The Blues

Front

Which of these is NOT one of the pre-20th century influences on later American music genres?

a. African Oral Tradition

b. Christian Hymns

c. Ragtime

d. European classical music

Back

c. Ragtime

Front

When did the blues rise to popularity?

Back

Early 1900s

Front

What are the lyrics of Blues songs typically about?

Back

They express deep emotions, often about hardship or struggle

Front

True or false: Blues influenced Bluegrass, R&B, and Rock n' Roll

Back

True

Front

Who wrote this quote?: "The blues was like that problem child... You was a little ashamed to let anybody see him, but you loved him. You just didn’t know how other people would take it."

Back

B.B. King

Front

Which of these instruments would you be LEAST likely to hear in Blues music?

a. Electric Guitar

b. Violin

c. Piano

d. Drums

Back

b. Violin

Front

What title was B.B. King given?

Back

King of Blues

Front

Who are known as the 'Queens of Blues'?

Back

Bessie Smith and Gertrude 'Ma' Rainey

Front

Who were two of B.B. King's early Blues influences?

Back

T-Bone Walker and Lonnie Johnson

Front

How many albums did B.B. King record throughout his career?

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Over 50