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1
What was missing from early rap?
a strong beat
rhythmic pulse
clear bass line
lyrics
2
Which song was written to raise money for famine relief in Africa?
We Are the World
Don't Stop Believin'
Every Breath You Take
We're Not Going to Take It
3
Which group is from Australia?
Van Halen
Journey
AC/DC
Twisted Sister
4
Who performed
Sweet Dreams
?
Eurythmics
Run DMC
Talking Heads
Devo
5
What year did Michael Jackson die?
2011
2006
2003
2009
6
Which song is an example of 1980's synthpop?
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Back in Black
Livin' On a Prayer
Every Breath You Take
7
Name that group
U2
AC/DC
Bon Jovi
The Police
8
Which is not an example of rap?
Parents Just Don't Understand
Let's Go Crazy
Rapper's Delight
King of Rock
9
Name that tune
Sweet Child O' Mine
In the Name of Love
Jump
Livin' On a Prayer
10
Name that group
AC/DC
The Police
U2
Bon Jovi
11
Which style of music is a more musically developed form of punk?
funk
synthpop
new wave
pop
12
Who performed
Burning Down the House
?
Devo
Eurythmics
Journey
Talking Heads
13
Which of the following is not a typical element found in rap music?
lyrics
melody
rhyme
rhythm
14
What style of music are the bands Devo, Eurythmics, and Talking Heads known for playing?
punk
new wave
alternative
rap
15
What is the name of the film that shows Michael Jackson's final rehearsals before his death?
Jackson Live!
Final Farewell
Thriller
This Is It
16
Which song by Michael Jackson was made into a parody by “Weird Al” Yankovic?
Billie Jean
Man in the Mirror
Thriller
Beat It
17
Which song was Van Halen's biggest hit?
Sweet Child O' Mine
Let's Go Crazy
We're Not Going to Take It
Jump
18
Which rap is the group The Sugar Hill Gang famous for performing?
King of Rock
I Can't Go for That
Walk This Way
Rapper's Delight
19
Name that group
The Police
U2
AC/DC
Bon Jovi
20
Name the dance move most associated with Michael Jackson.
the twist
moonwalk
the worm
krumping
21
Name that group/artist
Eurythmics
Blondie
Twisted Sister
Cyndi Lauper
22
Which artist is famous for his musical parodies?
Vanilla Ice
Prince
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Cyndi Lauper
23
Name that group
The Police
AC/DC
Bon Jovi
U2
24
Rap music developed out of which style of music from the 1970’s?
disco
rock
hard rock
funk
25
Which Michael Jackson hit is an example of funk music?
Man in the Mirror
Thriller
Billie Jean
Beat It
26
Which record label did the Jackson Five sign with?
Decca
Motown
Capital
BMI
27
Name that guitarist
Sting
Eddie Van Halen
Slash
Prince
28
Who performed the hit
Don't Stop Believin'
?
Hall and Oates
Bon Jovi
Journey
Talking Heads
29
Who performed
Whip It
?
Hall and Oates
Eurythmics
Devo
Talking Heads
30
Which group helped launch the boy band craze of the 1990’s?
98 Degrees
Backstreet Boys
N'Sync
New Kids on the Block
31
Which group is not part of the punk/new wave genre of music?
Devo
Journey
Blondie
The Ramones
32
We’re Not Going to Take It
by Twisted Sister is an example of which 1980’s style of music?
punk
pop
heavy metal
new wave
33
Which style of music often deals with inner city life?
rap
synthpop
pop
new wave
34
Which group performed the rap
King of Rock
?
Journey
Aerosmith
Run DMC
Sugar Hill Gang
35
Name that tune
Let's Go Crazy
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
I Can't Go For That
We Are the World
36
Name that guitarist
Eddie Van Halen
Prince
Slash
Sting
37
Which musician also influenced the world of fashion?
Michael Jackson
Whitney Houston
Darryl Hall
Jon Bon Jovi
38
Which of the following is a hit song by the band
The Police
?
I Can't Go for That
Livin' On a Prayer
Every Breath You Take
How Will I Know
39
Which group or artist has the top selling album of all time?
Bon Jovi
Whitney Houston
Michael Jackson
AC/DC
40
Which song is not a Michael Jackson song?
Don't Stop Believin'
Beat It
Billie Jean
Thriller