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History Of Rock And Roll (Quiz 1)Solution Solved 100%
What two genres of music influenced the making of Rock and Roll? Answer:
Blues and Country
Blues is influenced by which culture? Answer: African American
Country is influenced by which culture? Answer: European
Who was the "Queen of Blues?" Answer: Bessie Smith
How did Bessie Smith become popular? Answer: She mixed Jazz music with
Handy's cord progrssions
What did Blues do for African American slaves? Answer: 1) they used it as a
way to pass down stories 2) Used as communication (call and response)
Who composed the original "Blues Cord Progression?" Answer: W.C. Handy
What was W.C. Handy's nickname? Answer: The March King
What are the three types of Blues music? Answer: Gospel, Jazz, and Boogie
Woogie
, Where did most Blues guitarist come from in the 20's and 30's? Answer: The
Mississippi Delta
Who was one fo the first "Scatters" ? Answer: Louis Armstrong
What was Ella Fitzgearld famous for? Answer: She was one of the best "Scat"
singers
Big Joe Turner was known for what kind of music? Answer: Boogie Woogie
What was the Grand Ole Opry? Answer: It was the proving ground for
Country music musicians
Who was the first Modern Country Artist? Answer: Hank Williams Sr.
What was Hank Williams Sr. known for? Answer: He was known for writing
simple songs about real life events
Who originally sang "Cotton Eyed Joe" ? Answer: Bob Wills
What was Patsy Kline known for? Answer: She was a crossover artist (mixed
country with pop, Broadway and Rock and roll)
What was Patsy Kline's most well known single? Answer: "Crazy"
What was the first style of Rock & Roll? Answer: Rhythm and Blues
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