Music Trivia Questions — page 33
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- 1601.
The heavy metal band Black Sabbath hail from which English city?
- ABirmingham
- BLondon
- CManchester
- DNewcastle-Upon-Tyne
Answer: Birmingham - 1602.
What was the title of Matthew Wilders 1984 hit song?
- ABreak My Stride
- BTell Her About It
- CManiac
- DOn On
Answer: Break My Stride - 1603.
Which of the following is a song recorded by Warrant?
- APeaches
- BIce Cream Man
- CStrawberry Kisses
- DCherry Pie
Answer: Cherry Pie - 1604.
This popular alternative rock band from the 90s was a collection of alternative rock producers, who worked with such bands as Nirvana and The Smashing Pumpkins.
- APrimus
- BSoundgarden
- CLiving Color
- DGarbage
Answer: Garbage - 1605.
What relationship did Stephen Stills of Crosby, Stills Nash have with Judy Collins, for whom he wrote the song, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes?
- AThey were married.
- BShe was his ex-girlfriend.
- CShe was the lead singer in his former band.
- DShe was his sister-in-law.
Answer: She was his ex-girlfriend. - 1606.
Who was responsible for giving us the song Nobody Knows, which was a big hit song in 1996?
- ACollective Soul
- BOasis
- CHootie and The Blowfish
- DTony Rich Project
Answer: Tony Rich Project - 1607.
In 1961 Burt Bacharach co-wrote Baby Its You!, a big hit for the Shirelles. The co-writers were Barney Williams and this man.
- ACarl David
- BMack David
- CJoe David
- DHal David
Answer: Mack David - 1608.
Which group recorded the melancholy ballad Ill Follow the Sun?
- AThe Rolling Stones
- BThe Kinks
- CThe Beatles
- DThe Doors
Answer: The Beatles - 1609.
Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. In what state was she raised as a child?
- ATexas
- BSouth Carolina
- CCalifornia
- DArizona
Answer: California - 1610.
What does Johnny do after he beats the Devil in the song The Devil Went Down to Georgia?
- AHe tells the Devil hell never be a good fiddler.
- BHe shakes the Devils hand.
- CHe challenges the Devil to come back another time for a rematch.
- DHe begins to play the golden fiddle he won.
Answer: He challenges the Devil to come back another time for a rematch. - 1611.
This lead singer of Ratt left the band in 1992, returned in 1997, and left again soon after.
- ASteve Perry
- BStefano Peirson
- CStephen Pearcy
- DSteven Percy
Answer: Stephen Pearcy - 1612.
What is the title of the rock and roll song by Chuck Berry released in 1958?
- AJohnny B. Goode
- BJerry B. Goode
- CJackie B. Goode
- DJimmy B. Goode
Answer: Johnny B. Goode - 1613.
What song by Destinys Child was featured on the soundtrack of the 2000 movie Charlies Angels?
- ASurvivor
- BBootylicious
- CSay My Name
- DIndependent Women
Answer: Independent Women - 1614.
Which musical is based on Mark Twain's novel The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?
- AShowboat
- BBig River
- CTom and Huck
- DBrigadoon
Answer: Big River - 1615.
The song 'Can't You See' was released in 1973 by which Southern rock band?
- ABlack Crowes
- BMarshall Tucker Band
- CZZ Top
- DLynyrd Skynyrd
Answer: Marshall Tucker Band - 1616.
What year did Justin Biebers debut single One Time come out?
- A2007
- B2009
- C2010
- D2008
Answer: 2009 - 1617.
What was the name of the wacky Zappa-esque band that Faith No More front man, Mike Patton, was formerly a member of?
- AWeird Al Yankovic's band
- BMr. Bungle
- CFishbone
- DPrimus
Answer: Mr. Bungle - 1618.
RB singer Chris Brown was born in which US state?
- ANew Jersey
- BNew York
- CConnecticut
- DVirginia
Answer: Virginia - 1619.
How old was Mozart when he wrote his first composition?
- AFour
- BSeven
- CFour and a half
- DFive and a half
Answer: Five and a half - 1620.
This Southern rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida released Midnight Rider in 1970.
- ABlack Crowes
- BLynyrd Skynyrd
- CAllman Brothers Band
- DZZ Top
Answer: Allman Brothers Band - 1621.
Just as Black Sabbath had done thirty years earlier, this artist brought a horror sensibility to rock. His songs include Dragula, More Human Than Human, and Thunder Kiss 65 [sound clip].
- ATrent Reznor
- BNikki Sixx
- CRob Zombie
- DMarilyn Manson
Answer: Rob Zombie - 1622.
This singer had a hit song in 1977 with Lovely Day.
- ABrook Benton
- BBill Withers
- CGeorge Benson
- DStevie Wonder
Answer: Bill Withers - 1623.
Baby, Come to Me was a number one hit for this singer and Patti Austin in 1983.
- AJames Ingram
- BLuther Vandross
- CGeorge Benson
- DAl Jarreau
Answer: James Ingram - 1624.
Which of these months did Deep Purple release a song about in 1969?
- AAugust
- BJune
- CDecember
- DApril
Answer: April - 1625.
Dennis Yost was the lead singer for which of these groups?
- AThe Classics Four
- BThe Jive Five
- CThe Five Stairsteps
- DThe Four Preps
Answer: The Classics Four - 1626.
Which British band released the hit Breakout in 1987?
- ASweet Sensation
- BSwing Out Sister
- CInformation Society
- DXscape
Answer: Swing Out Sister - 1627.
Who replaced David Ruffin in the Temptations?
- ARichard Street
- BDennis Edwards
- CJimmy Ruffin
- DEddie Kendricks
Answer: Dennis Edwards - 1628.
This band included Tom Petty and future Heartbreakers members Mike Campbell and Benmont Tench.
- AMudcrutch
- BThe Southern Dandies
- CTommy James and the Shondells
- DMagnolia
Answer: Mudcrutch - 1629.
This band is generally known for their 1985 hit If You Leave for the movie Pretty in Pink, but had achieved substantial success in the U.K. prior to the soundtrack.
- AFrankie Goes to Hollywood
- BPublic Image Ltd.
- COrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
- DDexys Midnight Runners
Answer: Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - 1630.
Pink Floyd made this song for their previous lead singer Syd Barrett.
- AHave A Cigar
- BWelcome to the Machine
- CWish You Were Here
- DShine On You Crazy Diamond
Answer: Shine On You Crazy Diamond - 1631.
This artist had a #4 smash in 1979 with Chuck E.s In love. Her follow up, Young Blood snuck into the top 40 (at #40) for a single week.
- ARickie Lee Jones
- BBrenda K. Starr
- CEmmylou Harris
- DBillie Joe McAllister
Answer: Rickie Lee Jones - 1632.
This immensely popular group from the 1970s had a #1 hit in 1977 with 'I'm Your Boogie Man.'
- AEarth, Wind and Fire
- BThe Who
- CKC and the Sunshine Band
- DHall and Oates
Answer: KC and the Sunshine Band - 1633.
This one hit wonder from the 1970s had a huge hit song called Sky High.
- AJoe Lagalante Stinkfinger
- BJigsaw
- CBo Donaldson The Heywoods
- DStarland Vocal Band
Answer: Jigsaw - 1634.
Select the quote by Elvis Costello.
- AI want to do a musical movie, like Evita but with good music.
- BWriting about music is like dancing about architecture; it's really a stupid thing to want to do.
- CMy personal hobbies are reading, listening to music, and silence.
- DA symphony is a stage play with the parts written for instruments instead of for actors.
Answer: Writing about music is like dancing about architecture; it's really a stupid thing to want to do. - 1635.
Which of these was Mozart's name at birth?
- AJohannes Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- BWolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- CJohannes Chrysostomus Wolfgang Theophilus Mozart
- DWolfgang Amadeus Christian Weber Mozart
Answer: Johannes Chrysostomus Wolfgang Theophilus Mozart - 1636.
Schoolboys in Disgrace was an album released in 1975 by what band?
- AThe Kinks
- BPink Floyd
- CManfred Man
- DFrigid Pink
Answer: The Kinks - 1637.
So I hear you found somebody new, and that I never meant that much to you. To hear that tears me up inside, and to see you cuts me like a knife.
- AOnly God Knows Why
- BEvery Rose Has Its Thorn
- CIs This Love
- DMore Than Words
Answer: Every Rose Has Its Thorn - 1638.
What is the name of group that performs in this audio and was formed by a former member of Deep Purple?
- AWhitesnake
- BDef Leppard
- CFastway
- DScorpions
Answer: Whitesnake - 1639.
This group had a big hit with Moonlight Feels Right in the summer of 1976. Their attempt the next summer with Everybody Be Dancin only reached #38.
- AStargard
- BStarland Vocal Band
- CStarship
- DStarbuck
Answer: Starbuck - 1640.
Although Limahl was later fired after a disagreement, this group went to number 1 on the UK charts with his help.
- AKajagoogoo
- BA-Ha
- CDuran Duran
- DModern English
Answer: Kajagoogoo - 1641.
Aaliyah had many nicknames, but this one doesn't refer to her.
- ALi Li
- BLiyah
- CLeenah
- DBaby Girl
Answer: Leenah - 1642.
In 1983 Michael Jackson released this album which sold more than 25 million copies.
- AThriller
- BDangerous
- CBlood on the Dance Floor
- DBad
Answer: Thriller - 1643.
Brewer and Shipley were awaitin in a railroad station. Which song explains why were they waiting for the train that goes home, sweet Mary, hopin the train is on time?
- AOne Toke over the Line
- BLast Train to Clarksville
- CBusted
- DMama Told Me Not to Come
Answer: One Toke over the Line - 1644.
Linkin Park members Joseph, Dave, Mike, and Rob collaborated with which band to create the song Its Going Down?
- AStatic X
- BXero
- CLiberty X
- DThe X-ecutioners
Answer: The X-ecutioners - 1645.
For much of the 1960s, Misty was the theme song for this TV show.
- AAmerican Bandstand
- BToday
- CThe Red Skelton Show
- DThe Johnny Mathis Show
Answer: Today - 1646.
Which one of the following singers gave us Don't Give Up On Us, one of the sappiest love songs to come out of the 70s?
- ADavid Soul
- BJimmy Brahkner Stabile
- CDavid Gates
- DJimmy Soul
Answer: David Soul - 1647.
What is the name of this song that was a #1 hit for Debby Boone in 1977?
- AYou Light up My Life
- BMidnight at The Oasis
- CThose Were the Days
- DAt Seventeen
Answer: You Light up My Life - 1648.
At the end of the 1980s, Michael Jackson was named what?
- AArtist of the Year
- BHighest-selling Pop artist
- CKing of Pop
- DArtist of the Decade
Answer: Artist of the Decade - 1649.
What French artist/band is known for playing on the midi instrument "Launchpad"?
- ADisclosure
- BDaft Punk
- CMadeon
- DDavid Guetta
Answer: Madeon - 1650.
The song The Killing Moon by Echo the Bunnymen was featured in the soundtrack of what movie?
- AWonder Boys
- BThe Crying Game
- CDonnie Darko
- DThe Wedding Singer
Answer: Donnie Darko
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