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A - Z of Lead Singers Trivia Quiz

This couldn't be easier, I name a band and you tell me who the lead singer is.

A multiple-choice quiz by the munchkin. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
the munchkin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
101,448

Updated
Aug 13 24

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
18 / 25

Plays
5256

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (19/25), Guest 162 (15/25), rubytops (21/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. Here we go with the letter 'A', who was the lead singer for 'The Animals' ? Hint

Emile Burdon

Ernie Burdon

Eric Burdon

Ernest Burdon

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Question 2 of 25

2. On to 'B' for the 'Big Bopper', his initials were J.P.R. but what does the initial 'R' stand for ? Hint

Richardson

Robinson

Richards

Randall

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Question 3 of 25

3. Moving swiftly on to 'C' for 'Chicago', their former lead singer's name is? Hint

Peter Cetera

Peter Carerra

Peter Etcetera

Peter Bandana

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Question 4 of 25

4. 'D' is for 'Deep Purple', who fronts them ? Hint

Ian Gillan

Gill Allens

Alan Gillan

Gill Ians

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Question 5 of 25

5. Next it's 'E' for 'Eurythmics', who's the girl behind (or in front of) this chart topping act ? Hint

Annie Leonard

Annie Lennox

Annie Lewis

Annie Leandross

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Question 6 of 25

6. Hold on, A B C D E, oh yeah 'F', that's got to be 'Frankie Goes To Hollywood', who makes all the noise for them ? Hint

Holly Johnson

Frankie Johnson

Holly Johnstone

Frankie Johnstone

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Question 7 of 25

7. Got to be 'G' now for 'Guns N' Roses', what is Axl's flowery surname ? Hint

Lily

Rose

Bluebell

Chrysanthemum

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Question 8 of 25

8. Going back in time with 'H' for 'Herman's Hermits', who's 'Herman' ? Hint

Peter Dawne

Peter Daye

Peter Noone

Peter Nighte

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Question 9 of 25

9. 'I' = 'Iron Maiden', who's their lead singer ? Hint

Bruce Dickens

Bruce Dickinson

Bruce Dixon

Bruce Dick

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Question 10 of 25

10. Next 'J' and 'Judas Priest', who used to belt out their lyrics until 'Tim 'Ripper' Owens' replaced him in 1997 ? Hint

Bob Halford

Rod Halford

Tod Halford

Rob Halford

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Question 11 of 25

11. 'K' is for 'The Kinks', what's the surname of the brothers Ray and Dave ? Hint

Kink

Babies

Davies

Rabies

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Question 12 of 25

12. Now it's 'L' for 'Led Zeppelin', who earns his money singing here ? Hint

Robert Plant

Robert Flower

Robert Grass

Robert Rock

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Question 13 of 25

13. We're getting there slowly, now it's 'M' for 'Marillion'. 'Fish' does their vocals but what's his real name ? Hint

Derek Dick

Richard Dick

Derek Richards

Richard Richards

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Question 14 of 25

14. 'N' is for 'Nine Inch Nails', who is 'Nine Inch Nails' ? Hint

Trent Reznor

Blade Razor

Trent Razor

Razor Blade

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Question 15 of 25

15. 'O' is for 'Ozzy Osbourne' but what's his real first name ? Hint

James

John

Oswald

Orville

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Question 16 of 25

16. Moving on to 'P' for 'Pearl Jam', who's their lead singer ? Hint

Eddie Vedder

Darth Vader

Eddie Vader

Eddie Reader

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Question 17 of 25

17. Now and it's 'Q' for 'Queen', they don't come much easier than this, who's the singer ? Hint

Freddie Neptune

Freddie Venus

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mars

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Question 18 of 25

18. 'R' is for 'Roxy Music' but who's the main man ? Hint

Bryan Fairfax

Bryan Freely

Bryan Ferry

Bryan Fairy

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Question 19 of 25

19. Now for the unluckiest band to be a drummer with it's 'S' for 'Spinal Tap', who sings their songs ? Hint

David St.Bernard

David St.Dubbins

David St.Gubbins

David St.Hubbins

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Question 20 of 25

20. 'T' is for 'Terrorvision', who's their front man ? Hint

Terry Wright

Tony Wright

Tony Wrong

Terry Wrong

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Question 21 of 25

21. Slightly harder for 'U' is 'UB40', the 'Campbell' brothers do most of the singing but what are their first names ? Hint

Ali & Robin

Adam & Robin

Batman & Robin

Andy & Robin

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Question 22 of 25

22. 'V' is for 'The Velvet Underground', who sings for them? Hint

Lou Reeves

Lou Raid

Lou Rave

Lou Reed

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Question 23 of 25

23. Almost there now and it's 'W' for 'The Who', and lead singer is ? Hint

Rupert Daltrey

Robert Daltrey

Roger Daltrey

Robin Daltrey

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Question 24 of 25

24. Sorry all you 'XTC' fans but I've nearly run out of letters so we're going to 'Y' for 'Yes', who's the singer ? Hint

Jon Ambers

Jon Anderson

Jon Anderton

Jon Anders

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Question 25 of 25

25. Thanks for staying to the end and as a reward here's an easy one (if you know the answer that is). 'Z' is for 'The Zombies' but which 'Colin' sings the songs ? Hint

Colin Pebbles

Colin Sandstone

Colin Blunstone

Colin Limestone

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Here we go with the letter 'A', who was the lead singer for 'The Animals' ?

Answer: Eric Burdon

It's said that 'The Animals' got their name because of their notoriously wild stage act in the early 1960's

2. On to 'B' for the 'Big Bopper', his initials were J.P.R. but what does the initial 'R' stand for ?

Answer: Richardson

J.P.Richardson was a DJ for KTRM radio back in the 50's and broke the record for non-stop dee-jaying by broadcasting live for 5days 2hours and 8mins. He died alongside Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens in 1959.

3. Moving swiftly on to 'C' for 'Chicago', their former lead singer's name is?

Answer: Peter Cetera

Originally called 'Chicago Transit Authority' they shortened it to 'Chicago' after legal threats from the City of Chicago Transport Dept.

4. 'D' is for 'Deep Purple', who fronts them ?

Answer: Ian Gillan

In New York 1970 Ian Gillan played the role of 'Jesus' in a live performance of Tim Rice & Andrew Lloyd Webbers 'Jesus Christ Superstar'.

5. Next it's 'E' for 'Eurythmics', who's the girl behind (or in front of) this chart topping act ?

Answer: Annie Lennox

Winner of 4 BRIT awards for 'Best British Female Artist' in 1984, 1985, 1989 and 1990

6. Hold on, A B C D E, oh yeah 'F', that's got to be 'Frankie Goes To Hollywood', who makes all the noise for them ?

Answer: Holly Johnson

In 1987 'Frankies' 3rd single 'The Power Of Love'was used as a backing track for the first UK TV commercial for condoms.

7. Got to be 'G' now for 'Guns N' Roses', what is Axl's flowery surname ?

Answer: Rose

Only two people showed up for the first official 'Guns N' Roses' gig in Los Angeles.

8. Going back in time with 'H' for 'Herman's Hermits', who's 'Herman' ?

Answer: Peter Noone

Peter Noone once interviewed 'Elvis Presley' for UK music magazine 'New Musical Express' while he was filming 'Paradise, Hawaiian Style'

9. 'I' = 'Iron Maiden', who's their lead singer ?

Answer: Bruce Dickinson

In 1980 the band refused to mime on BBC TV's 'Top Of The Pops' becoming only the second act to play live, the other group being 'The Who' in 1973.

10. Next 'J' and 'Judas Priest', who used to belt out their lyrics until 'Tim 'Ripper' Owens' replaced him in 1997 ?

Answer: Rob Halford

'Judas Priest' took their name from the track 'The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest' on 'Bob Dylans' 'John Wesley Harding' album.

11. 'K' is for 'The Kinks', what's the surname of the brothers Ray and Dave ?

Answer: Davies

In 1965 'The Kinks' were blacklisted from playing in the USA for 4 years for failing to perform at one U.S gig. They later went on to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

12. Now it's 'L' for 'Led Zeppelin', who earns his money singing here ?

Answer: Robert Plant

Originally called 'The New Yardbirds'. Guitarist 'Jimmy Page' renamed the band from the phrase "going down like a lead zeppelin" which was used by the 'The Who's' drummer 'Keith Moon' to describe disastrous gigs.

13. We're getting there slowly, now it's 'M' for 'Marillion'. 'Fish' does their vocals but what's his real name ?

Answer: Derek Dick

The nickname 'Fish' has stuck with him since a former landlady accused him of "wallowing in the bath like a fish"

14. 'N' is for 'Nine Inch Nails', who is 'Nine Inch Nails' ?

Answer: Trent Reznor

Previously played with the bands such as - 'Innocent', 'Urge', 'Exotic Birds', 'Problems' and 'Slam Bam Boo' before going it alone as 'Nine Inch Nails'.

15. 'O' is for 'Ozzy Osbourne' but what's his real first name ?

Answer: John

Gave up an early career in burglary after being convicted and spending 2 months in prison.

16. Moving on to 'P' for 'Pearl Jam', who's their lead singer ?

Answer: Eddie Vedder

It's said that 'Pearl Jam' is named after Eddie's great-grandmother or from an hallucinogenic jam recipe.

17. Now and it's 'Q' for 'Queen', they don't come much easier than this, who's the singer ?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Prior to any 'Queen' release, 'Freddie Mercury' under the name 'Larry Lurex' released a solo version of 'The Beach Boys' - 'I Can Hear Music'

18. 'R' is for 'Roxy Music' but who's the main man ?

Answer: Bryan Ferry

'Bryan Ferry' once auditioned as lead singer for 'King Crimson' but lost out to 'Boz Burrell'

19. Now for the unluckiest band to be a drummer with it's 'S' for 'Spinal Tap', who sings their songs ?

Answer: David St.Hubbins

A note about past drummers...First drummer 'John "Stumpy" Pepys' died in a bizarre gardening accident. Next 'Eric "Stumpy Joe" Childs' died of an overdose. Then 'Peter "James" Bond' died in mysterious circumstances. And 'Mick Shrimpton' died when he spontaneously combusted during a concert.

20. 'T' is for 'Terrorvision', who's their front man ?

Answer: Tony Wright

They changed their name from 'The Spoilt Bratz' to 'Terrorvision' which was taken from the title of a 1960's B-movie.

21. Slightly harder for 'U' is 'UB40', the 'Campbell' brothers do most of the singing but what are their first names ?

Answer: Ali & Robin

The group took their name from the UK unemployment benefit form number UB40

22. 'V' is for 'The Velvet Underground', who sings for them?

Answer: Lou Reed

As a teenager he would receive 8 weeks of shock treatment in an attempt to cure him from severe mood swings.

23. Almost there now and it's 'W' for 'The Who', and lead singer is ?

Answer: Roger Daltrey

In 1973 the groups 'Who Put The Boot In' concert entered the 'Guinness Book Of Records' as the loudest performance by a rock band at 120 decibels.

24. Sorry all you 'XTC' fans but I've nearly run out of letters so we're going to 'Y' for 'Yes', who's the singer ?

Answer: Jon Anderson

In early 1980 Jon left the band to form 'Jon & Vangelis', he later rejoined 'Yes' in late 1981.

25. Thanks for staying to the end and as a reward here's an easy one (if you know the answer that is). 'Z' is for 'The Zombies' but which 'Colin' sings the songs ?

Answer: Colin Blunstone

The group disbanded in the late 60's and Colin went on to have some success as a soloist with records such as 'Say You Don't Mind' and 'I Don't Believe In Miracles'.

Source: Author the munchkin

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