeal of certain musical styles. This document offers valuable insights into the rich tapestry of american musical history and the cultural and social factors that influenced its evolution.

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2023/2024

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Download The Evolution of American Music: From Ragtime to Rock and Roll and more Exams History of Music in PDF only on Docsity! History of Rock and Roll Test 1 QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(2024 LATEST UPDATE) Alan Freed - ANSWER Who coined the term 'Rock 'n' Roll' as a Cleveland disc jockey? Alan Freed - ANSWER Who began broadcasting rhythm and blues & country for a multiracial audience? Rag Time - ANSWER What music style used syncopated rhythm (authentic black style) combined with black innovation (white response)? Scott Joplin - ANSWER Who was known for the piano bar tune, "Maple Leaf Rag" which was important for the development of blues & jazz? Race & Hillbilly Music - ANSWER Rock & Roll developed in the subcultures of what type of music? Race Music - ANSWER This type of music attracted blacks during the late 1800s and early 1900s but wasn't played on the radio til the 1940's Bessie Smith - ANSWER This famous Race Music musician was known for singing, "The Empress of the Blues," "St. Louis Blues," & "Empty Bed Blues" Old-time/ Hillbilly Music - ANSWER This type of music performed by & intended for sale to rural southern whites. It reflected the traditions and values of performers. Old-time/ Hillbilly Music - ANSWER Early radio played a major role in the popularity of this type of music; first broadcast was in Atlanta in 1922 Hank Williams - ANSWER Known for his vital role in Hillbilly music, this man paved the way for 3 generations to follow in his footsteps musically Hank Williams - ANSWER His most well known songs include "Honky Tonkin'" and "Hey Good Lookin" Jazz Music - ANSWER This type of music adapted the sensibility of blues and formed a rhythm section as a backbeat Robert Johnson - ANSWER "The Great Man Theory" is applied to him Robert Johnson - ANSWER Only 2 pictures of him exist making his career something referred to as 'pure legend' only existing on his records Robert Johnson - ANSWER His legacy on record comes from only 2 recording sessions Robert Johnson - ANSWER Had a huge influence on Eric Clapton, and in 2004 Clapton released an complete album of song covers Robert Johnson - ANSWER This blues musician is part of the '27 Club' King of the Delta Blues Singers - ANSWER This album of Robert Johnson's was released 25 years after his death as a compilation album and marked a key moment in Rock & Roll history; it was also on Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums of All Time' Charley Patton - ANSWER Met Robert Johnson at Dockery Plantation in Mississippi Charley Patton - ANSWER Known for his song "High Water Everywhere" depicting the 1927 Flood and its major affects Highway 61 - ANSWER Duluth, Chicago, St. Louis, Memphis and NOLA are all part of ____? The Crossroads - ANSWER This was the name of the location in Clarksdale, Miss. where Robert Johnson had a 'meeting with the devil' Robert Johnson - ANSWER This musician disappeared for a few months and after apparently 'having a meeting with the devil' came back with amazing guitar technique and signed record deal with Vocalion Dave Bartholomew - ANSWER Worked together with Fats Domino and wrote most of his music Howlin' Wolf - ANSWER Part of the 'Big 3' - most of his songs were co-written by Willie Dixon Willie Dixon - ANSWER Co-writer of Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf's songs; a songwriter, producer & creative partner John Lee Hooker - ANSWER The only bluesman from the 'old days' to live long enough to fully enjoy the rock- star-like status of blues into the new millennium The Blues Brothers - ANSWER Movie about jazz in Chicago in which John Lee Hooker performed his song, 'Boom Boom' Elmore James - ANSWER An important musician to the early Chicago blues scene, born in Miss. and recorded for Chess, but not a part of the 'Big 3' Elvis Presley - ANSWER The World's most famous enlisted man Elvis Presley - ANSWER His mother died while he was in the army and changed his life forever Elvis Presley - ANSWER Holds the record for the most songs charting on 'Billboard's Top 40' Elvis Presley - ANSWER Post-army, this musician settled into a career of Hollywood blandness, at the mercy of Tom Parker, and had an awful acting career Elvis Presley - ANSWER His comeback in 1968 via the NBC TV Special was one of the most successful comebacks by a musician and 42 % of Americans watched it Elvis Presley - ANSWER Following his comeback in 1968, he was quoted that he would never sing a song he didn't believe in ever again The Comeback Special - ANSWER The tv performance in 1968 in which Elvis sang his heart out, knowing that this was probably his last shot The Comeback Special - ANSWER The tv special in which Elvis performed and was the #1 rated show of the year (42% of Americans tuned in to watch) "If I Can Dream" - ANSWER Song sung by Elvis during his NBC TV special in 1968 where he sung his heart out knowing that this was perhaps his last chance "If I Can Dream" - ANSWER After singing this song, Elivs was quoted that he would never sing a song he didn't believe in ever again Aloha from Hawaii - ANSWER The most watched broadcast by an individual entertainer in history (via satellite, 1973) Graceland - ANSWER The 2nd most visited house in the U.S. (2nd to the white house) Graceland - ANSWER The home of Elvis Chuck Berry - ANSWER 'The "Father of Rock & Roll' Chuck Berry - ANSWER First great creative artist of rock & roll (elvis didn't write his own work) Chuck Berry - ANSWER He helped to break down rock & roll's racial color barrier Chuck Berry - ANSWER The 1960's British Invasion bands covered this artist more than any other R & R artist Johnnie Johnson - ANSWER Piano player for Chuck Berry for 28 years; initially they started playing together in clubs "Johnny B. Goode" - ANSWER #1 in Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time "My Ding-A-Ling" - ANSWER Caused controversy as it was written by Dave Bartholomew and was recorded by Berry without his knowledge; later became Berry's only number 1 single Hail! Hail! Rock 'N' Roll - ANSWER Film about the life of Chuck Berry based on his own autobiography that he wrote while in prison Little Richard - ANSWER Known for beat: "a-wop-bop-a-loo-bop-a-lop-bam- boom Little Richard - ANSWER Set the standard for rock-n-roll wild men Little Richard - ANSWER The 'Architect of Rock & Roll' Little Richard - ANSWER Always a fashion icon, but band hated wearing the make-up Little Richard - ANSWER At the peak of his career, he became a born-again Christian, threw his diamonds in a river so people knew he was serious, and went back and forth between being a minister and musician after Little Richard - ANSWER Quoted for saying: "Elvis may be the King of Rock and Roll, but I am the Queen." Bumps Blackwell - ANSWER Collaborated with Little Richard Cadillac Records - ANSWER Film about Chess Records - The most important indie blues label; founded by Leonard and Phil Chess; began selling albums from the back of Chess' Cadillac Muddy Waters - ANSWER The first blues superstar that put Chess records on the map Muddy Waters - ANSWER His song, "Rolling Stone," was inspiration for both the name of the band and the magazine; Led Zepellin covered several of his songs and he didn't give him proper credit Chess and Sun - ANSWER Who were the main 2 indie labels? Sam Phillips - ANSWER Who made the first true 'Rock & Roll'? Sam Phillips - ANSWER Who was the producer, label owner and talent scout that discovered Elvis? Sun Records - ANSWER Label started by Sam Phillips in 1952 Sun Records - ANSWER It's name means 'new day' Marion Keisher - ANSWER Sam Phillips' secretary → first discovered Elvis and told Sam about him Ike Turner - ANSWER His band, Kings of Rhythm, had a broken amp during their recording session with Sam Phillips, but Sam ended up loving the distortion Marion Keisher - ANSWER Quoted to say: "The kid with sideburns needs a chance" Hound Dog - ANSWER Was originally written by another one of the artists Sam signed, not originally done by Elvis --> was # 1 for 11 wks (record not broken until 1992 with Boyz 2 Men) Dewey Phillips - ANSWER Radio celebrity in Memphis who gave Elvis a lot of airtime, which helped launch his career Dewey Phillips - ANSWER Radio celebrity that attracted both a white and black audience Dewey Phillips - ANSWER First white performer he regularly played on his show Col. Tom Parker - ANSWER Became Elvis' manager in 1955 and signed him to RCA records Col. Tom Parker - ANSWER Convinced Sam Phillips to release Elvis from Sun Records for only $40,000 Col. Tom Parker - ANSWER Took 50% of Elvis' earnings and probably ruined his career - common profit for a manager was 10% "Hound Dog" / "Don't Be Cruel" - ANSWER These two songs paired up and became the first record to appeal to pop, R&B and country charts → crossover appeal Million Dollar Quartet - ANSWER Consisted of Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley (began as a jam sesh of friends) "Lady madonna" - ANSWER Song written by the Beatles, inspired by Fats Domino, and later covered by Fats Domino "Jolly Banker" - ANSWER Song about being a banker by Woodie Guthrie Lee Dorsey - ANSWER Produced by Allen touissant; recorded songs and won a gold disc until the label folded and he went back to his car repair business Scotty Moore (guitarist) & Bill Black (bassist) - ANSWER Elvis Presley's guitarist and bassist Memphis Recording Service - ANSWER Original name for sun studio (where elvis recorded)