quiz 1 Flashcards
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Alan Freed
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1921-1965, influential white DJ, radio show “Moondog” played R&B, rock & roll
2
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Benny Goodman
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first star of swing, played with white and black musicians
3
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Bill Monroe
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created bluegrass in 1938
4
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Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers
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1956, popular Doo-wap band
5
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Hank Williams
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star of country music, honkey-tonk
6
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Jimmy Rodgers
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father of country music, from Asheville
7
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Ralph Peer
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worked for RCA Victor, looked for rural talent, payed $50 , discovered Carter Family, Jimmie Rodgers
8
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Robert Johnson
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guitarist in early blues
9
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Thomas Dorsey
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father of gospel music, sang “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” which was covered by Elvis
10
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Tod Storz
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DJ who looked at Billboard and played the top 40, became the most popular station in Omaha
