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29 quizzes and 325 trivia questions.
1.
  California Split   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Despite numerous line-up changes (hence the title) the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band have been around for decades and have played an important role in the progression of country music.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Dec 15 18
Average
pollucci19 gold member
Dec 15 18
175 plays
2.
  The Neville Brothers    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Test your knowledge of this American R&B, soul, jazz, and funk group, or learn more about them.
Average, 15 Qns, skylarb, Jan 25 20
Average
skylarb
Jan 25 20
176 plays
3.
  The Songs of Randy Newman   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From behind-the-scenes songwriter, to acerbic solo artist, to film score composer, Randy Newman has had a long and fruitful career.
Average, 10 Qns, agony, Mar 29 08
Average
agony editor
417 plays
4.
  The Most Dangerous Group: N.W.A.    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about The Most Dangerous Group, N.W.A. There will be different facts and questions about lyrics spanning the whole career of the group.
Average, 10 Qns, ginoo9, Feb 01 19
Average
ginoo9
Feb 01 19
610 plays
5.
  The Notting Hillbillies    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of this group, or, if you've never heard of it, take this opportunity to introduce yourself.
Average, 10 Qns, skylarb, Jan 24 20
Average
skylarb
Jan 24 20
157 plays
6.
  Songs of Laura Nyro    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about songwriter Laura Nyro, some of her songs, and some of the people who sang them.
Average, 10 Qns, Sidd2, May 20 21
Average
Sidd2
May 20 21
233 plays
7.
  The NWW List    
Match Quiz
 15 Qns
The legendary Nurse With Wound list. If you don't know what it is I'd STRONGLY suggest googling it before taking this quiz. I'll list an album from the list and you match the artist to the title. If you are what I call an "RCA" you'll loooove this one!
Tough, 15 Qns, UglyPancake, Sep 13 16
Tough
UglyPancake
76 plays
8.
  Everybody's Talking At Me: The Fred Neil Story    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Everybody's talking at me, I don't hear a word they're saying, Only the echoes of my mind" are the opening words of one of the most famous songs by Fred Neil, a songwriter often forgotten by music lovers, but not the many musicians who revered him.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Aug 26 10
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darksplash
128 plays
9.
  Anatomy of a Song: Elvis is Everywhere    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In tribute to the "Anatomy of a Song" quizzes, I present ten questions about Mojo Nixon and Skid Roper's "Elvis is Everywhere"
Average, 10 Qns, bernie73, Jun 18 19
Average
bernie73 gold member
Jun 18 19
107 plays
10.
  Anatomy of a Song- "The Christmas Shoes"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
"The Christmas Shoes" was a song was by NewSong. It was a great holiday song, but a real tearjerker. Let's see how well you know it.
Average, 15 Qns, diamondjim68, Dec 16 10
Average
diamondjim68
247 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What is the name of Kurt's manager?

From Quiz "Kurt Nilsen"




11.
  Noah And The Whale    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Noah And The Whale were at the forefront of the 21st century UK folk rock scene, but like all good things, they didn't last. They are a band well worth checking out though, and hopefully this quiz is too.
Average, 10 Qns, 480154st, Feb 09 19
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480154st gold member
Feb 09 19
100 plays
12.
  Neutral Milk Hotel    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In my never ending quest to educate members of society about lesser known bands, the band Neutral Milk Hotel has come up.
Average, 10 Qns, milky54, Feb 11 17
Average
milky54
245 plays
13.
  Me'shell N'degeocello    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz on Me'shell N'degeocello: the woman and the music.
Tough, 10 Qns, rj211, Jan 12 03
Tough
rj211 gold member
149 plays
14.
  Are you a N*E*R*D Nerd?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Are you an N*E*R*D nerd like me? Take this quiz and find out! This funk, rock and hip-hop fusion band is one of my favourite acts of the 21st century.
Tough, 10 Qns, paperhat76, Aug 29 10
Tough
paperhat76
146 plays
15.
  Nilsson Schmilsson    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The life and times of the wonderful singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson. Good luck.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Ikabud, Jan 26 03
Difficult
Ikabud
318 plays
16.
  Shannon Noll    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I cant believe there is no Shannon Noll quizzes, so i decided to make one.
Average, 10 Qns, ozyboy, Aug 14 07
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ozyboy
233 plays
17.
  New Riders of the Purple Sage    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's a quiz from a not so famous classic rock band. All questions will be related to three of their albums. They are "Home, Home on the Road", "N.R.P.S", and "The Adventures of Panama Red".
Average, 10 Qns, crzyldync, Apr 29 17
Average
crzyldync
143 plays
18.
  The Number Twelve Looks Like You    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The Number Twelve Looks Like You is my absolute favorite band, this quiz is just about their lyrics.
Average, 10 Qns, Handro, Aug 09 09
Average
Handro
120 plays
19.
  New Edition    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz will cover topics of the group New Edition and their solo endeavors. Have fun!
Difficult, 15 Qns, agent05, Feb 19 19
Difficult
agent05
Feb 19 19
670 plays
20.
  No Use For A Name "More Betterness" Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
No Use For A Name lyrics, from their 1999 album "More Betterness".
Average, 10 Qns, edgeofrealityx, Jun 23 17
Average
edgeofrealityx
94 plays
21.
  Kurt Nilsen    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about the great singer Kurt Nilsen. If you're a true Kurt fan, I think this should be easy for you.
Average, 10 Qns, Tonje89, Apr 10 05
Average
Tonje89
122 plays
22.
  Matt Nathanson    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is some trivia about one of my favorite singers, Matt Nathanson. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, capsnducks, Jan 15 06
Average
capsnducks
127 plays
23.
  Ne-Yo: A Quiz on his Work    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz having to do with Ne-Yo's first solo album, "In My Own Words". All you have to do is name the song that the lyrics come from.
Average, 10 Qns, snicket15, Dec 30 06
Average
snicket15
334 plays
24.
  The History of New Grass Revival    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge on the great band that started the new grass movement: New Grass Revival.
Average, 10 Qns, deadpanic, Aug 03 06
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deadpanic
103 plays
25.
  Nickel Creek Runs Deep    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Nickel Creek has taken the music world by storm with their "Newgrass" sound. This quiz covers the Grammy winning band and their music.
Tough, 10 Qns, LuvChrisThile, Sep 29 03
Tough
LuvChrisThile
154 plays
26.
  Gianna Nannini knowledge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
It was 1984, I was watching Rockpalast and there she was... and me an immediate fan.
Average, 10 Qns, Jaye, Mar 03 14
Average
Jaye
138 plays
27.
  No Secrets    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a simple quiz, with introductory type questions on this great young band. If you want more info, go to www.nosecrets-shh.com or www.no-secrets.com
Tough, 10 Qns, clipfan24, Nov 01 11
Tough
clipfan24
154 plays
28.
  Michael Nesmith Music and Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This is my quiz about Michael Nesmith, for the first 10 questions you need to complete the lyric, and the last five are facts about some of the songs and albums.
Difficult, 15 Qns, mew, Jan 22 04
Difficult
mew
232 plays
29.
  Jason Newsted    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
This quiz is about the most energetic musicians ever. Jason is a great bass player.
Difficult, 15 Qns, Bertallica, Jun 01 03
Difficult
Bertallica
202 plays

Music L-P: 'N' Trivia Questions

1. In which city, known for its jazz, were the Neville Brothers formed?

From Quiz
The Neville Brothers

Answer: New Orleans

The Neville Brothers consist of four brothers: Aaron, Art, Charles, and Cyril. The group was founded in 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana and is known for New Orleans jazz, among other genres. The four brothers got together to participate in the recording session for a Mardi Gras Indian group called the Wild Tchoupitoulas, which was led by their uncle, George Landry (also known as "Big Chief Jolly"). The Neville Brothers released their first self-titled album, "The Neville Brothers" in 1978.

2. What lead guitarist and singer for Dire Straits formed The Notting Hillbillies?

From Quiz The Notting Hillbillies

Answer: Mark Knopfler

Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Mark Knopfler became the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for the band Dire Straits, which was formed in 1977 and recorded six albums. In May of 1986, he formed the supergroup The Notting Hillbillies, for which he sang and played guitar. The term "supergroup" is used to refer to a group formed from musicians already known for playing in other groups. Another example is The Traveling Wilburys, which consisted of Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Jeff Lynne.

3. After expressing that he sees a bit of Elvis in everyone, the song's narrator uses a title to describe Elvis. Which title is it?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: Elvis is Everywhere

Answer: Elvis is still the king

"Elvis is everywhere/ Elvis is everything/ Elvis is everybody/ Elvis is still the king" For several decades, Elvis has often been referred to as the King of Rock and Roll or the King. Sometimes, others such as Chuck Berry are given this title. Mojo Nixon (born as Neill Kirby McMillan, Jr., in 1957) co-wrote "Elvis is Everywhere" with Skid Roper (born as Richard Bandke in 1954). The song appeared on their 1957 album "Bo-Day-Shus!" Despite not being released as a single at the time, it might be the best known of Mojo Nixon's songs.

4. Which area of London, usually associated more with rugby union than music, are Noah and the Whale from?

From Quiz Noah And The Whale

Answer: Twickenham

Although Twickenham is home to over 50,000 people, it is known to the majority of non residents as the home of English rugby, with the headquarters of the Rugby Football Union and the largest rugby stadium in the world, Twickenham Stadium, both being situated there. The other answers are all London sporting venues, with Lords Cricket Ground being in St. John's Wood. Wembley Stadium, in Wembley being the home of English football and Wimbledon in south west London, being the headquarters of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

5. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band formed in the mid 1960s. What, not so noble, reason does their official website quote as the whole point behind their origin?

From Quiz California Split

Answer: Figure out how not to have to work for a living

Jeff Hanna and Bruce Kunkel got together in Long Beach, California in 1966 and used a couple of different set-ups, such as the New Coast Two and the Illegitimate Jug Band, to get some small time gigs. Along the way they met up with and played alongside of a number of artists before teaming up to form the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. They were drawn to folk music, which was making its presence felt through southern California and, to differentiate themselves, they wore pinstripe suits and cowboy boots. Eventually this band would be looked upon as one of the vital cogs in ensuring that country and roots music were pushed forward to a more mainstream audience. Not a bad effort for a group of blokes who were just looking to get out of working.

6. The first line of the song was: "It was almost Christmastime, there I was in another line, trying to buy the last gift or two, ___".

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song- "The Christmas Shoes"

Answer: not really in the Christmas mood

The singer was feeling cynical and moody in the beginning of the song. He was in dire need of some Christmas cheer. NewSong is a Contemporary Christian Music band, which formed in 1981.

7. The band's name, N*E*R*D, is an acronym for which phrase?

From Quiz Are you a N*E*R*D Nerd?

Answer: No-one Ever Really Dies

The acronym "N*E*R*D" stands for "No-one Ever Really Dies". This line can be heard in the last verse of "Rock Star", one of N*E*R*D's best known hits. "No-one ever really dies. You believe that? Well, if not, for you It's almost over now"

8. What is the name of the record label founded by Eazy-E which N.W.A. used to produce their records?

From Quiz The Most Dangerous Group: N.W.A.

Answer: Ruthless Records

Ruthless Records was founded by Eazy-E and Jerry Heller and was the label that N.W.A. used to produce their controversial records. Ruthless Records was based out of Compton, California and was founded in 1987. Post-N.W.A. the label has had artists the most notable of which is Lil' Eazy-E, the son of N.W.A. founder and rap great, Eazy-E.

9. Which song has these lyrics? "A sphere to determine my fate./ Second twelve to triple up./ Sit and wait."

From Quiz The Number Twelve Looks Like You

Answer: Texas Dolly

This is on their second full-length CD, "Nuclear. Sad. Nuclear.". This song is believed by many to be about gambling, because Doyle Brunson, a poker player, has the nickname "Texas Dolly".

10. Neutral Milk Hotel has some interesting artwork on their CDs and album covers. On their album "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea", the CD has what picture on it?

From Quiz Neutral Milk Hotel

Answer: A flying phonograph

The flying phonograph has been the subject of tattoos for many a young Neutral Milk Hotel fan. The woman nursing a tiger is found on the cover of Belle and Sebastian's first CD, "Tigermilk", whereas the women with a drum for her head is found in other places on the album.

11. Name the song: "You're looking for a real love, this is real love."

From Quiz Ne-Yo: A Quiz on his Work

Answer: Sign Me Up

"Sign Me Up" is on "In My Own Words". This song is about Ne-Yo finding a girl and wanting to be with her, hence "Sign Me Up".

12. To which band did the members of New Grass Revival originally belong to?

From Quiz The History of New Grass Revival

Answer: Bluegrass Alliance

New Grass Revival was created in 1972 by four members that were first a part of the Bluegrass Alliance. New Grass Revival served as Leon Russell's backup band multiple times.

13. A famous musician from a famous band produced the album "Home, Home on the Road". Who might it be?

From Quiz New Riders of the Purple Sage

Answer: Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead)

Jerry Garcia of Grateful Dead fame produced this album. He played with the band along with Mickey Hart (also on this album with drums and percussion) of Grateful Dead fame. New Riders also toured with the Grateful Dead.

14. "Kicking you is easy when you're down that's when the weak know to release their anger on someone who will not try to stand up and give them a fight!" is the last line of which song?

From Quiz No Use For A Name "More Betterness" Lyrics

Answer: Chasing Rainbows

This song is about when someone trusts too much in people they shouldn't trust, or people who think they are their friends.

15. In what year did Matt release his first album?

From Quiz Matt Nathanson

Answer: 1993

Matt recorded his first album, "Please", when he was a sophomore in college.

16. Where does Kurt Nilsen come from?

From Quiz Kurt Nilsen

Answer: Norway

Kurt Nilsen comes from Ytre Arna, right outside the city Bergen, in Norway.

17. What Idol series was Shannon Noll a contestant in?

From Quiz Shannon Noll

Answer: Australian

Shannon Noll was the runner up in the first Australian Idol series in 2003. Guy Sebastian was the winner.

18. Nickel Creek members Chris Thile and Sara and Sean Watkins met and began performing together in 1989. In what state did they live at the time?

From Quiz Nickel Creek Runs Deep

Answer: California

Siblings Sara and Sean met Chris while attending a bluegrass show at "That Pizza Place" in Carlsbad, CA. When they began playing together, Sara and Chris were only eight years old!

19. Complete the lyric: "She was two inches shorter than me..."

From Quiz Michael Nesmith Music and Lyrics

Answer: Without my boots

This is from "Mama Rocker" from the album "Tantamount To Treason" (1972).

20. "No one likes us, I don't know why. We may not be perfect_________" Just complete the lyric.

From Quiz The Songs of Randy Newman

Answer: but Heaven knows we try

"Political Science" from "Sail Away" (1972). "We give them money, but are they grateful? No, they're spiteful, and they're hateful. They don't respect us, so let's surprise 'em, let's drop the big one, and pulverize 'em."

21. Where was Jason born?

From Quiz Jason Newsted

Answer: Battle Creek, Michigan

Newsted was born in Battle Creek, but lived in Niles until he turned 14. His family then moved to Kalamazoo.

22. Who started the band No Secrets?

From Quiz No Secrets

Answer: Carly Lewis

Carly asked her dad, Adrian Gurvitz, to help her on her way to her dream of succeeding in the music business. He found Erin Tanner, who brought her cousin Jade. Angel came through an ad, and introduced her friend Jessica.

23. We'll start off with an easy one. Which member of New Edition was also in the group LSG?

From Quiz New Edition

Answer: Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill replaced Bobby Brown in New Edition in 1988. A decade later, he formed an R&B super-group with Keith Sweat and Gerald Levert called LSG (LevertSweatGill).

24. Harry Edward Nilsson III was born in 1941, to Betty and Harry Nilsson, in which New York City borough?

From Quiz Nilsson Schmilsson

Answer: Brooklyn

In the Bushwick section of Brooklyn to be exact. 'A crummy place to grow up if you're blonde and white', Nilsson went on to say.

25. In 1964, when she was only 17, Laura Nyro sold her first song to Peter, Paul and Mary. 'And When I Die' became a hit when another band recorded it in 1968. What's the band in question?

From Quiz Songs of Laura Nyro

Answer: Blood, Sweat & Tears

'And when I die, and when I'm gone There'll be one child born In this world to carry on, to carry on...' A song a cousin had complained was 'morbid' proved to be Laura's big break. On the basis of Peter, Paul and Mary's recording the song, Verve Folkways signed her and produced her first album 'More Than a New Discovery' in 1967. In 1968, Blood, Sweat & Tears covered it, and Laura would show up to the sessions armed with pizza and advice. Her musical blend of jazz, gospel, rock and blues was perfect for their sound and the song hit the number two spot in 1969.

26. What Neville Brothers' album takes its title from something Cain said after slaying his brother Abel in Genesis?

From Quiz The Neville Brothers

Answer: Brother's Keeper

"Now Cain said to his brother Abel, 'Let's go out to the field.' While they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother Abel and killed him. Then the LORD said to Cain, 'Where is your brother Abel?' 'I don't know,' he replied. 'Am I my brother's keeper?'" (Genesis 4:8-9, NIV). "Brother's Keeper" was the fifth studio album of the Neville Brothers and was released in 1990. It contained such songs as "Mystery Train," "Bird on a Wire," "Witness," and "Jah Love."

27. Later in the song, the narrator says that Elvis is "your jeans". Which two food items does he also say contain Elvis?

From Quiz Anatomy of a Song: Elvis is Everywhere

Answer: Cheeseburger and Nutty Buddies

"He's in your cheeseburgers/ Elvis is in Nutty Buddies!" Nutty Buddies are a frozen treat consisting of an ice cream cone filled with vanilla and chocolate ice cream, and topped with a shell of chocolate and peanuts. They were created by the Seymour Ice Cream Company of Dorchester, MA. At its most basic, a cheeseburger consists of a patty of ground beef, topped with one or more slices of cheese and served on a split hamburger bun. They can be found in many fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants throughout the United States.

28. What was the band's first UK top ten hit single?

From Quiz Noah And The Whale

Answer: 5 Years Time

All were tracks from the band's highly acclaimed debut album, "Peaceful, the World Lays Me Down" (2008) but it was "5 Years Time" which gave them their first top ten success when it was re released in 2008, following its initial lack of success in 2007. Although the track wasn't a hit in USA, it has some recognition there due to its use in commercials for Frito-Lays "Sun Chips".

29. Which song contains the following? "I want to conserve,/ I want to protect,/ I want to defend,/ we have to preserve./ How can I help before this will end?"

From Quiz The Number Twelve Looks Like You

Answer: Sleeping With The Fishes, See?

This song is on "Mongrel", their third full-length album. As you can tell by the section I gave you, this song is more than likely about environmentalism.

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