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Quiz about Music Artists and Classic Videos
Quiz about Music Artists and Classic Videos

Music Artists and Classic Videos Quiz


Starting in 1981, MTV changed the face of music by giving it a face, plus a plot or two. See if you can answer these questions about some famous music videos.

A multiple-choice quiz by Oddball. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Oddball
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
64,189
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4548
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 108 (7/10), Guest 71 (8/10), Guest 104 (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Inside a large Bedouin tent in the desert, Motley Crue tells of the rise and fall of a drug kingpin: Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This video showed the members of Metallica with a mixture of images from the movie 'Johnny Got His Gun': Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. This Michael Jackson video received criticism for a later-deleted scene featuring yelling, car smashing and serious crotch grabbing: Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In what video did Madonna have a star-crossed affair with a matador? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In what video does Cyndi Lauper appear with manager and then-boyfriend David Wolff as a girl striking out on her own. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what video does Paula Abdul dance with an animated cat? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What Aerosmith video featured Alicia Silverstone and Liv Tyler as two girls on a romp from school? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What Police video takes place in a dark room full of lit candles? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What Dire Straits video features two computer-animated movers? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In which Lionel Ritchie video does he fall in love with a blind girl? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 108: 7/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 71: 8/10
Oct 20 2024 : Guest 104: 7/10
Oct 02 2024 : Guest 72: 7/10
Sep 13 2024 : Guest 155: 4/10
Sep 08 2024 : Guest 72: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Inside a large Bedouin tent in the desert, Motley Crue tells of the rise and fall of a drug kingpin:

Answer: Dr. Feelgood

'Dr Feelgood' was the title cut from the Crue's 1989 album.
2. This video showed the members of Metallica with a mixture of images from the movie 'Johnny Got His Gun':

Answer: One

The 1971 movie, about a WWI soldier left totally incapacitated by a landmine, was directed by Oscar winner Dalton Trumbo and starred Timothy Bottoms, Jason Robards and Donald Sutherland. 'One' came from the album '...And Justice For All'.
3. This Michael Jackson video received criticism for a later-deleted scene featuring yelling, car smashing and serious crotch grabbing:

Answer: Black Or White

From 1995's 'History: Past, Present and Future'.
4. In what video did Madonna have a star-crossed affair with a matador?

Answer: Take A Bow

From 'Bedtime Stories' in 1994.
5. In what video does Cyndi Lauper appear with manager and then-boyfriend David Wolff as a girl striking out on her own.

Answer: Time After Time

Wrestling manager Capt. Lou Albano showed up as Lauper's father in the video 'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun'.
6. In what video does Paula Abdul dance with an animated cat?

Answer: Opposites Attract

Former L.A. Lakers cheerleader Abdul was a choreographer for Janet Jackson's early videos.
7. What Aerosmith video featured Alicia Silverstone and Liv Tyler as two girls on a romp from school?

Answer: Crazy

Silverstone got her start appearing in several of the band's videos, including 'Angel' and 'Cryin'.
8. What Police video takes place in a dark room full of lit candles?

Answer: Wrapped Around Your Finger

One of many hits from the multi-platinum 'Synchronicity' in 1983.
9. What Dire Straits video features two computer-animated movers?

Answer: Money For Nothing

From a landmark album, 1985's 'Brothers In Arms'. The group gave co-writing credits to Sting for lending some music from the Police song, 'Don't Stand So Close To Me' ('I Want My MTV').
10. In which Lionel Ritchie video does he fall in love with a blind girl?

Answer: Hello

From 1983's 'Can't Slow Down'.
Source: Author Oddball

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