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What's In a Name? (Part 1) Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about singers and their nicknames. It ranges in time from the days of the big bands to rock 'n roll. Ready to Rumble?

A multiple-choice quiz by brewster76. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
brewster76

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
293,727

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
3133

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (10/10), Guest 51 (8/10), Guest 207 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is known as "The Queen of Soul"? Hint

Aretha Franklin

Chaka Khan

Billie Holiday

Nora Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. Can you recall "The Chairman of the Board"? Hint

Neil Diamond

Frank Sinatra

Bing Crosby

Sammy Davis, Jr.

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the real name of "The Little Sparrow"? (Hint: Think 2008 Oscar winner) Hint

Judy Garland

Edith Piaf

Joni Mitchell

Amy Winehouse

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Question 4 of 10

4. Do you know "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business"? Hint

James Brown

Bono

Wayne Newton

Carlos Santana

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Question 5 of 10

5. Can you spot "Pearl"? Hint

Stevie Nicks

Janis Joplin

Grace Slick

Pat Benatar

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which rocker is "The Boss"? Hint

Bruce Springsteen

Eddie Van Halen

Roger Daltrey

Jon Bon Jovi

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which lady from Michigan is referred to as "The Material Girl"? Hint

Madonna

Cher

Cyndi Lauper

Diana Ross

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Question 8 of 10

8. Do you know the crooner who was known as "The Velvet Fog"? Hint

Tony Bennett

Mel Torme

Bobby Darin

Perry Como

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who did the New York Times dub "The Queen of Disco"? Hint

Linda Ronstadt

Gloria Gaynor

Donna Summer

Deborah Harry

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which offspring of another famous singer is nicknamed "Bosephus"? Hint

Enrique Iglesias

Wynona Judd

Hank Williams Jr.

Miley Cyrus

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Dec 17 2024 : Guest 174: 10/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 51: 8/10
Dec 17 2024 : Guest 207: 6/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is known as "The Queen of Soul"?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

Aretha's hits include "Chain of Fools", "Respect" and Freeway of Love." She was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1987).

2. Can you recall "The Chairman of the Board"?

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Sinatra is said to have acquired the title "Chairman of the Board" when he founded Reprise Records in 1961.

3. What is the real name of "The Little Sparrow"? (Hint: Think 2008 Oscar winner)

Answer: Edith Piaf

The name "Little Sparrow" was in reference to Piaf's diminutive stature. French actress Marion Cotillard won the 2008 Best Actress Oscar for her portayal of Piaf.

4. Do you know "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business"?

Answer: James Brown

Two of James Brown's (1933 - 2006) biggest hits were "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag" and "I Got You (I Feel Good)." His hometown of Augusta, Georgia has honored him in a variety of ways including re-naming the county coliseum the James Brown Arena as well as with streets, statues and an honorary doctorate at Paine College.

5. Can you spot "Pearl"?

Answer: Janis Joplin

Legend has it that Janis Joplin took her nickname "Pearl" to match that of a female lover she called "Ruby." An article from the New York Times in 1999 states that Joplin and Jimi Hendrix are more popular in death than they would have been had they lived to middle age.

6. Which rocker is "The Boss"?

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

According the "Racing in the Street: The Bruce Springsteen Reader" Springsteen acquired the nickname "The Boss" because in the early days of his career he was the one who collected the pay from the club owner and distributed it amongst his bandmates.

7. Which lady from Michigan is referred to as "The Material Girl"?

Answer: Madonna

"Material Girl" is from Madonna's 1984 album "Like a Virgin." She became a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2008.

8. Do you know the crooner who was known as "The Velvet Fog"?

Answer: Mel Torme

Mel Torme is said to have received his nickname from his manager because of his smooth singing style. He composed the holiday classic "The Christmas Song" sometimes referred to as "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire."

9. Who did the New York Times dub "The Queen of Disco"?

Answer: Donna Summer

Donna Summer had a string of disco hits in the 1970's including "Last Dance", "Hot Stuff" and "On the Radio." She was the first woman to have four #1 singles in 12 months.

10. Which offspring of another famous singer is nicknamed "Bosephus"?

Answer: Hank Williams Jr.

According to Williams' website, his father, country legend Hank Williams, gave him the nickname "Bosephus" which was the name of the dummy used by country comedian/ventriloquist Rod Brasfield.

Source: Author brewster76

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