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What colorful song did Canadian singer Alannah Myles release in 1989?
- ABlack Velvet
- BWhite Lace
- CBlue Suede
- DPink Silk
Answer: Black Velvet - 2002.
Formed by two former members of Deep Purple, this short lived band was the precursor to the original line-up of Whitesnake?
- ABlind Faith
- BBad Company
- CPAL
- DRainbow
Answer: PAL - 2003.
Who recorded Exile on Main Street, the #7 album on Rolling Stones list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time?
- AJefferson Airplane
- BThe Rolling Stones
- CThe Who
- DThe Doors
Answer: The Rolling Stones - 2004.
What was The Pussycat Dolls's debut single, recorded in 2004?
- AFlirt
- BWe Went as Far as We Felt Like Going
- CDon't Cha
- DSway
Answer: Sway - 2005.
With which band did Fergie make her music debut?
- AThe Black Eyed Peas
- BShe debuted as a solo artist.
- CThe Pussycat Dolls
- DWild Orchid
Answer: Wild Orchid - 2006.
Genre: Singer-Songwriter This musician had already penned hits for other artists, but in the 1970s he finally received public recognition with hits such as Cracklin Rosie, Sweet Caroline and Song Sung Blue.
- ANeil Diamond
- BJim Croce
- CPaul Simon
- DJames Taylor
Answer: Neil Diamond - 2007.
The gospel-inspired song Heaven Help Us All cracked the top 10 in 1970 for this Motown artist.
- AGladys Knight
- BMarvin Gaye
- CDiana Ross
- DStevie Wonder
Answer: Stevie Wonder - 2008.
Did music producer Owen Bradley play in Ernest Tubb's band?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: Yes - 2009.
This country star has acted with some of the best, as he did in the movie, Black Dog.
- ATim McGraw
- BWillie nelson
- CRandy Travis
- DTravis Tritt
Answer: Randy Travis - 2010.
Is the name of Michael Jacksons second child Paris Janet Katherine Jackson?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 2011.
At the beginning of the movie Cannibal! The Musical, a group of miners begin a trip on foot through the wilderness in search of gold. What is their destination?
- AColorado Territory
- BShangri La
- CThe Appalachian Trail
- DEureka, California
Answer: Colorado Territory - 2012.
Which one hit wonder had a huge hit in 1984 with the song Somebodys Watching Me?
- AOllie and Jerry
- BRockwell
- CMike Reno
- DNena
Answer: Rockwell - 2013.
In 1959, Ms. Lena Horn and Harry Belafonte sang together two songs on this album.
- AStormy Weather
- BJamaica
- CA Cabin in the Sky
- DPorgy and Bess
Answer: Porgy and Bess - 2014.
When did Ripper Owens join Judas Priest?
- A1996
- B1997
- C1995
- D1998
Answer: 1996 - 2015.
Which song on Daft Punk's "Random Access Memories" features Pharrell Williams?
- AInstant Crush
- BGet Lucky
- CDoin' It Right
- DThe Game of Love
Answer: Get Lucky - 2016.
To whom was the Beethovens Third Symphony originally dedicated?
- ABach
- BWellington
- CHayden
- DNapoleon
Answer: Napoleon - 2017.
What album marks Rob Halfords reunion with Judas Priest?
- ARam It Down
- BDemolition
- CJugulator
- DAngel of Retribution
Answer: Angel of Retribution - 2018.
What are the Phantoms initials in the book The Phantom of the Opera?
- AA. P.
- BM. E.
- CP. O.
- DO. G.
Answer: O. G. - 2019.
On July 18, 1877 Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky married his conservatory student, Antonina Milyukova, but the couple separated after what period of time?
- Aabout six days
- Babout six years
- Cabout six weeks
- Dabout six months
Answer: about six weeks - 2020.
Who of the following singers recorded the song Cloud Number Nine?
- ABilly Joel
- BBryan Adams
- CBruce Springsteen
- DPaul McCartney
Answer: Bryan Adams - 2021.
Who wrote the libretto for the opera Aida?
- AArmand Amonasro
- BCamille du Locle
- CMariette Bay
- DGiuseppe Verdi
Answer: Camille du Locle - 2022.
Which show actually written by Patrick Dennis also features him as one of the lead characters?
- ARent
- BNine
- CMame
- DHello Dolly
Answer: Mame - 2023.
In what year was the album Billy Talent released?
- A2006
- B2001
- C2003
- D1998
Answer: 2003 - 2024.
The Philadelphia group, the OJays, produced a number of successful hits including Love Train and this funk classic.
- AMoney, Money, Money
- BMean Green
- CFor the Love of Money
- DAlmighty Dollar
Answer: For the Love of Money - 2025.
Which member of the band Lostprophets plays the keyboard?
- AJamie Oliver
- BMike Lewis
- CLee Gaze
- DStuart Richardson
Answer: Jamie Oliver - 2026.
This English electronic group featured Skye Edwards as a vocalist, until she was replaced by Daisy Martey in 2005.
- AFila Brazillia
- BBabylon Zoo
- CMorcheeba
- DBugz in the Attic
Answer: Morcheeba - 2027.
Anthony Jackson is a great sessions bassist who he has played with many of the famous musicians and groups. What else is he known for?
- AInventing the six-string bass guitar
- BWinning more Grammy Awards than any other bassist
- CWinning the Down Beat Magazine Award for the best bass player nine years in a row
- DInventing a one pound electric bass
Answer: Inventing the six-string bass guitar - 2028.
He sang bass for this family. His mom and dad sang, too, as did his two sisters and his brother Ben. His first name was Jackson, but everyone knew him by his middle name, Brock. What was the name of the family?
- AYounce
- BNelon
- CSpeer
- DSumner
Answer: Speer - 2029.
The group Cashflow, that was a brainchild of Cameos front man Larry Blackmon, had a hit with this song in 1986.
- AMine All Mine
- BMake Your Move on Me
- CGigolette
- DYours All Yours
Answer: Mine All Mine - 2030.
Which of these albums by the Stone Temple Pilots includes the song Plush?
- AShangri-La Dee Da
- BTiny Music... Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop
- CNo. 4
- DCore
Answer: Core - 2031.
Who brought us the song 'I'm Eighteen'?
- ABlack Sabbath
- BLed Zeppelin
- CWinger
- DAlice Cooper
Answer: Alice Cooper - 2032.
Fred Coury, Tom Keifer, Eric Brittingham, Jeff LaBar
- ARatt
- BGreat White
- CWhitesnake
- DCinderella
Answer: Cinderella - 2033.
This one-hit wonder topped the Billboard charts in 1972 with the song 'Brandy (You're a Fine Girl).'
- APlayer
- BPilot
- CLooking Glass
- DPaper Lace
Answer: Looking Glass - 2034.
What is the name of the song which was a #1 hit for The Knack in 1979?
- AKnack Three Times
- BMy Bologna
- CMy Corona
- DMy Sharona
Answer: My Sharona - 2035.
In 1999, this singer set a record for longest span in between #1 U.S. hits which were titled Dark Lady and Believe.
- AJeannie C. Reilly
- BMadonna
- CCher
- DMariah Carey
Answer: Cher - 2036.
In this musical later made into a movie, Sandy is a major character with very few lines.
- AThe Lion King
- BGigi
- CWest Side Story
- DAnnie
Answer: Annie - 2037.
At what age did David Bryan begin to play the piano?
- A5
- B7
- C9
- D3
Answer: 7 - 2038.
Which statement is untrue about the main character of the opera Aida?
- AThe 1987 movie version of Aida is performed topless.
- BIn the opera, Aida is a slave girl.
- CIn the opera, Aida is a Roman Empress.
- DIn the opera, Aida has royal blood.
Answer: In the opera, Aida is a Roman Empress. - 2039.
In what type of accident does Celine Dion lose her lover in her 1996 superexpensive music video Its All Coming Back to Me Now?
- AMotorcycle crash
- BShipwreck
- CHorse riding accident
- DPlane crash
Answer: Motorcycle crash - 2040.
American singer Don McLean wrote many different songs that were in tribute to one person or another. Which song of his was in tribute to Fred Astaire?
- ASupermans Ghost
- BAnd I Love You So
- CCastles in the Air
- DWonderful Baby
Answer: Wonderful Baby - 2041.
The tuba is a part of which musical family?
- AWoodwind
- BStrings
- CPercussion
- DBrass
Answer: Brass - 2042.
With the help of keyboardist Daryl Dragon, this singer topped the charts with hits like Lonely Night (Angel Face) and Shop Around. The sound clip is from You Never Done It Like That.
- ARoberta Flack
- BToni Tennille
- CMaureen McGovern
- DSuzi Quatro
Answer: Toni Tennille - 2043.
In what country was Lauryn Hill born?
- AGermany
- BUnited States
- CNigeria
- DPhilippines
Answer: United States - 2044.
Gram Parsons was a very talented songwriter who died in the early 70s. Which of the following bands did he not play for?
- AThe Flying Burrito Brothers
- BThe International Submarine Band
- CThe Byrds
- DPoco
Answer: Poco - 2045.
Through the Fire was a hit song for this legendary RB diva in the 1980s.
- AWhitney Houston
- BMary J. Blige
- CChaka Khan
- DGloria Gaynor
Answer: Chaka Khan - 2046.
Which statement is true about Tito Puente?
- AHe was a violinist.
- BHe was a percussionist and vibraphonist.
- CHe was a trombonist.
- DHe was a trumpet player.
Answer: He was a percussionist and vibraphonist. - 2047.
Poor Side of Town was a huge hit for this singer in 1966.
- ASammy Sampogna
- BJohnny Rivers
- CRicky Nelson
- DBrook Benton
Answer: Johnny Rivers - 2048.
Geri Halliwells cover version of the Weather Girls single Its Raining Men appeared on the soundtrack of which 2001 movie?
- ABridget Joness Diary
- BThe Matrix
- CAutumn Sonata
- DPolar Express
Answer: Bridget Joness Diary - 2049.
Which song was a #1 hit for The Jackson 5 in 1970?
- AThe Love You Save
- BBen
- CDancing Machine
- DEase on Down the Road
Answer: The Love You Save - 2050.
This female singer from Louisiana had to wait 506 weeks in between #1 U.S. hits. Her chart toppers were ... Baby One More Time and Womanizer.
- AMariah Carey
- BMadonna
- CChristina Aguilera
- DBritney Spears
Answer: Britney Spears
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