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Alphabetical Music Artists Trivia Quiz

Question 1 is about an artist starting with A until question 25 which is about artist starting with Z...only X is missing...all charts are from USA Billboard Charts..have fun taking the quiz!

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

Author
eggrollfactory

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
107,651

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 25

1. Which band started performing in the 1970s but didn't hit number one until the 1990s? Hint

Asia

ABBA

Aerosmith

America

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which artist started with New Edition before going solo? Hint

Babyface

James Brown

Bobby Brown

Bel Biv DeVoe

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Question 3 of 25

3. This artist sang the theme song for "An Officer and A Gentleman" with Jennifer Warnes? Hint

Eric Clapton

Eddie Cochran

Joe Cocker

Natalie Cole

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Question 4 of 25

4. Donovan was mainly known for two hits, "Mellow Yellow" and "Sunshine Superman". Did Jimmy Page, known as guitarist for Led Zeppelin, play guitar on "Mellow Yellow"?

Yes

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Question 5 of 25

5. This artist is known for working with Gwen Stefani from No Doubt and Alicia Keys. Who is she? Hint

Faith Evans

Eve

Melissa Etheridge

Gloria Estefan

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Question 6 of 25

6. This artist originally sang "Killing Me Softly With His Song". Hint

Lori Lieberman

Four Tops

Fugees

Aretha Franklin

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Question 7 of 25

7. Which artist was the lead singer of Genesis until Phil Collins took over? Hint

Lou Gramm

Art Garfunkel

Peter Gabriel

Barry Gibb

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Question 8 of 25

8. This group is a teen pop trio, each playing their own instruments. Who are they? Hint

Human League

Hanson

House of Pain

Haddaway

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Question 9 of 25

9. Who sang the hit "Bad Boys" used for the Fox TV show "Cops"? Hint

Inner Circle

Ice Cube

INXS

Billy Idol

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Question 10 of 25

10. True or False? Everyone knows Michael from the Jackson Five. The other ones in the original Jackson Five are Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, and Tito.

True

False

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Question 11 of 25

11. Which "King" is known for "Stand By Me"? Hint

B.B. King

Ben E. King

Carole King

Evelyn King

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Question 12 of 25

12. This artist is known for soundtrack hits from "Footloose" to "I'm Alright" to "Danger Zone". Who is the artist? Hint

Kenny Loggins

Cyndi Lauper

Huey Lewis

Loverboy

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Question 13 of 25

13. Which rapper is the brother of fellow rapper, Silkk the Shocker? Hint

Mase

Master P

M.C. Hammer

Mystikal

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Question 14 of 25

14. This act was formed in Florida and has worked with Alabama and Gloria Estefan, among others? Hint

New Edition

New Kids On the Block

98 Degrees

'N Sync

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Question 15 of 25

15. Which 70's R+B group originally sang "Love Rollercoaster"? Hint

O'Jays

Orleans

Tony Orlando and Dawn

Ohio Players

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Question 16 of 25

16. This artist/s is known for classic hits such as "Twilight Time", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", and "The Great Pretender"? Hint

Prince

Elvis Presley

The Platters

Peter, Paul, and Mary

17. Queen had hits such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Are the Champions", and "Another One Bites the Dust". Of the three, only "Another One Bites the Dust" made it to number one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart.

True

False

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Question 18 of 25

18. This band formed in Georgia is headed by Michael Stipe. Hint

Radiohead

Rembrandts

R.E.M.

Red Hot Chilli Peppers

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Question 19 of 25

19. This R&B artist had hits in songs in the "Batman Forever" and "Space Jam" movies. Hint

Shaggy

Salt-N-Pepa

Seal

Keith Sweat

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Question 20 of 25

20. What 80's group is known for "ruling the world" while "sowing the seeds of love"? Hint

Talking Heads

Tears For Fears

Thompson Twins

Toto

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Question 21 of 25

21. UB40, a band from Ireland, had a huge hit with a remake from Elvis Presley.

True

False

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Question 22 of 25

22. The lead singer of the Four Seasons also had a huge hit with the title song of the movie "Grease".

True

False

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Question 23 of 25

23. This singer sang on The "Dirty Dancing" love theme with half of the members of The Righteous Brothers. Hint

Vanessa Williams

Dionne Warwick

Jennifer Warnes

Deniece Williams

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Question 24 of 25

24. True or False? The Yardbirds contained future superstars, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.

True

False

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Question 25 of 25

25. Which band is known for hits like "Legs" and "Tush"? Hint

Zombies

Frank Zappa

Warren Zevon

ZZ Top

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band started performing in the 1970s but didn't hit number one until the 1990s?

Answer: Aerosmith

"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" on the "Armageddon" soundtrack was Aerosmith's first #1

2. Which artist started with New Edition before going solo?

Answer: Bobby Brown

Bel Biv DeVoe contained 3 members of New Edition so Bobby Brown is the only answer considered as a solo.

3. This artist sang the theme song for "An Officer and A Gentleman" with Jennifer Warnes?

Answer: Joe Cocker

Joe Cocker also sang "With A Little Help From My Friends", a Beatles song originally, and his version was used for "The Wonder Years" theme

4. Donovan was mainly known for two hits, "Mellow Yellow" and "Sunshine Superman". Did Jimmy Page, known as guitarist for Led Zeppelin, play guitar on "Mellow Yellow"?

Answer: No

Jimmy Page played guitar for "Sunshine Superman", not "Mellow Yellow". Interestingly, Paul McCartney sang on "Mellow Yellow".

5. This artist is known for working with Gwen Stefani from No Doubt and Alicia Keys. Who is she?

Answer: Eve

Eve worked with Gwen Stefani on "Let Me Blow Ya Mind" and Alicia Keys on "Gangsta Lovin".

6. This artist originally sang "Killing Me Softly With His Song".

Answer: Lori Lieberman

Fugees sang a version in the 1990's but Roberta Flack was the second to sing the song in 1973.

7. Which artist was the lead singer of Genesis until Phil Collins took over?

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel was the singer for Genesis til 1975 while Collins was drummer. Gabriel quit and Collins took over the group and finally left the group in 1996.

8. This group is a teen pop trio, each playing their own instruments. Who are they?

Answer: Hanson

Hanson had a big hit with "MMMBop" in the 1990's.

9. Who sang the hit "Bad Boys" used for the Fox TV show "Cops"?

Answer: Inner Circle

Inner Circle had a huge hit with this song but could not repeat this success with future releases.

10. True or False? Everyone knows Michael from the Jackson Five. The other ones in the original Jackson Five are Jermaine, Marlon, Randy, and Tito.

Answer: False

Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael, and Tito were the original 5. Jermaine left and was replaced by Randy in the 1970s and rejoined in the 1980s.

11. Which "King" is known for "Stand By Me"?

Answer: Ben E. King

"Stand By Me" was used for the main theme in the same-titled movie.

12. This artist is known for soundtrack hits from "Footloose" to "I'm Alright" to "Danger Zone". Who is the artist?

Answer: Kenny Loggins

"Danger Zone" was used in Top Gun, "I'm Alright" was used in "Caddyshack" while "Footloose" was used, not surprisingly, in "Footloose".

13. Which rapper is the brother of fellow rapper, Silkk the Shocker?

Answer: Master P

Master P founded No Limit Records and tried playing professional basketball for a short time.

14. This act was formed in Florida and has worked with Alabama and Gloria Estefan, among others?

Answer: 'N Sync

'N Sync worked with Gloria Estefan on "Music of My Heart" and Alabama on "God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You"

15. Which 70's R+B group originally sang "Love Rollercoaster"?

Answer: Ohio Players

"Love Rollercoaster" was remade by The Red Hot Chili Peppers on The "Beavis and Butthead Movie" soundtrack.

16. This artist/s is known for classic hits such as "Twilight Time", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", and "The Great Pretender"?

Answer: The Platters

The Platters were one of the most popular R+B groups of the 50's.

Answer: True

"Bohemian Rhapsody" made it to number two and "We Are the Champions" only reached number four.

18. This band formed in Georgia is headed by Michael Stipe.

Answer: R.E.M.

R.E.M. is known for hits such as "Everybody Hurts" and "Losing My Religion".

19. This R&B artist had hits in songs in the "Batman Forever" and "Space Jam" movies.

Answer: Seal

"Fly Like An Eagle" was originally done by The Steve Miller Band.

20. What 80's group is known for "ruling the world" while "sowing the seeds of love"?

Answer: Tears For Fears

Tears For Fears also had hits with "Shout" and "Head Over Heels".

21. UB40, a band from Ireland, had a huge hit with a remake from Elvis Presley.

Answer: False

UB40 remade "Can't Help Falling In Love With You" even besting "The King" by hitting number one while Elvis settled for number two -- but they are from England, not from Ireland.

22. The lead singer of the Four Seasons also had a huge hit with the title song of the movie "Grease".

Answer: True

Frankie Valli had a pretty decent solo career, also singing "Can't Take My Eyes Off You".

23. This singer sang on The "Dirty Dancing" love theme with half of the members of The Righteous Brothers.

Answer: Jennifer Warnes

Jennifer Warnes and Bill Medley sang "I've Had The Time of Your Life" and proms changed forever.

24. True or False? The Yardbirds contained future superstars, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, and Jimmy Page.

Answer: True

This 60's group was a starting point for all their careers and actually made Jimmy Page form The New Yardbirds or known now as Led Zeppelin.

25. Which band is known for hits like "Legs" and "Tush"?

Answer: ZZ Top

This group had a hit on the "Back to the Future III" soundtrack and was the band shown during the country and western scenes .

Source: Author eggrollfactory

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