Blues Music Quiz

Which artist is known as the "Father of the Blues"?

• Robert Johnson

• Son House

• Charley Patton

• W.C. Handy

During which decades did the Migration & Urban Blues become prominent in cities like Chicago, Detroit, and St. Louis?

• 1900s ~ 1920s

• 1930s ~ 1940s

• 1950s ~ 1960s

• 1970s ~ 1980s

Which of the following artists were influential during the Blues Revival & Expansion period of the 1950s ~ 1960s?

• Muddy Waters and Howlin' Wolf

• Lead Belly and Chuck Berry

• Ray Vaughn and Robert Cray

• Shemekia Copeland

What was a significant development in the blues genre during the 1970s ~ 1980s?

• The influence of African American spirituals

• The rise of blues festivals and popularity of emerging blues talent

• The expansion of blues into a wide range of styles and influences

• The combination of blues with hip-hop elements

What is a characteristic of Contemporary Blues in the 2010s ~ 2020s?

• It is influenced by African American spirituals and work songs

• It incorporates electric amplification and recording technology

• It includes a wide range of blues styles and influences

• It uses spoken word and traditional African drum sounds to address social issues

Which city is often credited as the birthplace of Jazz, which heavily influenced the Blues genre?

• New Orleans

• Chicago

• Memphis

• Detroit

What instrument is most commonly associated with traditional Blues music?

• Violin

• Drums

• Guitar

• Piano

Which of the following is a hallmark of Delta Blues style?

• Extensive use of brass instruments

• Complex orchestration

• Emphasis on vocal storytelling and guitar

• Heavy electric amplification

Which of the following instruments was added to the Blues genre to create the "Chicago Blues" sound?

• Saxophone

• Harmonica

• Trumpet

• Flute

How did the British Invasion of the 1960s influence the Blues genre?

• By introducing blues to European audiences

• By incorporating psychedelic rock elements into blues

• By reviving American interest in traditional blues artists

• By blending blues with classical music influences