Music Trivia Questions — page 43
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- 2101.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience played a historic set at the Monterey Pop Festival in the summer of 1967. Which music legend recommended the Experience to the organizers of the festival?
- APaul McCartney
- BJohn Phillips
- CBrian Wilson
- DJanis Joplin
Answer: Paul McCartney - 2102.
This influential musician and producer, famous also as Rashidas dad, stated, Making a record is like painting a school bus with a toothbrush.
- AStevie Wonder
- BWill Smith
- CQuincy Jones
- DFrank Zappa
Answer: Quincy Jones - 2103.
Smokey Robinson The Miracles had a huge hit song in 1970 with the word Tears in the title. What is the name of this classic song?
- ATear it Up
- BTears of a Clown
- CTears on My Pillow
- DNo More Tears
Answer: Tears of a Clown - 2104.
Which group recorded The White Album that is ranked #10 on Rolling Stones list of 500 Greatest Albums?
- AThe Eagles
- BThe Doors
- CThe Who
- DThe Beatles
Answer: The Beatles - 2105.
Name the winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1991.
- A(Everything I Do) I Do It for You from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
- BBeauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast
- CWhen You're Alone from Hook
- DBe Our Guest from Beauty and the Beast
Answer: Beauty and the Beast from Beauty and the Beast - 2106.
Name the American RB diva who starred in the sitcom Moesha and won a Grammy award in 1999 for the hit The Boy Is Mine.
- ABrandy
- BMariah Carey
- CCiara
- DWhitney Houston
Answer: Brandy - 2107.
This band had a hit song in 1973 called Aubrey.
- ABread
- BMarshall Tucker Band
- CSteve Miller Band
- DPure Prairie League
Answer: Bread - 2108.
What Beatles song includes the words Jai Guru Deva Om?
- AEleanor Rigby
- BPenny Lane
- CAll You Need Is Love
- DAcross the Universe
Answer: Across the Universe - 2109.
In 1982 this progressive rock group released Heat Of The Moment, a song that reached #4 on US charts.
- ASurvivor
- BAsia
- CGenesis
- DToto
Answer: Asia - 2110.
The song Black Magic Woman was one of the biggest hits for this band in the 70s.
- ASantana
- BProcol Harum
- CChicago
- DThe Doors
Answer: Santana - 2111.
Although this girl group began in 1963, they wouldn't reach real chart success until 1974 with the song 'When Will I See You Again' (sound clip), which reached #2 in the US.
- AThe Main Ingredient
- BHot Chocolate
- CThe Three Degrees
- DPaper Lace
Answer: The Three Degrees - 2112.
What event inspired The Cranberries song "Zombie" ?
- ASeptember 11 Attacks
- BThe Warrington Bombings
- CThe July 7th bombings
- DThe Manchester Arena Bombing
Answer: The Warrington Bombings - 2113.
Enter Sandman was a big hit song in the 90s for this popular metal band.
- ANirvana
- BSkid Row
- CMetallica
- DJanes Addiction
Answer: Metallica - 2114.
This singer had a huge hit in 1991 with Blowing Kisses in the Wind.
- APaula Abdul
- BSamantha Fox
- CKaren White
- DTaylor Dayne
Answer: Paula Abdul - 2115.
What career did The Monkees member David Thomas (Davy) Jones want to take as a child?
- AJockey
- BPro Wrestler
- CSchool Teacher
- DActor
Answer: Jockey - 2116.
This singer was Torn Between Two Lovers and feeling like a fool in 1977. What is the name of the female singer that penned this #1 song?
- AMary MacGregor
- BRita Coolidge
- CMaureen McGovern
- DAnne Murray
Answer: Mary MacGregor - 2117.
What album by Tito Puente was declared by The New York Times one of the 25 most influential albums of the twentieth century?
- AOn Broadway
- BMambo Diablo
- CGosa Mi Timbal
- DDancemania
Answer: Dancemania - 2118.
From which country does the piano originate?
- AFrance
- BItaly
- CAustria
- DGermany
Answer: Italy - 2119.
In October 1994, Whitney Houston performed at a state dinner in the White House honoring this political leader.
- AYasser Arafat
- BNelson Mandela
- CMikhail Gorbachev
- DMahatma Gandhi
Answer: Nelson Mandela - 2120.
Which American family band had a 1986 top 10 hit with the song 'Crush On You'?
- AThe Jets
- BThe Cover Girls
- CDeBarge
- DThe Jacksons
Answer: The Jets - 2121.
In The Bangles' 'Manic Monday', what time is it already?
- AFive o'clock
- BSix o'clock
- CSeven o'clock
- DFour o'clock
Answer: Six o'clock - 2122.
Which of these is not a single by Pink Floyd guitarist, David Gilmour?
- ARattle That Lock
- BArnold Layne
- CBlue Light
- DSunset Strip
Answer: Sunset Strip - 2123.
Wyclef Jean wrote that the Immortal in the # 11 position on Rolling Stone Magazines list, almost single-handedly brought reggae to the world. What reggae Legend recorded No Woman No Cry, One Love, and Redemption Song?
- ABob Marley
- BPeter Tosh
- CMarvin Gaye
- DBurning Spear
Answer: Bob Marley - 2124.
How did Kami, Malice Mizers drummer, die?
- ACardiomyopathy
- BOverdose
- CSubarachnoid hemorrhage
- DCancer
Answer: Subarachnoid hemorrhage - 2125.
What nickname was Bruce Springsteen given?
- AThe President
- BThe Boss
- CThe Chief
- DThe Mayor
Answer: The Boss - 2126.
Who was in an Elvis movie as a child and then went on to play him as an adult?
- AMel Gibson
- BRonnie McDowell
- CKurt Russell
- DDon Johnson
Answer: Kurt Russell - 2127.
Which of these songs is not by Tatsuro Yamashita?
- AMerry-Go Round
- BLet's Dance Baby
- CLucky Lady Feel So Good
- DLove Talkin'
Answer: Lucky Lady Feel So Good - 2128.
Did One Direction win The X factor UK?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 2129.
In 1968 Burt Bacharach and Hal David had a hit with Ill Never Fall in Love Again, sung by Dionne Warwick. The song was written for this very popular musical that originally starred Jerry Orbach, Edward Winter, and Jill OHara.
- APromises, Promises
- BGodspell
- CHair
- DSweeny Todd
Answer: Promises, Promises - 2130.
This duo had a hit called Don't Disturb This Groove.
- AThe Groove
- BThe System
- CThe Temptations
- DThe Cure
Answer: The System - 2131.
Remember this short named song I Was Looking Back To See If You Were Looking Back To See If I Was Looking Back To See If You Were Looking Back At Me. Do you also remember the colorfully named singer to whom it is attributed? If so, tell me.
- AJim Ed Brown
- BBryan White
- CShane Yellowbird
- DPat Green
Answer: Jim Ed Brown - 2132.
Genre: Modern RB Crazy in Love, Baby Boy, Déjà Vu and Beautiful Liar are among this Texas-born artists successful singles.
- AMary J. Blige
- BToni Braxton
- CMariah Carey
- DBeyoncé Knowles
Answer: Beyoncé Knowles - 2133.
What song by Madonna featuring bullfighter Emilio Munoz in its video became a huge hit in 1995?
- AYoull See
- BHuman Nature
- CYou Must Love Me
- DTake a Bow
Answer: Take a Bow - 2134.
What name meaning victorious was adopted by reggae musician Sizzla?
- AAshanti
- BRizzla
- CHaile
- DKalonji
Answer: Kalonji - 2135.
In what song does Vicki Lawrence warn, "Don't trust your soul to no backwoods southern lawyer, 'cause the judge in the town got bloodstains on his hands"?
- AEast Bound and Down
- BThe Devil Went Down to Georgia
- CThe Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia
- DCopperhead Road
Answer: The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia - 2136.
Genre: Gangsta Rap This rapper began his career in the controversial rap group N.W.A. After going solo he released a number of hits including It Was a Good Day and the album AmeriKKKas Most Wanted. He has since toned it down considerably, starring in the family comedy movie Are We There Yet?
- AEazy-E
- BDr. Dre
- CIce Cube
- DSnoop Dogg
Answer: Ice Cube - 2137.
This group, formed in 1964, was known as the epitome of class in the gospel quartet circles. The two mainstays of the group were lead singer Glen Payne and bass singer George Younce.
- AThe Cathedrals
- BThe Blue Ridge Quartet
- CThe Blackburn Brothers
- DThe Stamps Quartet
Answer: The Cathedrals - 2138.
In what state did the plane crash that killed Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper take place?
- ANevada
- BIdaho
- CIowa
- DNebraska
Answer: Iowa - 2139.
Pearl Jam was originally named after which sports figure?
- ABlue Moon Odom
- BMookie Blaylock
- COil Can Boyd
- DDanger Fourpence
Answer: Mookie Blaylock - 2140.
What event is depicted in the video to Amy Winehouses 2006 song Back to Black?
- AFuneral
- BWedding
- CMurder
- DBirth
Answer: Funeral - 2141.
What is the title of the popular song released in 1986 by Modern Talking?
- ABrother Louie
- BMother Louie
- CBrother Dewy
- DMother Dewy
Answer: Brother Louie - 2142.
What rock band recorded the 1986 song You Give Love a Bad Name?
- AAerosmith
- BUriah Heep
- CDeep Purple
- DBon Jovi
Answer: Bon Jovi - 2143.
Which of the following is an album by punk rock band Anti-Flag?
- AFor Blood And Empire
- BNo Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls
- CInfinity On High
- D21st Century Breakdown
Answer: For Blood And Empire - 2144.
What name connects the artwork for David Bowie's album Hunky Dory and his strange eyes?
- AMick Jagger
- BGeorge Underwood
- CKen Scott
- DTony Visconti
Answer: George Underwood - 2145.
This was the closing act on the opening night of the Monterey Pop Festival. The group featured Alan Price, Chas Chandler, Hilton Valentine, and Johnny Steel. They sang the song Monterey. What is the name of the band?
- AThe Grateful Dead
- BThe Byrds
- CThe Butterfield Blues Band
- DThe Animals
Answer: The Animals - 2146.
The 1974 song heard in the audio clip was this artists only top forty hit as a solo artist.
- ATom Wopat
- BGilbert OSullivan
- CRick Derringer
- DGerry Rafferty
Answer: Rick Derringer - 2147.
Name the Northern Irish band that performed Gloria.
- AWee
- BUs
- COurselves
- DThem
Answer: Them - 2148.
This group had a huge hit song called Mr. Wendal in 1992.
- ADigable Planets
- BA Tribe Called Quest
- CBlack Sheep
- DArrested Development
Answer: Arrested Development - 2149.
Who wrote the music for the world famous musical West Side Story that debuted on Broadway in 1957?
- ASteven Sondheim
- BJohn Williams
- CAaron Copland
- DLeonard Bernstein
Answer: Leonard Bernstein - 2150.
This 1996 song, featuring Puff Daddy, was Lil Kims debut single.
- ANo Time
- BNo Matter
- CQueen B@$@%
- DRoughneck
Answer: No Time
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