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What prompted the lyric "teenage wasteland" in the Who's song "Baba O'Riley"?
What prompted the lyric "teenage wasteland" in the Who's song "Baba O'Riley"?
- The large amount of trash left by fans at the Isle of Wight Festival. (correct)
- The band's feelings about the cultural trends of the time.
- The band's negative experience at Woodstock.
- The band's frustration with the complexity of the *Lifehouse* project.
What prompted the Who to abandon the Lifehouse project?
What prompted the Who to abandon the Lifehouse project?
- The band's desire to record another album.
- The band's frustration with the complexity of the project. (correct)
- The band's concerns about the financial viability of the project.
- The band's negative experience at Woodstock.
Which of the following was not a contributing factor to Keith Moon's death?
Which of the following was not a contributing factor to Keith Moon's death?
- A prescription medication.
- Alcohol withdrawal.
- A nervous breakdown. (correct)
- An overdose of clomethiazole.
What was the name of the band that Kenney Jones played in before joining the Who?
What was the name of the band that Kenney Jones played in before joining the Who?
What was the significance of the name "Small Faces"?
What was the significance of the name "Small Faces"?
What is the significance of the record Who's Next?
What is the significance of the record Who's Next?
What type of music did Small Faces play in their early years?
What type of music did Small Faces play in their early years?
What is a "Face" in the context of the band's name and the 1960s mod scene?
What is a "Face" in the context of the band's name and the 1960s mod scene?
Why did Graham Nash leave The Hollies?
Why did Graham Nash leave The Hollies?
What was the name of The Hollies' last major hit song?
What was the name of The Hollies' last major hit song?
Which of the following songs by The Zombies charted in the UK Top 40?
Which of the following songs by The Zombies charted in the UK Top 40?
What was the name of the competition that The Zombies won to get their recording contract?
What was the name of the competition that The Zombies won to get their recording contract?
Which of the following acts did Terry Sylvester perform with before joining The Hollies?
Which of the following acts did Terry Sylvester perform with before joining The Hollies?
Who played piano on "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"?
Who played piano on "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"?
What was the name of the first US television show that The Zombies appeared on?
What was the name of the first US television show that The Zombies appeared on?
Which of the following songs was NOT a hit for The Zombies?
Which of the following songs was NOT a hit for The Zombies?
What was the name of the band that encouraged their film division to offer the Beatles a 3-motion picture deal?
What was the name of the band that encouraged their film division to offer the Beatles a 3-motion picture deal?
What was the name of the Beatles' third studio album, which contained songs from the film A Hard Day's Night?
What was the name of the Beatles' third studio album, which contained songs from the film A Hard Day's Night?
What instrument featured prominently on the "A Hard Day's Night" album and contributed to its signature ringing guitar sound?
What instrument featured prominently on the "A Hard Day's Night" album and contributed to its signature ringing guitar sound?
What was the name of the musical comedy film that the Beatles starred in and contributed music for?
What was the name of the musical comedy film that the Beatles starred in and contributed music for?
Which event occurred in February 1964, marking a significant step in the Beatles' rise to international fame?
Which event occurred in February 1964, marking a significant step in the Beatles' rise to international fame?
Which of these musical acts was NOT part of the British Invasion, which happened in the mid-1960s?
Which of these musical acts was NOT part of the British Invasion, which happened in the mid-1960s?
Which of the following groups is NOT a part of the British Invasion era?
Which of the following groups is NOT a part of the British Invasion era?
What was the estimated number of viewers who watched the Beatles' first live US television performance on The Ed Sullivan Show?
What was the estimated number of viewers who watched the Beatles' first live US television performance on The Ed Sullivan Show?
Which of these acts was known for its distinctive three-part vocal harmony style?
Which of these acts was known for its distinctive three-part vocal harmony style?
What musical style did Traffic initially experiment with?
What musical style did Traffic initially experiment with?
What British club did The Hollies perform at to gain attention from a record producer?
What British club did The Hollies perform at to gain attention from a record producer?
What song was The Hollies' debut single?
What song was The Hollies' debut single?
Who produced the Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man"?
Who produced the Spencer Davis Group's "Gimme Some Lovin'" and "I'm a Man"?
Which band member of Traffic left to form another group?
Which band member of Traffic left to form another group?
Where did Graham Nash and Allan Clarke meet and begin performing together?
Where did Graham Nash and Allan Clarke meet and begin performing together?
What musical style did the Hollies initially play?
What musical style did the Hollies initially play?
Which band was first signed to a record contract?
Which band was first signed to a record contract?
Which song reached the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart?
Which song reached the number one spot on the UK Singles Chart?
What happened to Them after their tour in 1966?
What happened to Them after their tour in 1966?
Who wrote the song "Twist and Shout"?
Who wrote the song "Twist and Shout"?
What was the band's first album?
What was the band's first album?
Which band was marketed as part of the "British Invasion"?
Which band was marketed as part of the "British Invasion"?
Who was 14 years old when The Spencer Davis Group formed?
Who was 14 years old when The Spencer Davis Group formed?
Which of these songs was NOT recorded by Them?
Which of these songs was NOT recorded by Them?
Which of the following is NOT true about the origins of The Kinks?
Which of the following is NOT true about the origins of The Kinks?
Which of the following is NOT a key factor in The Kinks' early success?
Which of the following is NOT a key factor in The Kinks' early success?
Which song allowed The Kinks to secure a contract with a record label?
Which song allowed The Kinks to secure a contract with a record label?
Who influenced Ray Davies' songwriting for "You Really Got Me"?
Who influenced Ray Davies' songwriting for "You Really Got Me"?
What notable incident occurred during a performance by The Kinks in 1965?
What notable incident occurred during a performance by The Kinks in 1965?
Which of the following was instrumental in securing a recording contract for The Kinks?
Which of the following was instrumental in securing a recording contract for The Kinks?
How did Dave Davies achieve the unique sound of his guitar on "You Really Got Me"?
How did Dave Davies achieve the unique sound of his guitar on "You Really Got Me"?
Which of the following statements best describes the musical style of The Kinks' early albums?
Which of the following statements best describes the musical style of The Kinks' early albums?
Flashcards
Woodstock
Woodstock
A music festival held in 1969 known for its cultural significance.
The Who's opinion of Woodstock
The Who's opinion of Woodstock
The Who found Woodstock disappointing; Daltrey called it the 'worst gig ever.'
Isle of Wight Festival
Isle of Wight Festival
A music festival in England praised by Pete Townshend as a 'great concert.'
Teenage Wasteland
Teenage Wasteland
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Lifehouse
Lifehouse
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Who's Next
Who's Next
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Keith Moon's death
Keith Moon's death
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Small Faces
Small Faces
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Graham Nash
Graham Nash
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Terry Sylvester
Terry Sylvester
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He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother
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Gimme Some Lovin'
Gimme Some Lovin'
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Allan Clarke
Allan Clarke
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The Spencer Davis Group
The Spencer Davis Group
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The Air That I Breathe
The Air That I Breathe
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The Zombies
The Zombies
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Traffic
Traffic
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John Barleycorn Must Die
John Barleycorn Must Die
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She's Not There
She's Not There
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Tell Her No
Tell Her No
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The Hollies
The Hollies
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Merseybeat
Merseybeat
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Ron Richards
Ron Richards
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Cavern Club
Cavern Club
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I Want to Hold Your Hand
I Want to Hold Your Hand
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The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
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British Invasion
British Invasion
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Capitol Records
Capitol Records
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A Hard Day's Night
A Hard Day's Night
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Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
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Rickenbacker guitar
Rickenbacker guitar
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Billboard chart
Billboard chart
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Them
Them
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First recording session
First recording session
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Here Comes the Night
Here Comes the Night
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The Angry Young Them
The Angry Young Them
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Disputes among members
Disputes among members
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Keep On Running
Keep On Running
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Early recording struggles
Early recording struggles
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The Kinks
The Kinks
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Ray Davies
Ray Davies
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Dave Davies
Dave Davies
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Pye Records
Pye Records
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"You Really Got Me"
"You Really Got Me"
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Distorted guitar tone
Distorted guitar tone
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First LP, Kinks**
First LP, Kinks**
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On-stage fight between Avory and Dave
On-stage fight between Avory and Dave
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Study Notes
The Beatles
- Formed in Liverpool, England in 1960
- Initial lineup: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr
- March 1957: John Lennon formed the Quarrymen
- February 1958: George Harrison joined as lead guitarist
- January 1960: Stuart Sutcliffe joined as bassist
- May 1960: Changed band name to the Silver Beetles
- August 1960: Changed band name to the Beatles
- August 1960: Hired Pete Best as drummer
- August 1960: Left for Hamburg, Germany
- November 1961: Met Brian Epstein, who became their manager
- January 1962: Epstein became their manager
- April 1962: Stuart Sutcliffe died
- December 1963: Decca Records rejected the band
- September 1962: Producer George Martin signed them to EMI, Parlophone Records
- August 1962: Replaced Pete Best with Ringo Starr
- October 1963: "Love Me Do" was released, peaking at #17
- January 1963: "Please Please Me" reached #1, a more successful single
- April 1963: "From Me To You" was released, becoming a chart-topping hit
- August 1963: "She Loves You" achieved fastest sales of any previous single
- This almost unbroken string of seventeen British #1 singles happened over the next six years, excluding only one of their 18 singles over said period
The Rolling Stones
- Formed in London in 1962
- Initial lineup: Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica, keyboards), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Charlie Watts (drums), Bill Wyman (bass guitar), and Ian Stewart (piano)
- 1961: Jagger and Richards' musical partnership begins
- March 1962: Joined other musicians in Blues Incorporated
- 1963: Signed to Decca
- June 1963: First US Tour as supporting act for Bo Diddley, Little Richard, and Everly Brothers
- June 1964: First US tour with a sold-out performance in Chicago
- August 1964: "You Really Got Me" was released as a single, reaching number #1 in the UK Singles Chart
- 1965: Released the album Aftermath entirely with Jagger and Richards' original songs
- 1966: Released the album Between the Buttons under Andrew Oldham
- 1967: Released the album Their Satanic Majesties Request
- 1968-1969: Released the album Beggars Banquet and Let It Be
- 1969-1970: Released the album Sticky Fingers
The Kinks
- Forrmed in 1964 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies
- Played a mix of cover and original songs
- June 1964: Released the single "You Really Got Me" in the UK, which reached #1 position in the UK Singles Charts
- Ray Davies' songwriting style developed to explore social and lyrical themes
- February 1968: Released the album Kinks
- 1969: Signed to a new management deal in the US
The Who
- Formed in London in 1964 with Roger Daltrey (vocals), Pete Townshend (guitar), John Entwistle (bass), and Keith Moon (drums)
- 1964: Started playing the Marquee Club
- August 1966: Final concert in Candlestick Park before going into studio recordings
- 1967: Released the album "Tommy," their concept album
- December 1978: Keith Moon died
The Animals
- Original lineup: Eric Burdon (vocals), Alan Price (organ), Hilton Valentine (guitar), John Steel (drums), and Chas Chandler (bass)
- June 1964: Released "House of the Rising Sun" which reached #1 across the UK and Canada
The Zombies
- Formed in London in 1962 with Rod Argent on vocals and keyboards, as well as Colin Blunstone
- 1964-1965: Recorded and released singles in the UK and US, charting moderately to well, reaching #12 in the UK with the song "She's Not There"
- 1967: Released their album, Odessey and Oracle
- 1968: Recorded and released single "Time of the Season," a major success worldwide
The Bee Gees
- Forrmed in 1958 by the Gibb brothers: Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb
- January 1967: Signed by Robert Stigwood, a manager for the Beatles
The Hollies
- Forrmed in 1962 with Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, and Tony Hicks
- Originally performed cover versions, but later started to write original songs
Procol Harum
- Formed in 1967 with Gary Brooker (keyboards), Keith Reid (lyrics), Matthew Fisher (keyboards), and later Jim Gordon and lain Stewart
- 1967: Released the single "A Whiter Shade of Pale" (a huge success)
The Nice
- Formed in 1967, initially as a three piece band (Emerson, Jackson, and Davison).
- OList later left the band
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