Music Trivia Questions — page 27
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In the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, what parallel is avoided?
- AParallel fifths
- BParallel thirds
- CParallel sixths
- DParallel fourths
Answer: Parallel fifths - 1302.
In total, the Jimi Hendrix Experience released this many albums.
- A2
- B5
- C3
- D4
Answer: 3 - 1303.
What animal is the title character in the 1995 movie Babe?
- APig
- BDog
- CMouse
- DHorse
Answer: Pig - 1304.
Eyes Without a Face was pretty much the song that put this singer on the map.
- ABenny Mardones
- BBilly Idol
- CBilly Ocean
- DBill E. Eyedull
Answer: Billy Idol - 1305.
Donna Fargo was best known for what signature song from 1972?
- ASuperman
- BFunny Face
- CThe Happiest Girl In the Whole USA
- DSatin Sheets
Answer: The Happiest Girl In the Whole USA - 1306.
Simon Garfunkel met in elementary school in 1953. Just over ten years later, the duo was one of the most significant acts in the history of popular music. Sadly, their collaboration ended in 1970. Which of the following songs was recorded by Paul Simon after the split, as a solo artist?
- ASlip Slidin Away
- BScarborough Fair
- CCecilia
- DMrs. Robinson
Answer: Slip Slidin Away - 1307.
Which musical instrument is nicknamed 'the clown of the orchestra'?
- ATuba
- BPiccolo
- CFlute
- DBassoon
Answer: Bassoon - 1308.
The Mynah Birds were a minor group that was signed to Motown in 1966. Its members included Neil Young and Bruce Palmer (both future members of Buffalo Springfield). What other member of this group had quite a bit of success as a solo artist?
- ABruce Springstein
- BJames Taylor
- CRick Springfield
- DRick James
Answer: Rick James - 1309.
Who recorded Thriller, the #20 album on Rolling Stones list of top albums?
- ARobert Johnson
- BJohn Lennon
- CMarvin Gaye
- DMichael Jackson
Answer: Michael Jackson - 1310.
Which Beatles member staged a bed-in for peace with his new wife on their honeymoon?
- APaul McCartney
- BRingo Starr
- CJohn Lennon
- DGeorge Harrison
Answer: John Lennon - 1311.
Who sang the 1989 hit song Eternal Flame?
- AThe Bangles
- BBananarama
- CThe Go-Gos
- DShocking Blue
Answer: The Bangles - 1312.
What RB group had a huge #2 hit song with Neither One of Us (Wants to be the First to Say Goodbye)?
- AThe OJays
- BThe Ohio Players
- CGladys Knight the Pips
- DThe Four Tops
Answer: Gladys Knight the Pips - 1313.
His second LP was released in 2000 and debuted at number one on the U.S. album charts. It included songs such as My Way, The Real Slim Shady and Kim. It also included this song.
- ABrain Damage
- BSquare Dance
- CMy Fault
- DStan
Answer: Stan - 1314.
What famous comedian wrote in their autobiographical book Born Standing Up that Glenn Frey was very particular that the name of his band was Eagles and not The Eagles?
- ADan Aykroyd
- BEllen DeGeneres
- CSteve Martin
- DWhoopi Goldberg
Answer: Steve Martin - 1315.
What artist won the 1996 Grammy Award for Record of the Year?
- AJoan Osborne for One of Us
- BMariah Carey and Boyz II Men for One Sweet Day
- CCoolio for Gangstas Paradise
- DSeal for Kiss from a Rose
Answer: Seal for Kiss from a Rose - 1316.
What was the name of the second studio album of the Spice Girls, released in 1997?
- ASpiceworld
- BToo Much
- CSpice
- DForever
Answer: Spiceworld - 1317.
Name the band that recorded the albums Awake, The Other Side and IV.
- AGrim Reaper
- BGeezer
- CGodhead
- DGodsmack
Answer: Godsmack - 1318.
This one-hit wonder rapper/producer hit the big time in 1992 with Baby Got Back.
- AMC Serch
- BMC Hammer
- CGerardo
- DSir Mix-a-Lot
Answer: Sir Mix-a-Lot - 1319.
Which of these bird groups nested the song Birdman to fly to fame?
- AThe Robins
- BThe Birds
- CRare Bird
- DThe Yardbirds
Answer: Rare Bird - 1320.
Which actress played Cyndi Lauper's mother in the video 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun'?
- ADeborah Curtis
- BJean Stapleton
- CLouisa Lauper
- DCatrine Dominique
Answer: Catrine Dominique - 1321.
Grand Theft Autumn/Where Is Your Boy is a song by which band?
- APanic! At The Disco
- BParamore
- CBlink-182
- DFall Out Boy
Answer: Fall Out Boy - 1322.
This reggae song was co-written and recorded by Bob Marley in 1980, and was released in 1983.
- AHorse Soldier
- BBull Soldier
- CScavenger Soldier
- DBuffalo Soldier
Answer: Buffalo Soldier - 1323.
Name the song from the sound clip.
- ADon`t Cry For Me Argentina
- BDon`t Cry
- CDon`t Cry For Me
- DDon`t Cry For Me Brasilia
Answer: Don`t Cry For Me Argentina - 1324.
Which former member of Epica is Simone Simons's brother?
- APiano
- BBass
- CDrums
- DGuitar
Answer: Drums - 1325.
Who sang the hit single Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head?
- AB.J. Kramer
- BB.J. Ashton
- CB.J. Thomas
- DKim Novak
Answer: B.J. Thomas - 1326.
American singer Don McLean was discovered by a woman who thought he was so great when she heard him sing, that she wrote a song about the experience. Who was she?
- ALori Lieberman
- BHis future wife
- CRoberta Flack
- DElizabeth Montgomery
Answer: Lori Lieberman - 1327.
What is the middle name of Mike Shinoda, the famous vocalist of Linkin Park?
- AKarl
- BKenji
- CKevin
- DKenny
Answer: Kenji - 1328.
Marvin Gaye had three #1 singles in the USA. Which is the odd one out?
- ALet's Get It On
- BWhat's Going On
- CI Heard It Through the Grapevine
- DGot to Give It Up
Answer: What's Going On - 1329.
The song Dark Lady was another U.S. #1 song for this singer in 1974.
- AGladys Knight
- BCher
- CDiana Ross
- DAretha Franklin
Answer: Cher - 1330.
Which Disney character would NOT be whistling this song? 'Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho, it's home from work we go. Heigh-Ho, Heigh-Ho.'
- ABashful
- BDoc
- CHappy
- DAbu
Answer: Abu - 1331.
Which band is the longest active band in the world with no breaks or line-up changes?
- ARush
- BRadiohead
- CU2
- DRolling Stones
Answer: U2 - 1332.
The song '1stp Klosr' from Linkin Park's album Reanimation features the lead singer of which band?
- ATool
- BKoЯn
- CSlipknot
- DStaind
Answer: KoЯn - 1333.
What is the name of the band of which David Bryan and Jon Bon Jovi were members, before the formation of Bon Jovi?
- ANew Jersey Brotherhood
- BAtlantic Freeway
- CNew Jersey Syndicate
- DAltantic City Expressway
Answer: Altantic City Expressway - 1334.
Which band performed the 1980s classic rock song Livin on a Prayer?
- ADef Leppard
- BREM
- CVan Halen
- DBon Jovi
Answer: Bon Jovi - 1335.
What band featured Sting, Stewart Copeland and Andy Summers?
- AThe Cure
- BDef Leppard
- CBon Jovi
- DThe Police
Answer: The Police - 1336.
Get Down Tonight was a huge U.S. #1 hit song for this disco group in 1975.
- AEarth, Wind Fire
- BThe Trammps
- CKC and the Sunshine Band.
- DJoe Tex The Texettes
Answer: KC and the Sunshine Band. - 1337.
Did Colombian pop singer Shakira win a Grammy award for her album Fijación Oral Vol. 1?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 1338.
What is the best thing about being a celebrity according to a statement Shakira made in a 2008 interview?
- ATraveling
- BThe free stuff you get
- CHaving a personal assistant
- DEverybody knows who you are
Answer: Having a personal assistant - 1339.
Which if these is the album by Nirvana, which blew open the doors for Grunge and Alternative rock to gain mainstream airplay?
- ASmells Like Teen Spirit
- BTen
- CSiamese Dream
- DNevermind
Answer: Nevermind - 1340.
Tina Turner born on November 26, 1939, in what state?
- ATexas
- BPennsylvania
- COhio
- DTennessee
Answer: Tennessee - 1341.
Astral Weeks, the #19 album on Rolling Stones list of greatest albums, was released by this artist.
- AVan Morrison
- BPaul Robinson
- CRoy Orbison
- DChuck Berry
Answer: Van Morrison - 1342.
In 2003 the band No Doubt recorded a successful cover version of the song Its My Life, originally recorded by this English new wave band in 1984.
- ATalk Talk
- BThe Tubes
- CTom Tom Club
- DTubeway Army
Answer: Talk Talk - 1343.
Ozzys torso is covered with eyes and mouths.
- ADown to Earth
- BThe Ozzman Cometh
- CBlizzard of Ozz
- DOzzmosis
Answer: Ozzmosis - 1344.
What was the first Motown song to land in the top 3 of the charts?
- AMoney (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong
- BBeechwood 4-5789 - Marvelettes
- CCome to Me - Marv Johnson
- DYou Beat Me to the Punch - Mary Wells
Answer: Money (That's What I Want) - Barrett Strong - 1345.
Three of the four members of the group you can hear in the audio file were originally members of King Cobra.
- ABulletboys
- BBritney Fox
- CL.A. Guns
- DFaster Pussycat
Answer: Bulletboys - 1346.
This group had a very popular album in the 1990s called Nevermind.
- APearl Jam
- BTool
- CNirvana
- DRed Hot Chili Peppers
Answer: Nirvana - 1347.
What singer recorded Otis Blackwell's song "Don't Be Cruel" in 1956?
- AJohnny Cash
- BRay Price
- CElvis Presley
- DJohnny Horton
Answer: Elvis Presley - 1348.
What was the first solo single by Melanie Chisholm, or Sporty Spice, to become number one?
- ANorthern Star
- BWhen You're Gone
- CI Turn to You
- DNever Be the Same Again
Answer: Never Be the Same Again - 1349.
What band recorded the 1997 song Anybody Seen My Baby? on their album Bridges to Babylon?
- AUriah Heep
- BThe Rolling Stones
- CDeep Purple
- DBon Jovi
Answer: The Rolling Stones - 1350.
The first marriage of which Beatles member did not end in divorce?
- AJohn Lennon
- BPaul McCartney
- CRingo Starr
- DGeorge Harrison
Answer: Paul McCartney
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