Which of the following statements about the British Invasion is true?

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The question asks which statement about the British Invasion is true, so we’ll evaluate each option in turn.
Option 1: 'British Invasion bands featured guitars and long-haired musicians, but they were musically diverse.' This is accurate because the British Invasion included acts like the Beatles, Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, and others, all known for prominent guitar work and distinctive, varied musical styles. It correctly notes both a common visual/iconic trait (guitars and long hair) and the true fact that their music was diverse across rock, pop, R&B influences, and different approaches to production.
Option 2: 'The term “British Invasion” describes bands that were musically uniform, all playing similar styles.' This is misleading. While some bands shared certain characteristics, the invasion encompassed a broad range of styles—merseybeat-influenced pop, rhythm and blues-inspired rock, garagey rock, and more—so the overall movement was not musically uniform.
Option 3: 'All British Invasion bands were modeled exclusively after the Beatles.' This is incorrect. Although the Beatles were hugely influential, not all bands imitated them; many drew from a wide range of American and British influences, and developed their own unique sounds, arrangements, and experiments.
Option 4: 'The Rolling Stones were the only British band to have success on American charts after the Beatles.' This is false. Other British Invasion acts, such as The Who, The Kinks, The Troggs, and The Yardbirds, also achieved success on American charts after or alongside the Beatles, demonstrating that multiple bands found success in the U.S. market.
In summary, option 1 accurately captures the essence of the British Invasion—diverse musical styles among guitar-driven performers—while the other statements contain inaccuracies about uniformity, exclusive Beatles influence, or unique chart success.

MUS104 #62303 Online (Fall 2025) FINAL STEP: Chapter 4 Quiz

Which of the following statements about the British Invasion is true?

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