HORR Study Guide Chapter 4: Hillary Torres

Flashcards reviewing key artists, songs, and concepts from the rock-music lecture.

Lou Reed

Lead singer and guitarist of The Velvet Underground.

The Velvet Underground

Influential New York rock band that served as the house band for Andy Warhol’s art happenings.

The Exploding Plastic Inevitable

Andy Warhol’s multimedia art show featuring The Velvet Underground as the house band.

The Living Theatre

Avant-garde theater troupe that inspired Jim Morrison’s performance style.

The Doors of Perception

Aldous Huxley book that inspired the name of the band The Doors.

The Stooges

Proto-punk band formed by Iggy Pop.

Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie’s 1972 glam-rock persona and album character.

Fame

1975 David Bowie single co-written with John Lennon.

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Band credited with pioneering country rock and writing Southern-themed lyrics.

Neil Young

Singer-songwriter known as the “Godfather of Grunge”; collaborated with Crazy Horse and CSNY.

Hotel California

Signature 1976 song and album by The Eagles.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

Supergroup (later with Neil Young) formed from members of The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies.

James Brown

Originator of Funk music, emphasizing rhythmic grooves.

Slap Bass

Percussive bass technique pioneered by Larry Graham.

Bootsy Collins

Parliament/Funkadelic bassist and former James Brown sideman.

Superstition

1972 Stevie Wonder hit featuring a distinctive clavinet riff.

Ska

Jamaican genre blending Caribbean mento/calypso with American R&B and jazz.

Rastafarianism

Religion influencing Bob Marley’s music and lyrics, including ritual cannabis use.

The Wailers

Bob Marley’s original band that helped popularize reggae worldwide.

Progressive Rock

European-rooted rock style featuring complex structures and instrumental virtuosity.

Roundabout

1971 Yes song regarded as a Progressive Rock classic.

Black Sabbath

English band widely considered the originators of heavy metal.

Ace of Spades

1980 Motörhead song that bridged punk energy with metal speed.

Judas Priest

British metal band that helped develop speed and thrash metal.

Deep Purple

Hard-rock band once recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s loudest band.

Lou Reed

Lead singer and guitarist of The Velvet Underground.

The Velvet Underground

Influential New York rock band that served as the house band for Andy Warhol’s art happenings.

The Exploding Plastic Inevitable

Andy Warhol’s multimedia art show featuring The Velvet Underground as the house band.

The Living Theatre

Avant-garde theater troupe that inspired Jim Morrison’s performance style.

The Doors of Perception

Aldous Huxley book that inspired the name of the band The Doors.

The Stooges

Proto-punk band formed by Iggy Pop.

Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie’s 1972 glam-rock persona and album character.

Fame

1975 David Bowie single co-written with John Lennon.

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Band credited with pioneering country rock and writing Southern-themed lyrics.

Neil Young

Singer-songwriter known as the “Godfather of Grunge”; collaborated with Crazy Horse and CSNY.

Hotel California

Signature 1976 song and album by The Eagles.

Crosby, Stills & Nash

Supergroup (later with Neil Young) formed from members of The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Hollies.

James Brown

Originator of Funk music, emphasizing rhythmic grooves.

Slap Bass

Percussive bass technique pioneered by Larry Graham.

Bootsy Collins

Parliament/Funkadelic bassist and former James Brown sideman.

Superstition

1972 Stevie Wonder hit featuring a distinctive clavinet riff.

Ska

Jamaican genre blending Caribbean mento/calypso with American R&B and jazz.

Rastafarianism

Religion influencing Bob Marley’s music and lyrics, including ritual cannabis use.

The Wailers

Bob Marley’s original band that helped popularize reggae worldwide.

Progressive Rock

European-rooted rock style featuring complex structures and instrumental virtuosity.

Roundabout

1971 Yes song regarded as a Progressive Rock classic.

Black Sabbath

English band widely considered the originators of heavy metal.

Ace of Spades

1980 Motörhead song that bridged punk energy with metal speed.

Judas Priest

British metal band that helped develop speed and thrash metal.

Deep Purple

Hard-rock band once recognized by Guinness World Records as the world’s loudest band.

T. Rex

Influential glam rock band known for hits like 'Get It On (Bang a Gong)'.

Pink Floyd

Iconic progressive rock band known for conceptual albums such as 'The Dark Side of the Moon'.

Led Zeppelin

Pioneering hard rock and heavy metal band, famous for their blues-infused sound and songs like 'Stairway to Heaven'.

Parliament-Funkadelic

Funk collective led by George Clinton, known for their elaborate stage shows and sci-fi imagery.

New York Dolls

Influential proto-punk band from New York, known for their flamboyant image and raw sound.