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General Music Trivia Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz that covers all types of music ranging from classics to newer artists. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by louj222. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
louj222

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
47,667

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

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1419

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Question 1 of 20

1. Finish this classic Rolling Stones lyric: 'Under my thumb,____
____
__ ____
___ __
____'. (Note, this is from the first line of the song, the first time these words are used.)

Answer: (7 Words)

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Question 2 of 20

2. Which famous musician did Eric Clapton write the Cream song 'Badge' with? Hint

Mark Knopfler

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

Jack Bruce

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Question 3 of 20

3. Which band had hits with 'Something About You', 'Running in the Family' and 'Tracie'? Hint

Fine Young Cannibals

Del Amitri

Mike and the Mechanics

Level 42

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Question 4 of 20

4. Finish this Tori Amos line: 'Never was a cornflake girl, _____ _ __ _ __
______'

Answer: (6 Words)

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Question 5 of 20

5. What is the name of the lead singer in Jethro Tull? Hint

Jethro Tull

Ian Anderson

Francis Rossi

Derek Anderson

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Question 6 of 20

6. What was the name of Jamiriquai's debut album? Hint

'Return of the Space Cowboy'

'Emergency on Planet' Earth

'Travelling Without Moving'

'Synkronized'

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who was the lead singer and bassist in Thin Lizzy? Hint

Phil Lynott

Roger Daltrey

Gary Moore

Mike Rutherford

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Question 8 of 20

8. What was Sharleen Spiteri's occupation before she joined Texas? Hint

Waitress

Hairdresser

Clothes designer

Shop Assistant

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Question 9 of 20

9. Finish this Steely Dan album title: 'Can't Buy a ____'

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 20

10. In what R.E.M song does Michael Stipe urge you to 'Come in and try wake it up'? Hint

'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight'

'Imitiation of Life'

'What's the Frequency Kenneth?'

'Lotus'

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who recorded the original version of 'It's Raining Men'? Hint

The Pointer Sisters

Geri Halliwell

The Weather Girls

RuPaul

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Question 12 of 20

12. What Madonna song contains the line: 'I have sinned'? Hint

'Human Nature'

'Oh Father'

'Hanky Panky'

'I Want You'

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Question 13 of 20

13. Which female singer and songwriter appeared on the majority of the soundtrack of the film 'Magnolia'? Hint

Fiona Apple

Amy Grant

Sheryl Crow

Aimee Mann

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Question 14 of 20

14. What was the name of Jimi Hendrix's drummer? Hint

Jack Jackson

Mitch Mitchell

Nick Nicholson

John Johnstone

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Question 15 of 20

15. What movie star has NOT released an album as of July 2001? Hint

Ewan McGregor

William Shatner

Bruce Willis

Richard Harris

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Question 16 of 20

16. What name of a song links Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Vaughn? Hint

'Congratulations'

'Imagination'

'Superstition'

'Reputation'

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Question 17 of 20

17. What famous producer co-wrote Michael Jackson's hit 'Man in the Mirror'? Hint

Babyface

Glen Ballard

Mutt Lange

Sean Coombs

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Question 18 of 20

18. What group had the hit: 'I'm a Boy'? Hint

The Who

The Jam

The Monkees

Madness

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Question 19 of 20

19. Who sang on the Stealer's Wheel track: 'Stuck in the Middle with You'? Hint

Gerry Rafferty

Stewart Copeland

Paul Carrack

Mark King

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Question 20 of 20

20. Who is Gordon Sumner? Hint

Sting

Suggs

Elton John

Bono

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Finish this classic Rolling Stones lyric: 'Under my thumb,____ ____ __ ____ ___ __ ____'. (Note, this is from the first line of the song, the first time these words are used.)

Answer: the girl who once had me down

This generally sexist remark would probably never be allowed nowadays.

2. Which famous musician did Eric Clapton write the Cream song 'Badge' with?

Answer: George Harrison

They named the song 'Badge' after Harrison questioned why Clapton had written it above a section of the music. It actually said 'bridge'.

3. Which band had hits with 'Something About You', 'Running in the Family' and 'Tracie'?

Answer: Level 42

Their bassist and singer, Mark King, is one heck of a musician.

4. Finish this Tori Amos line: 'Never was a cornflake girl, _____ _ __ _ __ ______'

Answer: Thought it was a good solution

This line follows the truly baffling 'Peel out the watchword'.

5. What is the name of the lead singer in Jethro Tull?

Answer: Ian Anderson

Anderson now owns a farm in Scotland.

6. What was the name of Jamiriquai's debut album?

Answer: 'Emergency on Planet' Earth

This is the album with the Stevie Wonder-influenced 'Too Young to Die'.

7. Who was the lead singer and bassist in Thin Lizzy?

Answer: Phil Lynott

Lynott, unfortunately, became a heroin addict after the success of 'The Boys are Back in Town' and it eventually killed him.

8. What was Sharleen Spiteri's occupation before she joined Texas?

Answer: Hairdresser

It was only after a chance meeting with Texas guitarist, Johnny McElhone, that her talent was even discovered.

9. Finish this Steely Dan album title: 'Can't Buy a ____'

Answer: Thrill

This is the album with the classic tune 'Dirty Work'.

10. In what R.E.M song does Michael Stipe urge you to 'Come in and try wake it up'?

Answer: 'The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonight'

I never worked this line out until I was very drunk

11. Who recorded the original version of 'It's Raining Men'?

Answer: The Weather Girls

This song is played in my local nightclub every week and I never dance to it.

12. What Madonna song contains the line: 'I have sinned'?

Answer: 'Oh Father'

This song has a very dark video.

13. Which female singer and songwriter appeared on the majority of the soundtrack of the film 'Magnolia'?

Answer: Aimee Mann

14. What was the name of Jimi Hendrix's drummer?

Answer: Mitch Mitchell

He rocked the kasbah!

15. What movie star has NOT released an album as of July 2001?

Answer: Ewan McGregor

Although, McGregor is pondering it after his recording work on 'Moulin Rouge'.

16. What name of a song links Stevie Wonder and Stevie Ray Vaughn?

Answer: 'Superstition'

Unfortunately, not long after the recording of Ray Vaughn's video for 'Superstition' he died in a plane crash.

17. What famous producer co-wrote Michael Jackson's hit 'Man in the Mirror'?

Answer: Glen Ballard

Ballard has produced records for Alanis Morissette, Sheryl Crow and No Doubt.

18. What group had the hit: 'I'm a Boy'?

Answer: The Who

This is a truly funny song that showed The Who at their early best.

19. Who sang on the Stealer's Wheel track: 'Stuck in the Middle with You'?

Answer: Gerry Rafferty

In his earlier career, Rafferty was in a band with Billy Connelly.

20. Who is Gordon Sumner?

Answer: Sting

He got the name Sting from his early college bandmates who named him after a fetching yellow and black striped jumper he always wore.

Source: Author louj222

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