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WorksheetsRalph Peer
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Which of these facts about Ralph Peer is incorrect?
He ran an independent music label
He traveled across the South with a mobile studio to find new artists
He coined the name for records catered towards the Black community
He discovered Fiddlin' John Carson
What job did Ralph Peer have?
He was a recording artist
He was a music producer
He was a booking agent
He was a talent scout
These two genres were made popular by Ralph Peer. What were their names?
Rhythm and Blues
Country and Western
Hillbilly and Race Records
Bluegrass and Honky Tonk
Where did Hillbilly music originate?
In a portable recording studio
Rural communities in the South
In big cities
California
Between 1918 and 1940, music companies started to focus on reaching new audiences and tailoring music to cater to these specific groups. What was the name of the genre they marketed?
Race Records
Hillbilly
Blues
Rock 'n' Roll
Which of these styles were significant race record genres?
Blues
Hillbilly
R&B
Jazz
Which of these statements about Hillbilly music is true?
Most hillbilly artists were professional musicians
They worked blue collar jobs
They worked white collar jobs
Ralph Peer was the first Hillbilly artist
Which of these statements about Fiddlin' John Carson is false?
His music was successful and made enough money to quit his job
He entertained audiences for over four decades, and was featured on local radio stations
He had a reputation as a championship fiddler
He made little profit from recording, and became an elevator operator
Who was the first "Race Record" star?
Bessie Smith
W.C. Handy
Mamie Smith
Blind Lemon Jefferson
Where did the Blues originate from?
Louisiana
New York
Africa
The Mississippi Delta
Which artists were discovered by Ralph Peer
Jimmie Rodgers
The Carter Family
Mamie Smith
W.C. Handy
None of the above
