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Musical Alter Egos Trivia Quiz

A lot of musicians changed their given name for various reasons. See If you can guess their real names.

A multiple-choice quiz by nashtrash. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
nashtrash

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
16,820

Updated
Jul 15 23

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

Plays
1741

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Which teen idols real name is Waldin Robert Cassotto? Hint

Bobby Rydell

Bobby Darin

Bobby Sox

Bobby Vee

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Question 2 of 15

2. Dino, Desi and Billy were teeny bopper favorites. Two had famous last names, but what was Billy's last name? Hint

Henika

Heneque

Hinsche

Hindes

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Question 3 of 15

3. Whose real name is Eric Hilliard Nelson? Hint

Eric Clapton

Chris Hillman

Willy Nelson

Ricky Nelson

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Question 4 of 15

4. Who was born Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPier? Hint

Cher

Connie Francis

Chaka Khan

Lyn Davies

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Question 5 of 15

5. Paul and Paula had a number 1 hit in 1963 with 'Hey Paula'. What are their real names? Hint

John Stench and Hilary Stench

Ray Hildebrandt and Jill Jackson

Art Leland and Pam Richards

Herb Fame and Francine Barker

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Question 6 of 15

6. Lester William Polfus was better known as? Hint

Les Paul

Lesley West

Les Brown

Les Ismore

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Question 7 of 15

7. Born, Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, she was more famous as? Hint

Sheena Easton

Marianne Faithful

Lulu

Blondie

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Question 8 of 15

8. Born, Riley King, gained fame as? Hint

Albert King

Carol King

Ben E. King

B.B.King

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Question 9 of 15

9. Chaka Khan's real name is? Hint

Patty Rene Bennette

Ramona LeDoux

Charlotte Lane Darnelle

Yvette Marie Stevens

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Question 10 of 15

10. Leonard Victor Ainsworth scored a great hit under what alias? Hint

Leon Redbone

Dobie Gray

Marvin Gaye

Bobby Freeman

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Question 11 of 15

11. Declan McManus became which artist? Hint

Tom Jones

Captain Beefheart

Elvis Costello

David Bowie

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Question 12 of 15

12. Born Ernest Evans in 1941, this artist's musical moniker is? Hint

Bootsy Collins

Freddy Boom Boom Cannon

Chubby Checker

Georgie Fame

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Question 13 of 15

13. Adam Ant's real life label is? Hint

Stuart Goddard

Michael Windsor

Theodore Ashman

Augy Dawgy

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Question 14 of 15

14. Elias Bates is no square or rectangle but is who? Hint

Bo Diddley

Bukka White

Sonny Boy Williamson

Muddy Waters

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Question 15 of 15

15. Paul Hewson is much better known as? Hint

Paul Rodgers

Bono

Mungo Jerry

Meat Loaf

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which teen idols real name is Waldin Robert Cassotto?

Answer: Bobby Darin

He was also a talented actor..

2. Dino, Desi and Billy were teeny bopper favorites. Two had famous last names, but what was Billy's last name?

Answer: Hinsche

Dean Martin encouraged his son Dino (with fingers in his ears)...

3. Whose real name is Eric Hilliard Nelson?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

I think Hilliard was Harriet Nelson's maiden name...

4. Who was born Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPier?

Answer: Cher

I would've shortened my name too..

5. Paul and Paula had a number 1 hit in 1963 with 'Hey Paula'. What are their real names?

Answer: Ray Hildebrandt and Jill Jackson

Nice tune.

6. Lester William Polfus was better known as?

Answer: Les Paul

Mr. Polfus, thank you for your invaluable contributions to the electric guitar...

7. Born, Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, she was more famous as?

Answer: Lulu

To her, with love..

8. Born, Riley King, gained fame as?

Answer: B.B.King

Living Legend..

9. Chaka Khan's real name is?

Answer: Yvette Marie Stevens

Roof Roof Rufus

10. Leonard Victor Ainsworth scored a great hit under what alias?

Answer: Dobie Gray

Drift Away, one of my all time favorites..

11. Declan McManus became which artist?

Answer: Elvis Costello

Elvis Presley and Lou Costello, what a combo....

12. Born Ernest Evans in 1941, this artist's musical moniker is?

Answer: Chubby Checker

People are still Twistin' to this day..

13. Adam Ant's real life label is?

Answer: Stuart Goddard

I liked the video...

14. Elias Bates is no square or rectangle but is who?

Answer: Bo Diddley

I love that rectangle shaped guitar...

15. Paul Hewson is much better known as?

Answer: Bono

I like U2..(that sounds funny)..

Source: Author nashtrash

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