Music Trivia Questions — page 85
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Which one of these artists did Bow Wow not collaborate with prior to 2007?
- ALil Wayne
- BChris Brown
- CMario
- DT-pain
Answer: Mario - 4202.
This singer had a top ten hit in 1987 with Paper in Fire.
- APeter Gabriel
- BJohn Mellencamp
- CPaul Simon
- DHuey Lewis
Answer: John Mellencamp - 4203.
This superstar singer wowed us in 1990 with her smash hit, Vision of Love.
- AQueen Latifah
- BGeri Haliwell
- CMariah Carey
- DMaria H. Carrey
Answer: Mariah Carey - 4204.
Did Boston record the song 'Don't Fear the Reaper'?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 4205.
The song Queen of Hearts was a monster hit song for this singer in 1981.
- AStevie Nicks
- BBonnie Raitt
- CJuice Newton
- DKim Carnes
Answer: Juice Newton - 4206.
Who had hits in the 70s with the songs "Lonely Boy" and "Never Let Her Slip Away"?
- AElton John
- BLeo Sayer
- CBarry White
- DAndrew Gold
Answer: Andrew Gold - 4207.
Which of the Beatles band members is barefoot on the front cover of the 'Abbey Road' album?
- ARingo Starr
- BJohn Lennon
- CGeorge Harrison
- DPaul McCartney
Answer: Paul McCartney - 4208.
The 1987 George Michael song featured in the audio clip was a track from which mega-selling album?
- AListen Without Prejudice Vol.1
- BMake It Big
- CListen Without Prejudice Vol. 2
- DFaith
Answer: Faith - 4209.
What country singer plays Dr. Clint Cassidy on TV show, Doc?
- ARandy Travis
- BTravis Tritt
- CBilly Ray Cyrus
- DGeorge Strait
Answer: Billy Ray Cyrus - 4210.
Name this very popular British childrens show.
- ACrossroads
- BTake the Highroad
- CJimll Fix It
- DCrackerjack
Answer: Jimll Fix It - 4211.
This popular male musician wrote the 1973 song Knockin on Heavens Door?
- AMick Jagger
- BJohnny Cash
- CBob Dylan
- DEric Clapton
Answer: Bob Dylan - 4212.
Which of these was not a member of the British New Wave group, Wang Chung?
- ANick Feldman
- BJack Hues
- CDarren Costen
- DSting
Answer: Sting - 4213.
What British pop group performed several hit songs, including the 1970 My Baby Loves Lovin and the 1971 When You Are a King.
- ABoston
- BWhite Plains
- CJohnny Maestro and The Brooklyn Bridge
- DThe Manhattans
Answer: White Plains - 4214.
On 21 February 2000, the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards were presented. He was nominated for several awards but how many of them did he bring home?
- A1
- B3
- C2
- D6
Answer: 3 - 4215.
Before becoming Vanity 6, the ladies were to be named this.
- AGirl 6
- BThe Hookers
- CMotel 6
- DPrinces Angels
Answer: The Hookers - 4216.
What album of Janet Jackson was described as an autobiographical tale about her life with her parents, her first marriage, and breaking free?
- ADiscipline
- BJanet
- CDamita Jo
- DControl
Answer: Control - 4217.
Marvin Gaye was born April 2. Which statement concerning his birth is true?
- AHe was born Marvin Pentz Gaye, Jr., in Washington, D.C. in 1939.
- BHe was born Marvin Pierce Gaye, Jr., in Washinton, D.C. in 1939.
- CHe was born Marvin Pentz Gay , Jr., in Washington, D.C. in 1939.
- DHe was born Marvin Perez Gay, Jr., in Washinton, D.C. in 1939.
Answer: He was born Marvin Pentz Gay , Jr., in Washington, D.C. in 1939. - 4218.
Which of these nominees won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1979?
- AThe Rainbow Connection from The Muppet Movie
- BThrough the Eyes of Love from Ice Castles
- CIt Goes Like It Goes from Norma Rae
- DIll Never Say Goodbye from The Promise
Answer: It Goes Like It Goes from Norma Rae - 4219.
What genre of EDM is the Dutch DJ, musician, and remixer Armin van Buuren most well-known for?
- AHouse
- BTrance
- CDrum and Bass
- DDubstep
Answer: Trance - 4220.
What band had a hit with Come Sail Away?
- AMotley Crue
- BStyx
- CTesla
- DGreat White
Answer: Styx - 4221.
The parents of guitarist Richie Sambora shared what profession?
- AThey were dancers
- BThey were lawyers
- CThey were singers
- DThey were pianists
Answer: They were dancers - 4222.
Live After Death was recorded live by which group?
- AJudas Priest
- BIron Maiden
- CVan Halen
- DAC/DC
Answer: Iron Maiden - 4223.
Ill Always Love You was a smash hit song for this female singer in 1988.
- ACyndi Lauper
- BWhitney Houston
- CNatalie Cole
- DTaylor Dayne
Answer: Taylor Dayne - 4224.
What song has Judas Priest opened up with on their Screaming for Vengeance tour?
- ALiving After Midnight
- BHell Bent For Leather
- CGreen Manalishi
- DElectric Eye
Answer: Electric Eye - 4225.
Who performed the song Night Moves?
- A38 Special
- BBob Seger The Silver Bullet Band
- CTom Petty The Heartbreakers
- DCreedence Clearwater Revival
Answer: Bob Seger The Silver Bullet Band - 4226.
Feel Like Makin Love was a big hit song for this singer in 1974.
- ARoberta Flack
- BGladys Knight
- CChaka Khan Rufus
- DDionne Warwick
Answer: Roberta Flack - 4227.
How many people were in the band Green Day, when they released American Idiot?
- A5
- B3
- C2
- D4
Answer: 3 - 4228.
The song Tears on My Pillow was a huge hit song for this group in the early 1960s.
- ASmokey Robinson The Miracles
- BThe Penguins
- CThe Platters
- DLittle Anthony The Imperials
Answer: Little Anthony The Imperials - 4229.
How Bizarre was a huge song for this group in 1997.
- AOHM
- BOMD
- CSWV
- DOMC
Answer: OMC - 4230.
Name the American rock band from San Francisco, co-founded by folk musician Paul Kantner in 1965.
- AJefferson Airplane
- BGrateful Dead
- CEagle
- DCreedence Clearwater Revival
Answer: Jefferson Airplane - 4231.
Hello Mama Africa How are you? I'm feeling fine And I hope you're fine too.
- ALady Saw
- BPatra
- CGarnett Silk
- DElephant Man
Answer: Garnett Silk - 4232.
This singer was Dancing On The Ceiling in 1986.
- ALionel Richie
- BMichael McDonald
- CMichael Jackson
- DBaltimora
Answer: Lionel Richie - 4233.
The founding members are Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and this man.
- AWilliam Ward
- BRandy Castillo
- CCozy Powell
- DVinnie Appice
Answer: William Ward - 4234.
The song Moody River was a big teenage tragedy hit song for this singer in 1961.
- APaul Anka
- BAndy Williams
- CPat Boone
- DBobby Vinton
Answer: Pat Boone - 4235.
Brian May was the guitarist for which band?
- AQueen
- BPink Floyd
- CThe Doors
- DRolling Stones
Answer: Queen - 4236.
What is Jesse McCartneys eye color?
- AHazel
- BGreen
- CBlue
- DBrown
Answer: Green - 4237.
What famous musician recorded the 1988 song I Wish U Heaven?
- APrince
- BMadonna
- CCher
- DMichael Jackson
Answer: Prince - 4238.
This alternative rap band had a #11 pop single in 1990 with Humpty Dance?
- ADigable Planets
- BDigital Underground
- CArrested Development
- DSnap !
Answer: Digital Underground - 4239.
Gin and Juice, originally recorded by Snoop Dogg was covered by this alternative country band on their 2001 LP Shinebox.
- AThe Pumpkins
- BThe Gourds
- CThe Cantaloupes
- DThe Melons
Answer: The Gourds - 4240.
Name the song and artist of the opening title music in the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High?
- AI Know what Girls Like by The Waitresses
- BManic Monday by The Bangles
- CWe Got the Beat! by the GO - GOs
- DVenus by Bananarama
Answer: We Got the Beat! by the GO - GOs - 4241.
The Dr. Martens shoes, footwear typical of punk fashion, were invented in which country?
- AEngland
- BUSA
- CGermany
- DChina
Answer: Germany - 4242.
What novelty song was made famous by John Ernest, the duo that brought us the song, Soul President Number 1?
- ASuperfly Meets Shaft
- BMuskrat Love
- CMa-Ma-Ma-Belle
- DGoober Peas
Answer: Superfly Meets Shaft - 4243.
This group made their debut back in 1980 and had number 1 hits in the 1990s with Southern Star, Jukebox in My Mind, Down Home, I'm in a Hurry (And Don't Know Why), and Reckless.
- AAlabama
- BThe Oak Ridge Boys
- CBlackhawk
- DThe Bellamy Brothers
Answer: Alabama - 4244.
This singer had a hit song in 1991 with Blowing Kisses in the Wind.
- AMariah Carey
- BKaren White
- CWhitney Houston
- DPaula Abdul
Answer: Paula Abdul - 4245.
Pamina and Papageno are characters in what Mozart opera?
- AThe Marriage of Figaro
- BThe Goose of Cairo
- CThe Impresario
- DThe Magic Flute
Answer: The Magic Flute - 4246.
Which one of these people has been in the band ''Metallica'' in the past?
- AKurt Cobain
- BDave Lombardo
- CDave Mustaine
- DJoey Belladonna
Answer: Dave Mustaine - 4247.
The Proclaimers - I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) reached what position on the US Hot 100 Charts in 1993?
- A5th
- B1st
- C3rd
- D8th
Answer: 3rd - 4248.
Genre: Glam Rock In the 1970s he took glam rock to unprecedented levels and recorded hits such as Suffragette City, Changes, and Moonage Daydream.
- ADavid Bowie
- BMark Bolan
- CMott the Hoopie
- DElton John
Answer: David Bowie - 4249.
What British band was formed in Paisley, Scotland, in 1972 by Joe Egan and Gerry Rafferty?
- AWings
- BSmashing Pumpkins
- CStealers Wheel
- DFleetwood Mac
Answer: Stealers Wheel - 4250.
This band came up with their name while watching an episode of the 1970s TV show CHiPs.
- ASeven Mary Three
- BRadiohead
- CThe Police
- DMotorhead
Answer: Seven Mary Three
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