Music Trivia Questions — page 96
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- 4751.
Pete Townshend collaborated with which famous guitarist for an event at Brixton Academy in 1985?
- AMark Knopfler
- BDavid Gilmour
- CEric Clapton
- DJimmy Page
Answer: David Gilmour - 4752.
Who looked like a beauty queen from a movie scene and would dance on the floor, in the round?
- AGirl with Bette Davis Eyes
- BBillie Jean
- CGloria
- DDelilah
Answer: Billie Jean - 4753.
The Russian Five, considered the great musical intellectuals of the 19th century included Balakirev, Cui, Mussorgsky, Borodin and this composer who wrote the opera The Tale of Tsar Saltan.
- ADavidoff
- BRimsky-Korsakov
- CShostakovich
- DTchaikovsky
Answer: Rimsky-Korsakov - 4754.
When the musics over, Jim Morisson instructs us to:
- ATurn out the lights!
- BStart it over again
- CHead on home (with a designated driver, of course!)
- DTurn down the gain on the microphone!
Answer: Turn out the lights! - 4755.
This band was initially called The Tradewinds. They eventually settled upon the name of a mythological river.
- AStyx
- BKrokus
- CSlade
- DPentangle
Answer: Styx - 4756.
What kind of dog inspired the title of a 1971 song performed by Led Zeppelin?
- AAngry dog
- BBig dog
- CBlack dog
- DWhite dog
Answer: Black dog - 4757.
In 1990, these two veteran singers had a smash hit song called All My Life.
- ALinda Ronstadt Aaron Neville
- BPeter Cetera Cher
- CDavid Bowie Tiffany
- DLuther Vandross Whitney Houston
Answer: Linda Ronstadt Aaron Neville - 4758.
Before Purple Rains director met actress and model Patricia Kotero (Apollonia), this woman was to be Princes girl in the movie.
- AWendy or Lisa (was never determined which would get the part)
- BSheila E (Glamorous Life)
- CJennifer Beals (FlashDance)
- DMariah Carey (she was doing backup for Brenda Starr at the time)
Answer: Jennifer Beals (FlashDance) - 4759.
When jazz or lounge singers try their hand at rock and roll, things can get ugly. What easy-listening artist known as the Velvet Fog made the regretful decision to record the Donovan hippie folk song Sunshine Superman? [sound clip]
- ABing Crosby
- BMel Tormé
- CDean Martin
- DTony Bennett
Answer: Mel Tormé - 4760.
The Sad Wings of Destiny
- AJudas Priest
- BDream Theater
- CExodus
- DIron Maiden
Answer: Judas Priest - 4761.
What instrument do all these musicians play: Red Clay, Chet Baker, Art Farmer, Sweets Edison and Cootie Williams?
- APiano
- BClarinet
- CGuitar
- DTrumpet
Answer: Trumpet - 4762.
The 1968 song Sympathy for the Devil by the Rolling Stones presents an image of a sophisticated Lucifer and his influences on the world throughout history. The song makes several references to historical events. Which of the following is not an event referenced in the song?
- AWorld War II
- BThe Crucifixion of Christ
- CThe Hundred Years War
- DThe American Civil War
Answer: The American Civil War - 4763.
Who wrote the first major Western novel set in Japan?
- APierre Loti
- BDavid Belasco
- CWilliam Butler Yeats
- DSir Frederick Ashton
Answer: Pierre Loti - 4764.
Who was "Kung Fu Fighting" in 1974?
- AThe Bee Gees
- BCarl Douglas
- CKool & the Gang
- DHeatwave
Answer: Carl Douglas - 4765.
When My Chemical Romance were on Stevens Untitled Rock Show, they requested which video to be played?
- AMCR: Helena
- BBritney Spears: Toxic
- CKorn: Coming Undone
- DThe Smiths: Girlfriend in a Coma
Answer: The Smiths: Girlfriend in a Coma - 4766.
This one hit wonder had a huge hit in 1987 with Shes Like the Wind.
- ADino
- BBenny Mardones
- CPatrick Swayze
- DDon Johnson
Answer: Patrick Swayze - 4767.
This actress played Loretta Lynn in Coal Miners Daughter (1980).
- ADolly Parton
- BJessica Lange
- CSissy Spacek
- DBeverly DAngelo
Answer: Sissy Spacek - 4768.
What is the title of Chris Brown's first single?
- ALet's Go
- BWalk It
- CDance
- DRun It
Answer: Run It - 4769.
What is the name of the rapper who gave Bow Wow his name?
- ASnoop Dogg
- BJermaine Dupri
- CNelly
- DNate Dogg
Answer: Snoop Dogg - 4770.
Who played the role of Jim Morrison in the 1991 film The Doors, directed by Oliver Stone?
- AJohnny Depp
- BTom Cruise
- CVal Kilmer
- DPeter Deluise
Answer: Val Kilmer - 4771.
Björk, the Icelandic singer and songwriter, has earned numerous Grammies, sold millions of albums, and has acted in major Hollywood movies. Before all the critical acclaim and media attention, Björk was once the lead vocalist for which alternative rock/pop band?
- AThe Sugarcubes
- BFuzzbox
- CCurve
- DAltered Images
Answer: The Sugarcubes - 4772.
Who wrote the early ragtime composition for piano Maple Leaf Rag?
- ARobert Lee Johnson
- BScott Joplin
- CJames Roger Phillips
- DEubie Blake
Answer: Scott Joplin - 4773.
This pop-rock singer started performing at the age of 12 and by the time he reached 19, he had a million seller with Hanky Panky.
- ASmokey Robinson
- BGene Pitney
- CTommy James
- DStevie Wonder
Answer: Tommy James - 4774.
Which British rock band, recorded the hits Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions?
- AThe Doors
- BU2
- CQueen
- DOzzy Osbourne
Answer: Queen - 4775.
The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia was the only ever hit for this singer in 1973. It was so popular that it was a chart topper for an unprecedented two straight weeks.
- AMaria Muldaur
- BCarol Burnett
- CVicki Lawrence
- DCher
Answer: Vicki Lawrence - 4776.
Which Grammy Award-winning singer recorded the huge 1991hit Walking in Memphis?
- AMarc Cohn
- BNorman Greenbaum
- CBenny Mardones
- DCurtis Stigers
Answer: Marc Cohn - 4777.
This group was formed when Canadian band Brave Belt reformed and had considered themselves a hard rock metal band. Their hits included Takin Care of Business, Let it Ride and You Aint Seen Nothing Yet.
- ARush
- BLighhouse
- CApril Wine
- DBachman-Turner Overdrive
Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive - 4778.
I don't wanna touch you too much, baby 'cause making love to you might drive me crazy.
- ALove Bites
- BFeel Like Making Love
- CBed of Roses
- DOh Sherry
Answer: Love Bites - 4779.
Which popular US comedian, compared a then new US television series to Milli Vanilli by saying : The show is a mixture of crime and music... kind of like Milli Vanilli!
- ADavid Letterman
- BJay Leno
- CGeorge Carlin
- DArsenio Hall
Answer: Jay Leno - 4780.
Is it true that in 2005, singer Carrie Underwood was voted Worlds Sexiest Vegetarian?
- AYes
- BNo
Answer: Yes - 4781.
This symphony was composed by Beethoven while he was at a health spa in Teplitz in Bohemia. It is Opus 92, in A -Major. Beethoven conducted it at its premiere at a concert to aide soldiers injured at the Battle of Hanau, against Napoleons troops.
- ASymphony #7
- BSymphony #8
- CSymphony #9
- DSymphony #10
Answer: Symphony #7 - 4782.
Did Whitney Houston appear on an episode of The Cosby Show as herself?
- ANo
- BYes
Answer: No - 4783.
Which member of The Killers has been compared to Jason Lee, from the TV series, My Name Is Earl?
- ADave Keuning
- BBrandon Flowers
- CRonnie Vannucci
- DMark Stoermer
Answer: Ronnie Vannucci - 4784.
Name the band that recorded the albums Superjudge, Powertrip and Monolithic Baby.
- AMonster Magnet
- BMudvayne
- CManowar
- DMastodon
Answer: Monster Magnet - 4785.
When was Gangnam Style uploaded to YouTube?
- A2011
- B2012
- C2013
- D2014
Answer: 2012 - 4786.
The infamous Rat Pack made a few movies together. Which of them has been remade into a series of films?
- AOceans 7
- BOceans 11
- COceans 13
- DOceans 21
Answer: Oceans 11 - 4787.
I hate music , especially when its played. Who said this?
- AAbby Hoffman
- BJack Paar
- CJimmy Durante
- DJoseph Kennedy
Answer: Jimmy Durante - 4788.
Which of these popular country artist released the song "The Dance"?
- AGarth Brooks
- BVince Gill
- CGeorge Strait
- DClint Black
Answer: Garth Brooks - 4789.
What important event in Ludwig van Beethovens life happened in 1798?
- ABeethoven first noticed his hearing loss
- BBeethoven wrote his first violin sonata
- CBeethoven wrote his first symphony
- DBeethoven wrote his first piano sonata
Answer: Beethoven first noticed his hearing loss - 4790.
Shake You Down was the only ever # 1U.S. hit for this singer in 1987.
- ABobby McPherrin
- BGregory Abbott
- CJames Ingram
- DFreddie Jackson
Answer: Gregory Abbott - 4791.
Hello, I Love You was a huge song in 1968 for this band out of the California area.
- AThe Doors
- BThe Mothers of Invention
- CGolden Earring
- DBread
Answer: The Doors - 4792.
Name this British quiz/game show.
- AFort Boyard
- BBlockbusters
- CCrystal Maze
- DKrypton Factor
Answer: Crystal Maze - 4793.
This former Yale dropout and music producer, who spent almost 50 years developing and supporting jazz musicians, was Benny Goodman's brother-in-law.
- ALouis Bernard
- BJohn Hammond
- CTony Chambers
- DDeMarco Edwards
Answer: John Hammond - 4794.
Brown Eyed Girl is definitely this singers signature song.
- AEric Burdon
- BJoe Cocker
- CVan Morrison
- DRod Stewart
Answer: Van Morrison - 4795.
One of the first groups Berry Gordy signed to Motown was called The Matadors. They later changed their name to which of the following?
- AThe Contours
- BThe Miracles
- CThe Spinners
- DThe Four Tops
Answer: The Miracles - 4796.
This singer performed the song Never Gonna Give You Up, which after being released in 1987, spent five weeks at the top of the British charts.
- ATimmy T.
- BDavid Lee Roth
- CJohn Cougar
- DRick Astley
Answer: Rick Astley - 4797.
What is the color of the rain in the popular 1984 power ballad by Prince and The Revolution?
- ABlack
- BPurple
- CGolden
- DBlue
Answer: Purple - 4798.
Which of the following songs is NOT by Justin Bieber?
- APray
- BMistletoe
- CWaiting Outside the Lines
- DLove Me
Answer: Waiting Outside the Lines - 4799.
This rap group had a surprisingly popular debut hit with Slam in 1993.
- AHouse of Pain
- B3rd Bass
- COnyx
- DA Tribe Called Quest
Answer: Onyx - 4800.
Which song by Whitesnake was a # 1 song in 1987?
- AIs This Love
- BDown Under
- CHere I Go Again
- DEvery Rose Has Its Thorn
Answer: Here I Go Again
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