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John McVie was bass guitarist of which British-American rock band?
- ALed Zeppelin
- BFleetwood Mac
- CThe Guess Who
- DThe Who
Answer: Fleetwood Mac - 1052.
Mick Jagger sings "Baby, baby, there's fever in the funk house now" on this song.
- AJumpin' Jack Flash
- BTumbling Dice
- CGimme Shelter
- DStreet Fighting Man
Answer: Tumbling Dice - 1053.
Which of these songs was sung by Sonny Cher?
- AA Nice Boy Like Me
- BAngel in Your Arms
- CAre You Sincere
- DA Cowboys Work is Never Done
Answer: A Cowboys Work is Never Done - 1054.
In 1972, The Eagles struck gold with this song written by 70s singing sensation Jackson Browne.
- ALong Run
- BDesperado
- CTake It Easy
- DHotel California
Answer: Take It Easy - 1055.
Which piece begins with a 15-note monophonic phrase followed by chords played by the woodwinds?
- ARimski-Korsakov, Scheherazade
- BLizst, Les Preludes
- CDebussy, La Mer
- DTchaikovski, Symphony no. 6
Answer: Lizst, Les Preludes - 1056.
What is the final song of the musical The Light in the Piazza?
- AThe Beauty Is
- BThe Light in the Piazza
- CFable
- DLove to Me
Answer: Fable - 1057.
What 70s punk icon played drums with Siouxsie and The Banshees at their first show?
- AFilthy Animal
- BIggy Pop
- CJohnny Rotten
- DSid Vicious
Answer: Sid Vicious - 1058.
Which actor was Paula Abdul's first husband?
- ABrad Beckerman
- BCharlie Sheen
- CAnthony Michael Hall
- DEmilio Estevez
Answer: Emilio Estevez - 1059.
Forrest Gumps speed impressed legendary coach Bear Bryant. When Forrest takes the field for the University of Alabama, he runs onto the field as Duane Eddys instrumental Rebel Rouser is playing. What word is used to describe the unique sound of Eddys guitar?
- ATwangy
- BRacing
- CThumping
- DBoogie
Answer: Twangy - 1060.
Who were the first two guitarist for the Allman Brothers Band?
- ADuane Allman and Elvin Bishop
- BDuane Allman and Dickey Betts
- CDuane Allman and Jack Bruce
- DDickey Betts and Butch Trucks
Answer: Duane Allman and Dickey Betts - 1061.
Brother Michael, Auntie Gin, Sister Suzy, and Martin Luther are names mentioned in a 1976 hit by this artist.
- AWings
- BDokken
- CBadfinger
- DElectric Light Orchestra
Answer: Wings - 1062.
Which of these is not a song on horn bands Blood, Sweat Tears second, self-titled album?
- ALucretia MacEvil
- BSpinning Wheel
- CAnd When I Die
- DSmiling Phases
Answer: Lucretia MacEvil - 1063.
Which Beatle/s actually wrote the song Yesterday?
- APaul
- BJohn and Paul
- CJohn
- DGeorge
Answer: Paul - 1064.
Who were the original members of The Misfits?
- AGlen Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Von Frankenstein
- BJimmy Battle, Manny Martínez, Diane DiPiazza, Glenn Danzig
- CWednesday 13, Joey Jordinson and Ben Graves
- DAngus Young, Malcom Young and Bon Scott
Answer: Glen Danzig, Jerry Only and Doyle Von Frankenstein - 1065.
Which one of these countries is not part of the Big 4, the four biggest financial contributors to the European Broadcasting Union?
- Athe United Kingdom
- BRussia
- CGermany
- DFrance
Answer: Russia - 1066.
Michael Jackson spoke publicly about his skin condition in an interview with this TV personality?
- ABarbara Walters
- BHe never spoke publicly about it.
- CDan Rather
- DOprah Winfrey
Answer: Oprah Winfrey - 1067.
Which one of these otherwise great men did not play the accordion?
- ADrew Carey
- BRichard Nixon
- CPeter Gabriel
- DHarry Truman
Answer: Harry Truman - 1068.
Genre: Jangle Rock Roger McGuinns signature chiming guitars can be heard on the songs Eight Miles High and Mr. Tambourine Man by this band.
- AThe Replacements
- BGin Blossoms
- CThe Byrds
- DTom Petty and the Heartbreakers
Answer: The Byrds - 1069.
In the musical version of Grey Gardens, Act 1 centers around the fictitious engagement of Little Edie Beale to what political figure?
- AJoseph McCarthy
- BJoseph Kennedy Jr.
- CRonald Reagan
- DNelson Rockefeller
Answer: Joseph Kennedy Jr. - 1070.
This group, (that formed in 1957), had some minor hits before signing with Motown, but their biggest success came after they left the label.
- AThe Vancouvers
- BGladys Knight and the Pips
- CThe Jackson 5
- DThe Isley Brothers
Answer: The Isley Brothers - 1071.
Who had a 1973 hit with the song 'Hocus Pocus'?
- AAC/DC
- BPilot
- CRush
- DFocus
Answer: Focus - 1072.
Where was Nicki Minaj born?
- ATrinidad and Tobago
- BSaint Lucia
- CGrenada
- DHaiti
Answer: Trinidad and Tobago - 1073.
What groundbreaking motion picture of 1967 featured the Simon and Garfunkel song. Mrs. Robinson?
- ATo Sir, With Love
- BYou Only Live Twice
- CThe Graduate
- DBonnie and Clyde
Answer: The Graduate - 1074.
What disease caused Nat King Coles death in 1965 ?
- ALung cancer
- BLeukemia
- CHeart attack
- DBone cancer
Answer: Lung cancer - 1075.
The song Crying was a big hit song for this singer in 1961.
- AJay Black
- BBuddy Holly
- CDion
- DRoy Orbison
Answer: Roy Orbison - 1076.
What is the real name of Green Days member Tre Cool?
- ATrensdan Coolert
- BTony Camden
- CMike Davies
- DFrank Edwin Wright III
Answer: Frank Edwin Wright III - 1077.
Who were the two founding members of rock band My Chemical Romance?
- AGerard Way and Matt Pelissier
- BFrank lero and Bob Bryar
- CRay Mikey and Frank lero
- DMary-Kate and Ashley
Answer: Gerard Way and Matt Pelissier - 1078.
Did Mark Lindsay sing the song Indian Reservation?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 1079.
This was the last number 1 album of Police with the hit single Every breath you take. It appeared on the UK charts in 1983.
- AGhost In The Machine
- BZenyatta Mondatta
- CReggatta De Blanc
- DSynchronicity
Answer: Synchronicity - 1080.
Which of these artists has NOT recorded a cover version of Cat Stevens' song The First Cut Is the Deepest?
- ALinda Ronstadt
- BSheryl Crow
- CRod Stewart
- DBarry White
Answer: Barry White - 1081.
This tenor player called Prez was considered the best tenor player in the world. Because of racial discrimination he refused to play in the southern USA.
- AEric Dolphy
- BLester Young
- CStan Getz
- DColeman Hawkins
Answer: Lester Young - 1082.
Which alternative rock band released the critically-acclaimed album "OK Computer"?
- ANirvana
- BRadiohead
- CR.E.M.
- DColdplay
Answer: Radiohead - 1083.
In 1972 Olivia Newton-John appeared on what television variety show?
- AThe Its Cliff show
- BThe Sonny and Cher Show
- CThe Ed Sullivan Show
- DThe Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson
Answer: The Its Cliff show - 1084.
Name the Michael Jackson song from 1995 that is centered around the destruction of our planet.
- APlanet Song
- BWorld Song
- CUniverse Song
- DEarth Song
Answer: Earth Song - 1085.
This singer was asking you to bring him a Higher Love in the year 1986.
- ASteve Winwood
- BStevie Wonder
- CRobert Palmer
- DHuey Lewis
Answer: Steve Winwood - 1086.
What is love compared to in the Grateful Dead song They Love Each Other?
- AA ton of bricks
- BA diesel train
- C500,000 tons of steel
- DThe pourin rain
Answer: A diesel train - 1087.
What position did The Sugarhill Gangs smash single Rappers Delight achieve on the US Pop Charts?
- A#23
- B#19
- C#36
- D#5
Answer: #36 - 1088.
Which two members of the girl band All Saints are sisters?
- AMelanie and Nicolea
- BNatalie and Melanie
- CShaznay and Melanie
- DNicole and Natalie
Answer: Nicole and Natalie - 1089.
This band had a huge hit in 1968 with the U.S. #1 'Green Tambourine.'
- AThe Lemon Pipers
- BThe Rascals
- CWayne Fontana and the Mindbenders
- DStrawberry Alarm Clock
Answer: The Lemon Pipers - 1090.
What girl band performed the 1986 hit song Walk Like an Egyptian?
- ALabelle
- BNo Angels
- CThe Bangles
- DDixie Chicks
Answer: The Bangles - 1091.
This jazz great lived 1919-1956. He is remembered for his virtuosity and creativity yet many called his style unjazzlike. He was legally blind in both eyes.
- AArt Tatum
- BEarl Hines
- CTeddy Wilson
- DCedar Walton
Answer: Art Tatum - 1092.
This opera character is a Persian Princess. Any man who desires to wed her must first answer her three riddles. If he fails, he will be beheaded.
- ATurandot
- BTosca
- CAida
- DMadame Butterfly
Answer: Turandot - 1093.
Which album by band Korn featured the songs Blind , Predictable, Shoots and Ladders?
- ASee You on the Other Side
- BTake a Look in the Mirror
- CKorn
- DUntouchables
Answer: Korn - 1094.
He is most famous as Jimi Hendrix drummer. He has also worked for Carlos Santana, Wilson Pickett, The Delfonics, Ruby and the Romantics, and many other famous rock groups.
- ABuddy Miles
- BKenny Aronoff
- CChad Smith
- DPaul Goldberg
Answer: Buddy Miles - 1095.
Which band had Philip Oakey, Susan Sully, Joanne Catherall and Ian Burden as members?
- ASimply Red
- BABC
- CHeaven 17
- DThe Human League
Answer: The Human League - 1096.
Known for their orchestral rock sound as seen in Nights in White Satin and Tuesday Afternoon, the Moody Blues had a hit in 1965 with which of these songs?
- ADo the Freddy
- BGo Now
- CLady Jane
- DSilence is Golden
Answer: Go Now - 1097.
Beware! If a hookah-smoking caterpillar gives you a call, those pills can make you tall or small... may do nothing at all. But listen to the dormouse. In what song does Grace Slick advise, 'Remember what the dormouse said. Feed your head. Feed your head.'?
- ADon't You Want Somebody to Love
- BWild Tyme
- CWhite Rabbit
- D3/4 of a Mile in 10 Seconds
Answer: White Rabbit - 1098.
Which of the following was not written by Puccini?
- ALa Boheme
- BTurandot
- CManon Lescaut
- DWilliam Tell
Answer: William Tell - 1099.
Reinventing the Steel, Far Beyond Driven and Cowboys From Hell are albums by this band.
- APowerman 5000
- BPrimal Scream
- CPro-Pain
- DPantera
Answer: Pantera - 1100.
What Bluegrass singer joined Ray Charles for Friendship, the title track of the self-titled album?
- AOsbourne Brothers
- BRickie Skaggs
- CBill Monroe
- DFlatt Scruggs
Answer: Rickie Skaggs
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