20th Century Folk Quiz B

Which folk group helped restore the image of folk music by “buying back America’s trust” in the late 1950s?

The songs of Guthrie and Seeger were to bring about societal change. In contrast, The Kingston Trio’s music was focused primarily on _________.

One of the important folksingers of the late ’50s helped transition folk music from entertainment-based folksongs back to songs of social concern. Her name is:

In 1963 Peter, Paul, & Mary recorded a song by Bob Dylan that helped to cement his reputation as the finest folk-song writer of the era. That song was:

What is Bob Dylan’s given real name?

Why did Dylan leave Hibbing, Minnesota for New York City?

The essential end of the 2nd wave of folk music popularity was signified by the song “I Dig Rock ‘n’ Roll Music”, recorded by _________.

American music changed when Dylan

“The Weavers”… “The Kingston Trio”…??? Which would be next in the logical progression?

Which folk singer first helped introduce Bob Dylan and his songs to the world?