Question

Up until 1960, most pop groups had a leader who fronted the band or was a featured performer;from the 1960s on, groups ________________________.

a. took group names
b. had at least two featured performers who fronted the band
c. were named after their star vocalist
d. were associated with names of their recording companies

Answer 1

From the 1960s, music bands typically a. took group names, representing a shift from the earlier focus on individual star performers to promoting the band as a single entity.

Step-by-step explanation:

From the 1960s on, groups predominantly took group names rather than being named after their front person or being associated solely with one individual. This trend was a shift in the music industry that promoted the idea of a cohesive band as a single entity, rather than highlighting a single star vocalist. For example, Bill Haley and His Comets were among the first to introduce rock and roll, and they had a group name despite Bill Haley being a prominent figure. Similarly, Chuck Berry, although a dazzling solo performer, is an example of the individual star that was more common before the 1960s.