Popular Music

On January 8, 1935 this singer of Heartbreak Hotel, Can't Help Falling In Love, and Jailhouse Rock, to name a few, was born--he would be one of the most popular entertainers of all time.

• Elvis Presley

• Frank Sinatra

• The Weeknd

• Garth Brooks

Who is Taylor Swift?

• An Actress

• A Teacher

• A dancer

• A singer and songwriter

Which genre of music is often associated with the cultural movement of the 1960s known as the 'British Invasion'?

• A) Jazz

• B) Rock and Roll

• C) Classical

• D) Hip Hop

Who is known as the 'King of Pop'?

• A) Elvis Presley

• B) Michael Jackson

• C) Prince

• D) Justin Bieber

Which music festival, first held in 1969, is considered a pivotal moment in popular music history?

• A) Coachella

• B) Glastonbury

• C) Woodstock

• D) Lollapalooza

What is the primary characteristic of 'Motown' music?

• A) Heavy metal guitar riffs

• B) Soulful vocals and strong backbeat

• C) Electronic dance beats

• D) Classical orchestration

Which artist is known for the hit song 'Like a Rolling Stone'?

• A) Bob Dylan

• B) The Rolling Stones

• C) Jimi Hendrix

• D) Janis Joplin

What is the significance of MTV in the music industry?

• A) It was the first radio station to play pop music

• B) It was the first television channel to play music videos

• C) It was the first online platform for music streaming

• D) It was the first magazine dedicated to music

Which popular music genre originated in the African American communities in the 1970s in New York City?

• A) Country

• B) Hip Hop

• C) Reggae

• D) Blues

Who was the lead singer of the band Queen?

• A) Mick Jagger

• B) Freddie Mercury

• C) David Bowie

• D) Robert Plant