British Invasion
Review Study Guide
Question 1
Name the main four main bands that made up the
British Invasion of Rock ‘N’ Roll in the 1960’s
Answer 1
The BeatlesThe Rolling Stones
The WhoThe Yardbirds
Question 2
What are the names of the four main members of The Beatles
Answer 2
John LennonPaul McCartneyGeorge Harrison
Ringo Starr
Question 3
What was the original name of The Yardbirds?
Answer 3
Metropolitan Blues Quartet
Question 4
Ringo Starr’s original name
Answer 4
Richard Starkey
Question 5
What band was inspired by blues musicians Muddy Waters
& Howlin’ Wolf
Answer 5
The Rolling Stones
Question 6
This rock groupexperimented with synthesizers
in their music
Question 7
Who sang the tune“For Your Love” (1964)
Answer 7
The Yardbirds
Question 8
What British bandmade five movies
so their fanscould see them?
Answer 8
The Beatles
Question 9
Brian Epstein became their manager in 1961
Answer 9
The Beatles
Question 10
“Who are you” (1978)
Answer 10
The Who
Question 11
“Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band”
Answer 11
The Beatles
Question 12
Mick JaggerKeith Richards
Brian JonesBill Wyman
Ian Stewart & Charlie Watt
Answer 12
The Rolling Stones
Question 13
First band name was “The Quarrymen”
Answer 13
The Beatles
Question 14
Wrote the first successfulrock opera “Tommy”
In 1968
Answer 14
The Who
Question 15
Eric ClaptonJeff Beck
Jimmy Pagewere all guitarist in this band
Answer 15
The Yardbirds
Question 16
This band led a very rebellious lifestyle that, at times, affected
their music.
Answer 16
The Rolling Stones
Question 17
“I Want to Hold Your Hand”(1964)
Answer 17
The Beatles
Question 18
Pete TownshendRoger DaltreyJohn Entwistle
Keith Moon
Answer 18
The Who
Question 19
“Satisfaction” (1964)
Answer 19
The Rolling Stones
Question 20
Performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in the year 2010
Answer 20
The Who
Question 21
Performed at the Super Bowl halftime show in the year 2006
Answer 21
The Rolling Stones
Question 22
Townshends windmill guitarplaying and guitar smashing
became part of their show.
Answer 22
The Who
Question 23
This famous British musician was shot to death by a crazy fan outside his apartment in
New York City.
Answer 23
John Lennon
Question 24
Music is characterized by close vocal harmonies, innovative chord changes, and clever
lyrics.
Answer 24
The Beatles
Answer 25
“Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”(1967)
Answer 25
The Beatles
Question 26
What two British bands used the sitar instrument in their
music?
Answer 26
The Beatlesand
The Rolling Stones
Question 27
What is the term used to describe the widespread
popularity and screaming fans of the Beatles?
Answer 27
Beatlemania
Question 28
“Pinball Wizard” (1969)
Answer 28
The Who
Question 29
Paint it Black (1966)
Answer 29
The Rolling Stones
Question 30
What British bandsare inducted into the
Rock “N’ RollHall of Fame
Answer 30
The Beatles (1988)The Rolling Stones (1989)
The Who (1990)The Yardbirds (1992)