Soft Rock Quizzes
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<ul><li>As stated by film production expert Eve Light Honthaner in <i>The Complete Film Production Handbook</i> (Focal Press, 2001, p. 211.):<br>"Publicity photos (star headshots) have traditionally not been copyrighted. Since they are disseminated to the public, they are generally considered public domain, and therefore clearance by the studio that produced them is not necessary."</li>
<li>Nancy Wolff, in <i>The Professional Photographer's Legal Handbook</i> (Allworth Communications, 2007, p. 55.), notes:<br>"There is a vast body of photographs, including but not limited to publicity stills, that have no notice as to who may have created them."</li>
<li>Film industry author Gerald Mast, in <i>Film Study and the Copyright Law</i> (1989, p. 87), writes:<br>"According to the old copyright act, such production stills were not automatically copyrighted as part of the film and required separate copyrights as photographic stills. The new copyright act similarly excludes the production still from automatic copyright but gives the film's copyright owner a five-year period in which to copyright the stills. Most studios have never bothered to copyright these stills because they were happy to see them pass into the public domain, to be used by as many people in as many publications as possible."</li>
<li>Kristin Thompson, committee chairperson of the Society for <a rel="nofollow" class="external text" href="//cmstudies.org">Cinema and Media Studies</a> writes in the conclusion of a 1993 conference of cinema scholars and editors<a rel="nofollow" class="external autonumber" href="//web.archive.org/web/20131004004521/http://chnm.gmu.edu/digitalhistory/links/cached/chapter7/link7.59b.fairusageandfilmstills.html">[1]</a>, that:<br>"[The conference] expressed the opinion that it is not necessary for authors to request permission to reproduce frame enlargements... [and] some trade presses that publish educational and scholarly film books also take the position that permission is not necessary for reproducing frame enlargements and publicity photographs."</li></ul>](https://d3le1x71fx28bd.cloudfront.net/1e30709d-ce39-4047-8567-eaa123c05c9d/821a3a29-a332-4b08-8a19-f1499f36e3e0.jpg "Image in QuizMyDay Kenny Loggins Knowledge Quiz trivia quiz featuring This is a <a href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:Publicity_still\" class=\"extiw\" title=\"w:en:Publicity still\">publicity still</a> taken and publicly distributed to promote the subject or a work relating to the subject.
<ul><li>As stated by film production expert Eve Light Honthaner in <i>The Complete Film Production Handbook</i> (Focal Press, 2001, p. 211.):<br>\"Publicity photos (star headshots) have traditionally not been copyrighted. Since they are disseminated to the public, they are generally considered public domain, and therefore clearance by the studio that produced them is not necessary.\"</li>
<li>Nancy Wolff, in <i>The Professional Photographer's Legal Handbook</i> (Allworth Communications, 2007, p. 55.), notes:<br>\"There is a vast body of photographs, including but not limited to publicity stills, that have no notice as to who may have created them.\"</li>
<li>Film industry author Gerald Mast, in <i>Film Study and the Copyright Law</i> (1989, p. 87), writes:<br>\"According to the old copyright act, such production stills were not automatically copyrighted as part of the film and required separate copyrights as photographic stills. The new copyright act similarly excludes the production still from automatic copyright but gives the film's copyright owner a five-year period in which to copyright the stills. Most studios have never bothered to copyright these stills because they were happy to see them pass into the public domain, to be used by as many people in as many publications as possible.\"</li>
<li>Kristin Thompson, committee chairperson of the Society for <a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external text\" href=\"//cmstudies.org\">Cinema and Media Studies</a> writes in the conclusion of a 1993 conference of cinema scholars and editors<a rel=\"nofollow\" class=\"external autonumber\" href=\"//web.archive.org/web/20131004004521/http://chnm.gmu.edu/digitalhistory/links/cached/chapter7/link7.59b.fairusageandfilmstills.html\">[1]</a>, that:<br>\"[The conference] expressed the opinion that it is not necessary for authors to request permission to reproduce frame enlargements... [and] some trade presses that publish educational and scholarly film books also take the position that permission is not necessary for reproducing frame enlargements and publicity photographs.\"</li></ul>")
Relax with the Smooth Sounds of Soft Rock
From the breezy melodies of the California Sound to the sophisticated production of Yacht Rock, our soft rock music quizzes celebrate the golden age of easy listening. Whether you're a fan of the singer-songwriter movement of the 70s or the polished Adult Contemporary hits of the 80s, this hub is your ultimate destination to test your knowledge on the masters of the melody.
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From Fleetwood Mac to the Kings of Smooth
Soft rock is defined by its impeccable songwriting and smooth vocal harmonies. Challenge yourself with questions about the legendary Fleetwood Mac and the melodic genius of The Eagles. Revisit the poetic lyrics of James Taylor and Carole King, the soulful pop of Hall & Oates, and the chart-topping consistency of Phil Collins and Billy Joel.
For fans of the Yacht Rock phenomenon, we have deep dives into the sophisticated arrangements of Steely Dan, Christopher Cross, and Toto, as well as the atmospheric ballads of Chicago and Air Supply.
The Laurel Canyon Scene and AOR Radio
Being a soft rock expert is about recognizing the craft behind the hits. Our quizzes explore:
- The Laurel Canyon Sound: How a small neighborhood in Los Angeles birthed icons like Crosby, Stills, & Nash and Linda Ronstadt.
- The Studio Pros: The influence of session legends like The Section who played on hundreds of classic mellow tracks.
- Crossover Appeal: How soft rock dominated the Billboard Adult Contemporary charts for over two decades.
Test Your Soft Rock IQ on QuizMyDay
Our soft rock trivia quizzes are designed for those who know their Fender Rhodes from their acoustic guitars. If you can name every member of The Doobie Brothers (across both eras!) or identify a hit by its smooth electric piano intro, you’ve come to the right place. Kick back, start a quiz, and prove you are the ultimate fan of the mellow side of rock!
