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Music 101 Trivia Quiz

A variety of music questions, every music lover should know. The 25 questions cover a variety of topics, artists, and genres of music. I'm not very experienced at making quizes, but I hope you enjoy this one. Let me know what you think.

A multiple-choice quiz by Green182. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Green182

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
12,529

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
4073

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 25

1. What year did Green Day release their breakthrough album, 'Dookie'? Hint

1990

1993

1994

1992

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who is the oldest of the current members of Blink 182? Hint

Mark Hoppus

the bull

Tom Delonge

Travis Barker

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Question 3 of 25

3. Which member of Matchbox 20 took a short break from the band to record a song with Santana? Hint

Paul Doucette

Kyle Cook

Rob Thomas

Adam Gaynor

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Question 4 of 25

4. What band sings the hit song, 'Everything You Want'? Hint

Journey

3 Doors Down

Vertical Horizon

9 Days

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Question 5 of 25

5. The Monkees, a group of actors who played a band on TV in the '60's, had a smash hit with what song, the group's first number 1? Hint

I'm A Believer

Mary, Mary

Daydream Believer

Last Train To Clarksville

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Question 6 of 25

6. Sugar Ray had 3 hit songs from the album '14:59'. The songs were, 'Someday', 'Every Morning' and what? Hint

'Floored'

'Falls Apart'

'Ode To Joy'

'Fly'

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Question 7 of 25

7. Sisqo, the frontman of the group Dru Hill, had a summertime smash with a song singing about what? Hint

rings

bras

thongs

socks

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Question 8 of 25

8. Silver Chair's lead singer battled with anorexia and wrote a song about the disease. What is the song titled? Hint

Miss You Love

Anthem For The Year 2000

Ana's Song (Open Fire)

Basket Case

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Question 9 of 25

9. Eminem and Dr. Dre collaberated on two hit songs. One of which is on Eminem's 'The Slim Shady LP' and the other is on Dr. Dre's 'Chronic: 2001'. What are they? Hint

'Role Model' and 'Gulity Conscience'

'Lounge' and 'My Fault'

'Forgot About Dre' and 'Rock Bottom'

'Guilty Conscience' and 'Forgot About Dre'

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Question 10 of 25

10. Kid Rock slowed down a bit when he recored what song and released it as a single? Hint

'I Am The Bullgod'

'Bawitdaba'

'Only God Knows Why'

'Cowboy'

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Question 11 of 25

11. The Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl once played drums for what famous Seattle grunge band? Hint

Van Halen

Pearl Jam

Nirvana

Green Day

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Question 12 of 25

12. Green Day's most recent album was released in 1997. What is it titled? Hint

There Is Nothing Left To Lose

Dude Ranch

Nimrod

Insomniac

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Question 13 of 25

13. Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, died from what disease? Hint

Cistic Fibrosis

Heart Attack

Complications of AIDS

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Question 14 of 25

14. Which song did Madonna sing? Hint

Losin' My Religon

Like a Prayer

Like A Surgeon

I Got You Babe

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Question 15 of 25

15. ****** had a hit in the '60's with 'California Dreamin'

Answer: (5 words (think: your parents))

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Question 16 of 25

16. Which legendary group sang 'Light My Fire' and 'Hello, I Love You'? Hint

Three Dog Night

The Doors

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

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Question 17 of 25

17. Finish the lyric: Creed sings 'Can you take me Hint

to that place

down

away from here

higher

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Question 18 of 25

18. Finish the lyric by REM: 'That's me in the corner, that's me Hint

over there

in the spotlight

on the roof

in the hospital

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Question 19 of 25

19. Finish the lyric: Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 sings, 'Can you help me Hint

I'm lost

I'm bent

I need you

find my way

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Question 20 of 25

20. In what video do the members of Blink 182 make fun of boy bands and a few young, female pop singers? Hint

'All The Small Things'

'Adam's Song'

'Josie'

'What's My Age Again?'

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Question 21 of 25

21. Which member of The Monkees was English? Hint

Davy

Peter

Mickey

Mike

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Question 22 of 25

22. What legendary group sings 'Eli's Coming'?

Answer: (Three Words (wheels on a tricycle + puppy + not day))

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Question 23 of 25

23. What instrument does Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 play? Hint

guitar

drums

keyboard

bass

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Question 24 of 25

24. What legendary female singer sings 'Respect'?

Answer: ((This is just too easy))

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Question 25 of 25

25. Of the artists listed, which has released the most albums? Hint

3 Doors Down

Green Day

Queen

Creed

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What year did Green Day release their breakthrough album, 'Dookie'?

Answer: 1994

'Dookie' has 14 tracks, but contains a secret track, 'All By Myself'

2. Who is the oldest of the current members of Blink 182?

Answer: Mark Hoppus

Mark was born on March 15, 1972, while his current band members, Tom and Travis, were both born in 1975

3. Which member of Matchbox 20 took a short break from the band to record a song with Santana?

Answer: Rob Thomas

The song they recored together, 'Smooth', was a huge hit.

4. What band sings the hit song, 'Everything You Want'?

Answer: Vertical Horizon

5. The Monkees, a group of actors who played a band on TV in the '60's, had a smash hit with what song, the group's first number 1?

Answer: Last Train To Clarksville

6. Sugar Ray had 3 hit songs from the album '14:59'. The songs were, 'Someday', 'Every Morning' and what?

Answer: 'Falls Apart'

'Fly' was released as a single off the their album 'Floored', not '14:59'

7. Sisqo, the frontman of the group Dru Hill, had a summertime smash with a song singing about what?

Answer: thongs

8. Silver Chair's lead singer battled with anorexia and wrote a song about the disease. What is the song titled?

Answer: Ana's Song (Open Fire)

9. Eminem and Dr. Dre collaberated on two hit songs. One of which is on Eminem's 'The Slim Shady LP' and the other is on Dr. Dre's 'Chronic: 2001'. What are they?

Answer: 'Guilty Conscience' and 'Forgot About Dre'

10. Kid Rock slowed down a bit when he recored what song and released it as a single?

Answer: 'Only God Knows Why'

11. The Foo Fighters' frontman Dave Grohl once played drums for what famous Seattle grunge band?

Answer: Nirvana

12. Green Day's most recent album was released in 1997. What is it titled?

Answer: Nimrod

13. Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen, died from what disease?

Answer: Complications of AIDS

14. Which song did Madonna sing?

Answer: Like a Prayer

15. ****** had a hit in the '60's with 'California Dreamin'

Answer: The Mamas and The Papas

16. Which legendary group sang 'Light My Fire' and 'Hello, I Love You'?

Answer: The Doors

17. Finish the lyric: Creed sings 'Can you take me

Answer: higher

18. Finish the lyric by REM: 'That's me in the corner, that's me

Answer: in the spotlight

19. Finish the lyric: Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 sings, 'Can you help me

Answer: I'm bent

20. In what video do the members of Blink 182 make fun of boy bands and a few young, female pop singers?

Answer: 'All The Small Things'

21. Which member of The Monkees was English?

Answer: Davy

22. What legendary group sings 'Eli's Coming'?

Answer: Three Dog Night

23. What instrument does Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 play?

Answer: bass

24. What legendary female singer sings 'Respect'?

Answer: Aretha Franklin

25. Of the artists listed, which has released the most albums?

Answer: Queen

Source: Author Green182

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