Supertramp

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who wrote Supertramp?Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies
2. What is the formation year and location?1970, London, England
3. What is the musical classification?British rock band, known for blending progressive rock and pop
4. What kind of music did Supertramp play?Supertramp mixed progressive rock, which is complex and long, with pop music that is catchy and easy to sing along to.
5. When did Supertramp start?The band began in 1970 in the lively music scene of London.

Progressive Rock (Prog Rock): A subgenre of rock music characterized by complex song structures, unconventional instrumentation, and often conceptual lyrical themes.
Pop Music: A broad genre characterized by catchy melodies, relatable lyrical content, and a focus on commercial appeal and widespread accessibility.
Zeitgeist: The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.
Diamond Certification: A music industry award signifying that an album or single has achieved 10 million units in sales or equivalent units.