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Naming Stars [ 3 ] Trivia Quiz

Due to the positive feedback regarding my previous two Naming Stars quizzes, here's another one! All you have to do is guess the artist from the rhyming clues and have fun doing it!

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

Author
gillimalta

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,291

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2748

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Gumby1967 (10/10), molozaur (9/10), Guest 67 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. 'With or Without You', I can't live,
That's what we allege,
But with 'Desire' and also you,
You're sure to find

Hint

Sir Reg

The Edge

Meat 'n' Veg

The Ledge

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll',
Can you guess it yet?
If you "Put another coin in the jukebox, baby",
You can select Hint

Bennie and the Jets

Joan Jett

Teacher's Pet

Bernadette

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Question 3 of 10

3. If you're not a Housemartins fan,
This clue might have you beaten,
But if you are, Yippee, Hurrah!,
You'll choose, at once, Hint

Paul Heaton

Rick Seaton

Sheena Easton

Mrs. Beeton

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. We've an element of 'Madness'
But we're definitely not mugs,
'Our House' is a 'House of Fun'
And head of the table is Hint

DaThugz

Bugs

Suggs

snugs

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Large and pink, clumsy too,
In fact, I'm rather slobby.
Just go to Crinkley Bottom,
And ask for
Hint

Mrs. Wobbly

Willy Nobbly

Tom Cobbly

Mr. Blobby

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Bullock is my real surname,
'Private Dancer' my biggest earner,
Well known for my voice and legs,
I am Hint

Tina Turner

Lana Turner

Afterburner

Wayne Turner

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. 'Purple Rain', 'When Doves Cry',
Do you need any more hints?
I'm really quite symbolic,
Formerly (and again) known as Hint

Mince

Prince

Vince

Chintz

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. If you follow 'The Road to Hell',
You might find me here,
Unless I'm 'Driving Home for Christmas'
Yours, sincerely, Hint

Chris Rea

King Lear

Aaliah

Cape Fear

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. One half of Starsky and Hutch,
My famous TV role,
'Let's Have a Quiet Night In'
At the home of Hint

David Soul

Billy Joel

Nat King Cole

Littlemole

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. I'm the eldest brother,
Honestly, no fib.
"I've gotta get a message to you",
And sign it Hint

Clive Gibb

Robin Gibb

Barry Gibb

Maurice Gibb

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'With or Without You', I can't live, That's what we allege, But with 'Desire' and also you, You're sure to find

Answer: The Edge

The Edge, real name David Howell Evans, is the guitarist for Irish supergroup U2. According to Bono the nickname comes from Evans' strange habit of standing perilously close to the edge of tall buildings or cliffs. The Edge, himself, claims that it comes from his angular features.

2. 'I Love Rock 'n' Roll', Can you guess it yet? If you "Put another coin in the jukebox, baby", You can select

Answer: Joan Jett

'I Love Rock 'n' Roll' was the featured song in the opening episode of the 2008 "American Idol" season which began its auditions in Philadelphia, Joan Jett's hometown.

3. If you're not a Housemartins fan, This clue might have you beaten, But if you are, Yippee, Hurrah!, You'll choose, at once,

Answer: Paul Heaton

The Housemartins were formed in the early 80s by Paul Heaton who headed The Beautiful South in 1988, Biscuit Boy (a.k.a Crackerman) in 2001 and now plays under the name of The Sound of Paul Heaton.

4. We've an element of 'Madness' But we're definitely not mugs, 'Our House' is a 'House of Fun' And head of the table is

Answer: Suggs

Suggs (Graham McPherson) was the frontman for Ska band, Madness.

5. Large and pink, clumsy too, In fact, I'm rather slobby. Just go to Crinkley Bottom, And ask for

Answer: Mr. Blobby

Mr. Blobby (a bloke in a large, spotted costume) featured on the television programme Noel's House Party and, amazingly, reached number one in the UK top 40 charts with the song, imaginatively titled, 'Mr. Blobby'!

6. Bullock is my real surname, 'Private Dancer' my biggest earner, Well known for my voice and legs, I am

Answer: Tina Turner

Tina Turner's fifth solo album, 'Private Dancer' was an outstanding success in 1984 selling more than 20 million copies!

7. 'Purple Rain', 'When Doves Cry', Do you need any more hints? I'm really quite symbolic, Formerly (and again) known as

Answer: Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson is a prolific artist, having released several hundred songs both solo and with other artists. He has won no less than six Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, and "Rolling Stone Magazine" ranked him a respectable number 28 on their list of the 100 Greatest Artists of all time. (The Beatles ranked number one)

8. If you follow 'The Road to Hell', You might find me here, Unless I'm 'Driving Home for Christmas' Yours, sincerely,

Answer: Chris Rea

Chris Rea is well known for using local references in his songs. Probably the most famous is 'Stainsby Girls', a tribute to his wife, Joan, who was a pupil at Stainsby Secondary Modern School in Middlesborough.

9. One half of Starsky and Hutch, My famous TV role, 'Let's Have a Quiet Night In' At the home of

Answer: David Soul

David Soul first gained the attention of the public eye as the strange and mysterious "covered man" on the "Merv Griffin Show" in 1967. He appeared wearing a ski-mask and, in an attempt to be taken seriously, proclaimed, "My name is David Soul, and I want to be known for my music" Hmmm!

10. I'm the eldest brother, Honestly, no fib. "I've gotta get a message to you", And sign it

Answer: Barry Gibb

Barry Gibb was born in 1946, making him the eldest Gibb brother.
Michael Jackson is the godfather of Barry's son, also called Michael.

Source: Author gillimalta

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