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1
What is the name of the first Taylor Swift song to go to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts?
You Belong With Me
Blank Space
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Shake It Off
2
Folsom Prison Blues, the classic 1955 track by Johnny Cash, mentions three cities. Which of these does he not mention?
Denver
Folsom
San Antone
Reno
3
Which Grunge band did Dave Grohl play drums for prior to forming Foo Fighters?
Screaming Trees
Temple of the Dog
Nirvana
Soundgarden
4
What is the actual name of this 1997 hit by Chumbawamba?
Tubthumping
Danny Boy
I Get Up
I Get Knocked Down
5
True or false: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta took her stage name from the Queen song Radio Gaga?
True
False
6
This title just surpassed Michael Jackson's Thriller to become the U.S. best selling album of all-time. Name it.
Eagles-Their Greatest Hits: 1971-1975
Fleetwood Mac-Rumours
Led Zeppelin-Led Zeppelin IV
AC/DC-Back In Black
7
MTV Unplugged began in 1989, and showcased artists playing acoustically. T or F? The first band to play was Squeeze.
False
True
8
All of these nominated artists won a Grammy for Best New Artist except for one. Which artist did NOT win?
Taylor Swift
Adele
Billie Eilish
Maroon 5
9
Which of the following singers was supposed to fly with Buddy Holly on the day his plane crashed (but didn't)?
Glen Campbell
Kris Kristofferson
Waylon Jennings
George Jones
10
What 90's band broke through with a music video that borrowed footage from the TV show Happy Days?
Weezer
Guster
Semisonic
Presidents of the U.S.A.
11
True or False? LMFAO (2011's Party Rock Anthem) are the son and grandson of Motown Records' founder Berry Gordy?
True
False
12
Which Pink Floyd album spent an amazing 741 weeks on the Billboard album chart?
Animals
Dark Side of the Moon
Wish You Were Here
The Wall
13
Norah Jones has sold more than 50 million records and is a top Jazz artist. True or False? Willie Nelson is her father.
False
True
14
From which soundtrack would you find the classic Simple Minds track, "Don't You (Forget About Me)"?
The Breakfast Club
Pretty In Pink
Some Kind of Wonderful
16 Candles
15
"Candle in the Wind" is Elton John's 1973 tribute to which Hollywood legend?
Judy Garland
Jayne Mansfield
Marilyn Monroe
James Dean
16
Here are four of the best selling albums of the 1990's. Selling 11 million copies, which album is #1 for the decade?
Backstreet Boys-Millennium
Alanis Morissette-Jagged Little Pill
Hootie and the Blowfish-Cracked Rear View
Titanic Soundtrack
17
Hendrix, Joplin, Morrison, Cobain, Winehouse, Jones & Robert Johnson were all the same age when they died. How old?
27
25
31
21
18
Live Aid was the 1985 benefit concert that took place in both London and the US. Which artist appeared on both stages?
Madonna
David Bowie
Mick Jagger
Phil Collins
19
Which rock band sued file-sharing service Napster on grounds of copyright infringement, among other violations?
Def Leppard
Metallica
Guns 'N' Roses
AC/DC
20
1978's "Mr. Blue Sky" has been used in several movies such as Megamind and Mall Cop. Name the band who sings it.
Wings
Asia
The Moody Blues
Electric Light Orchestra (ELO)
21
In 1991, Nirvana released Smells Like Teen Spirit, a song that became a huge hit. What exactly is Teen Spirit?
A flower
A deodorant
A breath mint
A spice
22
True or False? As an artist, Bruce Springsteen has never had a song reach Number One on the Billboard Pop Charts.
True
False
23
True or False? Elvis Presley hit the top of the charts for the first time with the song Heartbreak Hotel.
False
True
24
"Smooth", the 1999 Grammy-winning, chart-topping hit was a duet of Santana and Rob Thomas from which band?
Collective Soul
Matchbox Twenty
Train
Third Eye Blind
25
The Masked Singer is a competition featuring celebrities performing while in costume. Who was the First Season winner?
T-Pain as "Monster"
Bow Wow as "Frog"
Wayne Brady as "Fox"
Donny Osmond as "Peacock
26
Can you identify this band by their 2017 concert set list?
Imagine Dragons
Coldplay
Radiohead
Keane
27
The 1986 song Manic Monday, a huge hit for the Bangles, was written by an artist named "Christopher". Who is he really?
Howard Jones
David Bowie
Michael Jackson
Prince
28
1987's Appetite For Destruction by Guns N' Roses sold over 30 million copies! Which song won't you find on the disc?
Sweet Child o' Mine
Live and Let Die
Paradise City
Welcome to the Jungle
29
In 2003, the band No Doubt hit the Top 10 with a cover version of "It's My Life", originally done by which 80's band?
Men At Work
A Flock of Seagulls
Talk Talk
Duran Duran
30
Woodstock, 3 days of Peace & Music. We all know that Jimi Hendrix closed the festival but who was the opening act?
The Who
Ravi Shankar
Richie Havens
Joe Cocker
31
Who was the first Country artist to sell over ten million copies of an album?
Tim McGraw
Alan Jackson
Shania Twain
Garth Brooks
32
This artist is the first woman to have five Top Ten singles at once on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart. Name her.
Cardi B
Lizzo
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
33
Robin Thicke hit Number One in 2013 with Blurred Lines, but was subsequently sued by this singer's estate over the song?
Ray Charles
Marvin Gaye
James Brown
Jimi Hendrix
34
1983's "Let's Dance", one of the biggest hits of David Bowie's career, features Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar, T or F?
False
True
35
Released in 2000, the single Stan by Eminem featured a sample of "Thank You" by this British singer?
Dido
Nelly Furtado
Avril Lavigne
Beth Orton
36
Lilith Fair was a festival that focused solely on female artists, and was founded in 1997 by this musician:
Natalie Merchant
Sarah McLachlan
Tori Amos
Alanis Morissette
37
In 2014, this band partnered with Apple to place their new album directly onto everyone's devices for free. Name them.
Fall Out Boy
Imagine Dragons
U2
Green Day
38
In 2015, this artist was "all about the bass".
Sia
Elle Goulding
Alessia Cara
Meghan Trainor
39
Opened in 1995, in which city will you find the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
Boston
Cleveland
Chicago
Brooklyn
40
Her 1997 lp Come On Over sold over 40 million copies, and is the 9th best selling U.S. album of all-time. Name her
Faith Hill
LeAnn Rimes
Alison Krauss
Shania Twain
41
No Depression: A nickname to describe Alt Country, and the debut album by Uncle Tupelo, who split into Son Volt and...?
Drive-By Truckers
Dream Syndicate
Wilco
The Old 97's
42
Though mostly thought of as a singer, Beyonce has also acted in several movies. What film featured her screen debut?
Dreamgirls
Cadillac Records
The Pink Panther
Austin Powers in Goldmember
43
Which of the following is NOT a song from the musical Hamilton?
Historrifico!
Farmer Refuted
You'll Be Back
Guns and Ships
44
In 2000, these guys asked the question "Who Let The Dogs Out?".
Baha Men
Cameo
Musical Youth
The Specials
45
This band hit the Top 10 in 2001 with their cover of Michael Jackson's "Smooth Criminal". Name them.
Alien Ant Farm
Puddle of Mudd
Sum 41
Hoobastank
46
True or False: Each of the Beatles had a Number One Billboard album as a solo artist?
False
True
47
Which 80's act did NOT record a James Bond theme?
A-ha
Simple Minds
Sheena Easton
Duran Duran
48
Debuting on August 1, 1981, what was the first music video played on MTV?
Rock With You - Michael Jackson
Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles
DJ - David Bowie
Whip It - Devo
49
At the end of what month do Green Day want you to "wake them up"?
September
August
October
July
50
Licensed to Ill, the 1986 debut lp by the Beastie Boys reached #1, but it was not the first Rap album to top the charts.
False
True
51
In 1997, this Australian artist hit the top of the charts around the world with her song "Torn". Name her.
Sheryl Crow
Sarah McLachlan
Meredith Brooks
Natalie Imbruglia
52
"I belong with you, you belong with me, you're my sweetheart. Ho! Hey!" Which band would be singing these lyrics?
Of Monsters And Men
The Lumineers
Death Cab For Cutie
The Decemberists
53
Which famous Jazz singer had the nickname Lady Day?
Billie Holiday
Lena Horne
Nina Simone
Ella Fitzgerald
54
True or False? Aside from being a singer, Lizzo is also an accomplished violin player.
False
True
55
This 60's band was able to top the charts again in the 80's with such songs as "The Voice" and "Your Wildest Dreams"
Yes
The Kinks
Jefferson Starship
The Moody Blues
56
In 1994, this group told us "Don't go chasing waterfalls". Name them.
Destiny's Child
Salt 'N' Pepa
TLC
Luscious Jackson