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570b59d76b8089140040f8b1 | What caused a spike in difficulties between settlers and indigenous peoples on the western plains after the Civil War? | population expansion, railroad construction, and the disappearance of the buffalo herds | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the Civil War, population expansion, railroad construction, and the disappearance of the buffalo herds heightened military tensions on the Great Plains. Several tribes, especially the Sioux and Comanche, fiercely resisted confinement to reservations. The main role of ... |
570b59d76b8089140040f8b2 | Who were two of the military leaders tasked with overseeing American policy of putting Indians on reservations? | William Tecumseh Sherman and Philip Sheridan | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the Civil War, population expansion, railroad construction, and the disappearance of the buffalo herds heightened military tensions on the Great Plains. Several tribes, especially the Sioux and Comanche, fiercely resisted confinement to reservations. The main role of ... |
570b59d76b8089140040f8b3 | When was the Battle of Little Big Horn fought? | 1876 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the Civil War, population expansion, railroad construction, and the disappearance of the buffalo herds heightened military tensions on the Great Plains. Several tribes, especially the Sioux and Comanche, fiercely resisted confinement to reservations. The main role of ... |
570b59d76b8089140040f8b4 | What US officer led the troops who were destroyed at Little Big Horn? | Col. George Armstrong Custer | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nAfter the Civil War, population expansion, railroad construction, and the disappearance of the buffalo herds heightened military tensions on the Great Plains. Several tribes, especially the Sioux and Comanche, fiercely resisted confinement to reservations. The main role of ... |
570b5b516b8089140040f8ba | What naval officer developed new doctrines for gunnery at the turn of the 20th Century? | Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nRear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske was at the vanguard of new technology in naval guns and gunnery, thanks to his innovations in fire control 1890–1910. He immediately grasped the potential for air power, and called for the development of a torpedo plane. Fiske, as aide for oper... |
570b5b516b8089140040f8bb | What aircraft did Fiske call for the development of? | torpedo plane | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nRear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske was at the vanguard of new technology in naval guns and gunnery, thanks to his innovations in fire control 1890–1910. He immediately grasped the potential for air power, and called for the development of a torpedo plane. Fiske, as aide for oper... |
570b5b516b8089140040f8bc | What assistant naval secretary did Fiske serve under? | Franklin D. Roosevelt | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nRear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske was at the vanguard of new technology in naval guns and gunnery, thanks to his innovations in fire control 1890–1910. He immediately grasped the potential for air power, and called for the development of a torpedo plane. Fiske, as aide for oper... |
570b5b516b8089140040f8bd | When did Fiske propose his reforms to the way the Navy operated? | 1913–15 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nRear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske was at the vanguard of new technology in naval guns and gunnery, thanks to his innovations in fire control 1890–1910. He immediately grasped the potential for air power, and called for the development of a torpedo plane. Fiske, as aide for oper... |
570b5c156b8089140040f8c2 | What was the name given to American soldiers in Europe in 1918? | doughboys | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBy summer 1918, a million American soldiers, or \"doughboys\" as they were often called, of the American Expeditionary Forces were in Europe under the command of John J. Pershing, with 25,000 more arriving every week. The failure of Germany's spring offensive exhausted its ... |
570b5c156b8089140040f8c3 | What was the official name of the American army that went to fight in Europe in 1918? | American Expeditionary Forces | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBy summer 1918, a million American soldiers, or \"doughboys\" as they were often called, of the American Expeditionary Forces were in Europe under the command of John J. Pershing, with 25,000 more arriving every week. The failure of Germany's spring offensive exhausted its ... |
570b5c156b8089140040f8c4 | Who had overall command of the American forces in Europe? | John J. Pershing | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBy summer 1918, a million American soldiers, or \"doughboys\" as they were often called, of the American Expeditionary Forces were in Europe under the command of John J. Pershing, with 25,000 more arriving every week. The failure of Germany's spring offensive exhausted its ... |
570b5c156b8089140040f8c5 | When did fighting on the western front end? | November 11, 1918 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBy summer 1918, a million American soldiers, or \"doughboys\" as they were often called, of the American Expeditionary Forces were in Europe under the command of John J. Pershing, with 25,000 more arriving every week. The failure of Germany's spring offensive exhausted its ... |
570b5c156b8089140040f8c6 | What was the name of the conditional surrender that ended fighting on the western front? | the Armistice | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBy summer 1918, a million American soldiers, or \"doughboys\" as they were often called, of the American Expeditionary Forces were in Europe under the command of John J. Pershing, with 25,000 more arriving every week. The failure of Germany's spring offensive exhausted its ... |
570b5cafec8fbc190045b9a4 | What was the American priority in mobilization prior to entering World War II? | air power | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nStarting in 1940 (18 months before Pearl Harbor), the nation mobilized, giving high priority to air power. American involvement in World War II in 1940–41 was limited to providing war material and financial support to Britain, the Soviet Union, and the Republic of China. Th... |
570b5cafec8fbc190045b9a5 | When did the US officially enter World War II? | 8 December 1941 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nStarting in 1940 (18 months before Pearl Harbor), the nation mobilized, giving high priority to air power. American involvement in World War II in 1940–41 was limited to providing war material and financial support to Britain, the Soviet Union, and the Republic of China. Th... |
570b5cafec8fbc190045b9a6 | What event led to America entering the war? | the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nStarting in 1940 (18 months before Pearl Harbor), the nation mobilized, giving high priority to air power. American involvement in World War II in 1940–41 was limited to providing war material and financial support to Britain, the Soviet Union, and the Republic of China. Th... |
570b5cafec8fbc190045b9a7 | At the start of the conflict with the Allies, what did Japan do? | seized American, Dutch, and British possessions across the Pacific and Southeast Asia | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nStarting in 1940 (18 months before Pearl Harbor), the nation mobilized, giving high priority to air power. American involvement in World War II in 1940–41 was limited to providing war material and financial support to Britain, the Soviet Union, and the Republic of China. Th... |
570b5cafec8fbc190045b9a8 | What country served as an American forward base to wage war with Japan? | Australia | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nStarting in 1940 (18 months before Pearl Harbor), the nation mobilized, giving high priority to air power. American involvement in World War II in 1940–41 was limited to providing war material and financial support to Britain, the Soviet Union, and the Republic of China. Th... |
570b5d446b8089140040f8cc | When was the Vietnam War fought? | between 1959 and 1975 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Vietnam War was a war fought between 1959 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos (see Secret War) and in the strategic bombing (see Operation Rolling Thunder) of North Vietnam. American advisors came in the late 1950s to help th... |
570b5d446b8089140040f8cd | Besides Vietnam, what other countries saw fighting in this war? | Cambodia and Laos | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Vietnam War was a war fought between 1959 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos (see Secret War) and in the strategic bombing (see Operation Rolling Thunder) of North Vietnam. American advisors came in the late 1950s to help th... |
570b5d446b8089140040f8ce | What was the name of the strategic bombing of North Vietnam? | Operation Rolling Thunder | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Vietnam War was a war fought between 1959 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos (see Secret War) and in the strategic bombing (see Operation Rolling Thunder) of North Vietnam. American advisors came in the late 1950s to help th... |
570b5d446b8089140040f8cf | When did American military involvement ramp up in Vietnam? | 1964 | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Vietnam War was a war fought between 1959 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos (see Secret War) and in the strategic bombing (see Operation Rolling Thunder) of North Vietnam. American advisors came in the late 1950s to help th... |
570b5d446b8089140040f8d0 | What congressional declaration gave President Johnson authority to send troops to Vietnam? | the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nThe Vietnam War was a war fought between 1959 and 1975 on the ground in South Vietnam and bordering areas of Cambodia and Laos (see Secret War) and in the strategic bombing (see Operation Rolling Thunder) of North Vietnam. American advisors came in the late 1950s to help th... |
570b5e2dec8fbc190045b9ae | Some observers thought that the Persian Gulf War would have tank battles similar to what war? | North Africa during World War II | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBefore the war, many observers believed the US and its allies could win but might suffer substantial casualties (certainly more than any conflict since Vietnam), and that the tank battles across the harsh desert might rival those of North Africa during World War II. After n... |
570b5e2dec8fbc190045b9af | What conflict was supposed to have provided Iraqi forces with battle experience? | 8 years of war with Iran | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBefore the war, many observers believed the US and its allies could win but might suffer substantial casualties (certainly more than any conflict since Vietnam), and that the tank battles across the harsh desert might rival those of North Africa during World War II. After n... |
570b5e2dec8fbc190045b9b0 | What equipment did the Iraqi army possess? | late model Soviet tanks and jet fighters | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBefore the war, many observers believed the US and its allies could win but might suffer substantial casualties (certainly more than any conflict since Vietnam), and that the tank battles across the harsh desert might rival those of North Africa during World War II. After n... |
570b5e2dec8fbc190045b9b1 | Prior to the Persian Gulf War, where and when was the last major American military conflict? | Vietnam nearly 20 years earlier | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBefore the war, many observers believed the US and its allies could win but might suffer substantial casualties (certainly more than any conflict since Vietnam), and that the tank battles across the harsh desert might rival those of North Africa during World War II. After n... |
570b5e2dec8fbc190045b9b2 | What problem did the Iraqi forces have? | the antiaircraft weapons were crippled | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nBefore the war, many observers believed the US and its allies could win but might suffer substantial casualties (certainly more than any conflict since Vietnam), and that the tank battles across the harsh desert might rival those of North Africa during World War II. After n... |
570b5f0c6b8089140040f8d6 | What organization captured significant segments of Iraq and Syria? | ISIL | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWith the emergence of ISIL and its capture of large areas of Iraq and Syria, a number of crises resulted that sparked international attention. ISIL had perpetrated sectarian killings and war crimes in both Iraq and Syria. Gains made in the Iraq war were rolled back as Iraqi... |
570b5f0c6b8089140040f8d7 | What legal ethos does ISIL operate under? | Sharia law | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWith the emergence of ISIL and its capture of large areas of Iraq and Syria, a number of crises resulted that sparked international attention. ISIL had perpetrated sectarian killings and war crimes in both Iraq and Syria. Gains made in the Iraq war were rolled back as Iraqi... |
570b5f0c6b8089140040f8d8 | What actions did ISIL take against Western journalists and aid workers? | kidnapping and decapitation | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWith the emergence of ISIL and its capture of large areas of Iraq and Syria, a number of crises resulted that sparked international attention. ISIL had perpetrated sectarian killings and war crimes in both Iraq and Syria. Gains made in the Iraq war were rolled back as Iraqi... |
570b5f0c6b8089140040f8d9 | How did the US intervene against ISIL? | airstrikes in Iraq over ISIL held territories | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWith the emergence of ISIL and its capture of large areas of Iraq and Syria, a number of crises resulted that sparked international attention. ISIL had perpetrated sectarian killings and war crimes in both Iraq and Syria. Gains made in the Iraq war were rolled back as Iraqi... |
570b5f0c6b8089140040f8da | What was the goal of US and coalition airstrikes in Syria? | degrading and destroying ISIL and Al-Nusra-held territory | [
"Military_history_of_the_United_States\n\nWith the emergence of ISIL and its capture of large areas of Iraq and Syria, a number of crises resulted that sparked international attention. ISIL had perpetrated sectarian killings and war crimes in both Iraq and Syria. Gains made in the Iraq war were rolled back as Iraqi... |
570b5fef6b8089140040f8e0 | Where was the band Blue Cheer from? | San Francisco | [
"Hard_rock\n\nGroups that emerged from the American psychedelic scene about the same time included Iron Butterfly, MC5, Blue Cheer and Vanilla Fudge. San Francisco band Blue Cheer released a crude and distorted cover of Eddie Cochran's classic \"Summertime Blues\", from their 1968 debut album Vincebus Eruptum, that... |
570b5fef6b8089140040f8e1 | What classic song did Blue Cheer cover? | "Summertime Blues" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nGroups that emerged from the American psychedelic scene about the same time included Iron Butterfly, MC5, Blue Cheer and Vanilla Fudge. San Francisco band Blue Cheer released a crude and distorted cover of Eddie Cochran's classic \"Summertime Blues\", from their 1968 debut album Vincebus Eruptum, that... |
570b5fef6b8089140040f8e2 | What was the hit off Steppenwolf's self-titled debut lp? | "Born to Be Wild" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nGroups that emerged from the American psychedelic scene about the same time included Iron Butterfly, MC5, Blue Cheer and Vanilla Fudge. San Francisco band Blue Cheer released a crude and distorted cover of Eddie Cochran's classic \"Summertime Blues\", from their 1968 debut album Vincebus Eruptum, that... |
570b5fef6b8089140040f8e3 | What movie featured that Steppenwolf single? | Easy Rider | [
"Hard_rock\n\nGroups that emerged from the American psychedelic scene about the same time included Iron Butterfly, MC5, Blue Cheer and Vanilla Fudge. San Francisco band Blue Cheer released a crude and distorted cover of Eddie Cochran's classic \"Summertime Blues\", from their 1968 debut album Vincebus Eruptum, that... |
570b5fef6b8089140040f8e4 | The lyrics to "Born To Be Wild" contain the first reference to what hard rock style? | heavy metal | [
"Hard_rock\n\nGroups that emerged from the American psychedelic scene about the same time included Iron Butterfly, MC5, Blue Cheer and Vanilla Fudge. San Francisco band Blue Cheer released a crude and distorted cover of Eddie Cochran's classic \"Summertime Blues\", from their 1968 debut album Vincebus Eruptum, that... |
570b609e6b8089140040f8ea | The band Rush is what nationality? | Canadian | [
"Hard_rock\n\nFrom outside the United Kingdom and the United States, the Canadian trio Rush released three distinctively hard rock albums in 1974–75 (Rush, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel) before moving toward a more progressive sound with the 1976 album 2112. The Irish band Thin Lizzy, which had formed in the lat... |
570b609e6b8089140040f8eb | What are the first three Rush albums? | Rush, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel | [
"Hard_rock\n\nFrom outside the United Kingdom and the United States, the Canadian trio Rush released three distinctively hard rock albums in 1974–75 (Rush, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel) before moving toward a more progressive sound with the 1976 album 2112. The Irish band Thin Lizzy, which had formed in the lat... |
570b609e6b8089140040f8ec | What nationality was Thin Lizzy? | Irish | [
"Hard_rock\n\nFrom outside the United Kingdom and the United States, the Canadian trio Rush released three distinctively hard rock albums in 1974–75 (Rush, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel) before moving toward a more progressive sound with the 1976 album 2112. The Irish band Thin Lizzy, which had formed in the lat... |
570b609e6b8089140040f8ed | What was Thin Lizzy's hit single? | "The Boys Are Back in Town" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nFrom outside the United Kingdom and the United States, the Canadian trio Rush released three distinctively hard rock albums in 1974–75 (Rush, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel) before moving toward a more progressive sound with the 1976 album 2112. The Irish band Thin Lizzy, which had formed in the lat... |
570b609e6b8089140040f8ee | The Scorpions hailed from what country? | Germany | [
"Hard_rock\n\nFrom outside the United Kingdom and the United States, the Canadian trio Rush released three distinctively hard rock albums in 1974–75 (Rush, Fly by Night and Caress of Steel) before moving toward a more progressive sound with the 1976 album 2112. The Irish band Thin Lizzy, which had formed in the lat... |
570b612b6b8089140040f8f4 | What is the title of Bon Jovi's third lp? | Slippery When Wet | [
"Hard_rock\n\nBon Jovi's third album, Slippery When Wet (1986), mixed hard rock with a pop sensitivity and spent a total of 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, selling 12 million copies in the US while becoming the first hard rock album to spawn three top 10 singles — two of which reached number on... |
570b612b6b8089140040f8f5 | How many copies did this record sell? | 12 million | [
"Hard_rock\n\nBon Jovi's third album, Slippery When Wet (1986), mixed hard rock with a pop sensitivity and spent a total of 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, selling 12 million copies in the US while becoming the first hard rock album to spawn three top 10 singles — two of which reached number on... |
570b612b6b8089140040f8f6 | What was the band Europe's international hit? | The Final Countdown | [
"Hard_rock\n\nBon Jovi's third album, Slippery When Wet (1986), mixed hard rock with a pop sensitivity and spent a total of 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, selling 12 million copies in the US while becoming the first hard rock album to spawn three top 10 singles — two of which reached number on... |
570b612b6b8089140040f8f7 | What was Van Halen's 1986 album called? | 5150 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nBon Jovi's third album, Slippery When Wet (1986), mixed hard rock with a pop sensitivity and spent a total of 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, selling 12 million copies in the US while becoming the first hard rock album to spawn three top 10 singles — two of which reached number on... |
570b612b6b8089140040f8f8 | Who was the new lead singer for Van Halen on 5150? | Sammy Hagar | [
"Hard_rock\n\nBon Jovi's third album, Slippery When Wet (1986), mixed hard rock with a pop sensitivity and spent a total of 8 weeks at the top of the Billboard 200 album chart, selling 12 million copies in the US while becoming the first hard rock album to spawn three top 10 singles — two of which reached number on... |
570b62286b8089140040f906 | What Aerosmith ballad debuted at number one on the charts? | "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nSome established acts continued to enjoy commercial success, such as Aerosmith, with their number one multi-platinum albums: Get a Grip (1993), which produced four Top 40 singles and became the band's best-selling album worldwide (going on to sell over 10 million copies), and Nine Lives (1997). In 199... |
570b62286b8089140040f907 | What was the title of AC/DC's 1995 double lp? | Ballbreaker | [
"Hard_rock\n\nSome established acts continued to enjoy commercial success, such as Aerosmith, with their number one multi-platinum albums: Get a Grip (1993), which produced four Top 40 singles and became the band's best-selling album worldwide (going on to sell over 10 million copies), and Nine Lives (1997). In 199... |
570b62286b8089140040f908 | Bon Jovi's 1995 album was called what? | These Days | [
"Hard_rock\n\nSome established acts continued to enjoy commercial success, such as Aerosmith, with their number one multi-platinum albums: Get a Grip (1993), which produced four Top 40 singles and became the band's best-selling album worldwide (going on to sell over 10 million copies), and Nine Lives (1997). In 199... |
570b62286b8089140040f909 | What commercially successful sub-genre emerged from the grunge movement? | post-grunge | [
"Hard_rock\n\nSome established acts continued to enjoy commercial success, such as Aerosmith, with their number one multi-platinum albums: Get a Grip (1993), which produced four Top 40 singles and became the band's best-selling album worldwide (going on to sell over 10 million copies), and Nine Lives (1997). In 199... |
570b62286b8089140040f90a | When did Aerosmith's album Get A Grip come out? | 1993 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nSome established acts continued to enjoy commercial success, such as Aerosmith, with their number one multi-platinum albums: Get a Grip (1993), which produced four Top 40 singles and became the band's best-selling album worldwide (going on to sell over 10 million copies), and Nine Lives (1997). In 199... |
570b62e3ec8fbc190045b9b8 | What are two examples of glam metal bands? | Bon Jovi and Def Leppard | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock developed into a major form of popular music in the 1970s, with bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, AC/DC and Van Halen. During the 1980s, some hard rock bands moved away from their hard rock roots and more towards pop rock, while others began to return to a hard roc... |
570b62e3ec8fbc190045b9b9 | What two genres cut into hard rock's popularity at the end of the 1980s and early 1990s? | grunge and later Britpop | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock developed into a major form of popular music in the 1970s, with bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, AC/DC and Van Halen. During the 1980s, some hard rock bands moved away from their hard rock roots and more towards pop rock, while others began to return to a hard roc... |
570b62e3ec8fbc190045b9ba | What were some hard rock bands of the 1970s? | Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, AC/DC and Van Halen | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock developed into a major form of popular music in the 1970s, with bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, AC/DC and Van Halen. During the 1980s, some hard rock bands moved away from their hard rock roots and more towards pop rock, while others began to return to a hard roc... |
570b62e3ec8fbc190045b9bb | What style did some hard rock bands embrace in the 1980s? | pop rock | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock developed into a major form of popular music in the 1970s, with bands such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, Deep Purple, Aerosmith, AC/DC and Van Halen. During the 1980s, some hard rock bands moved away from their hard rock roots and more towards pop rock, while others began to return to a hard roc... |
570b638b6b8089140040f910 | What genre laid the roots for hard rock? | electric blues | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe roots of hard rock can be traced back to the 1950s, particularly electric blues, which laid the foundations for key elements such as a rough declamatory vocal style, heavy guitar riffs, string-bending blues-scale guitar solos, strong beat, thick riff-laden texture, and posturing performances. Elec... |
570b638b6b8089140040f911 | Who recorded "Rumble"? | Link Wray | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe roots of hard rock can be traced back to the 1950s, particularly electric blues, which laid the foundations for key elements such as a rough declamatory vocal style, heavy guitar riffs, string-bending blues-scale guitar solos, strong beat, thick riff-laden texture, and posturing performances. Elec... |
570b638b6b8089140040f912 | When was "Rumble" released? | 1958 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe roots of hard rock can be traced back to the 1950s, particularly electric blues, which laid the foundations for key elements such as a rough declamatory vocal style, heavy guitar riffs, string-bending blues-scale guitar solos, strong beat, thick riff-laden texture, and posturing performances. Elec... |
570b638b6b8089140040f913 | What were two of Dick Dale's better known songs? | "Let's Go Trippin'" (1961) and "Misirlou" (1962) | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe roots of hard rock can be traced back to the 1950s, particularly electric blues, which laid the foundations for key elements such as a rough declamatory vocal style, heavy guitar riffs, string-bending blues-scale guitar solos, strong beat, thick riff-laden texture, and posturing performances. Elec... |
570b638b6b8089140040f914 | What city's blues style produced hard rock precursors in electric blues? | Memphis | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe roots of hard rock can be traced back to the 1950s, particularly electric blues, which laid the foundations for key elements such as a rough declamatory vocal style, heavy guitar riffs, string-bending blues-scale guitar solos, strong beat, thick riff-laden texture, and posturing performances. Elec... |
570b6430ec8fbc190045b9c8 | What was the landmark hard rock album recorded by the Rolling Stones in 1972? | Exile on Main St. | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the early 1970s the Rolling Stones developed their hard rock sound with Exile on Main St. (1972). Initially receiving mixed reviews, according to critic Steve Erlewine it is now \"generally regarded as the Rolling Stones' finest album\". They continued to pursue the riff-heavy sound on albums inclu... |
570b6430ec8fbc190045b9c9 | Which Led Zeppelin album featured the hit "Stairway to Heaven"? | Led Zeppelin IV | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the early 1970s the Rolling Stones developed their hard rock sound with Exile on Main St. (1972). Initially receiving mixed reviews, according to critic Steve Erlewine it is now \"generally regarded as the Rolling Stones' finest album\". They continued to pursue the riff-heavy sound on albums inclu... |
570b6430ec8fbc190045b9ca | What two hard rock songs are featured on Deep Purple's Machine Head album? | "Highway Star" and "Smoke on the Water" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the early 1970s the Rolling Stones developed their hard rock sound with Exile on Main St. (1972). Initially receiving mixed reviews, according to critic Steve Erlewine it is now \"generally regarded as the Rolling Stones' finest album\". They continued to pursue the riff-heavy sound on albums inclu... |
570b6430ec8fbc190045b9cb | Who was Deep Purple's guitarist? | Ritchie Blackmore | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the early 1970s the Rolling Stones developed their hard rock sound with Exile on Main St. (1972). Initially receiving mixed reviews, according to critic Steve Erlewine it is now \"generally regarded as the Rolling Stones' finest album\". They continued to pursue the riff-heavy sound on albums inclu... |
570b6430ec8fbc190045b9cc | Who was the drummer for The Who? | Keith Moon | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the early 1970s the Rolling Stones developed their hard rock sound with Exile on Main St. (1972). Initially receiving mixed reviews, according to critic Steve Erlewine it is now \"generally regarded as the Rolling Stones' finest album\". They continued to pursue the riff-heavy sound on albums inclu... |
570b64d36b8089140040f924 | Who was the original lead singer of AC/DC who died? | Bon Scott | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe opening years of the 1980s saw a number of changes in personnel and direction of established hard rock acts, including the deaths of Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC, and John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin. Whereas Zeppelin broke up almost immediately afterwards, AC/DC pressed on, recording... |
570b64d36b8089140040f925 | Who was the Led Zeppelin drummer who passed away? | John Bonham | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe opening years of the 1980s saw a number of changes in personnel and direction of established hard rock acts, including the deaths of Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC, and John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin. Whereas Zeppelin broke up almost immediately afterwards, AC/DC pressed on, recording... |
570b64d36b8089140040f926 | What singer replaced Ozzy Osbourne in Black Sabbath? | Ronnie James Dio | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe opening years of the 1980s saw a number of changes in personnel and direction of established hard rock acts, including the deaths of Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC, and John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin. Whereas Zeppelin broke up almost immediately afterwards, AC/DC pressed on, recording... |
570b64d36b8089140040f927 | What was Ozzy Osbourne's first solo album? | Blizzard of Ozz | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe opening years of the 1980s saw a number of changes in personnel and direction of established hard rock acts, including the deaths of Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC, and John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin. Whereas Zeppelin broke up almost immediately afterwards, AC/DC pressed on, recording... |
570b64d36b8089140040f928 | What are some thrash metal bands? | Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe opening years of the 1980s saw a number of changes in personnel and direction of established hard rock acts, including the deaths of Bon Scott, the lead singer of AC/DC, and John Bonham, drummer with Led Zeppelin. Whereas Zeppelin broke up almost immediately afterwards, AC/DC pressed on, recording... |
570b6593ec8fbc190045b9d2 | Guns N Roses released both Use Your Illusion albums in what year? | 1991 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock entered the 1990s as one of the dominant forms of commercial music. The multi-platinum releases of AC/DC's The Razors Edge (1990), Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II (both in 1991), Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears (1991), and Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (... |
570b6593ec8fbc190045b9d3 | What band's debut was titled Shake Your Money Maker? | The Black Crowes | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock entered the 1990s as one of the dominant forms of commercial music. The multi-platinum releases of AC/DC's The Razors Edge (1990), Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II (both in 1991), Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears (1991), and Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (... |
570b6593ec8fbc190045b9d4 | What was the title of Def Leppard's 1992 album? | Adrenalize | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock entered the 1990s as one of the dominant forms of commercial music. The multi-platinum releases of AC/DC's The Razors Edge (1990), Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II (both in 1991), Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears (1991), and Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (... |
570b6593ec8fbc190045b9d5 | Adrenalize followed what 1987 Def Leppard record? | Hysteria | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock entered the 1990s as one of the dominant forms of commercial music. The multi-platinum releases of AC/DC's The Razors Edge (1990), Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II (both in 1991), Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears (1991), and Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (... |
570b6593ec8fbc190045b9d6 | Adrenalize topped US album charts for how long? | five weeks | [
"Hard_rock\n\nHard rock entered the 1990s as one of the dominant forms of commercial music. The multi-platinum releases of AC/DC's The Razors Edge (1990), Guns N' Roses' Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II (both in 1991), Ozzy Osbourne's No More Tears (1991), and Van Halen's For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (... |
570b66566b8089140040f92e | When did the band The Darkness break up? | 2006 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe term \"retro-metal\" has been applied to such bands as Texas based The Sword, California's High on Fire, Sweden's Witchcraft and Australia's Wolfmother. Wolfmother's self-titled 2005 debut album combined elements of the sounds of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Fellow Australians Airbourne's début a... |
570b66566b8089140040f92f | The Sword, High on Fire, Witchcraft and Wolfmother are all examples of what hard rock sub-genre? | retro-metal | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe term \"retro-metal\" has been applied to such bands as Texas based The Sword, California's High on Fire, Sweden's Witchcraft and Australia's Wolfmother. Wolfmother's self-titled 2005 debut album combined elements of the sounds of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Fellow Australians Airbourne's début a... |
570b66566b8089140040f930 | What is the title of Airbourne's debut lp? | Runnin' Wild | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe term \"retro-metal\" has been applied to such bands as Texas based The Sword, California's High on Fire, Sweden's Witchcraft and Australia's Wolfmother. Wolfmother's self-titled 2005 debut album combined elements of the sounds of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Fellow Australians Airbourne's début a... |
570b66566b8089140040f931 | Glam metal band Steel Panther is from what city? | Los Angeles | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe term \"retro-metal\" has been applied to such bands as Texas based The Sword, California's High on Fire, Sweden's Witchcraft and Australia's Wolfmother. Wolfmother's self-titled 2005 debut album combined elements of the sounds of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Fellow Australians Airbourne's début a... |
570b66566b8089140040f932 | What are some Swedish sleaze metal revivalist bands? | Vains of Jenna, Hardcore Superstar and Crashdïet | [
"Hard_rock\n\nThe term \"retro-metal\" has been applied to such bands as Texas based The Sword, California's High on Fire, Sweden's Witchcraft and Australia's Wolfmother. Wolfmother's self-titled 2005 debut album combined elements of the sounds of Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. Fellow Australians Airbourne's début a... |
570b6750ec8fbc190045b9e4 | Who were three Chicago blues players who influenced hard rock? | Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the 1960s, American and British blues and rock bands began to modify rock and roll by adding harder sounds, heavier guitar riffs, bombastic drumming, and louder vocals, from electric blues. Early forms of hard rock can be heard in the work of Chicago blues musicians Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and ... |
570b6750ec8fbc190045b9e5 | Who recorded "You Really Got Me"? | The Kinks | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the 1960s, American and British blues and rock bands began to modify rock and roll by adding harder sounds, heavier guitar riffs, bombastic drumming, and louder vocals, from electric blues. Early forms of hard rock can be heard in the work of Chicago blues musicians Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and ... |
570b6750ec8fbc190045b9e6 | "Shapes of Things" was a 1966 single by what band? | The Yardbirds | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the 1960s, American and British blues and rock bands began to modify rock and roll by adding harder sounds, heavier guitar riffs, bombastic drumming, and louder vocals, from electric blues. Early forms of hard rock can be heard in the work of Chicago blues musicians Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and ... |
570b6750ec8fbc190045b9e7 | What garage rock classic was recorded by The Kingsmen? | "Louie Louie" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the 1960s, American and British blues and rock bands began to modify rock and roll by adding harder sounds, heavier guitar riffs, bombastic drumming, and louder vocals, from electric blues. Early forms of hard rock can be heard in the work of Chicago blues musicians Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and ... |
570b6750ec8fbc190045b9e8 | When did the Rolling Stones release "(I Can't Get No" Satisfaction"? | 1965 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nIn the 1960s, American and British blues and rock bands began to modify rock and roll by adding harder sounds, heavier guitar riffs, bombastic drumming, and louder vocals, from electric blues. Early forms of hard rock can be heard in the work of Chicago blues musicians Elmore James, Muddy Waters, and ... |
570b6879ec8fbc190045b9ee | When did Free break up? | 1973 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nEmerging British acts included Free, who released their signature song \"All Right Now\" (1970), which has received extensive radio airplay in both the UK and US. After the breakup of the band in 1973, vocalist Paul Rodgers joined supergroup Bad Company, whose eponymous first album (1974) was an inter... |
570b6879ec8fbc190045b9ef | What band did Free lead singer Paul Rodgers help form? | Bad Company | [
"Hard_rock\n\nEmerging British acts included Free, who released their signature song \"All Right Now\" (1970), which has received extensive radio airplay in both the UK and US. After the breakup of the band in 1973, vocalist Paul Rodgers joined supergroup Bad Company, whose eponymous first album (1974) was an inter... |
570b6879ec8fbc190045b9f0 | Bad Company's self titled debut album was released in what year? | 1974 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nEmerging British acts included Free, who released their signature song \"All Right Now\" (1970), which has received extensive radio airplay in both the UK and US. After the breakup of the band in 1973, vocalist Paul Rodgers joined supergroup Bad Company, whose eponymous first album (1974) was an inter... |
570b6879ec8fbc190045b9f1 | What nationality was the band Nazareth? | Scottish | [
"Hard_rock\n\nEmerging British acts included Free, who released their signature song \"All Right Now\" (1970), which has received extensive radio airplay in both the UK and US. After the breakup of the band in 1973, vocalist Paul Rodgers joined supergroup Bad Company, whose eponymous first album (1974) was an inter... |
570b6879ec8fbc190045b9f2 | What was Queen's massive 1975 hit single called? | "Bohemian Rhapsody" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nEmerging British acts included Free, who released their signature song \"All Right Now\" (1970), which has received extensive radio airplay in both the UK and US. After the breakup of the band in 1973, vocalist Paul Rodgers joined supergroup Bad Company, whose eponymous first album (1974) was an inter... |
570b69c1ec8fbc190045ba00 | What sub-genre of hard rock does Def Leppard belong to? | the New Wave of British Heavy Metal | [
"Hard_rock\n\nOften categorised with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, in 1981 Def Leppard released their second album High 'n' Dry, mixing glam-rock with heavy metal, and helping to define the sound of hard rock for the decade. The follow-up Pyromania (1983), reached number two on the American charts and the si... |
570b69c1ec8fbc190045ba01 | What was Def Leppard's second album called? | High 'n' Dry | [
"Hard_rock\n\nOften categorised with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, in 1981 Def Leppard released their second album High 'n' Dry, mixing glam-rock with heavy metal, and helping to define the sound of hard rock for the decade. The follow-up Pyromania (1983), reached number two on the American charts and the si... |
570b69c1ec8fbc190045ba02 | What were the three Top 40 singles from Def Leppard's Pyromania album? | "Photograph", "Rock of Ages" and "Foolin'" | [
"Hard_rock\n\nOften categorised with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, in 1981 Def Leppard released their second album High 'n' Dry, mixing glam-rock with heavy metal, and helping to define the sound of hard rock for the decade. The follow-up Pyromania (1983), reached number two on the American charts and the si... |
570b69c1ec8fbc190045ba03 | What band had the first glam metal album to hit number one on the Billboard charts? | Quiet Riot | [
"Hard_rock\n\nOften categorised with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, in 1981 Def Leppard released their second album High 'n' Dry, mixing glam-rock with heavy metal, and helping to define the sound of hard rock for the decade. The follow-up Pyromania (1983), reached number two on the American charts and the si... |
570b69c1ec8fbc190045ba04 | When did Motley Crue's album Shout At The Devil come out? | 1983 | [
"Hard_rock\n\nOften categorised with the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, in 1981 Def Leppard released their second album High 'n' Dry, mixing glam-rock with heavy metal, and helping to define the sound of hard rock for the decade. The follow-up Pyromania (1983), reached number two on the American charts and the si... |
570b6a916b8089140040f938 | What was the title of Nirvana's 1991 album? | Nevermind | [
"Hard_rock\n\nWhile these few hard rock bands managed to maintain success and popularity in the early part of the decade, alternative forms of hard rock achieved mainstream success in the form of grunge in the US and Britpop in the UK. This was particularly evident after the success of Nirvana's Nevermind (1991), w... |
570b6a916b8089140040f939 | What was the hard rock style that emerged in the early 1990s? | grunge | [
"Hard_rock\n\nWhile these few hard rock bands managed to maintain success and popularity in the early part of the decade, alternative forms of hard rock achieved mainstream success in the form of grunge in the US and Britpop in the UK. This was particularly evident after the success of Nirvana's Nevermind (1991), w... |
570b6a916b8089140040f93a | What are some grunge bands with a strong 1970s influence? | Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Mother Love Bone and Soundgarden | [
"Hard_rock\n\nWhile these few hard rock bands managed to maintain success and popularity in the early part of the decade, alternative forms of hard rock achieved mainstream success in the form of grunge in the US and Britpop in the UK. This was particularly evident after the success of Nirvana's Nevermind (1991), w... |
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