Music Trivia Questions — page 44
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- 2151.
Don Dokken, George Lynch, Jeff Pilson, Mick Brown
- AL.A. Guns
- BFaster Pussycat
- CDokken
- DGuns N' Roses
Answer: Dokken - 2152.
Who performed the popular 80s song Pour Some Sugar on Me?
- ADef Leppard
- BBon Jovi
- CWinger
- DMotley Crue
Answer: Def Leppard - 2153.
Which of the following types of wood is not commonly used in violin crafting?
- ASpruce
- BCherry
- CEbony
- DMaple
Answer: Cherry - 2154.
What was the original, working title of Pink Floyd's album Dark Side of the Moon?
- ALunatics
- BEclipse: A Piece for Assorted Lunatics
- CBrain Damage
- DMusic for the Mad
Answer: Eclipse: A Piece for Assorted Lunatics - 2155.
Elton John was married for a short time in 1984. What was the name of his spouse?
- AKiKi Dee
- BRenate Blauel
- CCoCo Percussion
- DJennifer Rush
Answer: Renate Blauel - 2156.
Name the 80s cop show.
- ACagney Lacey
- BNash Bridges
- CMagnum
- DHill Street Blues
Answer: Cagney Lacey - 2157.
What M83 was featured in Grand Theft Auto V's radio?
- AWait
- BMidnight City
- COutro
- DReunion
Answer: Midnight City - 2158.
What was the cause of Ritchie Valens death?
- Acar accident
- Boverdose
- Cillness
- Dplane crash
Answer: plane crash - 2159.
Which rap group released the album "Straight Outta Compton"?
- ABeastie Boys
- BN.W.A
- CRun-D.M.C.
- DWu-Tang Clan
Answer: N.W.A - 2160.
What LP did Stevie Wonder release in 1972 that told the world he was on his way?
- AUptight (Everythings Alright)
- BMusic of My Mind
- CFulfillingness First Finale
- DSigned Sealed and Delivered
Answer: Music of My Mind - 2161.
Shed a tear 'cause I'm missing you. But I'm still alright to smile.
- ADon't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)
- BPatience
- CWaiting for a Girl Like You
- DI Miss You
Answer: Patience - 2162.
In Johann Sebastian Bachs era, what was meant by clavier?
- AThe harpsichord - a precursor of the piano
- BA clavichord - a precursor of the piano
- CAny keyboard instrument
- DThe pipe organ
Answer: Any keyboard instrument - 2163.
Which of these musicians is lead singer and founding member of Cinderella?
- ATommy Keifs
- BKeifer Thomas
- CKeith Thompson
- DTom Keifer
Answer: Tom Keifer - 2164.
Which one of these performers was not a trombonist?
- AJoe Venuti
- BDelfeayo Marsalis
- CJay Jay Jones
- DMelba Liston
Answer: Joe Venuti - 2165.
Which composer appears as a character in purgatory doing penance for lust in Dantes work The Divine Comedy?
- AMatteo da Perugia
- BArnaut Daniel
- CNiccolò da Perugia
- DBernart de Ventadorn
Answer: Arnaut Daniel - 2166.
The song A Wonderful Dream was recorded by a group whose name refers to a rank in the armed forces. Can you march right up and single out the group?
- AThe Generals
- BThe Captains
- CThe Majors
- DThe Colonels
Answer: The Majors - 2167.
Who composed the ballet score Rodeo?
- AGlass
- BCopland
- CSchoenberg
- DIves
Answer: Copland - 2168.
How old was Cat Stevens when he started his music career?
- A25
- B15
- C17
- D19
Answer: 17 - 2169.
What was the name of Ike and Tina Turner's band which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s?
- AThe Ikers
- BThe Ikettes
- CTina Ike
- DThe Ike & Tina Turner Revue
Answer: The Ike & Tina Turner Revue - 2170.
This real beauty was born in Brooklyn in 1917. Her first mentors were Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington. A great singer and actress, she appeared in Panama Hattie, Cabin in the Sky" and Show Boat. Her signature song is Stormy Weather.
- ALena Horne
- BSarah Vaughan
- CBillie Holiday
- DElla Fitzgerald
Answer: Lena Horne - 2171.
Happy Birthday to You was written by two teachers from this city.
- ADes Moines
- BSpringfield
- CLouisville
- DChicago
Answer: Louisville - 2172.
Who performed the song What Its Like in 1998?
- AEverlast
- BKid Rock
- CLenny Kravitz
- DCollective Soul
Answer: Everlast - 2173.
Which bands lead singer was Paul Jones?
- AThe Who
- BManfred Mann
- CHermans Hermits
- DThe Searchers
Answer: Manfred Mann - 2174.
On what date did Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown marry?
- AAugust 18, 1992
- BMay 18, 1992
- CJuly 18, 1992
- DJune 18, 1992
Answer: July 18, 1992 - 2175.
What Toronto band had hits in the US with One Fine Morning and Sunny Days.
- ALighthouse
- BApril Wine
- CChiliwack
- DMashmakan
Answer: Lighthouse - 2176.
At which of these east coast venues did the Grateful Dead perform on November 11th 1978?
- ABoston Garden
- BRadio City Music Hall
- CNBC Studios
- DMadison Square Garden
Answer: NBC Studios - 2177.
Fanny Brice is the real-life star of which 60s hit show based on her life?
- AFunny Girl
- BThe Follies
- CBaby Snookums
- DBanumn
Answer: Funny Girl - 2178.
John Hammond was born to a rich family in this US city.
- APhiladelphia
- BShaker Heights
- CNew York City
- DChicago
Answer: New York City - 2179.
Which of these is the name of a song by Tears for Fears?
- AShriek
- BYell
- CScream
- DShout
Answer: Shout - 2180.
Which band had hits in 1975 with the songs, 'One Of These Nights' & 'Lyin Eyes'?
- AThe Eagles
- BThe Doobie Brothers
- CFleetwood Mac
- DFools Gold
Answer: The Eagles - 2181.
This country debuted in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1964 and made 43 appearances in the period 1964-2009 without winning.
- AItaly
- BPortugal
- CRussia
- DGermany
Answer: Portugal - 2182.
Who recorded the album Please Please Me, ranked #39 by Rolling Stone magazine?
- AThe Who
- BThe Kinks
- CThe Beatles
- DElvis Presley
Answer: The Beatles - 2183.
What black animal inspired a song by Janet Jackson, released in 1990?
- ABlack cat
- BBlack panther
- CBlack snake
- DBlack horse
Answer: Black cat - 2184.
Pick out the correct name of the group that sings the song Gloria.
- AThe Shadows in the Night
- BThe Shadows of Knight
- CThe Knights of Shadows
- DThe Shadows of Night
Answer: The Shadows of Knight - 2185.
What was the release date of the They Might Be Giants album, 'Mink Car?'
- ASeptember 11th, 2001
- BDecember 20th, 2002
- CNovember 4th, 1999
- DApril 17th, 2003
Answer: September 11th, 2001 - 2186.
This Grammy-winning American songwriter and singer released her most successful single, At Seventeen in 1975, a song about teenage fears and anxiety.
- AMelba Moore
- BJean Knight
- CJanis Ian
- DPhoebe Snow
Answer: Janis Ian - 2187.
On which of Dolly Partons albums can you find the 1980 song But You Know I Love You?
- AHeartbreaker
- BHeartbreak Express
- CRainbow
- D9 to 5 and Odd Jobs
Answer: 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs - 2188.
In the musical Paint Your Wagon the rain is Tess and the fire is Jo. What do they call the wind?
- AMisty
- BMaria
- CWindy
- DMary
Answer: Maria - 2189.
Which of these rock bands performed the song Spoonman?
- AGodsmack
- BSoundgarden
- CThe Stone Temple Pilots
- DNirvana
Answer: Soundgarden - 2190.
Which one of these bands sang the song Crosstown Traffic?
- AThe Temptations
- BThe Four Tops
- CHusker Du
- DThe Jimi Hendrix Experience
Answer: The Jimi Hendrix Experience - 2191.
Which of these songs was released in 1996?
- AJames Blunt - "1973"
- BThe Smashing Pumpkins - "1979"
- CDavid Bowie - "1984"
- DPrince - "1999"
Answer: The Smashing Pumpkins - "1979" - 2192.
In what U.S. city is there a bronze statue of Ray Charles built in his honor?
- AAlbany, Georgia
- BChicago, Illinois
- CAustin, Texas
- DLos Angeles, California
Answer: Albany, Georgia - 2193.
Ado Annie in the musical Oklahoma has a bit of a problem. According to her song, what is Ado Annie's major problem?
- AWill Parker
- BTwo Lovers
- CI Can't Say No
- DHow Can I Get Him to Notice Me?
Answer: I Can't Say No - 2194.
What instrument did Eric Wilson play for Sublime?
- ATurntables
- BDrums
- CGuitar
- DBass Guitar
Answer: Bass Guitar - 2195.
Johnny Cash recorded the Grammy Award-winning album American Recordings in collaboration with which famous producer?
- AJohn Kalodner
- BBob Rock
- CPhil Specter
- DRick Rubin
Answer: Rick Rubin - 2196.
Who recorded Extraterrestrial Live?
- ADokken
- BRatt
- CThe Eagles
- DBlue Oyster Cult
Answer: Blue Oyster Cult - 2197.
This New Jersey-born pianist began playing professionally at age 12.In the 1940s he played boogie-woogie style piano in New York City. He was the pianist in The Miles Davis Sextet." Who is this composer of the hit All About Rosie?
- AChick Corea
- BBill Evans
- CErroll Garner
- DJelly Roll Morton
Answer: Bill Evans - 2198.
What singer is featured in the song Little Hotel Room?
- AJohnny Cash
- BTravis Tritt
- CMarty Robbins
- DMerle Haggard
Answer: Merle Haggard - 2199.
This Philadelphia group is best known for the song featured in the audio clip.
- ASister Sledge
- BThe Blackbyrds
- CThe Three Degrees
- DThe Emotions
Answer: The Three Degrees - 2200.
Which band member of Linkin Park directed the music videos for their first three studio albums?
- AMike Shinoda
- BDave Farrell
- CJoe Hahn
- DBrad Delson
Answer: Joe Hahn
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