Classic Rock Review Answer Key

Hey Jude (The Beatles), A Horse with No Name (America), Gimme Shelter (The Rolling Stones), All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix), Thunderstruck (ACDC).

What are some iconic songs associated with Classic Rock?

Rock developed in incredible ways and artists were very passionate, resulting in enduring music.

What was referred to as the Golden Age of Rock?

Hippie Culture.

What was the counterculture of the ‘60s?

Peace, Love, Freedom.

What did hippie culture promote?

Amphetamine and LSD.

What drug was commonly used in Hippie Culture?

R&B, Blues, Rock n Roll.

What genres influenced Classic Rock?

Verse Chorus Verse Chorus Break/Solo Chorus.

What is the typical structure of Classic Rock songs?

Recording parts of a song separately and then combining them.

What is multi-tracking in music?

Liverpool.

In which city did the British Invasion originate?

Electric rock elements.

What does Folk Rock add to traditional folk music?

Anti-establishment lyrics.

What lyrics characterize Blues Rock?

Hallucinations from Acid.

What inspired Acid Rock?

A short, recognizable melody typically played on guitar.

What is a riff in Hard Rock?

Hard Rock is the harder version of Rock, linking to Metal.

What distinguishes Hard Rock from Blues Rock?

Slower rotation for stereo sound and longer playtime.

What does a 33rpm vinyl record allow for?

It allowed for longer songs and full albums on one record.

What significance does the 33rpm vinyl have in Progressive Rock?

Mechanical, not acoustic.

What is the sound characteristic of Krautrock?

Focus on production and artist personas rather than just music.

What defines Glam Rock?

Patriotic themes, returning to rock n roll roots.

What is Southern Rock based on?

Adult Oriented Rock, a mellow version of rock.

What is A.O.R. and what does it stand for?

At a Conservative Dairy Farm in Bethel, New York.

Where was the Woodstock festival held?

August 1969, lasted 3 days.

When did Woodstock take place and how long did it last?

Peace, Love, Unity.

What was the message of Woodstock?

Torrential rain, overpopulation, lack of facilities, heavy drug use.

What challenges arose during Woodstock?

Mersey Beat

Hey Jude (The Beatles)

Folk Rock

A Horse with No Name (America)

Blues Rock

Gimme Shelter (The Rolling Stones)

Acid Rock

All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix)

Hard Rock

Thunderstruck (ACDC)

Progressive Rock

Time (Pink Floyd)

Krautrock

Trans-Europe Express (Kraftwerk)

Glam Rock

I Want to Break Free (Queen)--

Southern Rock

Sharp Dressed Man (ZZ Top)

A.O.R.

Can’t Fight This Feeling (REO Speedwagon)