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Which one of of these statements about Weird Al Yankovic is true?
- AWeird Al in not married.
- BWeird Al became a vegetarian in 1992.
- CWeird Al is dyslexic.
- DWeird Al has 2 children.
Answer: Weird Al became a vegetarian in 1992. - 2452.
What was the name of the band Eddie Vedder left in 1990 before becoming the lead singer of Pearl Jam?
- AGreen River
- BMookie Blaylock
- CBad Radio
- DMother Love Bone
Answer: Bad Radio - 2453.
Which of these statements is untrue?
- AMarvin Gaye's first wife was Gwen Gordy, Barry Gordy's sister.
- BMarvin Gaye's first wife was Anna Gordy, Barry Gordy's sister.
- CMarvin Gaye's first wife was about 17 years older than he was.
- DMarvin Gaye's second wife was about 17 years younger than he was.
Answer: Marvin Gaye's first wife was Gwen Gordy, Barry Gordy's sister. - 2454.
According to a Beatles song, who kept her face in a jar by the door?
- AEleanor Rigby
- BMolly Jones
- CLady Madonna
- DLoretta Martin
Answer: Eleanor Rigby - 2455.
Which vocalist with a remarkably smooth baritone voice was known for the songs I Apologize, Prisoner of Love, and My Foolish Heart?"
- AJohnny Hammond
- BMel Torme
- CJimmy Rushing
- DBilly Eckstine
Answer: Billy Eckstine - 2456.
Brandy (You're a Fine Girl) was a big hit for this one-hit wonder in 1972.
- AFirst Class
- BLooking Glass
- CThree Dog Night
- DThe Reflections
Answer: Looking Glass - 2457.
What is the name of the big fat bulldog in The Beatles' song Leave My Kitten Alone?
- AMr. Pepper
- BMr. Dog
- CMr. Judas
- DMr. Greed
Answer: Mr. Dog - 2458.
This female singer with amazing vocal abilities was dubbed the Voice.
- ACeline Dion
- BWhitney Houston
- CMariah Carey
- DChristina Aguilera
Answer: Whitney Houston - 2459.
In what year did the legendary crash that killed The Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, and Buddy Holly occur?
- A1959
- B1960
- C1961
- D1958
Answer: 1959 - 2460.
Plain grey flannel t-shirts, simple denim jackets, long undyed hair and ripped jeans are typical of which subculture?
- AEmo hardcore
- BCrust punk
- CStraight punk
- DGrunge
Answer: Grunge - 2461.
Peter Framptons incredible 1976 album Frampton Comes Alive featured the hit songs Do You Feel Like We Do? and Show Me the Way and made him a bona fide stadium-filling arena rocker. What band was he a member of before going solo?
- AHumble Pie
- BKing Crimson
- CVanilla Fudge
- DThe Easybeats
Answer: Humble Pie - 2462.
What band gave us the song Wake Me up When September Ends.
- AThe White Stripes
- BGreen Day
- CVelvet Revolver
- DHinder
Answer: Green Day - 2463.
The 1998 album Mezzanine was the creation of this Trip hop band.
- APortishead
- BMassive Attack
- CAim
- DMorcheeba
Answer: Massive Attack - 2464.
This punk rock group from San Pedro, California, was disbanded after its guitarist and lead singer, Dennes Dale Boon, died in a car accident in December 1985.
- AMinutemen
- BBuzzcocks
- CPsychedelic Furs
- DPretenders
Answer: Minutemen - 2465.
Which early Pink Floyd song was originally titled Let's Roll Another One?
- ASee Emily Play
- BSet the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
- CCandy and a Currant Bun
- DInterstellar Overdrive
Answer: Candy and a Currant Bun - 2466.
To which small town outside of Vienna did Ludwig Beethoven go in 1802?
- AHabensburg
- BBahner
- CHeilgenstadt
- DSalzburg
Answer: Heilgenstadt - 2467.
Who recorded the 1984 song 'Baby I'm a Star'?
- APrince
- BMichael Jackson
- CCher
- DMadonna
Answer: Prince - 2468.
What song did English rock band The Who release in 1971?
- ABehind Blue Eyes
- BBehind Brown Eyes
- CBehind Gray Eyes
- DBehind Green Eyes
Answer: Behind Blue Eyes - 2469.
Which video did Linkin Park turntablist Joseph Hahn co-direct with famous music video director Nathan Cox?
- AStatic Xs Cold
- BKorns Here to stay
- CFoo Fighters Everlong
- DLimp Bizkits Rollin
Answer: Static Xs Cold - 2470.
Which song by Swedish electronic musician Avicii samples the song "Something's Got A Hold On Me" by Etta James?
- ALevels
- BSilhouettes
- CSeek Bromance
- DFade Into Darkness
Answer: Levels - 2471.
How many EPs did Evanescence record in the period 1998-2004?
- Aone
- Bthree
- Ctwo
- Dfive
Answer: three - 2472.
What slight difference is there between the fictional character Meg, described in the book The Phantom of the Opera and the character Meg in the movie?
- AHer relationship with the opera managers
- BHer hair color
- CHer role in the Opera House
- DHer mother
Answer: Her hair color - 2473.
You can't make a Sappiest Love Songs of the 70s quiz without the song Seasons in the Sun. Which singer gave us this unforgettable classic hit from the 70s?
- AMorris Albert
- BJack Terry
- CTerry Jacks
- DRalph Terry
Answer: Terry Jacks - 2474.
Of what descent is George Michael's father?
- AGreek
- BMacedonian
- CTurkish
- DRomanian
Answer: Greek - 2475.
According to the singer she likes a good beer buzz early in the morning. She is in a bar facing a giant car wash with Billy or Buds but Hey, this aint no disco. In what town do they drive their shiny Datsuns and Buicks till the Sun comes up over San Monica Boulevard?
- AHollywood
- BSunset and Vine
- CL. A.
- DBeverly Hillz
Answer: L. A. - 2476.
Ozzy wears a crown of thorns; dirty children stand by his side.
- ANo Rest for the Wicked
- BLive and Loud
- CThe Ultimate Sin
- DBark at the Moon
Answer: No Rest for the Wicked - 2477.
Born in Philadelphia and raised in The Bronx, New York, this tenor had a great career with Woody Hermann's band and later helped bring in the bossa nova sound to the USA.
- ACarlos Jobim
- BEric Dolphy
- CSonny Rollins
- DStan Getz
Answer: Stan Getz - 2478.
Who introduced the amplified guitar in jazz music?
- ALes Paul
- BEddie Durham
- CFreddie Green
- DEddie Lang
Answer: Eddie Durham - 2479.
What was Rage Against the Machine's debut album?
- ARage Against the Machine
- BBombtrack
- CEvil Empire
- DThe Battle Of Los Angeles
Answer: Rage Against the Machine - 2480.
The period from about 1812 to 1816 was one of Beethovens least productive periods. What is the most probable reason for this?
- AHe realized that he would never be able to marry.
- BHis deafness became complete.
- CHis Symphony #10 was a total failure.
- DHis parents both died during this period.
Answer: He realized that he would never be able to marry. - 2481.
What was the real name of Joss Stone?
- AJosefyne Anne Stilson
- BJocelyn Eve Stoker
- CJosee Mary Steel
- DJosiane Beth Stone
Answer: Jocelyn Eve Stoker - 2482.
Gerard Way, one of the founding members of My Chemical Romance, played Peter Pan in a school play.
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 2483.
Which of the following songs did Elton John perform following Princess Diane's passing?
- AIsland Girl
- BI Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues
- CYour Song
- DCandles in the Wind
Answer: Candles in the Wind - 2484.
What song from this 80s New Wave group is on the soundtrack for the movie To Live and Die in L.A.?
- ADance Hall Days by Wang Chung
- BTainted Love by Softcell
- CSomebodys watching Me by Rockwell
- DRock Me, Amadeus by Falco
Answer: Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung - 2485.
Burt Bacharach was the musical accompanist for this famous lady.
- AEdith Piaf
- BBette Midler
- CMarlene Dietrich
- DLiza Minelli
Answer: Marlene Dietrich - 2486.
After the death of Kurt Cobain, Nirvanas drummer, Dave Grohl, went on to form what late 90s rock group?
- AHelmet
- BSebadoh
- CQueens of the Stone Age
- DFoo Fighters
Answer: Foo Fighters - 2487.
What musical instrument did George Michael study as a teen, with Gwen Johnson?
- APiano
- BGuitar
- CViolin
- DTrumpet
Answer: Violin - 2488.
What was George Strait's first single that became a top ten hit?
- AFool Hearted Memory
- BAmarillo by Morning
- CA Fire I Can't Put Out
- DUnwound
Answer: Unwound - 2489.
EDM record label Monstercat is based in which country?
- AUnited Kingdom
- BCanada
- CUnited States
- DAustralia
Answer: Canada - 2490.
What character did Marni Nixon voice in the 1964 musical film Mary Poppins?
- AGlynis Johns Mrs. Barker role
- BThe three geese
- CMary Poppins
- DEliza Doolittle
Answer: The three geese - 2491.
Who was lead vocalist of Black Sabbath in 1981?
- AOzzy Osbourne
- BTony Martin
- CIan Gillan
- DRonnie James Dio
Answer: Ronnie James Dio - 2492.
In 1968, this band recorded a cover version of the song Suzie Q, co-written by guitarists Dale Hawkins and James Burton?
- ACreedence Clearwater Revival
- BThe Beatles
- CThe Rolling Stones
- DThe Doors
Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival - 2493.
What Dutch rock band recorded the hit Venus?
- AShocking Green
- BShocking Blue
- CShocking Red
- DShocking Pink
Answer: Shocking Blue - 2494.
What color dress was the devil wearing in Mitch Ryder The Detroit Wheels 1966 song?
- Ablack
- Bwhite
- Cblue
- Dred
Answer: blue - 2495.
In 1963, this teen pop star became the youngest solo artist ever to have a #1 song in the United States.
- APaul Anka
- BFrankie Lymon
- CStevie Wonder
- DRicky Nelson
Answer: Stevie Wonder - 2496.
This group had a very big hit in the early 80s with Call Me.
- ABlondie
- BQueen
- CThe Knack
- DDevo
Answer: Blondie - 2497.
What are the initials used by the group that recorded the hit single The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP)?
- AFMSB
- BSBMF
- CMFSB
- DSBFM
Answer: MFSB - 2498.
Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield formed Metallica on this date.
- A28 October 1981
- B31 August 1979
- C2 September 1980
- D1 January 1982
Answer: 28 October 1981 - 2499.
What was David Bowie's real surname?
- AJones
- BJohnson
- CEdwards
- DCarter
Answer: Jones - 2500.
Is it true that Stacy Ferguson (aka Fergie) of the Black Eyed Peas, had a minor role in the 2006 film Poseidon.
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes
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