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- 1201.
During this period composers began to seek beauty through simplicity in music with only one music line. Mozart and Beethoven created their masterpieces.
- ARenaissance
- BNeoclassicism
- CClassical period
- DBaroque
Answer: Classical period - 1202.
These three guys, who were all former members of the group New Edition, released an album called Poison in 1990. What is the name of their band?
- ABootylicious Booty Hunters
- BBad Sneakers
- CBoo Boo Radley
- DBell, Biv, DeVoe
Answer: Bell, Biv, DeVoe - 1203.
What version of the song Misty is inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame?
- AThe 1978 version by Nat King Cole
- BJohnny Mathis 1963 version
- CThe 1954 version by the Erroll Gardner trio
- DElla Fitzgeralds 1965 version
Answer: The 1954 version by the Erroll Gardner trio - 1204.
Who was the previous drummer of blink-182 before Travis Barker?
- AAtom Willard
- BDerek Grant
- CIlan Rubin
- DScott Raynor
Answer: Scott Raynor - 1205.
Which Irish blues/rock musician recorded the album Calling Card in 1976?
- AAlbert Lee
- BJeff Healey
- CLee Rocket
- DRory Gallagher
Answer: Rory Gallagher - 1206.
What was the first music video to be broadcast on MTV?
- AHungry Like the Wolf
- BWalk This Way
- CTake On Me
- DVideo Killed the Radio Star
Answer: Video Killed the Radio Star - 1207.
What was George Michael's chart-topping 1987 debut studio album?
- AOlder
- BSongs from the Last Century
- CFaith
- DPatience
Answer: Faith - 1208.
With five number one singles in the 1980s, singer/songwriter Lionel Ritchie has had Billboard chart successes that most musicians can only dream of. Before all this, however, Lionel experienced similar success with this soul/funk group.
- AThe Dazz Band
- BEarth, Wind, and Fire
- CThe Commodores
- DThe OJays
Answer: The Commodores - 1209.
This classic rock band had a huge hit with a re-make of their own hit with the group Run-D.M.C. in 1986.
- ABad Company
- BThe Who
- CThe Guess Who
- DAerosmith
Answer: Aerosmith - 1210.
Who sings the 1983 song Swingin ?
- AWillie Nelson
- BJohn Anderson
- CAllan Jackson
- DMerle Haggard
Answer: John Anderson - 1211.
On February 22, 1990, Milli Vanilli won a Grammy in which category?
- ABest Produced Album
- BBest New Artist
- CBest New Duo
- DBest Backup Vocals
Answer: Best New Artist - 1212.
What guitarist from The James Gang joined The Eagles after the departure of band member Bernie Leadon?
- AJoe Walsh
- BPhil Collins
- CLeslie West
- DDavid Gilmour
Answer: Joe Walsh - 1213.
How many copies have Metallica album "Metallica" (A.K.A The Black Album) sold worldwide (in Millions of Copies)?
- A25.5
- B22.5
- C19.5
- D20.5
Answer: 20.5 - 1214.
This group performed on the second day of the Monterey Pop Festival. The band included Roger McGuinn, David Crosby, Gene Clarke and various others. Which group was this American rock group famous for Mr. Tambourine Man?
- AThe Blues Project
- BThe Eagles
- CThe Grateful Dead
- DThe Byrds
Answer: The Byrds - 1215.
What artist released the album Comes Alive?
- ADavid Bowie
- BElvis Costello
- CPeter Frampton
- DElvis Presley
Answer: Peter Frampton - 1216.
Which of these songs was released by the group Bread?
- AMa-Ma-Ma Belle
- BMother Freedom
- CMother-in-Law
- DSilvias Mother
Answer: Mother Freedom - 1217.
Genre: Arena Rock This artist/groups 1976 live album is an icon of the 1970s and contained the classic hits Baby, I Love Your Way, Show Me the Way, and Do You Feel Like We Do.
- AJimmy Buffet
- BREO Speedwagon
- CBoston
- DPeter Frampton
Answer: Peter Frampton - 1218.
The album The Joshua Tree is #27 on Rolling Stones list of the top 500 albums. Who recorded it?
- AThe Eagles
- BThe Smyths
- CUB40
- DU2
Answer: U2 - 1219.
Who was the woman, once married to George Harrison, who later married one of Georges best friends?
- ACynthia Powell
- BMaureen Cox
- CPattie Boyd
- DJane Asher
Answer: Pattie Boyd - 1220.
This country great advised "Stand by Your Man" because after all hes just a man." Who sang Give him two arms to cling to and something warm to come to when nights are cold and lonely.?
- ADolly Parton
- BKitty Wells
- CLoretta Lynn
- DTammy Wynette
Answer: Tammy Wynette - 1221.
What colorful band performed the song Weve Got Tonight in 1978?
- ADeep Purple
- BBob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band
- CJackson Browne
- DCream
Answer: Bob Segar and the Silver Bullet Band - 1222.
The #51 album on Rolling Stones list of greatest albums of all time, entitled Bridge Over Troubled Water, was released by this group/artist.
- APatti Smyth
- BSimon Garfunkel
- CAl Green
- DThe Beatles
Answer: Simon Garfunkel - 1223.
Which of these is not a 30 Seconds to Mars song?
- AAttack
- BYear Zero
- CRebuilding Heaven
- DSavior
Answer: Rebuilding Heaven - 1224.
Which statement best describes J.S.Bachs family life?
- AHe had 2 wives and 10 children who survived infancy
- BHe had 2 wives and 20 children who survived infancy
- CHe had 3 wives and 20 children who survived infancy
- DHe had 1 wife and 20 children who survived infancy
Answer: He had 2 wives and 10 children who survived infancy - 1225.
This singer had a big hit song in 1968 with a re-make of The Doors' song "Light My Fire."
- AHarry Nilsson
- BGordon Lightfoot
- CJosé Feliciano
- DBill Withers
Answer: José Feliciano - 1226.
This artist had number 1 hits with I Love the Way You Love Me, I Swear, Sold, and I Can Love You Like That.
- ADoug Stone
- BJohn Micheal Montgomery
- CReba McEntire
- DTim McGraw
Answer: John Micheal Montgomery - 1227.
In what city was the band The Killers formed?
- ASeattle, Washington
- BNew York City, New York
- CLondon, England
- DLas Vegas, Nevada
Answer: Las Vegas, Nevada - 1228.
How many strings are there on a cello?
- A5
- B8
- C4
- D6
Answer: 4 - 1229.
Lighthouse, a band that added an amplified violin and viola to the line up, originated in what city?
- AVancouver
- BToronto
- CNew York
- DSan Francisco
Answer: Toronto - 1230.
He died in abject poverty, although he wrote My Old Kentucky Home (Old Folks at Home), Beautiful Dreamer, Camptown Races and many other popular songs in the USA during the 19th century.
- AHector Van Duren
- BJohn Phillip Sousa
- CStephen C. Foster
- DDavid Kelley
Answer: Stephen C. Foster - 1231.
In the Rossini opera, what was the name of 'The Barber of Seville'?
- AAngelo
- BDave
- CFigaro
- DFernando
Answer: Figaro - 1232.
Name this popular Whitesnake tune: Now I just wanna get close to you, an' taste your love so sweet, an' I just wanna make love to you, feel your body heat.
- ASlow an' Easy
- BGive Me All Your Love
- CHere I Go Again
- DStill of the Night
Answer: Still of the Night - 1233.
The song 'Frgt/10' from Linkin Park's album Reanimation followed the theme of the album in collaborations with other artists. Which of these artists did Linkin Park not collaborate with on this song?
- AThe Alchemist
- BJonathan Davis
- CChairman Hahn
- DChali 2na
Answer: Jonathan Davis - 1234.
Which was the first duo to sing Were Not the Jet Set?
- AGeorge Jones and Tammy Wynette
- BDolly Parton and Porter Waggoner
- CHank Williams and Kitty Wells
- DWhisperin Bill Anderson and Connie Smith
Answer: George Jones and Tammy Wynette - 1235.
Which pianist's music does the musical Aint Misbehaving feature?
- AJelly Roll Morton
- BEarl Hines
- CThomas Waller
- DCedar Walton
Answer: Thomas Waller - 1236.
Kevin Bacon and his brother, Michael, are well respected musicians. Their band has played with Hall Oates and opened for The Band at Carnegie Hall. What is the name of their band?
- ABacon Bits
- BThe Bacon Brothers
- CSizzlin Bacon
- DBacon Eggs
Answer: The Bacon Brothers - 1237.
Love Takes Time was a #1 hit for this singer in 1990.
- AMartika
- BSinead OConnor
- CToni Braxton
- DMariah Carey
Answer: Mariah Carey - 1238.
Patsy Cline didn't like the demo, and when she heard the title of the song was 'Crazy,' she replied, 'It sure is.' But the lush arrangement and the backup vocals of the Jordanaires helped this song reach the top ten in 1961. Who was the beginning songwriter that wrote 'Crazy'?
- AWillie Nelson
- BKenny Rogers
- CWaylon Jennings
- DSteve Cropper
Answer: Willie Nelson - 1239.
Is it true that Ian Brown was the lead singer of the Stone Roses and later became a solo artist?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1240.
In 1955, who replaced David in the Chuck Wagon Gang?
- ABill Gaither
- BPhil Cross
- CJohnny
- DEddie
Answer: Eddie - 1241.
This group released a cover of Brother Louie, a song about an interracial love affair, which begins with the words: She was black as the night, Louie was whiter than white.
- AThe Stories
- B10cc
- CHot Tuna
- DThin Lizzy
Answer: The Stories - 1242.
Hitch hike was a dance craze of 1960s, which started with the 1963 Marvin Gaye hit, Hitch Hike and re-energized with Hitchin a Ride, a hit song performed by this band in 1970.
- AABBA
- BWhite Plains
- CCoven
- DVanity Fare
Answer: Vanity Fare - 1243.
With which TV programme was Cathy McGowan associated?
- ATop Of The Pops
- BJuke Box Jury
- CReady Steady Go
- DThank Your Lucky Stars
Answer: Ready Steady Go - 1244.
The song Kyrie was a U.S. #1 song for this band from Los Angeles, California.
- ASpandau Ballet
- BWang Chung
- CWinger
- DMister Mister
Answer: Mister Mister - 1245.
The co-creator of Gorillaz, Damon Albarn, is also the lead singer of what band?
- AQueens of the Stone Age
- BOasis
- CRadiohead
- DBlur
Answer: Blur - 1246.
Name the band that sang the hard rock classic Mississippi Queen.
- AMountain
- BThe Rolling Stones
- CThe Who
- DLynyrd Skynyrd
Answer: Mountain - 1247.
Which of these gospel songs does Lauryn Hill perform at the gospel competition in the Sister Act 2 movie?
- AJoyful, Joyful
- BAmazing Grace
- CHis Eye Is on the Sparrow
- DRain Down
Answer: Joyful, Joyful - 1248.
Billy Idol was born in Middlesex, England on this date.
- ANovember 22nd, 1956
- BNovember 22nd, 1958
- CNovember 30th, 1960
- DNovember 30th, 1955
Answer: November 30th, 1955 - 1249.
American Music is a 1991 song by this bass-happy Wisconsin band.
- AGarbage
- BSteve Miller Band
- CViolent Femmes
- DThe BoDeans
Answer: Violent Femmes - 1250.
Maurice White and Philip Bailey were lead singers of this popular 1970s band.
- AThe Commodores
- BEarth, Wind Fire
- CThe Stylistics
- DSly and The Family Stone
Answer: Earth, Wind Fire
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