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Quiz about General Canadian Music Trivia

General Canadian Music Trivia Trivia Quiz

This quiz covers little trivia facts all on Canadian music. You probably know some of it, but other questions are a little obscure.

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

Author
napierslogs

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,814

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
840

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which Canadian city is Great Big Sea from? Hint

St. John

St. John's

Halifax

Winnipeg

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Question 2 of 15

2. How many members were there in the band, BareNaked Ladies? Hint

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Question 3 of 15

3. U2 has which Canadian producer? Hint

Brian Coleman

Jason Priestley

Michael Cole

Daniel Lanois

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Question 4 of 15

4. David Usher, before going solo, was the lead singer of which band?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which Canadian singer was once a co-host of 'Canada AM'? Hint

Jewel

Kim Stockwood

Nelly Furtado

Diana Krall

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Question 6 of 15

6. Finish the title of the song by Hawksley Workman, 'Jealous Of Your ______'.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which Canadian province is Diana Krall from? Hint

Nova Scotia

Ontario

British Columbia

Alberta

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Question 8 of 15

8. In 1998, which Canadian actor hosted the Juno Awards? Hint

Dan Akroyd

Joshua Jackson

Jason Priestley

Rick Moranis

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 2002, which Canadian band hosted the Juno Awards? Hint

The BareNaked Ladies

Nickelback

Great Big Sea

Dave Matthews Band

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which Canadian singer earned his fame by writing songs for hit films such as 'A Night in Heaven', 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' and 'The Three Musketeers'?

Answer: (Two Words, spell correctly)

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which Canadian group sky-rocketed to fame with their hit single, 'How You Remind Me'? Hint

Sum 41

Our Lady Peace

Blink 182

Nickelback

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which Canadian band is well known for their song, 'Wasting My Time'? Hint

Nickelback

Default

Our Lady Peace

Sum 41

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which Juno Award-winning singer is from Kingston, Jamaica? Hint

Snow

Deborah Cox

Shaggy

Jewel

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which city is 'Our Lady Peace' from? Hint

Vancouver

Ottawa

Edmonton

Toronto

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which city is Alanis Morissette from? Hint

Ottawa

Toronto

Vancouver

Montreal

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Canadian city is Great Big Sea from?

Answer: St. John's

The four-membered rock and Celtic group, Great Big Sea, is from St. John's, Nfld. They are my favourite band and I encourage everybody to go out and buy their new album (2002) 'Sea Of No Cares'.

2. How many members were there in the band, BareNaked Ladies?

Answer: 5

The BareNaked Ladies were the host of the 2002 Juno Awards, in St. John's, Newfoundland.

3. U2 has which Canadian producer?

Answer: Daniel Lanois

Daniel Lanois was inducted into the Canadian Juno Awards Hall of Fame in 2002.

4. David Usher, before going solo, was the lead singer of which band?

Answer: Moist

5. Which Canadian singer was once a co-host of 'Canada AM'?

Answer: Kim Stockwood

Kim Stockwood also calls St. John's home.

6. Finish the title of the song by Hawksley Workman, 'Jealous Of Your ______'.

Answer: Cigarette

7. Which Canadian province is Diana Krall from?

Answer: British Columbia

Diana Krall won Best Album of the Year at the 2002 Juno Awards, for her jazz album, 'The Look Of Love'.

8. In 1998, which Canadian actor hosted the Juno Awards?

Answer: Jason Priestley

Jason Priestley played Brendan Walsh on the hit TV show, 'Beverly Hills, 90210'.

9. In 2002, which Canadian band hosted the Juno Awards?

Answer: The BareNaked Ladies

10. Which Canadian singer earned his fame by writing songs for hit films such as 'A Night in Heaven', 'Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves' and 'The Three Musketeers'?

Answer: Bryan Adams

Out of all of his number one hits, only one, 'Please Forgive Me' was not written for a film. He wrote 'Heaven' for 'A Night In Heaven', 'Everything I Do, I Do It For You' for 'Robin Hood' and 'All For Love' for 'The Three Musketeers'.

11. Which Canadian group sky-rocketed to fame with their hit single, 'How You Remind Me'?

Answer: Nickelback

Nickelback won the 2002 Juno Award for Best Group. 'How You Remind Me' can be found on their album, 'Silverside Up'.

12. Which Canadian band is well known for their song, 'Wasting My Time'?

Answer: Default

Default won the 2002 Juno Award for Best New Group.

13. Which Juno Award-winning singer is from Kingston, Jamaica?

Answer: Shaggy

14. Which city is 'Our Lady Peace' from?

Answer: Toronto

15. Which city is Alanis Morissette from?

Answer: Ottawa

Alanis Morissette is currently (2002) experiencing renewed-fame for her single, 'Hands Clean'.

Source: Author napierslogs

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