History of Rock 'n' Roll Midterm 4: Questions And
Correct Answers
What was not an element of Sly Stone's music? Right Ans - Lyrics of
negativity and derision
What was not a characteristic of DNA's overall sound? Right Ans - Melodic
Focus
What resulted from Glenn Branca's approach to his amplified "guitar
orchestra" using alternate tunings? Right Ans - Ringing, dissonant
overtones
Name the legendary label founded by Black Flag member Greg Ginn? It would
have a powerful influence in developing the Alternative sound of the 80's. It
was based in Los Angeles Right Ans - SST
The message of gang warfare and misogyny are found in a hip hop genre
known as: Right Ans - Gangsta Rap
What company and its owner signed B.I.G. to a recording contract? Right
Ans - Sean Combs' Bad Boy Entertainment
What was the significance of The Notorious B.I.G.? Right Ans - First mid
90's NYC Renaissance artist to crack the national market
Who was the first important rap group since NWA Right Ans - Wu-Tang
Clan
In addition to Kool Herc and Grandmaster Flash, who was the other important
pillar of the early Hip Hop period? He was the innovator of a style he dubbed,
"Electro-Funk". Right Ans - Afrika Bambaataa
Who was the first Emo (Emocore) band? Right Ans - Rites of Spring
What was not among the reasons as to why "The Message" (1982) set the tone
for black rap music of the 1980's and beyond? Right Ans - Disco-oriented
flavor in the style of "The Breaks"
, What was not part of James Brown's new funk structure in "Papa's Got A
Brand New Bag"? Right Ans - Pop melodic song structure
Which was not among George Clinton's influences for his group, Funkadelic?
Right Ans - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
Which was not an element of NWA's style that made their approach to gangsta
rap unique and original? Right Ans - Light, laid-back drum beat
Which MC was considered to be the first true American rapper? Right Ans -
Coke LaRock
What was Kurt Cobain's strength that helped him (through improvisation)
stumble upon new tunes and melodic hooks? Right Ans - Eclecticism
Who was not among Jay-Z's various rap influences? Right Ans - De La Soul
(Alternative Rap Influence)
What did George Clinton not inject into funk that kept the concept of funk as a
serious art-form alive during the mainstream disco era? Right Ans -
Polished, radio-friendly pop sound
With Black Flag's debut album Damaged, what was the difference in Greg
Ginn's writing approach in regard to musical speed? Right Ans - Slower, but
no less abrasive
Who was known as the father of west coast gangsta rap? Right Ans - Ice T
Which writer/producer ushered Motown into the Funk domain beginning in
1970? Right Ans - Norman Whitfield
Who was the first to elevate the art of DJ'ing to a highly skilled level thereby
becoming Hip Hop's first virtuoso DJ? Right Ans - DJ Grandmaster Flash
Who was the first band to introduce political statement into hardcore punk?
They were also the first hardcore punk band to gain notorious recognition
form them mainstream audience. They also the first hardcore punk band to
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