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Quiz about General Music Trivia
Quiz about General Music Trivia

General Music Trivia Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz that covers all types of music ranging from classics to newer artists. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by louj222. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
louj222
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
47,667
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
9 / 20
Plays
1418
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Question 1 of 20
1. Finish this classic Rolling Stones lyric: 'Under my thumb,____
____
__ ____
___ __
____'. (Note, this is from the first line of the song, the first time these words are used.)

Answer: (7 Words)
Question 2 of 20
2. Which famous musician did Eric Clapton write the Cream song 'Badge' with? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. Which band had hits with 'Something About You', 'Running in the Family' and 'Tracie'? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. Finish this Tori Amos line: 'Never was a cornflake girl, _____ _ __ _ __
______'

Answer: (6 Words)
Question 5 of 20
5. What is the name of the lead singer in Jethro Tull? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What was the name of Jamiriquai's debut album? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Who was the lead singer and bassist in Thin Lizzy? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What was Sharleen Spiteri's occupation before she joined Texas? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Finish this Steely Dan album title: 'Can't Buy a ____'

Answer: (One Word)
Question 10 of 20
10. In what R.E.M song does Michael Stipe urge you to 'Come in and try wake it up'? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Who recorded the original version of 'It's Raining Men'? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. What Madonna song contains the line: 'I have sinned'? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Which female singer and songwriter appeared on the majority of the soundtrack of the film 'Magnolia'? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. What was the name of Jimi Hendrix's drummer? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. What movie star has NOT released an album as of July 2001? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. What name of a song links Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Vaughn? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. What famous producer co-wrote Michael Jackson's hit 'Man in the Mirror'? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. What group had the hit: 'I'm a Boy'? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. Who sang on the Stealer's Wheel track: 'Stuck in the Middle with You'? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. Who is Gordon Sumner? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Finish this classic Rolling Stones lyric: 'Under my thumb,____ ____ __ ____ ___ __ ____'. (Note, this is from the first line of the song, the first time these words are used.)

Answer: the girl who once had me down

This generally sexist remark would probably never be allowed nowadays.
2. Which famous musician did Eric Clapton write the Cream song 'Badge' with?

Answer: George Harrison

They named the song 'Badge' after Harrison questioned why Clapton had written it above a section of the music. It actually said 'bridge'.
3. Which band had hits with 'Something About You', 'Running in the Family' and 'Tracie'?

Answer: Level 42

Their bassist and singer, Mark King, is one heck of a musician.
4. Finish this Tori Amos line: 'Never was a cornflake girl, _____ _ __ _ __ ______'

Answer: Thought it was a good solution

This line follows the truly baffling 'Peel out the watchword'.
5. What is the name of the lead singer in Jethro Tull?

Answer: Ian Anderson

Anderson now owns a farm in Scotland.
6. What was the name of Jamiriquai's debut album?

Answer: 'Emergency on Planet' Earth

This is the album with the Stevie Wonder-influenced 'Too Young to Die'.
7. Who was the lead singer and bassist in Thin Lizzy?

Answer: Phil Lynott

Lynott, unfortunately, became a heroin addict after the success of 'The Boys are Back in Town' and it eventually killed him.
8. What was Sharleen Spiteri's occupation before she joined Texas?

Answer: Hairdresser

It was only after a chance meeting with Texas guitarist, Johnny McElhone, that her talent was even discovered.
9. Finish this Steely Dan album title: 'Can't Buy a ____'

Answer: Thrill

This is the album with the classic tune 'Dirty Work'.
10. In what R.E.M song does Michael Stipe urge you to 'Come in and try wake it up'?

Answer: 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight'

I never worked this line out until I was very drunk
11. Who recorded the original version of 'It's Raining Men'?

Answer: The Weather Girls

This song is played in my local nightclub every week and I never dance to it.
12. What Madonna song contains the line: 'I have sinned'?

Answer: 'Oh Father'

This song has a very dark video.
13. Which female singer and songwriter appeared on the majority of the soundtrack of the film 'Magnolia'?

Answer: Aimee Mann

14. What was the name of Jimi Hendrix's drummer?

Answer: Mitch Mitchell

He rocked the kasbah!
15. What movie star has NOT released an album as of July 2001?

Answer: Ewan McGregor

Although, McGregor is pondering it after his recording work on 'Moulin Rouge'.
16. What name of a song links Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Vaughn?

Answer: 'Superstition'

Unfortunately, not long after the recording of Ray Vaughn's video for 'Superstition' he died in a plane crash.
17. What famous producer co-wrote Michael Jackson's hit 'Man in the Mirror'?

Answer: Glen Ballard

Ballard has produced records for Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and No Doubt.
18. What group had the hit: 'I'm a Boy'?

Answer: The Who

This is a truly funny song that showed The Who at their early best.
19. Who sang on the Stealer's Wheel track: 'Stuck in the Middle with You'?

Answer: Gerry Rafferty

In his earlier career, Rafferty was in a band with Billy Connelly.
20. Who is Gordon Sumner?

Answer: Sting

He got the name Sting from his early college bandmates who named him after a fetching yellow and black striped jumper he always wore.
Source: Author louj222

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