Music Trivia Questions — page 92
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- 4551.
Berry Gordy founded Motown Records on January 12th of what year?
- A1959
- B1957
- C1960
- D1958
Answer: 1959 - 4552.
Who released the song Be Near Me in 1985?
- AQuarterflash
- BABC
- CINXS
- DCulture Club
Answer: ABC - 4553.
This French electronic musical duo is famous for hiding their faces behind robot masks.
- AAIr
- BKLF
- CTelepopmusic
- DDaft Punk
Answer: Daft Punk - 4554.
This American-born one-hit wonder singer/rapper had a #1 hit in 1990 with the song Ice, Ice Baby.
- AKid Rock
- BVanilla Ice
- CFlynilla Ice
- DSir- Mix - Alot
Answer: Vanilla Ice - 4555.
What group had a #4 hit in 1981 with the single Shake It Up?
- AJethro Tull
- BProcol Harum
- CThe Cars
- DThe Eagles
Answer: The Cars - 4556.
What girl group had a number one hit with Mama Said Thered Be Days Like This?
- AThe Crystals
- BThe Shangrilas
- CThe Teddy Bears
- DThe Shirelles
Answer: The Shirelles - 4557.
This hit of Olivia Newton-John and its video made athletic wear fashionable in 1981.
- AKarma Chameleon
- BSynchronicity
- CPhysical
- DBlue Monday
Answer: Physical - 4558.
Which band performed the 1970s classic rock hit 'Don't Fear the Reaper'?
- ABlack Sabbath
- BBlue Oyster Cult
- CKansas
- DDeep Purple
Answer: Blue Oyster Cult - 4559.
What is Aaliyahs real full name?
- AAaliyah Dana Haughton
- BAllie Rebbecca Haughton
- CAaliyah Josephine Houston
- DAliya Isaac Houston
Answer: Aaliyah Dana Haughton - 4560.
This was probably one of the most shocking deaths during the 80s. On December 8, 1980 this member of the Beatles was shot.
- ARingo Starr
- BJohn Lennon
- CPaul McCartney
- DGeorge Harrison
Answer: John Lennon - 4561.
Which one of these male groups is not comprised of brothers as members?
- AP.M. Dawn
- BO-Town
- COasis
- DK-Ci and Jojo
Answer: O-Town - 4562.
This band from the 80s, formed in Leeds, England, had a huge hit in 1981 with Tainted Love.
- ADepeche Mode
- Ba-ha
- CSoft Cell
- DTears for Fears
Answer: Soft Cell - 4563.
Name the winner the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 1985.
- ASeparate Lives from White Nights
- BMiss Celies Blues (Sister) from The Color Purple
- CSay You, Say Me from White Nights
- DThe Power of Love from Back to the Future
Answer: Say You, Say Me from White Nights - 4564.
Name Roger Waters' first solo album, released in 1984.
- AThe Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking
- BRadio KAOS
- CWhen the Wind Blows
- DAmused to Death
Answer: The Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking - 4565.
Who performed the 1984 hit song What's Love Got to Do with It?
- ATina Turner
- BPaula Abdul
- CAmy Grant
- DMariah Carey
Answer: Tina Turner - 4566.
Until early 2006 Bow Wow dated which popular female RB singer?
- AAshanti
- BCiara
- CBrandy
- DRihanna
Answer: Ciara - 4567.
This singer had a hit song in the 80s with Gloria.
- ALiuzet Melendez
- BCyndi Lauper
- CBonnie Tyler
- DLaura Branigan
Answer: Laura Branigan - 4568.
What Broadway star appearing in Sondheims Company also played a character on the TV sitcom, Alice?
- ALinda Lavin (Alice character Alice)
- BPolly Holliday (Alice character Flo)
- CBeth Howland (Alice character Vera)
- DVic Tayback (Alice character Mel)
Answer: Beth Howland (Alice character Vera) - 4569.
Which brass instrument has the lowest pitch in an orchestra?
- ASaxophone
- BTrombone
- CTuba
- DTrumpet
Answer: Tuba - 4570.
Al n Yetta from the self-titled song are fans of Art Linkletta and love to sing along with Mitch. What TV show do they enjoy watching reruns of?
- ALassie
- BPeter Gunn
- CDecember Bride
- DLone Ranger
Answer: December Bride - 4571.
Which are the authors of the Tony-winning musical Spamalot?
- AMichael Pallin and Terry Jones
- BGraham Chapman and Terry Jones
- CEric Idle and Tim Rice
- DEric Idle and John Clese
Answer: Eric Idle and Tim Rice - 4572.
Who wrote the march Hail to the Chief which we often hear when the the President of the United States makes an appearance?
- ASir Walter Scott and James Sanderson
- BFrederick Chopin
- CHector Berlioz and Juan-Angel Santiago
- DJohn Phillip Sousa
Answer: Sir Walter Scott and James Sanderson - 4573.
Who is the Pink Floyd song "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" written about?
- AFloyd
- BSyd Barrett
- CDavid Gilmour
- DJohn Lennon
Answer: Syd Barrett - 4574.
What male recording artist released his singe Maria in 1996?
- AMarc Anthony
- BJon Secada
- CEnrique Iglesias
- DRicky Martin
Answer: Ricky Martin - 4575.
Rihanna has been criticized by the people of her native country, Barbados, as well as by others, for which of the following?
- AHer lack of education
- BHer outfits
- CHer lack of talent
- DHer being ashamed to be a native of Barbados
Answer: Her outfits - 4576.
In a Mad World this group could have been made up of Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal.
- AFlock of Seagulls
- BTears for Fears
- COrchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
- DUB40
Answer: Tears for Fears - 4577.
In 2003 Sugababes released the single Shape which featured a sample from a 1993 song by this celebrated musician.
- AMick Jagger
- BSting
- CTom Jones
- DElton John
Answer: Sting - 4578.
Finish the title to Gwen Stefani's song from her album The Sweet Escape: ____ in the Morning.
- A4
- B2
- C3
- D5
Answer: 4 - 4579.
Jimmy Buffett is known for his work to save which large aquatic animal?
- AManatee
- BShark
- CDolphin
- DWhale
Answer: Manatee - 4580.
This song received the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1986.
- AMoney for Nothing by Dire Straits
- BThe Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News
- CBorn in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
- DWe Are the World by USA for Africa
Answer: We Are the World by USA for Africa - 4581.
This singer wrote and recorded the song Sunshine Superman, which reached #1 in 1966?
- ABilly Preston
- BDonovan
- CMac Davis
- DPeter Noone
Answer: Donovan - 4582.
In Men at Work's song 'Down Under,' a Vegemite sandwich is mentioned. What is the main ingredient of Vegemite?
- AVegemite leaves
- BBrown sugar
- CVegemite root extract
- DBrewer's yeast extract
Answer: Brewer's yeast extract - 4583.
Barbra Streisand cashed in a number one selling single with the song People from which long-running show?
- AFunny Girl
- BGrren Grow the Lilacs
- CThe Most Happy Fella
- D42nd. Street
Answer: Funny Girl - 4584.
The song Lady Marmalade was a big hit song for this RB band in the year 1975.
- ALabelle
- BRufus with Chaka Khan
- CGladys Knight the Pips
- DThe Impressions
Answer: Labelle - 4585.
Who performed the hit single 'Call Me' for the 1980 film 'American Gigolo'?
- ABlondie
- BTina Turner
- CMadonna
- DJanet Jackson
Answer: Blondie - 4586.
Who is the producer credited with putting Milli Vanilli on the road to fame and fortune?
- AFrank Zappa
- BDavid Geffen
- CTommy Mottola
- DFrank Farian
Answer: Frank Farian - 4587.
This singer had one of the biggest hits of 1990 with the song Ice, Ice Baby.
- AM.C. Hammer
- BIce Cube
- CIce T
- DVanilla Ice
Answer: Vanilla Ice - 4588.
Who recorded the song Return to Paradise in 1978?
- APrince
- BSting
- CElton John
- DGeorge Michael
Answer: Elton John - 4589.
Paul McCartney and his band mates (The Beatles) founded a record label in 1968. What was the name of the record label?
- APeach
- BApple
- CLime
- DPear
Answer: Apple - 4590.
Who had hits with the songs Home, If the Devil Danced (In Empty Pockets), Ships That Don't Come In, John Deere Green, Third Rock from the Sun, Pickup Man, Bigger Than the Beatles, and Texas Sized Heartache?
- AJoe Diffie
- BTracy Byrd
- CCollin Raye
- DDavid Lee Murphey
Answer: Joe Diffie - 4591.
At the time of his death, James was working on an autobiography, called this.
- ARemember Me
- BThe Legacy Of A Dope-fiend
- CA Life, Devoted To Music
- DConfessions Of A Superfreak
Answer: Confessions Of A Superfreak - 4592.
Peter Piper is a track on this 1986 album by Run DMC.
- ARaising Hell
- BLicensed to Ill
- CKrush Groove
- DWalk This Way
Answer: Raising Hell - 4593.
The song My Girl was a huge hit song for this band in 1965.
- AThe Stylistics
- BThe Temptations
- CMarmalade
- DThe Four Tops
Answer: The Temptations - 4594.
Eric Clapton was born in Ripley, England on which date?
- AMarch 30, 1945
- BMarch 29, 1944
- CMarch 30, 1946
- DMarch 28, 1943
Answer: March 30, 1945 - 4595.
Even though I'm a man, people always comment about my great hair. I also sang the popular 2004 song 'Some Beach.' Who am I?
- ATrace Adkins
- BKeith Urban
- CToby Keith
- DBlake Shelton
Answer: Blake Shelton - 4596.
Who is Bono singing about in U2's song Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own?
- AThe Edge's wife
- BHis father
- CVladimir Lenin
- DHimself
Answer: His father - 4597.
This male quartet asked the question Him or Me. Who are they?
- AIntro
- BToday
- CThe Rude Boys
- DTroop
Answer: Today - 4598.
In the middle of a performance of Rocket Queen in St. Louis, Axl Rose tackled a spectator and declared, "Thanks to this lame a** security, I'm going home." He slammed down his mike and a riot started. What was the fan that Rose tackled doing?
- AVideotaping the performance
- BHolding a pistol
- CDistracting other fans
- DWielding a knife
Answer: Videotaping the performance - 4599.
Which band recorded the song Evil Ways in 1970?
- AScorpions
- BThree Dog Night
- CSantana
- DThe Police
Answer: Santana - 4600.
Mike Jones sang Drop and Gimme 50 featuring what other rapper?
- AHurricane Chris
- BT-Pain
- CLil Wayne
- DTwista
Answer: Hurricane Chris
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