General Awareness

Music Industry Business

2,793 Questions

The music industry business encompasses the production, distribution, and sale of music. Questions in this section cover record labels, retail, distribution channels, and artist revenue sources. This topic is relevant for exams that include cultural and general knowledge modules.

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Music Industry Business Questions

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Berry Gordy in 1959?

  1. Motown Records

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy in 1959 and has released albums by artists such as Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Clive Davis in 1967?

  1. Arista Records

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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Explanation

Arista Records was founded by Clive Davis in 1967 and has released albums by artists such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Alicia Keys.

Multiple choice

Which record label was founded by Michael Rapino in 1997?

  1. Live Nation

  2. Roc-A-Fella Records

  3. Bad Boy Records

  4. Death Row Records
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Live Nation was founded by Michael Rapino in 1997 and is a live entertainment company that produces concerts and festivals.