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Lead Singers Gone Solo #1 Trivia Quiz

Many lead singers have gone on to have a solo hit or two of their own. Some, while still maintaining ties with their respective groups. I've dug out ten of these. See how many you know!

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mandamoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,963

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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937

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the lead singer who charted with the song "Burning Down One Side" in 1982? Hint

Ozzy Osbourne

Bono

Robert Plant

David Byrne

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Question 2 of 10

2. John Lennon charted in 1971, with which song? Hint

Signs

I Wonder

Imagine

Fantasy

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the lead singer who had a hit with "If You Walked Away"? Hint

Daryl Braithwaite

John Oates

Daryl Hall

Brian Mannix

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which lead singer enjoyed success with "Fortress Around Your Heart"? Hint

Mick Jagger

Sting

Chris Norman

Mick Hucknall

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang "I Want That Man"? Hint

Diana Ross

Stevie Nicks

Belinda Carlisle

Deborah Harry

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Question 6 of 10

6. Can you name the lead singer who sang "Every Little Bit Hurts"? Hint

Marilyn Manson

Shirley Manson

Shirley Strachan

Shirley Temple

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mick Jagger has enjoyed solo success over the years. Which of the following was his first hit? Hint

"Just Another Night"

"Another Day"

"One More Night"

"One Perfect Day"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Original Little River Band lead singer Glen Shorrock, had a hit with a cover of which song, in the late 70's? Hint

"Don't Dream It's Over"

"Dreamer"

"Dream Lover"

"Dream Weaver"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Annie Lennox, former singer with the Eurythmics, had a hit with this song in 1992? Hint

"When"

"Why"

"What"

"Where"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the lead singer who sang "Leather and Lace" with Don Henley? Hint

Stevie Nicks

Deborah Harry

Annie Lennox

Diana Ross

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the lead singer who charted with the song "Burning Down One Side" in 1982?

Answer: Robert Plant

Robert Plant's foray into the solo world post Led Zeppelin, off the album "Pictures At Eleven".

2. John Lennon charted in 1971, with which song?

Answer: Imagine

"Imagine" the title track from the album of the same name. Other notable songs on this album include, "Jealous Guy" and "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)".

3. Name the lead singer who had a hit with "If You Walked Away"?

Answer: Daryl Braithwaite

Sherbet frontman Daryl Braithwaite, enjoyed local success with this in 1978.

4. Which lead singer enjoyed success with "Fortress Around Your Heart"?

Answer: Sting

It was indeed, Sting. From his first album way back in 1985, "The Dream Of The Blue Turtles".

5. Who sang "I Want That Man"?

Answer: Deborah Harry

Former Blondie singer Deborah Harry charted with this tune in 1989, from the album "Def, Dumb and Blonde".

6. Can you name the lead singer who sang "Every Little Bit Hurts"?

Answer: Shirley Strachan

Graeme "Shirley" Strachan lead singer with Skyhooks, had a hit with this Spencer Davis Group song in Australia in 1976.

7. Mick Jagger has enjoyed solo success over the years. Which of the following was his first hit?

Answer: "Just Another Night"

From the album "Who's The Boss", released in 1985.

8. Original Little River Band lead singer Glen Shorrock, had a hit with a cover of which song, in the late 70's?

Answer: "Dream Lover"

The Bobby Darin classic, "Dream Lover"! Glen Shorrock has fronted a number of bands during his career, most notably, The Twilights and Axiom. The latter, sharing vocals with the Brian Cadd.

9. Annie Lennox, former singer with the Eurythmics, had a hit with this song in 1992?

Answer: "Why"

The very haunting and soulful "Why" from her album "Diva".

10. Name the lead singer who sang "Leather and Lace" with Don Henley?

Answer: Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks, off her debut solo album "Belladonna" in 1981.

Source: Author mandamoo

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