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Generic Music Trivia Quiz

This is just a generic quiz about music in general. Enjoy.

A multiple-choice quiz by Malroth. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Malroth

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
153,239

Updated
Nov 03 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1882

Last 3 plays: Guest 50 (7/10), Guest 108 (7/10), Guest 174 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What band was known in the 1980's as 'Public Affection'? Hint

Matthew Good Band

Live

Chumbawamba

Matchbox 20

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Question 2 of 10

2. Uncle Kracker and Dobie Gray sing the new version of 'Drift Away'. Who sang the original version? Hint

Sam the Sham

Carl Perkins

Elvis Presley

Dobie Gray

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Eagles song starts "On a dark desert highway...."? Hint

New Kid In Town

Seven Bridges Road

Take It Easy

Hotel California

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Question 4 of 10

4. What actress sings the theme song to her own TV show? Hint

Mary Tyler Moore

Reba McEntire

Oprah Winfrey

Rosie O'Donnell

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Question 5 of 10

5. A singer or group that seems to have a song that is popular, then disappears from the music scene is called a One Hit Wonder.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Old style records (or LP's) are the only piece of music technology that played music on more than one side.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Casey Kasem, the host of "American Top 40", also hosted his own morning radio show.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Don McLean's song 'American Pie' was written as a tribute to what deceased singer? The album was dedicated to him by name. Hint

The Big Bopper

Elvis Presley

Buddy Holly

Ritchie Valens

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bill Medley has had 3 songs featured in movies?

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Don't Worry Be Happy' won the 1988 Grammy for Song of the Year?

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What band was known in the 1980's as 'Public Affection'?

Answer: Live

Their album 'Throwing Copper' was the 1995 album of the year.

2. Uncle Kracker and Dobie Gray sing the new version of 'Drift Away'. Who sang the original version?

Answer: Dobie Gray

This was Uncle Kracker's first recorded cover song. He only agreed to do it after he was told that Dobie Gray would join him in the singing of the song.

3. What Eagles song starts "On a dark desert highway...."?

Answer: Hotel California

And, of course, the next line is "....Cool wind in my hair.".

4. What actress sings the theme song to her own TV show?

Answer: Reba McEntire

She sings 'Survivor', the theme song to her hit comedy series 'Reba'.

5. A singer or group that seems to have a song that is popular, then disappears from the music scene is called a One Hit Wonder.

Answer: True

A lot of them seemed to pop up in the 80's and 90's as everyone was trying to make their mark in the music scene.

6. Old style records (or LP's) are the only piece of music technology that played music on more than one side.

Answer: False

Cassette tapes also do the same thing, and are a lot easier to play in the car on a road trip.

7. Casey Kasem, the host of "American Top 40", also hosted his own morning radio show.

Answer: False

He did not, although the other weekend Top 40 host, Rick Dees, had a morning show on 102.7 KIIS-FM out of Los Angeles.

8. Don McLean's song 'American Pie' was written as a tribute to what deceased singer? The album was dedicated to him by name.

Answer: Buddy Holly

A highly recognizable tune from the era, 'the day the music died' refers to the plane crash that took the life of Holly. Although Valens and the Big Bopper also died in that crash, they are not mentioned on the album dedication.

9. Bill Medley has had 3 songs featured in movies?

Answer: True

Bill was one of the Righteous Brothers. 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' was featured in 'Top Gun', 'Unchained Melody' was featured in Ghost, and 'The Time Of My Life' with Jennifer Warnes was featured in 'Dirty Dancing'.

10. 'Don't Worry Be Happy' won the 1988 Grammy for Song of the Year?

Answer: True

It also won Record of the Year. This was the first song to reach number 1 on the Billboard pop music charts to be recorded without any instruments.

Source: Author Malroth

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