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- 4001.
Eric Clapton is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century. His career has spanned several decades, and is often considered the greatest guitarist of all time. What band was Clapton not a member of before going solo?
- ACream
- BThe Yardbirds
- CBlind Faith
- DTraffic
Answer: Traffic - 4002.
What artist is famous for the 1979 song The Devil Went Down To Georgia?
- AGeorge Jones
- BWaylon Jennings
- CMerle Haggard
- DCharlie Daniels
Answer: Charlie Daniels - 4003.
This group had a top ten hit in the U.S. with the song Witchy Woman.
- AThe James Gang
- BHall Oates
- CWings
- DThe Eagles
Answer: The Eagles - 4004.
This Georgia based rap duo consists of André 3000 Benjamin and Antwan Big Boi Patton.
- ACrime Mob
- BYoungBloodZ
- COutKast
- DDem Franchize Boyz
Answer: OutKast - 4005.
Finish the title to this Jake Owen song which comes from his album Startin' With Me: ___ Second Ride.
- A8
- B5
- C6
- D7
Answer: 8 - 4006.
Eye of the Tiger became the biggest song of this groups career in 1982.
- AAsia
- BAlan Parsons Project
- CWhitesnake
- DSurvivor
Answer: Survivor - 4007.
Which song, written by Merle Kilgore and June Carter, was Johnny Cash's first major cross-over hit?
- AA Boy Named Sue
- BRing of Fire
- CI Walk the Line
- DFolsom Prison Blues
Answer: Ring of Fire - 4008.
Velma Kelly is a character who appeared in which Bob Fosse show?
- ACats
- BChicago
- CA Chorus Line
- DWish You Were Here
Answer: Chicago - 4009.
Tony senses that Something's Coming to change his life in which Bernstein, Sohdheim, and Robbins musical collaboration?
- AMe and Juliet
- BWicked
- CWest Side Story
- DCarousel
Answer: West Side Story - 4010.
When I was young...
- ABecause I Love You
- BNever needed anyone
- CBack to You
- DBeautiful
- EAll By Myself
Answer: All By Myself - 4011.
In what year did Rob Halford reunite with Judas Priest?
- A2002
- B2001
- C2003
- D2004
Answer: 2003 - 4012.
Which popular jazz standard begins with the line "Someday, when I'm awfully low"?
- AAutumn Leaves
- BAll the Things You Are
- CThe Way You Look Tonight
- DDream a Little Dream of Me
Answer: The Way You Look Tonight - 4013.
What type of outfit does Britney Spears wear in the beginning and end of her 2004 music video Toxic?
- AFlight attendant outfit
- BNurse outfit
- CPolice officer outfit
- DBridal gown
Answer: Flight attendant outfit - 4014.
Lisa Left Eye Lopes of TLC signed what all-black female group to her label?
- ABlaque
- B3LW
- C702
- DTotal
Answer: Blaque - 4015.
Smile a Little Smile For Me was a big hit song for this one hit wonder in 1969.
- AThe Flying Machine
- BJohn Fred The Playboys
- CThe Lemon Pipers
- DStrawberry Alarm Clock
Answer: The Flying Machine - 4016.
Is Feel Good Inc. performed by Green Day?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 4017.
Operator (That's Not the Way It Feels) was a hit song in 1972 for this singer.
- AJames Taylor
- BJim Messina
- CLivingston Taylor
- DJim Croce
Answer: Jim Croce - 4018.
Which former boy-band star released hit solo single "Angels" in 1997?
- ARobbie Williams
- BJustin Timberlake
- CGary Barlow
- DHarry Styles
Answer: Robbie Williams - 4019.
Released in the UK in October, 1968, it was Jethro Tulls debut album.
- AAqualung
- BStand Up!
- CThis Was
- DThick as a Brick
Answer: This Was - 4020.
Which great 20th century composer wrote Rite of Spring?
- AHector Berlioz
- BRichard Strauss
- CClaude Debussy
- DIgor Stravinsky
Answer: Igor Stravinsky - 4021.
This influential pianist, one of the creators of the Cool jazz, explored modal jazz with Miles Davis and John Coltrane before forming his own trio.
- AJimmy Smith
- BHerbie Hancock
- CMcCoy Tyner
- DBill Evans
Answer: Bill Evans - 4022.
This # 1 song began with the bass mans Bom ba ba bom ba bom ba bom bom ba ba bom ba ba dang a dang dang. In what song did the Marcels sing You saw me standing alone Without a love of my own.?
- ABlue Moon
- BWho Put the Bomp
- CMr Bass Man
- DDo Wah Diddy
Answer: Blue Moon - 4023.
What song does the wind-up monkey box play in the movie The Phantom of the Opera?
- AMasquerade
- BPhantom of the Opera
- CAngel of Music
- DAll I Ask of You
Answer: Masquerade - 4024.
Who performed the 1993 power ballad I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)?
- AR. Kelly
- BBabyface
- CStevie Wonder
- DMeat Loaf
Answer: Meat Loaf - 4025.
Name the bass player and founding member of Judas Priest.
- AIan Hillsboro
- BIan Asburi
- CIan Anderson
- DIan Hill
Answer: Ian Hill - 4026.
John Sebastian left this enormously influential group in 1968 for a solo career which yielded the number one single Welcome Back in 1976.
- AThe Young Rascals
- BThe Lovin Spoonful
- CThe Mamas and the Papas
- DFairport Convention
Answer: The Lovin Spoonful - 4027.
What is the name of the song which was a #1 hit on the U.S charts for The Byrds in 1965?
- AThe Theme From A Summer Place
- BBus Stop
- CTell Her No
- DTurn! Turn! Turn!
Answer: Turn! Turn! Turn! - 4028.
This English electronic music group, consisting of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons, was first known as The Dust Brothers.
- AThe Chemical Brothers
- BThe Hip Brothers
- CThe Blues Brothers
- DThe Dirty Brothers
Answer: The Chemical Brothers - 4029.
Which of the following was named after Alfonso X?
- AA crater on the moon
- BA lake in France
- CA river in Spain
- DThe summit of an Italian mountain
Answer: A crater on the moon - 4030.
Which one of the following musical instruments is NOT a part of the Woodwind section?
- AClarinet
- BTrumpet
- CAlto Saxophone
- DOboe
Answer: Trumpet - 4031.
Which of these great operas was not composed by Mozart?
- ACosi fan Tutti
- BTosca
- CLe Nozze di Figaro
- DDon Giovanni
Answer: Tosca - 4032.
What band released the albums Killers, Somewhere in Time and A Matter of Life and Death?
- AIced Earth
- BIll Nino
- CIron Maiden
- DIncubus
Answer: Iron Maiden - 4033.
What band performed Shine On You Crazy Diamond, Wish You Were Here, Comfortably Numb, Another Brick in the Wall?
- APink Floyd
- BGenesis
- CThe Doors
- DLed Zeppelin
Answer: Pink Floyd - 4034.
How long is the Thriller video?
- A14 minutes
- B10 minutes
- C6 minutes
- D30 minutes
Answer: 14 minutes - 4035.
According to Scott McKenzie's song, if you're going to San Francisco, what fashion accessory should you always wear?
- Aembroidered jeans
- Bblue denim and motorcycle boots
- Cflowers in your hair
- Dfinest silver from the north of Spain
Answer: flowers in your hair - 4036.
In 2006 the English progressive rock band Genesis consisted of 3 members only. Which ones?
- AJohn Mayhew, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford
- BPeter Gabriel, Phil Collins, Tony Rutherford
- CTony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford
- DPeter Gabriel, Ray Wilson, Steve Hackett
Answer: Tony Banks, Phil Collins, Mike Rutherford - 4037.
When did Radiohead release their album "OK Computer"?
- A1997
- B2000
- C1995
- D1993
Answer: 1997 - 4038.
This British saxophonist and flautist joined progressive rock band King Crimson in 1970 and contributed to their second album, In the Wake of Poseidon.
- AMichael Giles
- BGreg Lake
- CRobert Fripp
- DMel Collins
Answer: Mel Collins - 4039.
In what country is Michael Jacksons 1992 music video Remember the Time set?
- AAustralia
- BIndia
- CEgypt
- DChina
Answer: Egypt - 4040.
In 1981 MTV was first shown in this city, and the first video to be broadcasted was Video Killed the Radio Star by The Buggles.
- AWashington
- BSan Francisco
- CMiami
- DNew York
Answer: New York - 4041.
Who wrote Concertino for four percussion and wind ensemble?
- AJames Swearingen
- BDavid Gilingham
- CFrank Ticheli
- DRobert Smith
Answer: David Gilingham - 4042.
What popular British boy band covered Bee Gees 1977 song How Deep Is Your Love in 1996?
- AEast 17
- BWestlife
- CBoyzone
- DTake That
Answer: Take That - 4043.
According to the Faustian bargain that Johnny made with the devil in the Devil Went Down to Georgia, what did the devil wager for Johnnys soul?
- A3 free nights at Disneyland
- BFiddle of gold
- CHeart of Barbara Allen
- DThe old home-place
Answer: Fiddle of gold - 4044.
This gospel group was formed on the spur of the moment in 1980 when it performed the song First Day In Heaven. Some of its famous members are Russ Taff, Guy Penrod and Mark Lowry.
- AThe Gaither Vocal Band
- BThe Speer Revival
- CThe Florida Boys
- DThe Dove Brothers
Answer: The Gaither Vocal Band - 4045.
This artist performed That Aint My Truck in 1995.
- ATracy Byrd
- BTrace Adkins
- CToby Keith
- DRhett Akins
Answer: Rhett Akins - 4046.
What group struck gold with the song Incense and Peppermints in 1967?
- AThe Strawberry Alarm Clock
- BThe Grape Transistor Radio
- CThe Banana Blender
- DThe Cherry Dishwasher
Answer: The Strawberry Alarm Clock - 4047.
Who recorded the single The Alley Cat?
- ARick Dees His Cast of Idiots
- BEl Coco
- CEruption
- DBent Fabric
Answer: Bent Fabric - 4048.
Who had a 1983 hit with the song 'Africa'?
- AForeigner
- BToto
- CSteely Dan
- DJourney
Answer: Toto - 4049.
On which of the following albums can you find The Eagles song "Those Shoes"?
- AHotel California
- BThe Long Run
- CDesperado
- DOn the Border
Answer: The Long Run - 4050.
What do you get when you combine a Casio keyboard and this former Entertainment Tonight host? Answer: New Age music that would make Elvis, Hendrix and Joplin turn over in their graves in unison. Name the musician that can be held responsible for this mess.
- AChuck Woolery
- BYanni
- CBurt Convy
- DJohn Tesh
Answer: John Tesh
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