Alphabet Artist ( The Best Artists by Letter) Quiz

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1. A. Lyric Sample: "Gettin robbed, gettin stoned/ Gettin beat up, broken boned". Name the artist.

Answer: AC/DC

AC/DC was formed in 1973, and released their first studio album in 1975. They have made at least 18 studio albums before Malcom Young died in 2017. In that period they've had eight Top 10 albums, of which three went to number one. They've had 17 Top 10 singles, of which three went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The band has, at minimum, sold over 200 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "It's a Long Way to the Top".

2. B. Lyric Sample: "All my troubles seemed so far away/ Now it looks as though they're here to stay". Name the artist.

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles were formed in 1960, and released their debut album in 1963. The Beatles were active from 1960-1970. During that time they released 13 studio albums. All of these albums were Top 10, and 11 went to number one. They compiled 32 Top 10 singles, and 24 were number one hits (on the U.S Billboard charts).

At minimum they have sold over 600 million albums. The sample lyrics were from the song "Yesterday".

3. C. Lyric Sample: "There's a man goin round takin names/ And he decides who to free and who to blame". Name the artist.

Answer: Johnny Cash

Johnny Cash made his first professional recordings in 1955. Johnny Cash was active until his death in 2003. During that tenure he released 91 studio albums. He had 33 Top 10 albums, of which 11 went to number one. He had 34 Top 10 singles, of which 13 went to number one (on the U.S Billboard Country Music charts). Johnny has sold a minimum of over 90 million records worldwide.

The sample lyrics were from the song "The Man Comes Around".

4. D. Lyric Sample: "To be on your own/ With no direction home/ Like a complete unknown". Name the artist.

Answer: Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan made his first professional recordings in 1963. As of winning the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature Bob has made at least 39 studio albums. He's had 20 Top 10 albums, of which four went to number one. He had four Top 10 singles, as well (on the U.S Billboard charts). Dylan has sold a minimum of over a 125 million albums worldwide.

The sample lyrics were from the song "Like a Rolling Stone".

5. E. Lyric Sample: "Raven hair and ruby lips/ Sparks fly from her fingertips". Name the artist.

Answer: Eagles

The Eagles were formed in 1971, and had their debut album in 1972. Prior to their most well known member, Glenn Frey, passing on in 2016 they had released seven studio albums. They've had four Top 10 albums, and all four went to number one. They've amassed 10 Top 10 singles, of which five went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The band has sold a minimum of over 200 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Witchy Woman".

6. F. Lyric Sample: "Although you're never near/ Your voice I often hear". Name the artist.

Answer: Four Tops

The Four Tops were formed in 1956 (originally as The Four Aims). They debuted with Motown Records in 1965. The original stayed together from 1956-1997. During those years they released 27 studio albums. They've had 10 Top 10 albums, of which one went to number one.

They've also had 21 Top 10 singles, of which three went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts). The group has sold a minimum of over 30 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Baby I Need Your Loving".

7. G. Lyric Sample: "Country garden in the wind and the rain/ Wherever he goes the people all complain". Name the artist.

Answer: Grateful Dead

The Grateful Dead were formed in 1965, and released their debut album in 1967. The Dead were active from 1965-1995. They made 13 studio albums during that time. They had one Top 10 album, and one Top 10 single (on the U.S Billboard charts). Their notoriety came primarily from being one of the most followed and successful touring bands of all-time.

They have sold a minimum of over 35 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "St. Stephen".

8. H. Lyric Sample: "White collar conservative flashin down the street/ Pointing that plastic finger at me". Name the artist.

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix made his first professional record in 1967. Jimi died in 1970. During his brief career he released three studio albums. All three albums were in the Top 10,and one went to number one. He had no Top 10 singles, however (on the U.S Billboard charts). Jimi has sold a minimum of over 30 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "If Six was Nine".

9. I. Lyric Sample: "In the mist/ Dark figures move and twist". Name the artist.

Answer: Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden was formed in 1975, and released their first studio album in 1980. They have released at least 17 studio albums. They've had four Top 10 albums, and one Top 10 single (on the U.S Billboard charts). They have sold a minimum of over a 100 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "The Number of the Beast".

10. J. Lyric Sample: "She's more like a beauty queen/ Comin from a movie scene". Name the artist.

Answer: Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson was initially the lead vocalist in The Jackson Five, but began a solo career in 1972. Michael died in 2009. During his epic career he released 10 studio albums as a solo artist. Of those albums, seven were Top 10, and five went to number one.

He also had 30 Top 10 singles, of which 10 went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts). He has sold a minimum of nearly 750 million records as a solo act. The sample lyrics were from the song "Billie Jean".

11. K. Lyric Sample: "Everybody says she's lookin good/ And the lady knows it's understood". Name the artist.

Answer: Kiss

Kiss formed in 1973, and released their first album in 1974. The band is still active, but have vowed to make 2021 their finale. They have released 20 studio albums. They've had six Top 10 albums, and two Top 10 singles (on the U.S Billboard charts). The band has sold a minimum of over 75 million albums worldwide. The sample Lyrics were from the song "Strutter".

12. L. Lyric Sample: "You need coolin/ Baby I'm not foolin/ I'm gonna send ya back to schoolin". Name the artist.

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin formed in 1968, and released their first album the next year. With the death of drummer John Bonham in 1980 the remaining members disbanded for good, in his honor. During their illustrious career they made eight studio albums. All eight were Top 10, and six went to number one. Amazingly they had only one Top 10 single (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The band has sold a minimum of over 350 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Whole Lotta Love".

13. M. Lyric Sample: "Don't gain the world and lose your soul/ Wisdom is better than silver and gold". Name the artist.

Answer: Bob Marley and the Wailers

Bob Marley made his first professional recordings in 1963. His debut album came in 1965. Bob left this earth in 1981. He and his group the Wailers released 13 studio albums. They had one Top 10 album, and one Top 10 single (on the U.S Billboard charts). Bob and his group have sold a minimum of over 75 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Zion Train".

14. N. Lyric Sample: "I'm finally standing upright on the ground/ After taking several readings/ I'm surprised to find my mind's still fairly sound". Name the artist.

Answer: Willie Nelson

Willie began his music career purely as a songwriter in the late 1950's. He released his first album as an artist in 1962. The Cosmic Cowboy, as he is known, still remains active. He's released 95 studio albums. He's had 37 Top 10 albums, of which 10 went to number one.

He's also had 25 Top 10 singles, and 12 of those went to number one (on the U.S Billboard Country Music charts). Willie has sold a minimum of over 60 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Me and Paul".

15. O. Lyric Sample: "If we're offensive and pose a threat/ Then you fear what we represent". Name the artist.

Answer: Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy was the original lead singer for Black Sabbath until 1979. He released his debut solo album a year later. He has made 12 solo studio albums. He's had seven Top 10 albums, and 15 Top 10 singles of which three went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts). Ozzy, as a solo act, has sold a minimum of over a 100 million records. The sample lyrics were from the song "Never Know Why".

16. P. Lyric Sample: "So, if an old friend I know/ Stops by to say hello". Name the artist.

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis made his first professional recordings in 1956. "The King" died in 1977. During his career he released 23 studio albums. Discounting his many soundtrack albums he had seven Top 10 albums, of which four were number ones. He had 32 Top 10 singles with 18 going to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts).

It is estimated that he has sold a minimum of nearly a billion albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Suspicious Minds".

17. Q. Lyric Sample: "Oh, you gonna take me home tonight/ Oh, down beside that red fire light". Name the artist.

Answer: Queen

Queen formed in 1970, and released their first studio album in 1973. They have made 15 studio albums. They've had five Top 10 albums with a sole number one album. They've had seven Top 10 singles, of which three went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts). The band has sold a minimum of nearly 220 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Fat Bottomed Girls".

18. R. Lyric Sample: "I was born in a cross fire hurricane/ And I howled at my ma in the driving rain". Name the artist.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones were formed in 1962, and had their debut album in 1964. The Stones remain active. They have released 30 studio albums. They've had 24 Top 10 albums with nine of those going to number one. They've had 27 Top 10 singles, of which 13 went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The band has sold a minimum of over 240 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Jumpin Jack Flash".

19. S. Lyric Sample: "My story is much too sad to be told/ But practically everything leaves me totally cold". Name the artist.

Answer: Frank Sinatra

Frank debuted professionally in 1943. Frank Sinatra died in 1998. During his lengthy career he released 57 studio albums. He had 27 Top 10 albums, of which five went to number one. He also had 35 Top 10 singles with six of those going to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts). "Old blue eyes" has sold a minimum of over a 150 million albums worldwide.

The sample lyrics were from the song "I Get a Kick Out of You".

20. T. Lyric Sample: "If I have to beg and plead for your sympathy/ I don't mind cause you mean that much to me". Name the artist.

Answer: The Temptations

The Temptations were formed in 1960, and had their debut album in 1964. The group is still active, but Otis Williams is the only original member still living. They have released 43 studio albums. They've had 22 Top 10 albums, and 18 Top 10 singles, of which three went to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The group has sold over a minimum of 52 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Ain't too Proud to Beg".

21. U. Lyric Sample: "I want to run, I want to hide/ I want to tear down the walls that hold me inside". Name the artist.

Answer: U2

U2 formed in 1976, and released their first studio album in 1980. When they released "Songs of Experience" in 2017 they had recorded 14 studio albums. They've had ten Top 10 albums, with eight reaching number one. They've also had 14 Top 10 singles, and eight of those rose to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The band has sold a minimum of over a 175 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Where the Streets Have No Name".

22. V. Lyric Sample: "Fooled me with her style and ease/ And I feel her from across the room/ Yes, it's love in the third degree". Name the artist.

Answer: Van Halen

Van Halen formed in 1972, and their debut album came in 1978. The band was active from 1972-2019. With the death of Eddie Van Halen, in 2020, there almost assuredly won't be any comebacks. They released 12 studio albums during their tenure. VH had 11 Top 10 albums, and four reached number one.

They had three Top 10 singles with one going to number one (on the U.S Billboard charts). The band has sold a minimum of over 80 million albums worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Dance the Night Away".

23. W. Lyric Sample: "People try to put us down/ Just because we get around". Name the artist.

Answer: The Who

The Who were formed in 1964, and released their first studio work the very next year. They have been through at least four breakups and subsequent reunions. They've put out 12 studio albums. They've had nine Top 10 albums, and one reached the top of the charts.

They've had eight Top 10 singles with one reaching the top spot, as well (on the U.S Billboard charts). The band has sold a minimum of over a 100 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "My Generation".

24. Y. Lyric Sample: "You are the move you make/ See yourself/ You are the steps you take". Name the artist.

Answer: Yes

The band Yes was formed in 1968, and had their debut released the following year. No original members remained in 2021 when they released their 22nd album. Previously they've have had seven Top 10 albums, and nine Top 10 singles with one reaching number one (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The band has sold a minimum of nearly 30 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Owner of a Lonely Heart".

25. Z. Lyric Sample: "If you see me walkin down the line/ With my favorite honky tonk in mind". Name the artist.

Answer: ZZ Top

ZZ Top formed in 1969, and released their debut work in 1971. The group decided to keep going in 2021 after their bass player, Dusty Hill, died. As the original trio they put out 15 studio albums. Of those albums five were in the Top 10, and they've had 12 Top 10 singles (on the U.S Billboard charts).

The trio has sold a minimum of over 50 million records worldwide. The sample lyrics were from the song "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers".

Source: Author mj20

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Name the greatest music artist for each letter of the alphabet by using the lyrics from one of their songs to identify them. X has been omitted.

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