History of Rock n' Roll Pop Quiz

  1.  
    Tin Pan Alley is the nickname given to a music hub in a neighborhood in what American city?
  2.  
    Name 3 musical artists associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
  3.  
    Which artist was pardoned and released from prison after singing a song for the Texas governor?
  4.  
    Who is the king of blues? Who is the king of rock n' roll? Who is the father of rock n' roll?
  5.  
    Name the influential guitarist who was in bands such as The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominoes
  6.  
    Name 3 bands considered to be a part of the British Invasion
  7.  
    Which band developed a complicated and controversial friendship with serial killer Charles Manson?
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History of Rock n' Roll Pop Quiz (Answer Key)

  1.  
    Tin Pan Alley is the nickname given to a music hub in a neighborhood in what American city?
    New York City
  2.  
    Name 3 musical artists associated with the Harlem Renaissance?
    Answers vary; (Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Bessie Smith, Fats Waller)
  3.  
    Which artist was pardoned and released from prison after singing a song for the Texas governor?
    Lead Belly
  4.  
    Who is the king of blues? Who is the king of rock n' roll? Who is the father of rock n' roll?
    B.B. King; Elvis Presley; Chuck Berry
  5.  
    Name the influential guitarist who was in bands such as The Yardbirds, Cream, Blind Faith, and Derek and the Dominoes
    Eric Clapton
  6.  
    Name 3 bands considered to be a part of the British Invasion
    Answers vary; (Beatles, Rolling Stones, Kinks, Animals, Cream, The Who)
  7.  
    Which band developed a complicated and controversial friendship with serial killer Charles Manson?
    The Beach Boys

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