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- 2301.
Musical legend, Jimi Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942, in this city.
- ASan Francisco
- BSeattle
- CChicago
- DNew York
Answer: Seattle - 2302.
Which Manchester nightclub was considered central to the 'Madchester' music scene in the late 80's?
- AThe Haçienda
- BLIV
- CThe Liar's Club
- DThe Warehouse Project
Answer: The Haçienda - 2303.
Which lyric is about Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis?
- A"And I liked the dimple in your chin / Your pale blue eyes"
- B"A rainy Lithuanian / Is dancing as an Indian"
- C"You used to be so warm and affectionate...but now you're quick to get into your regret"
- D"Fly away on, my zephyr / I feel it more than ever"
Answer: "A rainy Lithuanian / Is dancing as an Indian" - 2304.
Virtuoso Steve Vai has been featured on albums by all but one of these bands/artists. For which of these hasn't he performed?
- ADavid Lee Roth
- BPublic Image Limited
- COzzy Osbourne
- DWhitesnake
Answer: Ozzy Osbourne - 2305.
On Korn's song Earache My Eye from the album Follow the Leader, who else is singing besides Korn's lead vocalist?
- ARobert Plant
- BWill Smith
- CMichael Jackson
- DCheech Marin
Answer: Cheech Marin - 2306.
Who was the lead singer of The Temptations from 1968-1977?
- APaul Williams
- BDennis Edwards
- CDavid Ruffin
- DEddie Kendricks
Answer: Dennis Edwards - 2307.
A fine singer and a great comedic actress, this jazz vocalist would often interrupt a song by asking a member of the audience Are you O.K., honey? She starred in Hello Dolly on Broadway but was not in the original cast.
- APearl Bailey
- BCarmen McRae
- CBlossom Dearie
- DCarol Channing
Answer: Pearl Bailey - 2308.
Which of these artists does the following quote belong to: Jazz came to America three hundred years ago in chains.?
- ABenny Green
- BWynton Marsalis
- CPaul Whiteman
- DClark Terry
Answer: Paul Whiteman - 2309.
Mark Lindsay, the lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders, had a top ten hit with Arizona in 1970. Later that year, this second try peaked at number 25. He never charted again.
- ASweet Bird of Paradise
- BSilver Bird
- CLonely Bird
- DBirds of a Feather
Answer: Silver Bird - 2310.
Make Them Die Slowly, La Sexorcisto and Astro Creep: 2000 are albums released by what band?
- AW.A.S.P.
- BWarlock
- CWolfmother
- DWhite Zombie
Answer: White Zombie - 2311.
Who sang the 80s song Leader of the Band?
- ADavid Gates
- BDan Fogelberg
- CGlen Campbell
- DDave Loggins
Answer: Dan Fogelberg - 2312.
Billy Idol played himself in the romantic comedy, The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler and this actress.
- ABrooke Shields
- BCameron Diaz
- CLindsay Lohan
- DDrew Barrymore
Answer: Drew Barrymore - 2313.
Feelin' easy like it's Sunday morning, steak and eggs. Hey, livin' off some big rims, lookin' like some blades.
- AMy Ride
- BGangsta Paradise
- CGangsta Party
- DBug-a-boo
Answer: My Ride - 2314.
How many consecutive #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits did Whitney Houston have in 1987?
- Aseven
- Bnine
- Ceight
- Dsix
Answer: seven - 2315.
In what movie did Beyonce star in 2002?
- ADream Girls
- BMe, Myself, and Beyonce
- CAustin Powers: Goldmember
- DNaughty Girl
Answer: Austin Powers: Goldmember - 2316.
This group is not only a gospel quartet but it has readily been a backup group for many country-western singers (Patsy Cline, Johnny Horton, George Jones and Kenny Rogers to name a few) as well as for Ricky Nelson for the song Poor Little Fool.
- AThe Florida Boys
- BThe Speer Family
- CThe Jordanaires
- DThe Imperials
Answer: The Jordanaires - 2317.
Which one of these songs referring to Saturday was released first?
- ASaturday by Fall Out Boy
- BSaturday Night by Suede
- CSaturday Nights Alright For Fighting by Elton John
- DSomeday Ill be Saturday Night by Bon Jovi
Answer: Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting by Elton John - 2318.
Which of these is the title of a song released by Phil Collins in 1990?
- AI Found Something on the Way to Heaven
- BI Saw Something on the Way to Heaven
- CThere Was Something on the Way to Heaven
- DSomething Happened on the Way to Heaven
Answer: Something Happened on the Way to Heaven - 2319.
Name this Poison song: 'You know I never...'
- ATalk Dirty to Me
- BUnskinny Bop
- Cnever ever stay out late
- DEvery Rose Has Its Thorn
- EYour Mama Don't Dance
- Fgotta touch you
Answer: Talk Dirty to Me - 2320.
Which Beatle was not an original member of the band?
- AJohn Lennon
- BRingo Starr
- CPaul McCartney
- DGeorge Harrison
Answer: Ringo Starr - 2321.
Which of these nominees won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1981?
- AThe First Time It Happens from The Great Muppet Caper
- BFor Your Eyes Only from For Your Eyes Only
- CArthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do) from Arthur
- DEndless Love from Endless Love
Answer: Arthurs Theme (Best That You Can Do) from Arthur - 2322.
Who released the 1980s classic rock song Sweet Child of Mine?
- AWhite Snake
- BGuns n Roses
- CRobert Plant
- DScorpions
Answer: Guns n Roses - 2323.
In 1965, Willie Nelson temporarily retired and moved to this city.
- AAmarillo, Texas
- BNashville, Tennessee
- CAustin, Texas
- DMemphis, Tennessee
Answer: Austin, Texas - 2324.
Six o'clock already. I was just in the middle of a dream.
- ABangles
- BBananarama
- CHeart
- DGo-Go's
- Ewas kissing Valentino by a crystal blue Italian stream
Answer: Bangles - 2325.
The song Forever Young by the 1980s new wave band Alphaville, was featured in which popular movie released in 2004?
- AFinding Neverland
- BLittle Miss Sunshine
- CNapoleon Dynamite
- D40 Year Old Virgin
Answer: Napoleon Dynamite - 2326.
Who recorded the album Appetite for Destruction, which was ranked #61by Rolling Stone magazine?
- AGuns n Roses
- BIron Maiden
- CDokken
- DBon Jovi
Answer: Guns n Roses - 2327.
Misty was originally written in this key.
- AEb Major
- BF#
- CC# minor
- DC
Answer: Eb Major - 2328.
In 2004 Jesse McCartney started dating a girl whose first name is what ?
- AAshley
- BKatie
- CSyndey
- DElizabeth
Answer: Katie - 2329.
This Nirvana song , covered by Evanescence in 2004 includes the following line: hey wait I got a new complaint.
- AAscension of the Spirit
- BHeart-Shaped Box
- CSilver Rain Fell
- DForgive Me
Answer: Heart-Shaped Box - 2330.
This was the second band to be signed up by Brian Epstein. Their first three singles all went to # 1 in the U.K. - a feat not even accomplished by The Beatles.
- ADave Clark Five
- BGerry and the Pacemakers
- CThe Searchers
- DThe Seekers
Answer: Gerry and the Pacemakers - 2331.
In what year did Jason Aldean release his first album Jason Aldean?
- A2006
- B2004
- C2007
- D2005
Answer: 2005 - 2332.
Name the composer.
- AAlexander Borodin
- BGeorges Bizet
- CFranz Joseph Haydn
- DLuigi Boccherini
Answer: Georges Bizet - 2333.
This singer had a mammoth #1 hit in the U.S. with Love Will Lead You Back.
- ATaylor Dayne
- BMariah Carey
- CMadonna
- DJanet Jackson
Answer: Taylor Dayne - 2334.
"The Day the Music Died" was a tragic plane crash that killed three musicians in which decade?
- A60's
- B70's
- C50's
- D40's
Answer: 50's - 2335.
With which one of these artists did Aaliyah not collaborate throughout her career?
- AR. Kelly
- BDMX
- CMissy Elliott
- DJanet Jackson
Answer: Janet Jackson - 2336.
In what year was the Happy Birthday song written?
- A1901
- B1885
- C1897
- D1893
Answer: 1893 - 2337.
Brother and sister Richard and Karen were in this popular group in the 70s.
- AThe Coors
- BThe Carpenters
- CThe DeFranco Family
- DThe Osmonds
Answer: The Carpenters - 2338.
What sinister nickname has been given to Ozzy Osbourne?
- ACount Dracula
- BHis Royal Blackness
- CPrince of Darkness
- DLord of the Undead
Answer: Prince of Darkness - 2339.
Name Tina Turners autobiographical book, issued in 1986.
- AThe Real Tina
- BMemoirs of Tina Turner
- CI, Tina
- DLife After Love
Answer: I, Tina - 2340.
In what horror movie did Stephen Gately appear in 2008?
- ADemon
- BThe Devils Curse
- CThree and a Half
- DThe Portent
Answer: The Devils Curse - 2341.
Is it true that Edward Elgar was a British composer who wrote The Enigma Variations?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 2342.
What was the first idea for the title of the song 'Valentine's Day' from Linkin Park's album Minutes to Midnight?
- ALove and Sadness
- BSong Q
- CFear
- DRegrets
Answer: Love and Sadness - 2343.
Shania Twain cut two versions of her song Party for Two. One she recorded with country singer Billy Currington. The rocking version was made with the lead singer of Shrinky Dinx who was voted one of People Magazines Sexiest Rocker. What is this rocker's name?
- AHenry Rollins
- BRod Stewart
- CMutt Lange
- DMark McGrath
Answer: Mark McGrath - 2344.
The song heard in the audio clip became the only hit single for this group in 1970.
- AStarbuck
- BLooking Glass
- CPaper Lace
- DThe Blues Image
Answer: The Blues Image - 2345.
What 1999 song recorded by Sting features Algerian rai singer Cheb Mami?
- AMoon Rose
- BPrairie Rose
- CWoodland Rose
- DDesert Rose
Answer: Desert Rose - 2346.
This is the only Ozzy LP cover depicting a member of his backup band.
- ATribute
- BSpeak of the Devil
- CNo Rest for the Wicked
- DThe Ultimate Sin
Answer: Tribute - 2347.
Beyonce wrote a song titled Bootylicious, a word which has been included in the Oxford English Dictionary?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 2348.
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovskys Piano Concerto No. 1 in B flat minor was performed in 1875, in which city?
- AMoscow
- BBoston, Massachusetts
- CVienna
- DSt. Petersberg
Answer: Boston, Massachusetts - 2349.
Paula Abdul's first movie acting role was in what 1978 movie?
- AGirls on Parade
- BDance, Dance, Dance!
- CThe Prom
- DJunior High School
Answer: Junior High School - 2350.
Jimmy Page, one of the most influential guitarists in rock and roll, played for this band, before forming Led Zeppelin.
- AThe Animals
- BGerry and the Pacemakers
- CThe Zombies
- DThe Yardbirds
Answer: The Yardbirds
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