Chapter 10 Flashcards
CBGB was the home of the New York punk scene. T/F
True
All of the following were regulars at CBGB EXCEPT:
Television
Elvis Costello
the Patti Smith Group
the Ramones
Elvis Costello
What was the primary reason American record labels developed new-wave music?
to compete with other corporate-rock styles
to diminish the aggressive and dangerous images of punk
to compete with the UK punk scene
to have another style of music to offer the record-buying public
to diminish the aggressive and dangerous images of punk
Rush is an example of:
a blues-influenced rock band
new wave
late ’70s corporate rock
a progressive rock–influenced band
a progressive rock-influenced band
David Lee Roth was the lead singer for which of the following groups?
Foreigner
Journey
KISS
Van Halen
Van Halen
Which band suggested that it was the new Beatles?
the Cars
Blondie
the Knack
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
the Knack
Stevie Nicks was a singer for which successful 1970’s rock band?
Fleetwood Mac
Heart
Blondie
Starship
Fleetwood Mac
Musicians and record companies determined that the ideal length for a song on FM radio was short—around two to three minutes. T/F
False
Which of the following bands did Bob Dylan return to live touring with in 1974?
the Rolling Stones
Queen
the Band
the Eagles
the Band
A “Platinum” album is one that sells 500,000 copies. T/F
False
“More Than a Feeling” is representative of which band’s musical style?
Foreigner
Boston
Journey
the Clash
Boston
New York was the only city in the United States to maintain a growing punk scene. T/F
False
Punk and new wave were both in opposition to mainstream rock by rejecting highly produced and sophisticated sounds of hippie bands. T/F
True
How are Foreigner’s early albums influenced by progressive rock?
The songs are lengthy and contain various musical styles.
The lyrics feature an ironic tone.
Lou Gramm sings with a blues-influenced sound.
There is a prominent use of keyboards.
There is a prominent use of keyboards
Paul Weller was the vocalist for which UK punk band?
the Buzzcocks
The Clash
the Jam
the Ramones
the Jam
Why is advertising on radio necessary to keep a radio station in business?
Corporations were threatening to buy up FM radio stations.
Advertising generates revenue because listeners tune in for free.
Disc jockeys no longer had control over what music they could play.
Songs on the radio were shorter in length, which allowed time for advertisements.
Advertising generates revenue because listeners tune in for free
Which British new-wave musician(s) blended a strong reggae influence into their music?
Elvis Costello and the Attractions
Joe Jackson
the B-52s
the Police
the Police
The Stooges and the MC5 were from:
Detroit
New York
London
Los Angeles
Detroit
All of the following are musical features of the Sex Pistols’ “Anarchy in the UK” EXCEPT:
a simple verse structure
an elaborate guitar solo
a mini-chorus
a coda
an elaborate guitar solo
David Byrne led which new-wave band?
the Police
Devo
the Cars
the Talking Heads
the Talking Heads
Andy Warhol produced an album for which band?
the New York Dolls
the Stooges
Blondie
the Velvet Underground
the Velvet Underground
Which musical style was an initial influence for the Police?
progressive rock
reggae
punk
metal
reggae
Which band had a successful cover of the Kinks’ “You Really Got Me”?
Van Halen
Cheap Trick
Boston
Rush
Van Halen
Which individual managed the Sex Pistols?
Richard Hell
Johnny Rotten
Malcolm McLaren
David Johansen
Malcolm McLaren
