Rock and Roll Unit #4 Review

During the civil rights movement, many groups were led by those in what profession?

What were some of the other names or titles that James brown often known by? (select all that apply)

• Rain Man

• The Hardest Working Man in Show Business

• The Soul Man

• Soul Brother #1

• The Godfather of Soul

What is the main subject, or essence, of all soul music?

Answer explanation

The essence of all soul music is the emotional; expression of the black experience during the 1960's

Who was the first ever artist to combine a mix of blues and gospel to create what we now know as soul music?

• Ray Charles

• James Brown

• Elvis Presley

• Little Richard

What aspects of James Brown's live performances made them some of the most legendary of his time?

Answer explanation

Browns performances included innovative dance moves, costume changes, and a fake death sequence that energized the crowds.

Motown was started by who? What was his secret to making the company such a huge success?

Answer explanation

Berry Gordy. His secret was to bring young, black talent of the streets of Detroit, cultivate their talent, back them with highly polished production, and sell them to the widest audience possible.

Which group made up the core of what we know as the Motown Sound?

• The Miracles

• Marvin Gaye

• Booker T. and The MG's

• The Funk Brothers

What was unique about Stevie Wonders live performances that would cause him to draw in large crowds?

Answer explanation

Stevie was often singing, playing harmonica, drums, piano, and organ.

Which two Motown artists were so successful that it allowed them to negotiate their contracts and receive full control of their music moving forward? (select all that apply)

• Marvin Gaye

• Ray Charles

• Stevie Wonder

• Smokey Robinson

• Diana Ross

What was the name of the group that made up the in-house sound for Stax Records?

• The Miracles

• The Marvelettes

• Booker T. and The MG's

• The Funk Brothers