History of Rock Unit 9

Where was most black pop played?

• AM radio

• FM radio

Which is NOT an aspect of "psychedelic soul" (which is the predecessor to funk)?

• Emphasis on groove

• Instruments focus on melody and chord changes

• Catchy hooks in lyrics

• Great horn arrangements

Which group had a Latin feel blended with R&B and funk?

• Kool & the Gang

• Tower of Power

• Earth, Wind, and Fire

• War

TRUE or FALSE: A common theme among several Motown artists is that lyrics deal with urban life and issues in the black community.

• True

• False

Which of these artists took control of their own career in Motown and took off once all control was relinquished to them?

• Temptations

• Commodores

• Jackson 5

• Stevie Wonder

Which of these was only occasionally associated with Philadelphia International Records?

• Kenny Gamble

• Thom Bell

• Leon Huff

What is the name of the backing band for Philadelphia International Records?

• TSOP

• EWF

• MFSB

• AUCC

The backing band for Philadelphia International Records had a song which was the theme music for what black-oriented TV show?

• Soul Train

• The Jeffersons

• American Bandstand

• Hullabaloo

Isaac Hayes had a big hit with a song for what movie?

• Sweet Sweetback's ______ Song

• Shaft

• Superfly

• People Get Ready

Curtis Mayfield had a big hit with a song for what movie?

• Sweet Sweetback's ______ Song

• Shaft

• Superfly

• People Get Ready