History Of Rock Chp 8

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Aside from Monday evenings, what time of day did American Bandstand air?
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afternoon
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The payola scandal ended the career of what disc jockey?
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Alan Freed
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Dick Clark was never accused of taking payola.
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True
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Most performances on American Bandstand were lip-synched.
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True
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How many times did "The Twist" chart during the 1960s?
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2
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Paul Anka founded Aldon Music.
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False
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Which musician started his career as the member of a Buddy Holly-styled rockabilly band?
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Bobby Vee
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"The Twist" promoted what style of dancing?
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open
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Chubby Checker was the only African American musician who became famous by performing on American Bandstand.
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True
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"Take Good Card of My Baby" was written by
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Carole King and Gerry Goffin
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It was illegal for a disc jockey to accept payola during the 1950s.
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False
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Dick Clark began hosting American Bandstand in:
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1957
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Teen idol singers went through a rigorous audition process to prove their singing skills.
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False
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All of the following dances were inspired by the Twist EXCEPT:
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The Duck Walk
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Which of the following people was NOT a songwriter?
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Bobby Rydell
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After the payola scandal, the FCC decreased the level of control and supervision that it exercised over radio stations.
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False
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All of these teams wrote songs for Aldon Music EXCEPT:
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Tony Orlando and Bobby Vinton
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Which artist's career was NOT launched by American Bandstand?
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Jackie Brenston
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All Brill Building songs were written at the request of a specific singer.
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False
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What was the name of the publishing house that produced "Brill Building" rock?
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Aldon Music