History of Rock n’ Roll Study Guide
Chapter 4: Era of Transition (1960-68)
1. Why was the first surge of rock and roll losing its popularity by 1960? (5 reasons)
2. What were the 4 new trends in rock that emerged in the early 1960s?
3. Explain why the focus of the early civil rights movement was on social equality.
4. How did the civil rights movement impact the music industry in the early 1960s?
5. What trend increased the success of black performers in pop music during this period?
6. What trend seemed to end the popularity of “girl groups”?
7. Explain why the “folk movement” of the 1960s \can’t technically be considered true folk music.
8. What was the purpose of folk music?
9. What were some of the topic areas of folk songs of the 60’s?
10. Explain why Bob Dylan’s role was so important in the folk movement.
11. Who was Dylan’s musical hero?
12. What event seemed to change the tone of Dylan’s songs between 1963 & 1964?
13. What is a possible explanation for the reason Dylan consistently changed his musical style?
14. Why was Bob Dylan accused of “selling out?”
15. How many Grammys has Bob Dylan won?
16. What year was Dylan inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
17. How has Joan Baez continued to be visible in the public eye besides music?
18. What was the first charting hit the Byrds had?
19. Explain three possible problems that could have led to the Byrds lack of success after 1966’s Turn! Turn! Turn!.
20. When were the Byrds inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
21. How many albums have the Beach Boys sold, world-wide?
22. The Beach Boys earliest success could be attributed to the use of what performer’s music?
23. Which song marked the beginning of Brian Wilson producing the group’s music?
24. Why would 1963-65 be considered the period the Beach Boys’ legacy is established?
25. Which of the Beach Boys’ albums is considered one of the most important in rock history?
26. What song renewed the Beach Boys popularity in the 1980s?
27. What year were the Beach Boys inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
28. Why did the British Invasion scare American record companies?
29. Which groups define rock post-1964?
30. What was The Rolling Stones’ first single?
31. What was the marketing strategy used to promote the Stones in the early 1960s?
32. What was the first #1 by the Stones?
33. Why did Aftermath sell poorly when released in 1966?
34. How did the Rollin Stones’ hard living life style catch up with them in 1967?
35. June 9, 1969 – Brian Jones leaves the band. Who replaced him and what happened shortly after leaving the band?
36. Explain why the Altamont Speedway concert is considered one of the great tragedies of rock n’ roll.
37. How many gold and how many platinum albums did the Rolling Stones have?
38. How many #1 songs and #1 albums did the Stones have?
39. When did the Rolling Stones get inducted into the RRHoF?
40. What was the first single released by The Who?
41. Explain the premise behind The Who’s Tommy.
42. Despite The Who’s popularity and impact on music, what is ironic about their single and album sales?
43. When were The Who inducted into the RRHoF?
44. Which 3 historic rock guitarists were all members of the Yardbirds?
45. Explain why the Yardbirds deserve an important place in rock history.
46. Who was the most popular of the “other British bands?”
47. What British band had the same reputation as the Rolling Stones, but was not as commercially successful?
Be sure you have been listening to the CD for Chapter 4