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- 3951.
You Make Me Feel Like Dancing was a huge dance hit for this singer in the year 1977.
- AStevie Wonder
- BLeo Sayer
- CAlan ODay
- DMarvin Gaye
Answer: Leo Sayer - 3952.
This musical group, created to be the stars of an American television series of the same name, recorded the hit "I'm a Believer."
- AThe Supremes
- BSimon and Garfunkel
- CThe Monkees
- DThe Beach Boys
Answer: The Monkees - 3953.
Which one of Chers relative pursued an acting career?
- Aher grandfather
- Bher father
- Cher mother
- Dher grandmother
Answer: her mother - 3954.
The violin parts of Benjamin Brittens Simple Symphony" (movement two), the ninth movement of Bachs Magnificant", and the third movement of Tachaikovskys 4th Symphony have what in common?
- AThe second violins are not even on stage.
- BThe violins are silent.
- CThe violin part is all pizzicato.
- DThe first and second violin parts are the same.
Answer: The violin part is all pizzicato. - 3955.
This bass guitarist left King Crimson in 1973 and became a founding member of British rock band, Bad Company.
- AJohn Wtton
- BBoz Burrell
- CMel Collins
- DGreg Lake
Answer: Boz Burrell - 3956.
Which of the following stars was not mentioned in the lyrics of Madonna's "Vogue"?
- AMae West
- BMarlene Dietrich
- CLana Turner
- DGrace Kelly
Answer: Mae West - 3957.
Dragons Kiss is the first solo album by this speedy guitarist.
- AJoe Satriani
- BChris Poland
- CMarty Friedman
- DJerry Cantrell
Answer: Marty Friedman - 3958.
This trumpeter was the first bandleader that we know of that played improvised music. He was the top trumpeter of New Orleans of his time. He lived 1877-1931. His loud , clean tone was prominent in jazz until his health failed and he was committed to a mental institution in 1907. Who was he?
- ABuddy Bolden
- BBunny berrigan
- CLouis Armstrong
- DKing Ory
Answer: Buddy Bolden - 3959.
He was the bands bass guitar player for 14 years. He joined Metallica on 28 October 1986 and left it on 17 January 2001 due to personal reasons.
- ARob Trujillo
- BJason Newstead
- CRon McGovney
- DCliff Burton
Answer: Jason Newstead - 3960.
This Academy Award-winning artist said, That's a hell of an ambition, to be mellow. It's like wanting to be senile.
- ARandy Newman
- BEd Sullivan
- CRoberta Flack
- DDonnie Osmond
Answer: Randy Newman - 3961.
Which one of these labels did Lostprophets not perform under during their first three albums?
- AColumbia Records
- BIsland
- CSony BMG Music Entertainment
- DVisible Noise
Answer: Island - 3962.
Which musical, featuring the songs "You're the Top" and "I Get a Kick Out of You," was written by Cole Porter?
- AThe Sound of Music
- BMack and Mabel
- CAnything Goes
- DMy Fair Lady
Answer: Anything Goes - 3963.
Kentucky Woman was a hit song for this Brooklyn born singer in 1967.
- ARobert John
- BNeil Diamond
- CBarry Manilow
- DNeil Sedaka
Answer: Neil Diamond - 3964.
Who recorded Let It Bleed, the #32 album on Rolling Stone magazines list of greatest albums of all time?
- AThe Who
- BLed Zeppelin
- CThe Rolling Stones
- DThe Doors
Answer: The Rolling Stones - 3965.
Which popular Seattle band was formed by two members of Mother Love Bone, after the death of their lead singer Andrew Wood?
- ANirvana
- BStone Temple Pilots
- CSoundgarden
- DPearl Jam
Answer: Pearl Jam - 3966.
The song Nobody's Listening from Linkin Park's album Meteora makes use of what kind of instrument not often used in rock music?
- AFlute
- BTrumpet
- CAccordion
- DDidgeridoo
Answer: Flute - 3967.
John Hammond spent almost his entire working life working for this record company.
- AStax Records
- BAM Records
- CColumbia Records
- DMotown Records
Answer: Columbia Records - 3968.
This is the first Italian city Clara and Margaret visit in the musical The Light in the Piazza. Here they meet Fabrizio and Clara falls in love.
- ARome
- BMilan
- CFirenze
- DIn the country-side
Answer: Firenze - 3969.
Which member of "The Beatles" narrated episodes of "Thomas the Tank Engine"?
- APaul McCartney
- BGeorge Harrison
- CJohn Lennon
- DRingo Starr
Answer: Ringo Starr - 3970.
Which of these artists sings the song As the Crow Flies?
- AEric Church
- BJake Owen
- CKeith Anderson
- DGary Allan
Answer: Gary Allan - 3971.
Why does Whitney Houston sit on a chair in her music video I Will Always Love You?
- AShe was pregnant.
- BShe had broken her leg.
- CShe was drunk.
- DShe didn't feel well.
Answer: She was pregnant. - 3972.
Which of the following bands is NOT from Great Britain?
- ARainbow
- BSlade
- CDeep Purple
- DAC/DC
Answer: AC/DC - 3973.
'Cause I've got love, darlin'. Love, sweet love, darlin'. Quiet as the night, please ...
- Aturn on my light
- Bturn off your light
- Cdon't start a fight
- Dlet me be your knight
Answer: turn off your light - 3974.
"Hallelujah" is a song written by which Canadian recording artist?
- ALeonard Cohen
- BJustin Bieber
- CRyan Letourneau
- DKory Lefkowits
Answer: Leonard Cohen - 3975.
Which of these is a British electronic music band named after a French fashion magazine?
- ADepeche Mode
- BTephra
- CDewa
- DThin Lizzy
Answer: Depeche Mode - 3976.
Name the song.
- AHit..Me Baby One More Time
- BEverytime
- C....Baby One More Time
- DOops.. I Did`t Again
Answer: ....Baby One More Time - 3977.
The Kinks had this name before being called The Kinks.
- AThe Stones
- BThe Guns
- CThe Angels
- DThe Ravens
Answer: The Ravens - 3978.
From the ashes of the Seattle band, Mother Love Bone, Stone Gossard and Jeff Ament formed this pioneering group which recorded the album, Ten.
- APearl Jam
- BTemple of the Dog
- CAlice in Chains
- DStone Temple Pilots
Answer: Pearl Jam - 3979.
Which one of these performers was not a drummer?
- APhilly Joe Jones
- BPapa Jo Jones
- CBelvin Jones
- DElvin Jones
Answer: Belvin Jones - 3980.
What is the name of the New York City based band heard in this track?
- ASanitation Workers
- BWhite Lion
- CBlack N Blue
- DWinger
Answer: Winger - 3981.
The song November Rain was a hit song for this band in 1992.
- AAtlantic Starr
- BColor Me Badd
- CGuns N Roses
- DMr. Big
Answer: Guns N Roses - 3982.
What is the name of the song in the musical The Light in the Piazza during which Clara becomes lost and goes crazy, until Margaret finds her and takes her to the hotel room?
- AHysteria
- BClaras Interlude
- CCara
- DDividing Day
Answer: Hysteria - 3983.
Rappers Delight became a huge worldwide hit and sold over this many copies.
- A8 Million
- B10 Million
- C25 Million
- D20 Million
Answer: 8 Million - 3984.
Who had a number one hit in 1992 with the song There Aint Nothing Wrong with the Radio?
- AGeorge Strait
- BAaron Tippin
- CJoe Diffie
- DRonnie Milsap
Answer: Aaron Tippin - 3985.
Complete the title to this 1996 song by Fiona Apple: _____ September
- ACold
- BDry
- CPale
- DMy
Answer: Pale - 3986.
What is the name of The Rolling Stones song which was a #1 hit on the U.S. charts in 1969?
- ARuby Tuesday
- BHonky Tonk Woman
- C(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
- DPaint It Black
Answer: Honky Tonk Woman - 3987.
What was the first single released by Oasis?
- AShakermaker
- BCigarettes Alcohol
- CSupersonic
- DLive Forever
Answer: Supersonic - 3988.
The song Bernadette was a massive hit song for this band in 1967.
- AThe Undisputed Truth
- BThe Contours
- CThe Four Tops
- DThe Temptations
Answer: The Four Tops - 3989.
Which of these performers was called by Billboard Magazine the all-time most successful love singer of the Rock-Era?
- ABobby Vinton
- BFrank Sinatra
- CDean Martin
- DElvis Presley
Answer: Bobby Vinton - 3990.
He played bass on many of James Brown's early hits before joining George Clinton's band.
- ABill Black
- BBootsy Collins
- CChris Squire
- DJames Jamerson
Answer: Bootsy Collins - 3991.
In what year did James Browns Poppa Got a Brand New Bag debut?
- A2967
- B1965
- C1966
- D1964
Answer: 1965 - 3992.
How many Billboard Hot 100 hits did Fergie have with her debut solo album, The Dutchess?
- A7
- B2
- C3
- D5
Answer: 5 - 3993.
After leaving her band in 1968, Janis Joplin found a new back-up band. What was the name of this new band that Joplin became a member of in 1969?
- AKozmic Blues Band
- BClimax Blues Band
- CFull Tilt Boogie Band
- DQuicksilver Messenger Service
Answer: Kozmic Blues Band - 3994.
Which duo recorded the song Seven Spanish Angels?
- ARoy Orbison and Freddie Fender
- BFreddie Fender and Willie Nelson
- CRay Charles and Willie Nelson
- DMartina McBride and Raul Malo
Answer: Ray Charles and Willie Nelson - 3995.
Who was the first member of The Beatles to wear his hair in the long shaggy style that came to be known as The Beatle Haircut?
- AStu Sutcliffe
- BPaul McCartney
- CJohn Lennon
- DGeorge Harrison
Answer: Stu Sutcliffe - 3996.
What American singer, known as the Queen of Country, was born in Sevierville, Tennessee, in a dirt poor family, as she described them?
- AKitty Wells
- BLoretta Lynn
- CReba McEntire
- DDolly Parton
Answer: Dolly Parton - 3997.
Who composed the song Black or White recorded by Michael Jackson in 1991?
- APaul McCartney
- BStevie Wonder
- CJanet Jackson
- DMichael Jackson
Answer: Michael Jackson - 3998.
What song performed by Simon Garfunkel was a #1 hit on the U. S charts in 1968?
- ASugar, Sugar
- BThe Sounds Of Silence
- CMrs. Robinson
- DMorning Has Broken
Answer: Mrs. Robinson - 3999.
The song Elenore was a big hit single for this band in 1967.
- AThe Animals
- BThe Orioles
- CThe Turtles
- DThe Byrds
Answer: The Turtles - 4000.
Which of these bands performed the 1994 song Hold My Hand?
- ABush
- BCandlebox
- CHootie and the Blowfish
- DThe Stone Temple Pilots
Answer: Hootie and the Blowfish
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