Music 3200: History of Rock and Roll (Exam 2)
Questions & Answers
The turn to the 60s was characterized by what? - ANSWER--Economic resurgence
(consumerism) and peace
Who and what was affected from teenage conflict ? - ANSWER--conflict was ruled by
rock and roll
-conflict would unfold between official values of school, family, church and the value of
their leisure activities
The Music in the 60s is characterized by? - ANSWER--a resurgence of folk music and
trends including surf music, boy and girl teen groups and many different dance crazes
-move back to Tin Pan alley tradition
what characterized the teen market? - ANSWER--"The Brill Building" (describes style of
music)
-Aldon Music
-Worked towards hiring teen singers and song writers to write romantic lyrics and
upbeat melodies and combine them
The ideal teen idol was defined as? - ANSWER--dichotomy between bad boy Elvis and
good boy Pat Boone
-releasing hits about the "perfect boyfriend"
-image was most important
-components are often arranged and professional
-created a "bubblegum pop sound"
-Were marketed on radio and TV
Who is Frankie Avalon? - ANSWER--was considered first manufactured teen idol
-musical background as child prodigy trumpet player
-clean cut, pretty boy surfer
Who is Bobby Vinton? - ANSWER--ballideering and orchestral arrangements
-did not push buttons
-consistently popular
-perfect image to teenage demographic
Who is Paul Anka? - ANSWER--Canadian Artist
-child prodigy (amateur singing competition)
-Typical "good boyfriend" song
-long lasting song writer and good business man
-still continues to write music
, Put Your Head On My Shoulder * - ANSWER--Artist: Paul Anka
-Genre: Teen Pop
-Instruments: electric guitar, piano, bass, guitar, drums
-Vocals: solo vocals enter, melodic vocal style
-Lyrics: About teenage romance
Who is Bobby Darin? - ANSWER--not committed to one style (pop, rock, folk)
-dedicated to adult pop market
-dies of heart problems in 1973
Who is Neil Sadaka? - ANSWER--singer, songwriter, pianist
-composed all of his own music
-eight Top 10 hits
-his songs were covered and performed by other artists
-decline in career b/c of British Invasion
American Bandstand - ANSWER--smaller, independent stations would feature Top 40
format
-Television also had issues because of Payola Scandal
-The show was aimed at the adult audience
-Hosted by Dick Clark
-1958: airing on 67 different channels
-mostly teen idol groups
-Performances were lip-synced, sexual suggestive is removed
The Importance of American Bandstand and Dick Clark on Rock and Roll - ANSWER-
1)respectability of rock and roll that has not existed with Rockabilly and Mainstreams
styles
2)Dick Clark portrays himself with clean cut image
3)Songs that are often too racey or too suggestive are taken off playlist
4)Dick Clark was tranquilizer to parents (fear of children succumbing to "bad boy" image
5) Dick Clark has equal representation from both black and white performers
The Dance Craze (Short Answer) - ANSWER--Music has always been associated with
dancing
-coined the term "instructional dances"
-American bandstand furthered popularity of "instructional dances"
Who are Hank Ballard and the Mid-nighters? - ANSWER--was a gospel-vocal group
-subject matter was very sexual considering religious upbringing (pushed the line of
appropriate)
-songs were occasionally banned on radios
-The Twist
-popular with black teenagers on the East Coast
-renamed Chubby checker
Questions & Answers
The turn to the 60s was characterized by what? - ANSWER--Economic resurgence
(consumerism) and peace
Who and what was affected from teenage conflict ? - ANSWER--conflict was ruled by
rock and roll
-conflict would unfold between official values of school, family, church and the value of
their leisure activities
The Music in the 60s is characterized by? - ANSWER--a resurgence of folk music and
trends including surf music, boy and girl teen groups and many different dance crazes
-move back to Tin Pan alley tradition
what characterized the teen market? - ANSWER--"The Brill Building" (describes style of
music)
-Aldon Music
-Worked towards hiring teen singers and song writers to write romantic lyrics and
upbeat melodies and combine them
The ideal teen idol was defined as? - ANSWER--dichotomy between bad boy Elvis and
good boy Pat Boone
-releasing hits about the "perfect boyfriend"
-image was most important
-components are often arranged and professional
-created a "bubblegum pop sound"
-Were marketed on radio and TV
Who is Frankie Avalon? - ANSWER--was considered first manufactured teen idol
-musical background as child prodigy trumpet player
-clean cut, pretty boy surfer
Who is Bobby Vinton? - ANSWER--ballideering and orchestral arrangements
-did not push buttons
-consistently popular
-perfect image to teenage demographic
Who is Paul Anka? - ANSWER--Canadian Artist
-child prodigy (amateur singing competition)
-Typical "good boyfriend" song
-long lasting song writer and good business man
-still continues to write music
, Put Your Head On My Shoulder * - ANSWER--Artist: Paul Anka
-Genre: Teen Pop
-Instruments: electric guitar, piano, bass, guitar, drums
-Vocals: solo vocals enter, melodic vocal style
-Lyrics: About teenage romance
Who is Bobby Darin? - ANSWER--not committed to one style (pop, rock, folk)
-dedicated to adult pop market
-dies of heart problems in 1973
Who is Neil Sadaka? - ANSWER--singer, songwriter, pianist
-composed all of his own music
-eight Top 10 hits
-his songs were covered and performed by other artists
-decline in career b/c of British Invasion
American Bandstand - ANSWER--smaller, independent stations would feature Top 40
format
-Television also had issues because of Payola Scandal
-The show was aimed at the adult audience
-Hosted by Dick Clark
-1958: airing on 67 different channels
-mostly teen idol groups
-Performances were lip-synced, sexual suggestive is removed
The Importance of American Bandstand and Dick Clark on Rock and Roll - ANSWER-
1)respectability of rock and roll that has not existed with Rockabilly and Mainstreams
styles
2)Dick Clark portrays himself with clean cut image
3)Songs that are often too racey or too suggestive are taken off playlist
4)Dick Clark was tranquilizer to parents (fear of children succumbing to "bad boy" image
5) Dick Clark has equal representation from both black and white performers
The Dance Craze (Short Answer) - ANSWER--Music has always been associated with
dancing
-coined the term "instructional dances"
-American bandstand furthered popularity of "instructional dances"
Who are Hank Ballard and the Mid-nighters? - ANSWER--was a gospel-vocal group
-subject matter was very sexual considering religious upbringing (pushed the line of
appropriate)
-songs were occasionally banned on radios
-The Twist
-popular with black teenagers on the East Coast
-renamed Chubby checker
