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1950s – present day What instrument propelled rock music? What was the first successful rock record? Who was the “Architect of Rock and Roll?” Who was the “King of Rock?” Bill Haley & The Comets Initially a country musician Comets formed in 1952 “Rock Around the Clock” 1950s rebellious anthem Rock Around the Clock Li:le Richard The Architect of Rock and Roll Gospel origins “Tutti Frutti” (1956) Tu Fru Elvis Presley 1935-1977 “The King of Rock” or “The King” African American influence Drafted into military in 1958 Graceland Movie Star Drug Abuse “Hound Dog” Write down anything you know about the Beatles. Don’t list more than 5 things. History of the Beatles The Beatles Formed in Liverpool, England in 1960 John Lennon Paul McCartney George Harrison Ringo Starr Beatlemania è “Fab Four” è British Invasion Best-Selling Band in history Broke up in 1970 Love Me Do Paul is Dead? What type of musicians are commonly used in standard rock groups? Can you name any classic rock artists? The Rolling Stones London, 1962 Mick Jagger Blues + Rock and Roll Part of the British Invasion “Would you let your daughter marry a Rolling Stone?” Gimme Shelter (1969) AC/DC Australian Rock Band Hard Rock (leading way to Heavy Metal Album, Back in Black, 3rd highest selling album of all- time (worldwide) Back in Black Where was Motown Records located? Can you name any soul artists? Motown Records Founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy Detroit, Michigan The TemPtaons “The Beatles” of soul music Lineup Changes 1st Motown act to win a Grammy Award (1969) My Girl Stevie Wonder Motown Records Age 11 Blind, Piano Player 22 Grammy Awards Superson James Brown Godfather of Soul Extravagant Shows Impressive, Crisp Band I Got You (I Feel Good) Aretha Franklin Queen of Soul Rolling Stone Magazine ranked her atop its “100 Greatest Singers” list 1st female inducted to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ResPect The Bee Gees Disco Primarily the 1970s A reaction against rock music The Gibb brothers Disco Demolition Night Stayin’ Alive George Clinton Funk Combo of soul, R&B, and jazz Less focus on melody and harmony Strong rhythmic groove of bass and drums P-Funk (Parliament- Funkadelic) Parliament Give UP the Funk (Tear the Roof off the Sucker) Bob Marley Jamaican – Reggae Music The Wailers Survived assassination attempt Jamming Name as many different sub-genres of rock music you can. Metallica Heavy Metal Metallica: Fast tempo - 1981 – Los Angeles - Newspaper Ad Aggressive Heavily distorted guitars Enter Sandman Nirvana Grunge Rock – Seattle – 1990s Punk, Heavy Metal, Indie Rock Depressing Lyrics Lack of theatrics Smells Like Teen SPirit Pop is a fusion of what genres? What is the basic structure (form) of pop music? Frank Sinatra Crooner Singer and film actor Member of the “Rat Pack” Success began in the 1940s Fly Me To The Moon Michael Jackson King of Pop Jackson 5 Dominant during the 1980s Album, Thriller, is the best-selling album of all-time Jackson 5 – I Want You Back Thriller Madonna Queen of Pop Best selling female artist of all-time Award winning actress Borderline JusQn Timberlake & Beyoncé Member of New Mickey Member of Destiny’s Mouse Club & N’Sync Child Went solo 2002 Went solo in 2006 Movie Actor Describes herself as a “modern-day feminist” JT - What Goes Around…Comes Around Beyoncé - Halo Where is the country music capital? What do you call the accent that country singers use? Johnny Cash Baritone voice Played many genres Country Rock Gospel Sorrow themed songs Ring of Fire Zac Brown Band Formed in 2002, based in Georgia Started their own labe Use of fiddle, steel guitar, mandolin Chicken Fried What are the 4 elements of hip hop? The Sugarhill Gang Performed “Rapper’s Delight” which is the first rap single to become a top 40 hit RapPer’s Delight East Coast vs. West Coast The Notorious B.I.G. (Bad Boy Records) vs. Tupac Shakur (Death Row Records) during the 90s Keep Ya Head UP .