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Quiz about Josh Groban The Man Behind The Music
Quiz about Josh Groban The Man Behind The Music

Josh Groban: The Man Behind The Music Quiz


You've probably heard a few of his songs, you might have seen him on "Ally McBeal". But do you know anything about the man himself?

A multiple-choice quiz by morrigan. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
morrigan
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
247,319
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
625
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Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is Josh's middle name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Does Josh have any siblings?


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these instruments can Josh play for the song "America"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. There is a collective name for his fans. What name is that? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Does Josh sing opera?


Question 6 of 10
6. Many people saw him sing on this popular show as the character Malcolm Wyatt. What show was it?

Answer: (It was about a lawyer. 2 words)
Question 7 of 10
7. Did Josh attend college?


Question 8 of 10
8. In 2000, who did he join on her tour? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Has Josh sung in French?


Question 10 of 10
10. Are there multiple versions of any of his albums?



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What is Josh's middle name?

Answer: Winslow

His full name is Joshua Winslow Groban. He was born on February 27th, 1981. Four years later, to the day, his younger brother Chris was born.

Josh was born and raised in Los Angeles by his parents, Jack and Lindy Groban.
2. Does Josh have any siblings?

Answer: yes

He has one younger brother, named Chris. Chris was born on February 27th, 1985.

He is a Pisces and describes himself as a nice guy and a romantic.
3. Which of these instruments can Josh play for the song "America"?

Answer: Piano

Josh can play both piano and drums. He's demonstrated his ability to play both in his concerts. He can also sing wonderfully. His voice is considered a baritone, which changed when he was around 14. Before then, he had a higher, "jazzy" voice.

In the song "America," written by Paul Simon, he plays the piano at times-usually during a concert. He's also played the piano for the song "Remember When It Rained."
4. There is a collective name for his fans. What name is that?

Answer: Grobanites

They (the fans) chose this name for themselves several years ago. There was a debate as to which name to choose, but the "Grobanites" took the lead, and was chosen.

He's said that the adores "The Simpsons" many times in his interviews. Not only does he love the Simpsons, he also does a good impression of his favorite character, Ralph Wiggums. "I love school!"
5. Does Josh sing opera?

Answer: No

He's said before that he doesn't sing opera. He also doesn't sing "popera," a combination of pop and opera. He doesn't have a classification for what he sings, and says that he prefers his listeners to label his music.
6. Many people saw him sing on this popular show as the character Malcolm Wyatt. What show was it?

Answer: Ally McBeal

He played the young Malcolm Wyatt on "Ally McBeal." He was in two episodes, "Nine One One" and "The Wedding." In those, he sung the songs "You're Still You" and "Never Let Go."

He's said he would love to be in "The Simpsons," either as some extra or as himself walking across the screen.
7. Did Josh attend college?

Answer: yes

He attended Carnegie Mellon University, but he didn't graduate from it. He had scheduling conflicts between studying and his music. When he was offered a contract, he chose to leave the college and pursue his music.
8. In 2000, who did he join on her tour?

Answer: Sarah Brightman

In 2000, he joined Sarah Brightman on her "La Luna" tour. He has performed many duets with many amazing singers, from "The Prayer" with Celine Dion, to "Angel" with Sarah McLachlan.
9. Has Josh sung in French?

Answer: Yes

He has a number of songs in Italian, Spanish and French. He also has many songs in English, some of which he wrote and co-wrote himself. He wrote the song "February Song," which is on his album "Awake."
10. Are there multiple versions of any of his albums?

Answer: yes

There are several versions of the second and third albums. "Josh Groban" has at least two versions-one "normal" version, with 13 tracks, and a Japanese version with an extra track. "Closer" has three different editions, one is the normal version you'd find in a store, one is a limited edition CD/DVD and the last is an internet only "fan" edition. "Awake" also has multiple versions, including a regular version, a version with two extra tracks and the bonus DVD, and an internet-only limited edition CD/DVD. There may be other versions of those albums out there. "Noel", his Christmas album, has at least three versions, one normal version, one with a bonus DVD, and one with a bonus Christmas ornament.

I got all of the information from these different sites:

http://myweb.cableone.net/rkjlc/index.html
http://www.joshgroban.com/about
http://imdb.com/name/nm1169011/
http://www.joshgroban.com
http://www.friendsofjoshgroban.com

I hope you enjoyed taking my quiz about the amazing person of Josh Groban.
Source: Author morrigan

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