Module 4

1.Where does Marilyn Manson's stage name come from? What kind of music does this artist perform?What is the latest news about his personal life?

Answer:


His stage name was formed from the names of actress Marilyn Monroe and convicted murdererCharles Manson.His long legacy as being depicted in the media as a bad influence on children, along with his seemingly outrageous styles for which he models, and the controversy surrounding his lyrics all have led to his more pronounced public appeal.

Artist performs Heavy Metal.

The latest news about his life are In 2007, attention was brought to Manson's love life again when a relationship with actress Evan Rachel Wood was made public. Manson and Wood are now engaged. After media comments from Manson that he wears his signature black leather pants 24/7, animal rights group PETA added Manson to PETA’s ‘Worst-Dressed Celebrities of 2008’.


2.What is EBBA and how is it connected with one Estonian singer?


Answer:

EBBA is biggest live music industry gathering of the year – EuroSonic Noorderslag – 10 European acts will receive a European Border Breaker Award during a spectacular TV-show presented by BBC-legend Jools Holland, recorded at Oosterpoort Theatre Groningen and broadcast throughout Europe.

Estonian singer Kerli won EBBA singing competition.


3.Which is the only African country that has taken part in the Eurovision Song Contest in its 54 year history?

Answer:
In 1980, Morocco - a North African country - participated in the contest.

4.Who is Louise Veronica Ciccone? What has she achieved? Give a short overview of her career.

Answer:
Louise Veronica Ciccone is an American recording artist, actress and entrepreneur. Born in Bay City, Michigan, and raised in Rochester Hills, Michigan, she moved to New York City in 1977, for a career in modern dance.

Throughout her career Madonna, like David Bowie, has repeatedly reinvented herself through a series of visual and musical personas, as well as expanding her career to become a film and stage actor. Fouz Hernandes argues that this reinvention is one of her key cultural achievements.He argues she has achieved this by constantly working with upcoming talented producers and previous unknown artists, while remaining at the center of media attention. In doing so she has provided an example of how to maintain one's career in the entertainment industry.

1958–1981: Early life and beginnings
1982–85: Madonna, Like a Virgin and marriage to Sean Penn
1986–1991: True Blue, Like a Prayer and the Blond Ambition Tour
1997–2002: Ray of Light, Music, second marriage and Drowned World Tour
2003–06: American Life, Confessions on a Dance Floor and adoption case
2007–present: Live Nation, Hard Candy and the Sticky & Sweet Tour

5.When was the band 'Queen' formed? When was their first record released? Give a short overview of the history of the band.

Answer:

Queen formed in 1971 and in 1973 signed their first recording contract for EMI.
The same year saw their first major UK tour, and in 1974 they released QUEEN II as well as making their first UK headlining tour.

Early days (1968–1974)
Breakthrough era (1974–1976)
Continued success (1976–1979)
New sound and synthesisers (1980–1984)
Live Aid and later years (1985–1990)
Mercury's death and beyond (1991–2003)
Queen + Paul Rodgers (2004–2009)
6.Which performer made his last concert appearance on June 26, 1977, in Indianapolis? Give a short overview of his biography and musical career.

Answer:


Elvis Presley made his last concert appearance on June 26, 1977, in Indianapolis.
His name is Elvis Aaron Presley
He was born in Tupelo Mississippi
Died August 16, 1977 (aged 42)

First recordings (1953–55)
Commercial breakout and controversy (1956–58)
Military service and mother's death (1958–60)
Focus on movies (1960–67)
Comeback (1968–73)
Health deterioration and death (1973–77)
7.What is a common sad fact about the musicians Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, and Kurt Cobain ?

Answer:

Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison and Kurt Cobain suffered from drugs.

8. Who was the composer, who by his death at the age of 35, had written 41 symphonies?

Answer:

It was Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

9.Whose real name is Reginald Kenneth Dwight? Describe his musical career.

Answer:

Reginald Kenneth Dwight is Elton John.

Pub pianist to staff songwriter (1962–69)
Empty Sky to Blue Moves (1969-1976)
21 at 33 to Sleeping with the Past (1979-1989)

10.Who is Stefani Germanotta ? What is the name of her last album? Describe her career.

Answer:

Stefani Germanotta is Lady Gaga

Name of her last album is The Fame Monster

1986–2004: Early life and education
2005–2007: Career beginnings
2008–present: The Fame and The Fame Monster