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- 1751.
This performer died soon after the Monterey Pop Festival. He wrote and/or sung many top hits. Who was this man who sat (Down at) The Dock of the Bay?
- ASteve Cropper
- BJerry Garcia
- CPaul Butterfield
- DOtis Redding
Answer: Otis Redding - 1752.
Who recorded the country songs Bubba Shot the Jukebox, It Sure Is Monday, and I Just Wanted You to Know?
- ADwight Yoakam
- BMark Chesnutt
- CDoug Stone
- DClint Black
Answer: Mark Chesnutt - 1753.
Name the psychedelic/heavy metal band who performs the song on the sound clip.
- ABlue Oyster Cult
- BBoston
- CGolden Earring
- DSteppenwolf
Answer: Blue Oyster Cult - 1754.
Of what disease did Chopin die?
- APancreatic Cancer
- BA stroke
- CSyphilis
- DTuberculosis
Answer: Tuberculosis - 1755.
In the song Peaches, The Presidents of the United States of America sing about moving to this place.
- AFlorida
- Bthe south
- CGeorgia
- Dthe country
Answer: the country - 1756.
According to the song Calendar Girl by Neil Sedaka, what month will the candles be lit at the girls Sweet Sixteen?
- ASeptember
- BOctober
- CAugust
- DJuly
Answer: September - 1757.
Which of these performers was one of Freddie Mercurys main musical influences?
- AElvis Presley
- BElton John
- CLiza Minelli
- DRolling Stones
Answer: Liza Minelli - 1758.
He was the voice of the orangutan King Louie in the Walt Disney film The Jungle Book. Known as the King of Swing, his medley of Just a Gigolo/I Aint Got Nobody was covered by David Lee Roth in the 1980s.
- ACab Calloway
- BBobby Darin
- CHerb Alpert
- DLouis Prima
Answer: Louis Prima - 1759.
What guitarist is a founding member of heavy metal bands Pantera and Damageplan?
- ASteve Vai
- BDimebag Darrell
- CJack Owen
- DJerry Cantrell
Answer: Dimebag Darrell - 1760.
Horace Vandergelder is a character from which Jerry Herman award-winning play of the 60s?
- AThe Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
- BHello Dolly
- CSweet Charity
- DDear World
Answer: Hello Dolly - 1761.
What's the rest of this verse from Madonna's song "Frozen": You're frozen when...
- A... you say it's all over.
- B... you don't live for the moment.
- C... your heart's not open.
- D... you lose all hope.
Answer: ... your heart's not open. - 1762.
The band you hear in the audio was the first heavy metal band to have its debut album hit #1 on the Billboard music charts. What is the name of this 80s group?
- AKingdom Come
- BQuiet Riot
- CVan Halen
- DMötley Crüe
Answer: Quiet Riot - 1763.
Name the band famous for the hits Its You That I Need, Sunshine and Gloria.
- AEnchantment
- BEncroach
- CEncumber
- DEncomium
Answer: Enchantment - 1764.
Rick James was born in this city in the state of New York.
- AIthaca
- BAlbany
- CRochester
- DBuffalo
Answer: Buffalo - 1765.
On October 3 in 2006, George Strait marked his 25th year in country music with what album?
- AIt Just Comes Natural
- BHonkytonkville
- CSomewhere Down In Texas
- DThe Road Less Traveled
Answer: It Just Comes Natural - 1766.
What is the key with no flats and no sharps?
- AC
- BB
- CD
- DA
Answer: C - 1767.
In the key of C major, the seventh (also known as the leading tone) is what?
- AA sharp
- BG natural
- CB natural
- DF sharp
Answer: B natural - 1768.
Which song in Drake's "Views" features Future?
- AFaithful
- BToo Good
- CGrammys
- DPop Style
Answer: Grammys - 1769.
John Cougars 1982 smash about the heartland, Jack and Diane, specifically mentions this restaurant chain.
- ATastee Freeze
- BBig Boy
- CDennys
- DDiary Queen
Answer: Tastee Freeze - 1770.
What is unique about CCR's 1970 album Pendulum?
- AJohn Fogerty played drums on all of the songs.
- BIt was the last album recorded by the original members.
- CTom Fogerty sang all of the lead parts.
- DIt didn't contain any hit songs.
Answer: It was the last album recorded by the original members. - 1771.
The song Lying from You from Linkin Park's album Meteora was one of how many number one singles from the album?
- A5
- B3
- C2
- D4
Answer: 5 - 1772.
What is the name of this female group who had a #1 hit single in 1977 with Best of My Love?
- AThe Eagles
- BThe Emotions
- CLabelle
- DSister Sledge
Answer: The Emotions - 1773.
Who wrote the Sinead O`Connor hit 'Nothing Compares 2 U'?
- ACameo
- BPrince
- CRick James
- DMichael Jackson
Answer: Prince - 1774.
The Boston Globe ranked the 1986 song Heartbeat as No. 1 on their Top Ten Worst Songs of All Time, referring to it as a truly awful song. What actor recorded this painful song?
- AKevin Bacon
- BBruce Willis
- CDon Johnson
- DKurt Russell
Answer: Don Johnson - 1775.
Which of the following bands features Simone Simmons on their song Web of Lies?
- AVisions of Atlantis
- BLeaves Eyes
- CSirenia
- DAyreon
Answer: Ayreon - 1776.
The city traffic is moving too slowly, so put the pedal to the metal and let's go go go! Who is riding on the Freeway of Love in a pink Cadillac?
- ATina Turner
- BChuck Berry
- CAretha Franklin
- DJanis Joplin
Answer: Aretha Franklin - 1777.
What song by The Fifth Dimension topped the U.S charts in 1969?
- AOne Less Bell to Answer
- BAquarius/ Let the Sun Shine in
- CThe Lion Sleeps Tonight
- DWoodstock
Answer: Aquarius/ Let the Sun Shine in - 1778.
What was the make-up design of Kiss drummer Eric Carr?
- AA bat
- BA raccoon
- CA panther
- DA fox
Answer: A fox - 1779.
Who performed 70s hit, Undercover Angel?
- AAlan O Day
- BLeo Sayer
- CRick Springfield
- DDavid Cassidy
Answer: Alan O Day - 1780.
German band Helloween was formed in the early 1980s, in which city?
- AHamburg
- BBerlin
- CFrankfurt
- DBremen
Answer: Hamburg - 1781.
Which European capital city gives its name to a 1981 song by Ultravox?
- ABerlin
- BBrussels
- CVienna
- DParis
Answer: Vienna - 1782.
Where was Seal born?
- ALondon, England
- BNew York City, NY
- CNigeria, Africa
- DOklahoma City, OK
Answer: London, England - 1783.
Who won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards?
- AAdele
- BRihanna
- CKelly Clarkson
- DKaty Perry
Answer: Adele - 1784.
What hit song was released by the group XTC in 1986?
- ALuka
- BDear God
- CDear Prudence
- DAre You There, God ?
Answer: Dear God - 1785.
After nearly 5 months off for medical reasons surrounding Jerry, the Grateful Dead performed here on December 15th 1986.
- AR.F.K. Stadium
- BOakland Coliseum
- CWinterland
- DGreek Theatre
Answer: Oakland Coliseum - 1786.
The great Choral Symphony by Beethoven ends with a beautiful song based on a German poem. Who wrote the poem?
- AWerfel
- BGoethe
- CSchindler
- DSchiller
Answer: Schiller - 1787.
Who recorded Imagine, the #77 album on Rolling Stone magazines list of the greatest albums of all time?
- ADavid Bowie
- BRobert Johnson
- CElton John
- DJohn Lennon
Answer: John Lennon - 1788.
What was Ludwig van Beethovens major instrument?
- ACello
- BViolin
- CPiano
- DClarinet
Answer: Piano - 1789.
The hits of which of these female singers were written mainly by Chris Andrews?
- ALulu
- BSandie Shaw
- CDusty Springfield
- DPetula Clark
Answer: Sandie Shaw - 1790.
An icon of the hippie era, she sang lead for Jefferson Airplane.
- AMarianne Faithfull
- BJanis Joplin
- CTracey Nelson
- DGrace Slick
Answer: Grace Slick - 1791.
What was the name of Paula Abdul's first album?
- AShut Up and Dance
- BStraight Up
- CForever Your Girl
- DYou Are My Love
Answer: Forever Your Girl - 1792.
In December 1999 these two members of Destinys Child left the group.
- ALaTavia and LeToya
- BKelly and LeToya
- CLaTavia and Kelly
- DBeyonce and Kelly
Answer: LaTavia and LeToya - 1793.
In 1962 Burt Bacharach and Hal David had a hit with Only Love Can Break a Heart. Who sang the original?
- AGene Chandler
- BGene Pitney
- CGene Daniels
- DGene Nichols
Answer: Gene Pitney - 1794.
Name the drummer from Frank Zappas touring band, whom Phil Collins enlisted to help out on Genesis tours after Peter Gabriel departed.
- AChad Wakermann
- BChester Thompson
- CTerry Bozzio
- DIan Underwood
Answer: Chester Thompson - 1795.
In what year did the first animated Alvin and The Chipmunks series The Alvin Show appear on television?
- A1973
- B1961
- C1965
- D1958
Answer: 1961 - 1796.
This metal band played a cover of One on the MTV Icon: Metallica concert. One is probably Metallicas most popular song.
- AKorn
- BSystem Of A Down
- CSum 41
- DLimp Bizkit
Answer: Korn - 1797.
This Michigan-born jazz great was never as popular as other vocalists but was admired by her peers. Her signature song was "Open the Door, her own composition and a song featured in the movie American Beauty. She died in 1998 at the age of 69.
- AEtta Jones
- BEtta James
- CDiane Schuur
- DBetty Carter
Answer: Betty Carter - 1798.
Who was the guitarist in the band "The Doors"?
- ARobby Krieger
- BJimi Hendrix
- CJohn Densmore
- DEric Clapton
Answer: Robby Krieger - 1799.
What supermodel appeared on the music video of Michael Jacksons 1991 song Black or White?
- ACindy Crawford
- BNaomi Campbell
- CTyra Banks
- DLinda Evangelista
Answer: Tyra Banks - 1800.
A World Without Love was written by Paul McCartney, but was a hit for this duo rather than The Beatles.
- APeter Gordon
- BSam Dave
- CBuchner Garcia
- DChad Jeremy
Answer: Peter Gordon
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