Test 2 Flashcards
(29 cards)
What performance launched the British invasion?
Beatles performance on Ed Sullivan’s show in 1964
What period is considered the Beatles more ambitious?
1964-1966
Who were the Rolling Stones influenced by?
American, Chicago-style electric blues
Who shared strong blues roots?
Animals, Yardbirds
What is an example of early British rock?
Cliff Richard, Apache
What year did the beatles form?
1957
What did the beatles form out of?
skiffle based Quarrymen
What venue in Liverpool did the Beatles play at frequently in the beginning of their careers?
Cavern, 1962
What was the Beatles first single?
Love Me Do
How many top ten pop hits between 1964-1966 did the beatles have?
30
What were the Beatles movies?
1) Hard Day’s Night (64)
2) Help! (66)
Where and when was the final public concert for the Beatles?
San Francisco, August 1966
What is the year, form, time signature of “I want to hold your hand”?
Beatles, #1 on UK charts 1963 #1 on Hot 100 1964, 4/4, AABA w partial reprise
What is the year, form, time signature of “Tomorrow Never Knows”?
Beatles, 1966, Simple verse, 4/4
How did the Beatles transition in their lyrics?
From teenage love to more complex ideas, Self-confidence, Sexual Frustration (Norwegian Wood), Alienation (Eleanor Rigby)
What groups were represented in the second wave of Beatles type bands?
1965, Herman’s Hermits, Freddy and the Dreamers, Hollies
How did the Animals earn their reputation?
Wild stage act, Chuck Berry tour
Who became the manager for Jimi Hendrix in 66?
Animal’s bassist, Chas Chandler
“House of the rising Sun”
Animals, 1964, Simple verse, 6/8 time
What year did the Rolling Stones play?
1962-1966
Who formed the Rolling stones?
Guitarist, Brian Jones as a blues band
What was characteristic of the Rolling Stones songs
Contrasting verse-chorus, strong riffs and improvisation
“(I can’t get no) Satisfaction”
Rolling Stones, 1965, contrasting verse chorus, 4/4
Describe the Yardbirds
Eric Clapton devoted to blues and left after more pop, Jeff Beck experimental, Jimmy page joined as Bassist/guitarist.
Recorded in Chicago at Chess studios
