Rock Split Down The Middle Trivia Quiz

Answer: Rose

Axl Rose, whose birth name is William Bruce Bailey, was born in Lafayette Indiana in 1962. He has been the vocalist with Guns 'N' Roses since 1985. Rose McDowall was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1959. She formed the band Strawberry Switchblade in 1981 with Jill Bryson.

Answer: David

Craig David, who was born in Southampton, England, is a singer of the UK Garage, R&B, Hip-Hop and Dance genres. David Coverdale is an English singer/songwriter who is known for fronting Deep Purple and Whitesnake.

Answer: Wilson

Ann Wilson from California, along with her younger sister, Nancy, sings vocals with the band Heart. Wilson Pickett born in Alabama, U.S. in 1941 was a singer of the Soul and R&B genres.

Answer: Scott

Bon Scott was born in Forfar, Scotland, in 1946. He was the singer with AC/DC until his death from alcohol poisoning in 1980. Scott Walker, who was born Scott Engel, in 1943, U.S., was a member of The Walker Brothers, along with John Maus and Gary Leeds.

Answer: Ian

Janis Ian is a Folk and Soft Rock singer who was born in New Jersey, U.S. in 1951. Her single 'At Seventeen' reached number one in the U.S. Cash Box chart in 1975. Ian Gillan born in Middlesex, England in 1945 was the vocalist with Rock band Deep Purple and The Ian Gillan Band.

Answer: Taylor

Corey Taylor is a singer, songwriter and author who was born in Iowa, U.S. in 1973. Taylor Swift, born in 1989 in Pennsylvania, U.S., is a popular singer, songwriter and actor.

Answer: James

R&B, Gospel and Blues singer Etta James was born Jamesetta Hawkins in 1938 in Los Angeles, U.S. James Taylor is a Folk and Soft Rock singer/songwriter who was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. He was married to singer, Carly Simon, from 1972-1983.

Answer: John

Singer/songwriter Elton John was born Reginald Kenneth Dwight in Middlesex, England in 1947. He first began recording in 1968 and has had many hit singles and albums over the years. John Denver, born Henry John Deutschendorf Jr. in Roswell, New Mexico, U.S. in 1943, was a popular Folk and Country singer/songwriter. He died in a plane crash in 1997.

Answer: Ryan

Born in Leeds, England in 1948, Pop singer Barry Ryan and his twin brother, Paul, were the sons of singer Marion Ryan. They began performing together as a duo, Paul and Barry Ryan in 1965. After, Paul quit, Barry continued and had a hit with the song 'Eloise'. Ryan Adams is a singer, songwriter and producer who was born in 1974 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, U.S.

Answer: Nelson

Country and Blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Willie Nelson was born in 1933 in Texas, U.S. He has had been recording since 1957. Nelson Eddy was born in 1901 in Rhode Island, U.S. He was a popular singer and actor, who has three stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Answer: George

Boy George was born George Alan O'Dowd in Kent, England, in 1961. He was the singer with British band Culture Club. George Harrison was born in Liverpool, England in 1943. He was a member of the Beatles and had a solo career following the split-up of the group. He was also a member of the Traveling Wilburys, along with Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Tom Petty and Jeff Lynne.

Answer: Harry

Born in 1945 in Florida, U.S., as Angela Trimble, Debbie Harry fronted the band Blondie. She is a successful singer, songwriter and actress. Harry Chapin was a singer, songwriter and philanthropist who was born in New York City, U.S. in 1942. He passed away in 1981.

Answer: Richard

Harry Roger Webb, aka Cliff Richard, was born in 1940 in Lucknow India. He is one of the best-selling artists of all time and has been active since 1958. He was originally backed by the Shadows. Richard Marx is a singer and songwriter. He was born in 1963 in Chicago, U.S. One of his best-known singles is 'Right Here Waiting for You'.

Answer: Green

Peter Allen Greenbaum, aka, Peter Green, was born in 1946 in London, England. After leaving John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers, he formed his own group Fleetwood Mac. After leaving the band, he developed schizophrenia. He passed away in 2020. Green Gartside was born Paul Julian Strohmeyer in Cardiff, Wales in 1955. He was the vocalist with Scritti Politti.

Answer: Michael

George Michael, born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou, was born in 1962 in Middlesex, England. He was a member of the Pop duo Wham!. He then went on to have a successful solo career. He died in 2016. Michael Buble was born in 1975 in British Columbia, Canada. His musical styles include Jazz, Pop and Swing.

Answer: Ray

Johnnie Ray, born in Oregon, U.S. in 1927, was a singer, songwriter and pianist who was very popular in the 50s. Ray Davies was born in London, England in 1944. He, along with brother, Dave, were founding members of The Kinks.

Answer: Simon

Singer/songwriter Paul Simon was born in New Jersey in 1941. He was one half of the duo Simon and Garfunkel, along with Art Garfunkel. He later embarked upon a solo career. Simon Le Bon, born 1958 in Hertfordshire, England, is the vocalist with Duran Duran.

Answer: Perry

Steve Perry, born 1949 in California, U.S., was the vocalist with the band Journey. One of their best-known songs is 'Don't Stop Believing'. Pierino Ronald Como, aka, Perry Como, was a popular singer of the Easy Listening genre. He was born in Pennsylvania, U.S. in 1912 and passed away in 2001.

Answer: Chesney

Popular Country singer Kenny Chesney was born in Tennessee, U.S. in 1968. He was briefly married to actress Renée Zellweger. Chesney Hawkes, born 1971 in Berkshire, England, is best known for his hit single 'The One and Only'. He is the son of Chip Hawkes, who was a member of the Tremeloes.

Answer: Curtis

Ian Curtis was born in 1956 in Lancashire, England. He was the singer and also a songwriter with the band Joy Division. He suffered with severe epilepsy and depression and committed suicide, aged 23, in 1980. Soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer Curtis Mayfield was born in Illinois, U.S. in 1942.

He was left paralysed from the neck down following an accident, in 1990, during a live performance when lighting equipment fell on him. He passed away in 1999.

Answer: Bruce

Born in 1943 in Lanarkshire, Scotland, Jack Bruce was singer and bassist with the Rock band Cream, along with guitarist Eric Clapton and drummer, Ginger Baker. Singer and guitarist Bruce Springsteen, known as 'The Boss', was born in New Jersey, U.S. in 1949. Some of his hit singles include 'Dancing In the Dark', 'Born to Run' and 'Born In the U.S.A.'.

Answer: Kay

Jason Luís Cheetham, aka Jay Kay was born in 1969 in Lancashire, England. He is the vocalist and a songwriter with the band Jamiroquai. Kay Starr was born Catherine Laverne Starks in 1926 in Oklahoma, U.S. She was a popular singer mainly in the 40s, 50s and 60s.

Answer: Bryan

David Bryan Rashbaum, better known as David Bryan, is a songwriter and the keyboardist for the Rock band Bon Jovi. He was born in 1962 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, U.S. Bryan Ferry was born in 1945 in County Durham, England. He is a singer and songwriter, also a keyboardist and is known for being a member of Roxy Music.

Answer: Lee

Peggy Lee, a Jazz and Popular Music singer was born Norma Deloris Egstrom, in 1920 in North Dakota, U.S. She performed with the Benny Goodman Band and also starred in the movie 'The Jazz Singer' in 1952. Lee Brilleaux was born Lee John Collinson in 1952 in Durban, South Africa. He formed the band Dr. Feelgood in 1971 in Canvey Island. He passed away in 1994 aged 42.

Answer: Myles

Born Alannah Byles in Ontario, Canada in 1958, Alannah Myles is a Rock singer whose song about Elvis Presley 'Black Velvet' reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in 1990. Myles Kennedy was born Myles Richard Bass in 1959 in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. He is the lead vocalist and guitarist with Alter Bridge and also Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators.