Greatest Music Movies Of All-Time Quiz

Answer: The Blues Brothers

The Blues Brothers started off as a "Saturday Night Live" skit and turned into one of the greatest comedies of the 1980s. Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi starred as Elwood and Jake Blues, two criminals who broke out of jail to earn money to save the orphanage they grew up in.

They described their quest as a "mission from God". Along the way, they impersonated the Good Ol' Boys and performed "Rawhide" at a Country-western Bar.

Answer: Almost Famous

"Almost Famous" was directed by Cameron Crowe. The story revolved around a high school boy getting the chance to follow around an up and coming rock band in the 70s. On a side note, Cameron Crowe married Nancy Wilson of the rock group, Heart in 1986.

Answer: Walk The Line

Also starring Oscar nominated actress, Reese Witherspoon as June Carter Cash, "Walk The Line" told the story of Johnny Cash's career from his humble beginnings on a cotton farm. Cutting his first record at Sun Records, marrying June, his battles with drugs and alcohol, and his legendary concert at San Quentin Prison were all depicted in the film. Reese Witherspoon won her first Oscar in 2005 for her dramatic portrayal of Johnny's wife and her role in turning his life around.

Answer: This Is Spinal Tap

An unforgettable music parody movie directed by Rob Reiner ("All In The Family"). Harry Shearer, Michael McKean, and Christopher Guest portrayed a Heavy Metal rock band named Spinal Tap. The film was presented as a behind the scenes chronicle of an English rock band embarking on an disastrous American tour.

The drama unfolded with promoters, groupies, undersold venues, and turmoil within the band. The dry humor takes a couple viewings to soak it all in.

Answer: Hustle & Flow

"Hustle & Flow" came out in 2005, the movie starred Terrence Howard (as DJay) and Taraji P. Henson (Shug). After years of making money on the streets selling drugs and running a prostitution ring, DJay dreams of making it big legitimately in the music world. Using his life as the backdrop of his storytelling, DJay created a rap persona, hired his girls to sing backup, and recorded songs hoping to get signed by a major label. "Hard To Be A Pimp" from the "Hustle & Flow" soundtrack won an Oscar for Best Song From A Motion Picture for the 3-6 Mafia.

Answer: Straight Outta Compton

"Straight Outta Compton" brought to life the rising career of N.W.A., one of the founding Gangsta Rap groups and a 2016 inductee into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. We're introduced to the back story behind each band member joining the group: Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Ice Cube, DJ Yella, and MC Ren. Adding extra authenticity to the script, Ice Cube's real life son, O'Shea Jackson, portrayed him in this 2015 movie.

The Academy Awards were denounced and boycotted by many groups this year as no black actors were nominated for an award and "Straight Outta Compton", a critically acclaimed film was snubbed for all major awards.

Answer: Pitch Perfect

"Pitch Perfect" came out in 2012 and kick-started the career for actresses Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson. The girls' group, The Bellas, had to battle the other Barden University fraternities including the heavily favored boys' ensemble. Anna's song, "Cups", was performed using the sound of plastic cups for the beat and became a popular event to copy on social media in 2012.

Answer: Dreamgirls

"Dreamgirls" is the movie interpretation of the Broadway favorite which borrowed a lot of its storyline from the career of Diana Ross and The Supremes. Three young girls in the 1960s form a group called the Dreamettes and get discovered by a Cadillac salesman, played by Jamie Foxx, who wanted to break in the music buisness. Before long, they were an opening act for a major entertainer and became his backup singers.

The girls' dream was becoming a reality. Their manager changed their musical style, they renamed the band to The Dreams and moved Deena into the spotlight as the new lead singer. Jennifer Hudson won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Effie in "Dreamgirls".

Answer: Eminem

Eminem not only starred in "8 Mile", he won an Oscar for Best Song ("Lose Yourself"). Jimmy Smith Jr (AKA Rabbit) was living in a trailer park and the movie opened with his first unsuccessful rap battle at a local club. The film chronicled his growth in confidence not only as a battle rapper, but in life, as he tried to better his life and his little sister's.

The semi-autobiographical story chronicled a week in Rabbit's life where we witnessed his battle with nerves, met the late Brittany Murphy as his new girlfriend and Kim Basinger, who played Rabbit's mom.

Answer: The Wedding Singer

Adam Sandler played the lead character in "The Wedding Singer". After being dumped at the altar at his own wedding, what could be worse than working as a wedding singer? Sandler played the role of Robby who fell in love with a waitress named Julia at one of the wedding receptions.

The only problem was that Julia wass about to be married to another man. The comedy was set in the 1980s. Keep a look out for 80's rocker, Billy Idol, who made a special cameo as Robbie attempted to win Julia's heart. Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler have teamed up multiple times since this film including "50 First Dates" and "Blended".