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Category Archives: Origins

The Song Retains the Name

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Which classic rock anthem has been recorded by Dolly Parton, Pat Boone, Frank Zappa, and Tiny Tim?

“Hotel California”
“Light My Fire”
“Like a Rolling Stone”
“Stairway to Heaven”

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The Big Dang!

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Which two country music pioneers did Ralph Peer discover during the famous “Bristol Sessions”?

Gene Autry
The Carter Family
Uncle Dave Macon
Jimmie Rodgers

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Give Them a Million Camcorders

Thursday, August 14, 2008

Which member of The Monkees developed the television show “Pop Clips”, the direct precursor to MTV?

Micky Dolenz
David Jones
Mike Nesmith
Peter Tork

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Should’ve Trademarked It

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Who coined the term “rhythm & blues?”

Alan Freed
Louis Jordan
Sam Phillips
Jerry Wexler

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May I Help You?

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

As teenagers in the early 1980’s, where did future hardcore singers Henry Rollins and Ian MacKaye work together?

Fotomat
Haagen Dazs
Orange Julius
Spencer’s Gifts

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Lightning Bolt!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Which two bands called themselves The Warlocks when they first began performing?

The Doors
The Grateful Dead
Pink Floyd
The Velvet Underground

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