Multi-Genre Music Quiz #1

Which Australian pop-rock group sang about being from the land "Down Under"?

Who was the oldest Beatle?

This Russian composer's best-known works include "1812 Overture" and "The Nutcracker."

Which of these rappers in NOT in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

This Seattle native has been acclaimed as the greatest rock guitarist of all time.

This Texan was the best known composer of ragtime music.

Which of the following was NOT a #1 hit for the Beach Boys?

Who is known as the Queen of Soul?

Rolling Stone magazine declared their album "London Calling" as the best album of the 1980's.

It was the first rap/hip-hop song to make the Top 40 pop charts.

Which of these songs was a hit for Madonna in 1985?

The composer of "Flight of the Bumblebee" was ____________.

Who among the following performers was NOT a founding member of the rock band KISS?

Which of these artists has never won the Grammy for Album of the Year?

This legendary jazz saxophonist was nicknamed "The Bird."

He was the Godfather of Soul.

Which of these was NOT a real band from the 1980's?

All of these duos had a #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart except...

Which of these performers was still alive as of December 8, 2016?

He composed the music for the Star Wars saga, the Indiana Jones movies, and Schindler's List.

He was the creator and original host of the TV show "Soul Train."

Which of these songs was a hit for Ray Charles?

The best-selling country artist of all time is...

Which of these artists is NOT Canadian?

Beyoncé originally gained success as a member of this group.

Which of these performers was/is NOT blind?

This German composer's 5th Symphony was remixed into a #1 disco hit in the 1970's.

"Surfin' Bird" was the only hit for this band.

This American songwriter was awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize for Literature.

Which of these songs was a hit for Lady Gaga?

This well-known Broadway song was jazz saxophone legend John Coltrane's most popular recording.

Which of these was NOT a member of N.W.A.?

This was Elvis Presley's last single to hit #1 on the pop charts.

This popular trombonist and bandleader died when his plane was shot down during World War II.

Which of these musical artists is NOT from Ireland?