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In the metal band Slipknot, there are 9 members, which member labelled themselves number 6?
- AShawn Crahan (Clown)
- BCory Taylor
- CSid Wilson
- DMick Thomson
Answer: Shawn Crahan (Clown) - 702.
Smokey Robinson was their lead singer, but who were the Miracles?
- ATony, Paul, Herb and Zola
- BRon, Pete , Bobby and Claudette
- CSylvester, Freddie, Gregg and Cynthia
- DClarence, James, Dennis and Jean
Answer: Ron, Pete , Bobby and Claudette - 703.
This singer made her acting debut in 1987, co-starring with Gena Rowlands and Michael J. Fox in the film Light of Day.
- ACyndi Lauper
- BBelinda Carlisle
- CLita Ford
- DJoan Jett
Answer: Joan Jett - 704.
How many accordions are in the standard symphony orchestra?
- A4
- B0
- C1
- D2
Answer: 0 - 705.
Which band recorded the soft rock song Aubrey in 1973?
- AAmerica
- BAmbrosia
- CBread
- DChicago
Answer: Bread - 706.
Which Kylie Minogue music video was inspired by John Everett Millais painting Ophelia?
- AWhere Is the Feeling?
- BBetter the Devil You Know
- CWhere the Wild Roses Grow
- DOn a Night Like This
Answer: Where the Wild Roses Grow - 707.
Which popular rock band has a one-armed drummer?
- ADef Leppard
- BThe Beatles
- CLynyrd Skynyrd
- DForeigner
Answer: Def Leppard - 708.
This group had a #1 hit song in 1987 with a reggae style version of the Bill Withers hit song from the 70s called Lean on Me.
- AShabba Ranks The Island Boyz
- BClub Nouveau
- CMusical Youth
- DZiggy Marley the Melody Makers
Answer: Club Nouveau - 709.
In 1982, Bruce Springsteen released an album and a song named after this state.
- ANebraska
- BIllinois
- CCalifornia
- DMississippi
Answer: Nebraska - 710.
Which of these bands performed the songs What's This Life For and My Own Prison?
- AThe Goo Goo Dolls
- BCandlebox
- CMarcy Playground
- DCreed
Answer: Creed - 711.
What band recorded the albums Screaming for Vengeance, Turbo and Angel of Retribution?
- AJuggeraut
- BJudas Priest
- CJersey Dogs
- DJackyl
Answer: Judas Priest - 712.
"Sleepyhead" is the debut single from which Electronic band?
- ALadyTron
- BThe Chemical Brothers
- CKraftwerk
- DPassion Pit
Answer: Passion Pit - 713.
Is Tim Armstrong from Rancid the brother of guitarist Billie Joe.
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: No - 714.
Which member of the Pussycat Dolls has been labeled the groups best vocalist by music critics?
- AMelody Thornton
- BNicole Scherzinger
- CCarmit Bachar
- DAshley Roberts
Answer: Melody Thornton - 715.
Who is the author of the musical The Most Happy Fella, telling the story of an Italian vineyard owner who falls in love at first sight with a much younger woman?
- ARogers and Hammerstein
- BFrank Loesser
- CCole Porter
- DTim Rice
Answer: Frank Loesser - 716.
The Who's eponymous line, "Teenage Wasteland", appears in which of their songs?
- ABaba O' Riley
- BWon't Get Fooled Again
- CThe Seeker
- DPinball Wizard
Answer: Baba O' Riley - 717.
Which of these is NOT a song by Pegboard Nerds?
- ASwamp Thing
- BEmoji
- CWiFi Tears
- DBAMF
Answer: WiFi Tears - 718.
What RB singer performed the 2003 song Milkshake?
- ABeyonce
- BKelis
- CMariah Carey
- DAshanti
Answer: Kelis - 719.
This great trombonist, who spent his best years with Duke Ellington, is famous for developing the ya -ya technique. He was one of the first users of the plunger to create the wah-wah sound used by Ellington to get the jungle band sound he wanted.
- ASlide hampton
- BTyree Glenn
- CBill Watrous
- DJoe Nanton
Answer: Joe Nanton - 720.
David Bowie had a #1 hit (U.S.) in 1983 with which song?
- AChina Girl
- BZiggy Stardust
- CLet's Dance
- DFame
Answer: Let's Dance - 721.
Finish this advertising slogan: Plop plop fizz fizz....
- Agas goes away
- Bheartburn goes away
- Coh, what a relief it gives
- Doh, what a relief it is
Answer: oh, what a relief it is - 722.
Vanilla Fudge was an American psychedelic rock band, whose members included organist Mark Stein, bassist Tim Bogert, lead guitarist Vince Martell, and this well-travelled and versatile rock drummer.
- ACarmine Appice
- BKenny Jones
- CJohn Bonham
- DJeff Lynne
Answer: Carmine Appice - 723.
Which song did Elvis Costello play in his first British live TV performance?
- AWatching The Detectives
- BLess Than Zero
- CAlison
- DMy Aim Is True
Answer: Alison - 724.
Which of these is one of the most famous songs by Green Jelly?
- AThree Little Pigs
- BEighteen Yellow Roses
- CSeven Chinese Brothers
- DFive Colours In Her Hair
Answer: Three Little Pigs - 725.
What female artist performed Rodeo Cowboy in 1976?
- ALynn Anderson
- BLoretta Lynn
- CTanya Tucker
- DPatsy Cline
Answer: Lynn Anderson - 726.
Which of these country artists recorded the song Shes So California on his album Living Hard?
- AGary Allan
- BKenny Chesney
- CKeith Urban
- DTrace Adkins
Answer: Gary Allan - 727.
This bands manager created its name from one of his poems which describes a collection of aliens who secretly guide Earths history. Burnin for You was a big hit from their Fire of Unknown Origin album.
- A? the Mysterians
- BThe Troggs
- CThe Velvet Underground
- DBlue Öyster Cult
Answer: Blue Öyster Cult - 728.
Who performed the song Brown Eyed Girl in 1967?
- ARod Stewart
- BGreg Allman
- CCreedence Clearwater Revival
- DVan Morrison
Answer: Van Morrison - 729.
In 1959 John Hammond signed to his label this Nigerian drummer who played traditional African music.
- ATrilok Gurtu
- BRoger Biwandu
- COmar Hakim
- DBabatunde Olatinji
Answer: Babatunde Olatinji - 730.
In the song 'Al N Yetta' from 'Hail, Bernstein' - 'What's My Line' to 'Dorothy Gish' - 'What a Dish,' how many other rhyming lines are in between?
- A3
- B7
- C6
- D5
Answer: 5 - 731.
This guitarist, who wrote the track Oernst Of Life, is one of the founding members of heavy metal band Helloween.
- AKai Hansen
- BMichael Weikath
- CRoland Grapow
- DMichael Kiske
Answer: Michael Weikath - 732.
Which country does the electronic music duo "The Knife" originate from?
- ADenmark
- BSweden
- CNorway
- DFinland
Answer: Sweden - 733.
For whether we are white of copper skinned We need to sing with all the voices of the mountains We need to paint with all the colors of the wind. What character in a 1995 Disney movie sang this song to an arrogant John Smith?
- AThe Little Mermaid
- BBelle
- CPocahontas
- DMulan
Answer: Pocahontas - 734.
For which civil rights activist did Stevie Wonder write the song 'Happy Birthday' in 1980?
- ARosa Parks
- BNelson Mandella
- CBooker T. Washington
- DMartin Luther King Jr
Answer: Martin Luther King Jr - 735.
This genre in electronic music was developed by the dance club DJs in Chicago in the early 80s of the 20th century.
- ABreakbeat
- BTechno
- CTrance
- DHouse
Answer: House - 736.
Which group became famous in 1999 for the song Steal My Sunshine?
- ALen
- BREM
- CSmashmouth
- DJoe Cocker
Answer: Len - 737.
What word is missing from this line of the ballad 'Listen' by Beyonce Knowles: 'I'm more than what you made of me, I found the … you think you gave to me'?
- ALight
- BStrength
- CVoice
- DHeart
Answer: Voice - 738.
Who said: You're talking to someone who really understands rock music?
- ATipper Gore
- BOzzy Osbourne
- CGeorge W. Bush
- DElvis Costello
Answer: Tipper Gore - 739.
Daydream was a big hit song for this 1960s band from NYC.
- ASimon and Garfunkel
- BThe Ramones
- CThe Lovin Spoonful
- DPeter, Paul Mary
Answer: The Lovin Spoonful - 740.
What is the name of Chris Browns second album?
- AInclusive
- BSenior
- CExclusive
- DGraduation
Answer: Exclusive - 741.
Who sang How Long, a single with significant chart success, achieving a place in the top 20 UK Singles Chart, and reaching number 3 USA charts?
- APoco
- BAce
- CAverage White Band
- DPablo Cruise
Answer: Ace - 742.
This British rock band, known for smashing their instruments at the end of their concerts, recorded the rock opera Tommy in 1969.
- ADavid Bowe
- BRush
- CThe Who
- DPink Floyd
Answer: The Who - 743.
The song One of These Nights was a U.S. #1 hit for these guys in the year 1975.
- AHall Oates
- BThe James Gang
- CThe Eagles
- DWings
Answer: The Eagles - 744.
Which one of these #1 hits was the first to reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100?
- AS.W.V - Weak
- BSeal - Kiss from a Rose
- CSir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back
- DTLC - Creep
Answer: Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back - 745.
Name this American drama show that ran from 1986 to 1994.
- AE.R.
- BLA Law
- CCSI
- DST Elsewhere
Answer: LA Law - 746.
Which artist released This Years Model, the #99 greatest album of all time according to Rolling Stone Magazine?
- AElvis Presley
- BElvis Costello
- CJohn Coltrane
- DFrank Sinatra
Answer: Elvis Costello - 747.
Skeeter Davis was suspended from the Grand Old Opry for supporting what?
- ALegalizing Marijuana
- BAbortion
- CJesus Freak Hippies
- DThe Vietnam War
Answer: Jesus Freak Hippies - 748.
Genre: Country Family Tradition, All My Rowdy Friends are Coming Over Tonight, and A Country Boy Can Survive are a few of the hits by this famous country singer.
- AWillie Nelson
- BMerl Haggard
- CWaylon Jennings
- DHank Williams, Jr.
Answer: Hank Williams, Jr. - 749.
What song was recorded by two generations of Presleys?
- ADon't Cry Daddy
- BIn the Ghetto
- CLove Me Tender
- DSuspicious Minds
Answer: Don't Cry Daddy - 750.
Complete the phrase from the popular Doors song "Love Me Two Times," girl, one for tomorrow ______?
- AOne just for today
- BTwo for the show!
- COne for next week
- DOne for a rainy day.
Answer: One just for today
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