Albums Featuring Many Top Ten Hit Singles Quiz

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1. Which "King of Pop" had seven top ten singles on his 1982 album "Thriller"?

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson's album "Thriller" was released on November 30, 1982. Due to the massive success of this album, Michael Jackson was dubbed "The King of Pop". The album won eight Grammy Awards and was the top selling album of the 20th century. The album contained the top ten hit singles "The Girl Is Mine" with Paul McCartney, "Billie Jean", "Beat It", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'", "Human Nature", "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" and "Thriller".

2. Which famous younger sibling had seven top ten singles on her 1989 album "Rhythm Nation 1814"?

Answer: Janet Jackson

Janet Jackson released the concept album "Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814" on September 19, 1989. The album produced number one hits on the United States Billboard Hot 100 in three consecutive years. Like her brother Michael's 1982 album "Thriller", this Janet Jackson album produced seven top ten hit singles.

These songs songs include "Miss You Much", "Rhythm Nation", "Escapade", "Alright", "Come Back to Me", "Black Cat" and "Love Will Never Do (Without You)".

3. Which former member of the group Wham! had six top ten hits on his 1987 album "Faith"?

Answer: George Michael

Former Wham! member George Michael released his debut solo album "Faith" on October 30, 1987. The song won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. The album contained six top ten hit singles including "I Want Your Sex", "Faith", "Father Figure", "One More Try", "Monkey" and "Kissing a Fool".

4. Which former member of the group the Commodores had five top ten hits on his 1983 album "Can't Slow Down"?

Answer: Lionel Richie

Former lead singer of the Commodores, Lionel Richie, released his studio album "Can't Slow Down" on October 11, 1983. The album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year. All five singles released from this album hit the top including the songs "All Night Long (All Night)", "Running with the Night", "Hello", "Stuck on You" and "Penny Lover".

5. Which British band had five top ten hits on their 1986 album "Invisible Touch"?

Answer: Genesis

Genesis released their album "Invisible Touch" on June 6, 1986. The album included the top ten singles "Invisible Touch", "In Too Deep", "Land of Confusion", "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" and "Throwing It All Away".

During the success of the album, band members Phil Collins and Mike Rutherford were involved in successful side projects. Phil Collins released a solo album titled "No Jacket Required" earlier in the year. Mike Rutherford's band, Mike + The Mechanics, also released an album a few months before "Invisible Touch" was released.

6. Which band had five top ten singles on their 1986 album "Fore!"?

Answer: Huey Lewis & the News

Huey Lewis and the News released their fourth studio album, "Fore!", on August 20, 1986. The album contained the top ten singles "Stuck with You", "Hip to Be Square", "Jacob's Ladder", "I Know What I Like" and "Doing It All for My Baby".

7. Which New Edition member went solo and had five top ten singles on his 1988 album "Don't Be Cruel"?

Answer: Bobby Brown

Former New Edition member Bobby Brown released his solo album "Don't Be Cruel" on June 20, 1988. The album included the top ten singles "Don't Be Cruel", "My Prerogative", "Roni", "Every Little Step" and "Rock Wit'cha". The single "Every Little Step" won the Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

8. Which rock band had five top ten singles on their 1988 album "New Jersey"?

Answer: Bon Jovi

Bon Jovi released their album "New Jersey" on September 19, 1988. Bon Jovi's "New Jersey" became the first American album to be released in the Soviet Union. The album included the top ten singles "Bad Medicine", "Born to Be My Baby", "I'll Be There for You", "Lay Your Hands on Me" and "Living in Sin".

9. Which R&B artist had five top ten singles on his 2004 album "Confessions"?

Answer: Usher

Usher released his album "Confessions" on March 23, 2004. The album won three Grammy Awards and was nominated for six other Grammy Awards. The album contained the top ten singles "Yeah!", "Burn", "Confessions Part II", "Confessions Part II" and "My Boo" with Alicia Keys.

10. Which hip hop group had five top ten singles on their 2009 album "The E.N.D"?

Answer: Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas released their album 2009 album "The E.N.D" on June 3, 2009. The meaning of the album's title is "The Energy Never Dies". The album was nominated for for six Grammy Awards. The album contained the top ten hit singles "Boom Boom Pow", "I Gotta Feeling", "Meet Me Halfway", "Imma Be" and "Rock That Body".

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Questions		Choices
1. Which "King of Pop" had seven top ten singles on his 1982 album "Thriller"?		Huey Lewis & the News
2. Which famous younger sibling had seven top ten singles on her 1989 album "Rhythm Nation 1814"?		Usher
3. Which former member of the group Wham! had six top ten hits on his 1987 album "Faith"?		Janet Jackson
4. Which former member of the group the Commodores had five top ten hits on his 1983 album "Can't Slow Down"?		Lionel Richie
5. Which British band had five top ten hits on their 1986 album "Invisible Touch"?		George Michael
6. Which band had five top ten singles on their 1986 album "Fore!"?		Bon Jovi
7. Which New Edition member went solo and had five top ten singles on his 1988 album "Don't Be Cruel"?		Michael Jackson
8. Which rock band had five top ten singles on their 1988 album "New Jersey"?		Bobby Brown
9. Which R&B artist had five top ten singles on his 2004 album "Confessions"?		Black Eyed Peas
10. Which hip hop group had five top ten singles on their 2009 album "The E.N.D"?		Genesis

There are a handful of hit albums containing five or more top ten hit singles on the United States Billboard Hot 100. This quiz will ask to match the name of the album with the artist who recorded the album.