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Quiz about The Kings And Queens Of Music
Quiz about The Kings And Queens Of Music

The "Kings" And "Queens" Of Music Quiz


I'll give you the honorific title. It's up to you to give me the name of the artist.

A multiple-choice quiz by UKMikeyA. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
UKMikeyA
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
380,914
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1638
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 72 (7/10), Guest 71 (7/10), Guest 184 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Rising to fame in the wake of his famous father Julio this Spanish singer has perhaps the strongest claim to the coveted title of "King Of Latin Pop". Who is this singer who hit it big with songs like "Bailamos", "Esperanza", "Hero" and "I'm A Freak"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Forever known as the "Queen of Soul" after literally being crowned by disc jockey Pervis Spann on stage in 1968, who is this iconic singing superstar who demands our "Respect"? "Think" about the answer. Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In 19th century Vienna, he was popularly known as "The Waltz King" like his father before him. Who is this composer of light classical music such as "The Blue Danube" and "Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Many artists have laid claim to the title but to most people, there is only one "King Of Rock & Roll". Who is this musical icon who'll be forever associated with rhinestone jumpsuits, Graceland and giant fried peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwiches? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. When his orchestra played at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938, it was later described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history". Who is this legendary clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King Of Swing"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Several ladies could perhaps lay claim to being the "Queen", but there's only one "First Lady Of Jazz". Who is this star of records, movie screens and Memorex cassette tape commercials? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. According to Lewis Jones's autobiography this sadly deceased artist "wears the crown as the King Of Pop because no artist has broken his record of selling nearly 60 million copies of a single album". Who is this former child star from Gary, Indiana? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. In a 2011 poll to determine the "Queen Of Pop" the readers of Rolling Stone gave this winning artist five times as many votes as runner-up diva Lady Gaga. Artist, style icon and mother to Lourdes and Rocco, she is? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Godfather Of Soul", "Hardest-working Man In Show Business", "Mr. Dynamite" - who is this founding father of funk music who passed away on Christmas Day, 2006 aged 73? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Known as "The Queen Of Disco" she achieved four number-one hits on the Hot 100 chart within a 12-month period (1978-1979). Who is this singer who helped revolutionise electronic dance music with the Giorgio Moroder-produced "I Feel Love"? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Rising to fame in the wake of his famous father Julio this Spanish singer has perhaps the strongest claim to the coveted title of "King Of Latin Pop". Who is this singer who hit it big with songs like "Bailamos", "Esperanza", "Hero" and "I'm A Freak"?

Answer: Enrique Iglesias

Since releasing his first album "Enrique Iglesias" in 1995 he has gone on to sell more than 140 million records worldwide.
2. Forever known as the "Queen of Soul" after literally being crowned by disc jockey Pervis Spann on stage in 1968, who is this iconic singing superstar who demands our "Respect"? "Think" about the answer.

Answer: Aretha Franklin

For her appearance on "Blues Brothers 2000" it was difficult for Aretha to lip sync to her recorded performance because due to improvisation, she sings each song slightly differently each time.
3. In 19th century Vienna, he was popularly known as "The Waltz King" like his father before him. Who is this composer of light classical music such as "The Blue Danube" and "Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka"?

Answer: Johann Strauss II

Strauss's brothers Josef and Eduard were also composers but neither became as famous as their elder brother.
4. Many artists have laid claim to the title but to most people, there is only one "King Of Rock & Roll". Who is this musical icon who'll be forever associated with rhinestone jumpsuits, Graceland and giant fried peanut butter, banana and bacon sandwiches?

Answer: Elvis Presley

The other three artists took part in a 1956 jam session with Elvis as the "Million Dollar Quartet".
5. When his orchestra played at Carnegie Hall in New York City on January 16, 1938, it was later described by critic Bruce Eder as "the single most important jazz or popular music concert in history". Who is this legendary clarinetist and bandleader known as the "King Of Swing"?

Answer: Benny Goodman

Goodman pushed musical and social barriers in the thirties by having one of the first integrated jazz bands.
6. Several ladies could perhaps lay claim to being the "Queen", but there's only one "First Lady Of Jazz". Who is this star of records, movie screens and Memorex cassette tape commercials?

Answer: Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald was the first female African-American artist to win a Grammy Award (in 1958). She went on to win another twelve Grammys and sell over 40 million albums.
7. According to Lewis Jones's autobiography this sadly deceased artist "wears the crown as the King Of Pop because no artist has broken his record of selling nearly 60 million copies of a single album". Who is this former child star from Gary, Indiana?

Answer: Michael Jackson

The "Thriller" album went on to sell 65 million copies worldwide.
8. In a 2011 poll to determine the "Queen Of Pop" the readers of Rolling Stone gave this winning artist five times as many votes as runner-up diva Lady Gaga. Artist, style icon and mother to Lourdes and Rocco, she is?

Answer: Madonna

In addition to selling more than 200 million albums worldwide, Madonna has acted in 22 Hollywood movies, including "Evita" for which she won a Golden Globe Award.
9. "Godfather Of Soul", "Hardest-working Man In Show Business", "Mr. Dynamite" - who is this founding father of funk music who passed away on Christmas Day, 2006 aged 73?

Answer: James Brown

Following the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr in April 1968, James Brown performed at a free concert in Boston to help maintain public order.
10. Known as "The Queen Of Disco" she achieved four number-one hits on the Hot 100 chart within a 12-month period (1978-1979). Who is this singer who helped revolutionise electronic dance music with the Giorgio Moroder-produced "I Feel Love"?

Answer: Donna Summer

Donna was the first artist to reach number one with three consecutive double albums: "Live And More" (1978), "Bad Girls" (1979) and "Donna Summer Greatest Hits/On The Radio" (1980).
Source: Author UKMikeyA

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