Which Band? Trivia

1. Who sings these weird lines? "You made me a life of ashes I guess I'll just take your glasses"

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway: US Groups of the '60s.

Answer: John Fred & His Playboy Band

John Fred & His Playboy Band sang "Judy In Disguise (With Glasses)". It was number one for two weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 for John Fred & His Playboy Band in 1968. It peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart the same year. The group first charted on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Shirley" as John Fred and the Playboys in 1959. "Shirley" peaked at number 82. Their third record to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 was "Hey Hey Bunny" which peaked at number 57 in 1968. That alas, was it chartwise for John Fred & His Playboy Band.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway: UK Groups of the '60s.

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles sang "Can't Buy Me Love". It was number one for three weeks on the UK Singles Chart for The Beatles in 1964. It was number one for five weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. "Can't Buy Me Love" was The Beatles' fourth UK and third US number one hit. It was written by Paul McCartney in the George V hotel in Paris, France, but credited to Lennon/McCartney. In 1964 The Beatles were performing a number of concerts at the Olympic theatre in Paris and recorded "Can't Buy Me Love" on 29 January at EMI's Pathe Marconi studios in Paris.

From Quiz The Ballistic Sheep Band Together

Answer: Jamiroquai

Since soaring to the dizzying heights of number one on the UK Albums Chart for their debut album 'Emergency on Planet Earth' in 1993, Jamiroquai has gone from strength to strength in the funk/acid jazz scene. The band's frontman, Jay Kay, is notable for his unique headwear, which he wears during most live performances. 'Canned Heat', a track from their 1999 album 'Synkronized', is memorable for being the very song that the titular character in the film 'Napoleon Dynamite' does his strange yet unforgettable dance to. Other Jamiroquai songs to have featured in films include 'Deeper Underground' in the 1998 film 'Godzilla'.

From Quiz Musical Kaffeeklatsch

Answer: The Sugarcubes

The Sugarcubes are an alternative rock band from Iceland, formed in 1986. Their singer Bjork Guomondsdottir would later go on to enjoy a successful solo career. Other band members included Einar Orn Benediktsson and Bragi Olafsson. They split in 1992, after releasing three studio albums. Some of their singles include "Birthday", "Regina" and "Planet".

From Quiz Let's Get Together

Answer: Spice Girls

The Spice Girls formed in 1994 and quickly became the number one girl group in the world. Album and single sales were in the multi-millions and they simply could not put a foot wrong. They won Brit Awards, MTV Awards, Billboard Awards and every live performance was a sell out. In 1998 Geri Halliwell announced she was leaving to concentrate on a solo career, but the remaining four, Mel B, Mel C, Victoria Beckham and Emma Bunton, decided to carry on. This lasted until 2000 when they announced they were taking a break to allow each of them to develop solo careers. There was a brief reunion tour in 2007/08, but then they split again. In 2012 it was announced they were reuniting for the London Olympics, and their performance of their greatest hits was, for many, one of the highlights of the Closing Ceremony. A three month tour of Europe followed. A musical of their life, "Viva Forever", written by Jennifer Saunders opened in December 2012. They all co-operated with this, probably thinking that in the wake of the Olympics it would be successful, but it had disastrous reviews and closed due to poor ticket sales in June 2013. A potential 2014 tour was scrapped and they said they would never perform together again. Question by Christinap

From Quiz Our Favorite Bands

Answer: America

The original band consisted of Dan Peek, Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell, whose fathers were stationed in England in the early 1970's. Dan Peek left the band in 1977, and sadly passed away in 2011. Today Beckley and Bunnell still tour, and still sound great with hits such as "Tin Man" and "Horse With No Name".

From Quiz Boy Bands and Girl Groups - '90s and 2000s

Answer: Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group who consisted of lead singer and pop superstar Beyoncé Knowles alongside Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. All three members upheld successful solo careers since their split in 2005.

From Quiz Famous Bands And Their Songs

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles were the most popular and successful pop/rock group of the 1960s and of all time. The group was the brainchild of John Lennon and Paul McCartney. The group also included George Harrison and Ringo Starr.

From Quiz Beach Boys or Beatles

Answer: Surfin' Safari

"Surfin' Safari" was the first album released by The Beach Boys on Capitol Records. The official date of release was October 3, 1961. "Surfin USA" followed in 1963. Al Jardine left the band prior to the release of "Surfin' Safari" and was replaced David Marks until he rejoined the band in 1963. Marks is featured on the cover of the "Surfin' Safari" album. Although "Surfin' Safari" remained on the charts for 37 weeks, it only reached Number 32. Vee-Jay Records released "Introducing the Beatles" ten days before their American album debut on Capitol records, "Meet The Beatles". Capitol Records lists the release date for "Meet The Beatles!" as January 20, 1964.

From Quiz Name the Band

Answer: Kaiser Chiefs

"Employment" included the singles "I Predict a Riot" and "Oh My God". It was the Kaiser Chiefs debut album and was praised by the majority of critics.

From Quiz Name That Band!

Answer: The Black Crowes

The album, "Shake Your Moneymaker" was the debut album of the Black Crowes. It was produced by Rick Rubin, and went 5x Platinum.

From Quiz Name That Band Strikes Back!

Answer: Pearl Jam

The song, album and person are 'Once', 'Ten' and Eddie (Vedder) respectively.

From Quiz Name That Band!

Answer: Flaming Lips

Wayne Coyne is the lead singer of Flaming Lips. 'The Soft Bulletin' is the title of their 1999 album, and 'Race for the Prize' was the first single from it.

From Quiz Rock-n-Roll Imagery

Answer: Led Zeppelin

From Led Zeppelin's "Kashmir"; the song was released in 1975 on the "Physical Graffiti" album. To this day it stands as one of the most powerful rock songs ever. More than thirty years past, and this listener still finds this song to be among the best in all categories.

From Quiz Name that Band - 8

Answer: Mr. Big

The name of this song is "Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy". It is on the album "Lean Into It".

From Quiz Name that Band - 7

Answer: April Wine

This is from the album "Faster Harder". The song is called "I Like to Rock".

From Quiz Name that Band - 6

Answer: Schenker Mcauley Group (MSG)

This song was on an album Michael Schenker and Robin Mcauley did togather titled "MSG" back in 1991, the song is called "When I'm Gone".

From Quiz Name that Band - 5

Answer: Gregg Allman

The Song is "I'm No Angel", from a solo album Gregg did in the late 80's. You can also find it on the Allman Brothers album "Dreams", made in 1989.

From Quiz Name that Band - 4

Answer: Whitesnake

This is from the song "Crying in the Rain" on the album "Saints and Sinners".

From Quiz Name that Band - 3

Answer: Queensryche

The song is "Bridges". It is from the "Promise Land" album

From Quiz Name that Band - 2

Answer: Nazareth

From the song "Miss Misery", on their "Hair of the Dog" album.

From Quiz Name that Band - 1

Answer: Led Zeppelin

"There walks a lady we all know..." from the #1 song of all time "Stairway to Heaven".

From Quiz Who On Earth Are They?

Answer: The Big Wha-Koo

David Palmer actually sang lead vocals on a few tracks on the first Steely Dan album, "Can't Buy A Thrill". Most of my friends have heard of this much more famous band! Wha-Koo guitarist Danny Douma also recorded with artists like Eric Clapton and Fleetwood Mac, as well as making his own solo albums. Bonaroo once toured the UK with groups like Little Feat, and Barefoot Jerry and Edward Bear are better known in America.

From Quiz Name the Band

Answer: KoRn

He is one of two guitarists for KoRn.

From Quiz Name That Artist!

Answer: Dave Matthews Band

Dave has said to have wrote the song 'satellite' while watching the his local weather station.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway: US Groups of the '60s.

Answer: The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys sang "Then I Kissed Her". It peaked at number four on the UK Singles Chart for The Beach Boys in 1967. It was not released as a single in the USA. The Beach Boys contained a songwriter on a par with Lennon & McCartney in the form of tortured genius Brian Wilson. He along with brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and friend Al Jardine formed The Beach Boys. There were other members of the group at different times: David Marks, Bruce Johnston and Ricky Fataar. In 1964 and 1965, Glen Campbell was a temporary replacement for Brian Wilson at Beach Boy concerts.

From Quiz Whose Line Was It Anyway: UK Groups of the '60s.

Answer: Gerry and The Pacemakers

Gerry and The Pacemakers sang "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying". It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart for Gerry and The Pacemakers in 1964. It peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 the same year. "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying" was Gerry and The Pacemakers' fifth consecutive UK Top Ten hit and their first US Top Ten hit. It was written by group members Gerry Marsden/Freddie Marsden/Les Chadwick/Les Maguire. It was first recorded by British singer Louise Cordet and produced by ex-Shadows drummer Tony Meehan but it failed to chart.

From Quiz The Piper Calls The Tune

Answer: Men at Work

Men at Work started in Melbourne in June 1979 with Colin Hay, lead vocals/ guitar, Ron Strykert on bass guitar, and Jerry Speiser as the drummer, soon after joined by Greg Ham on flute, sax and keyboards (who can forget his sax in their debut single "Who Can It Be Now). John Rees on bass guitar joined later, with Strygert switching to lead guitar. In 1983, they had an an Australian first: simultaneous number one album and number one single in the respective United States Billboard charts: "Business as Usual" and "Down Under" (1981). They achieved a similar feet on the Australian, New Zealand, and United Kingdom charts. In 2010, Larrikin Records successfully sued Hay and Strykert, their record label (Sony) and their music publishing company (EMI Songs Australia) because of the appropriation without attribution of "Kookaburra" (a 1932 Australian nursery rhyme) for the flute line in "Down Under".

From Quiz The Ballistic Sheep Band Together

Answer: The Beatles

The official title for "last Beatles album" is up for debate. 'Let it Be' was the last album released by the band, but most of it was recorded before 'Abbey Road'. The Beatles, also known as John, Paul, George and Ringo, are arguably the greatest band of all time, despite only being together for a decade. What other band could have a compilation album ('The Beatles 1') released thirty years after disbanding hit number one on most of the major world charts?

This is category 2932
Last Updated Dec 21 2024 5:45 AM

= Top 5% Rated Quiz, Top 10% Rated Quiz, Top 20% Rated Quiz, A Well Rated Quiz
= added recently, = Editor's Pick = FunTrivia Editor = Gold Member
Teachers / educators: FunTrivia welcomes the use of our website and quizzes in the classroom as a teaching aid or for preparing and testing students. See our education section. Our quizzes are printable and may be used as question sheets by k-12 teachers, parents, and home schoolers.

 ·  All questions, answers, and quiz content on this website is copyright FunTrivia, Inc and may not be reproduced without permission. Any images from TV shows and movies are copyright their studios, and are being used under "fair use" for commentary and education.