Music Trivia Questions — page 60
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This country star, who starred in Slingblade, has been to Hollywood more than once.
- AWillie nelson
- BDwight Yoakam
- CRandy Travis
- DGeorge strait
Answer: Dwight Yoakam - 2952.
Which one of these was not one of Cyndi Laupers record labels?
- AEpic Records
- BDaylight Records
- CPortrait Records
- DBlue Angel Records
Answer: Blue Angel Records - 2953.
Anna Kournikova secretly married Ricky Martin in 2003.
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 2954.
Who released the albums Smells Like Children (ep), Mechanical Animals and The Golden Age of Grotesque?
- AMachine Head
- BMasters of Reality
- CMarilyn Manson
- DMushroomhead
Answer: Marilyn Manson - 2955.
My Mama Used to Say was a big hit song for this one hit wonder in 1982.
- ACheri
- BChampagne
- CSister Sledge
- DJunior
Answer: Junior - 2956.
This H Band had a # 1 hit in 1977 with Rich Girl.
- AHerb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass
- BThe Human League
- CThe Hollies
- DHall and Oates
Answer: Hall and Oates - 2957.
How many Grammy Awards did Elvis Presley receive throughout his career?
- A5
- B1
- C3
- Dnone
Answer: 3 - 2958.
What band made the famous rock and roll tour Voodoo Lounge?
- ALed Zeppelin
- BQueen
- CThe Beatles
- DRolling Stones
Answer: Rolling Stones - 2959.
What type of wine did Deana Carter sing about in 1996?
- AStrawberry
- BWhite
- CRed
- DWatermelon
Answer: Strawberry - 2960.
Which one of these 1990s bands was not comprised of sisters as members?
- AAce of Base
- BThe Cardigans
- CAll Saints
- DXscape
Answer: The Cardigans - 2961.
Elton John was born March 25, 1947. What was the name given to him by his parents?
- AReginald Kenneth Dwight
- BElton Moberly John
- CJonathon Elton Dwight
- DReginald Johnathon Dwight
Answer: Reginald Kenneth Dwight - 2962.
Metallica released their debut album in 1983. It was originally called Metal Up Your A** but it was too explicit and was renamed. What is the final name of the album?
- AMaster Of Puppets
- BGarage Days
- CRide The Lightning
- DKill Em All
Answer: Kill Em All - 2963.
What is the stage name of English female rapper Mathangi Arulpragasam, who is known for the song "Paper Planes"?
- AK.I.A.
- BC.I.A.
- CM.I.A.
- DA.I.A.
Answer: M.I.A. - 2964.
Gal yuh living too dangerous for me (Lawd a mercy, Hey!)
- ABarrington Levy
- BBob Marley
- CShabba Ranks
- DMaxi Priest
Answer: Barrington Levy - 2965.
So good night, you Moonlight Ladies croons the singer. Won't you let me go down in my dreams? Who is told to rockabye?
- AOde to Billie Joe
- BThe Ballad of Peter Pumpkinhead
- CHey, Jude
- DSweet Baby James
Answer: Sweet Baby James - 2966.
What was Missy Elliotts biggest challenge working on The Cook Book?
- AGetting Ciara to rap.
- BGetting her manger to let M.I.A sing on the album.
- CGetting Fat Man Scoop to rap on her album.
- DThinking of the name for The Cookbook.
Answer: Getting Ciara to rap. - 2967.
With songs like 'Make It With You,' 'If,' 'Baby I'm-A Want You,' and 'Everything I Own' flooding the radio airwaves with a steady stream of relaxing grooves, this 1970s group was destined to become perhaps the softest of the soft rockers.
- ABread
- BPure Prairie League
- CAmerica
- DAmbrosia
Answer: Bread - 2968.
Which female country artist released the song Big Deal in 1999?
- ATrisha Yearwood
- BPatty Loveless
- CFaith Hill
- DLeAnn Rimes
Answer: LeAnn Rimes - 2969.
Who performed Sultans of Swing, Walk of Life, Romeo and Juliet, Money for Nothing?
- ADire Straits
- BBob Seger
- CBruce Springsteen
- DCreedance Clearwater Revival
Answer: Dire Straits - 2970.
This singer has been to Reno, Chicago, Fargo, Minnesota, Buffalo, Toronto, Winslow, Sarasota, Wichita, Tulsa, Ottawa, Oklahoma, Tampa, Panama, Mattawa, La Paloma, Chatanika, Chaska, Nebraska, Alaska and Opelika. Hes been everywhere, man! Who is this world traveler?
- AJohnnie Cash
- BWillie Nelson
- CAlan Jackson
- DHank Williams
Answer: Johnnie Cash - 2971.
In the 2002 Queen of the Damned movie Aaliyah starred as this controversial but very charismatic character:
- APoisonous Ivy
- BDutchess Morticia
- CQueen Vampira
- DQueen Akasha
Answer: Queen Akasha - 2972.
The Ray Charles song 'Baby Grand' features this rock and pop legend.
- ABilly Joel
- BJohn Lennon
- CMichael Jackson
- DElton John
Answer: Billy Joel - 2973.
Tito Puente composed 450 songs and recorded 120 albums. What was the name of his last album?
- ALos Distiguistas
- BLeyendas
- CPuente Caliente
- DRamona
Answer: Puente Caliente - 2974.
What single by Sugababes was featured in the soundtrack of the 2003 movie Love Actually?
- AHole In the Head
- BIn The Middle
- CCaught In A Moment
- DToo Lost In You
Answer: Too Lost In You - 2975.
What word is missing from the verse of Madonna's song Take a Bow: When you get to the part where you're breaking my heart, hide behind your smile, all the world loves ...?
- ALies
- BArtificiality
- CA clown
- DA star
Answer: A clown - 2976.
What emblem does Missy have on her chain around her neck on The Cook Book cover?
- AA smaller version of The Cook Book
- BRecipe
- CA Cross
- DM. E.
Answer: A Cross - 2977.
Who wrote the song heard here?
- AAndy Fairweather Low
- BJ.J. Cale
- CDoyle Bramhall II
- DBob Marley
Answer: Bob Marley - 2978.
This Montreal band, one of the biggest in Canada in the 70s, had three hits in the US, including Could Have Been a Lady.
- A5 Man Electrical Band
- BEdward Bear
- CLighthouse
- DApril Wine
Answer: April Wine - 2979.
This one hit wonder had a hit song in 1990 called Black Velvet.
- AAlannah Myles
- BTracy Chapman
- CMartika
- DJane Child
Answer: Alannah Myles - 2980.
When is Simone Simons birthday?
- ADecember 13, 1981
- BAugust 17, 1977
- CJanuary 17, 1985
- DJuly 12, 1974
Answer: January 17, 1985 - 2981.
Which rapper had an album that went double platinum with no features?
- ABig Sean
- BJ. Cole
- CKendrick Lamar
- DDrake
Answer: J. Cole - 2982.
Who was walking like an Egyptian in 1981?
- AThe Ocean Blue
- BR.E.M.
- CThe Connells
- DThe Bangles
Answer: The Bangles - 2983.
In 1966, Mas Que Nada was recorded by Sergio Mendes _________ (fill in the blank)
- Athe Miracles
- BBrasil 66
- CDawn
- Dthe Tijuana Brass
Answer: Brasil 66 - 2984.
What singer had a hit in 1983 with the song Human Nature?
- AJanet Jackson
- BMichael Jackson
- CRebbie Jackson
- DJermaine Jackson
Answer: Michael Jackson - 2985.
Which one of these bands famous for their punk clothing style, released the album Punks Not Dead?
- AThe Exploited
- BThe Beatles
- CWestlife
- DThe Wu Tang Clan
Answer: The Exploited - 2986.
The memory of things gone is important to a jazz musician. Things like old folks singing in the moonlight in the backyard on a hot night or something said long ago. This quote belongs to which of these performers?
- ALouis Armstrong
- BWynton Marsalis
- CPaul Whiteman
- DJohnny Carson
Answer: Louis Armstrong - 2987.
Some bands are considered Canadian bands in Canada because they spent time in Canada or had a Canadian member, although they aren't considered Canadian bands outside of Canada. Which of the following bands is NOT considered a Canadian band under these terms?
- AThe Band
- BSteppenwolf
- CPoco
- DHeart
Answer: Poco - 2988.
This artist was nominated for an Oscar for his composition Miss Misery for the film Good Will Hunting. Sadly, the resulting critical acclaim and worldwide fame would be shortlived - this artist was found dead from two stab wounds in 2003.
- AElliot Smith
- BNick Drake
- CPablo Cruise
- DKula Shaker
Answer: Elliot Smith - 2989.
What song originally performed by The Bee Gees in 1978 had a cover version by Steps 20 years later?
- AYou Should Be Dancing
- BTragedy
- CStayin' Alive
- DNight Fever
Answer: Tragedy - 2990.
Possibly the best-known symphony by Beethoven, it is sometimes referred to as The Fate Symphony or Fate Knocking at the Door.
- ASymphony #5
- BSymphony #3
- CSymphony #9
- DSymphony #10
Answer: Symphony #5 - 2991.
This baritone singer is the front man for Depeche Mode.
- ADavid Gahan
- BVince Neil
- CAlan Wilder
- DJohnny Danger
Answer: David Gahan - 2992.
What are the piggies eating according to the Beatles' song Piggies: You can see them out for dinner with their piggy wives, clutching forks and knives to eat their ...?
- ABacon
- BBeloved
- CLives
- DSteak
Answer: Bacon - 2993.
What bird song has been covered by artists like Josephine Baker, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Dean Martin, Joe Cocker?
- ABye Bye Blackbird
- BBye Bye Lovebird
- CBye Bye Mockingbird
- DBye Bye Bluebird
Answer: Bye Bye Blackbird - 2994.
Which of the following songs was not performed by Ritchie Valens?
- AFast Freight
- BRhonda
- CLa Bamba
- DCome on, Let's Go!
Answer: Rhonda - 2995.
What popular musician was a friend of Stephen Gately, and introduced him to his future partner, Andrew Cowles?
- AElton John
- BSting
- CBryan Adams
- DGeorge Michael
Answer: Elton John - 2996.
What is the acceptable chord progression for the beginner guitar classic House of the Rising Sun?
- AC, G, D, A, Dm, G, C, G
- BF, G, F, C, D, Am, D
- CF,G, R, Q, L, V, N
- DAm, C, D, F, Am, E, Am
Answer: Am, C, D, F, Am, E, Am - 2997.
This man was the first accordionist to make it big in the jazz world.
- AJean-Claude Van Damme
- BArt Van Damme
- CCount Basie
- DDuke Ellington
Answer: Art Van Damme - 2998.
Which version of the song Georgia on My Mind became the official state song of the U.S. state of Georgia in 1979?
- ARay Charles version
- BHoagy Carmichaels version
- CDean Martins version
- DLouis Armstrongs version
Answer: Ray Charles version - 2999.
The song Vehicle was sung by this crazy-named group.
- AThe Lamp-Lighters
- BThe Ides of March
- CThe Shadows of Knight
- DThe Mystics
Answer: The Ides of March - 3000.
The song Running Bear, sung by Johnnie Preston, was written by one of the three famous musicians to whom Don McLean paid tribute with American Pie". Who was he?
- AWaylon Jennings
- BBuddy Holly
- CJiles Perry Richardson, Jr
- DRitchie Valens
Answer: Jiles Perry Richardson, Jr
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