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Artist of the Week
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Who is this great rock vocalist?
Stevie Nicks
Taylor Swift
Nora Jones
Brittany Howard
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Who is this rocker?
Annie Clark of St. Vincent
Taylor Swift
Brittany Howard
Stevie Nicks
3
Who is this king of the blues?
B.B. King
Elvis
Bobby McFerrin
Danny Elfman
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What genre does Harry Connick Jr. belong with?
Classical
Rock
Jazz
Pop
5
Bobby McFerrin is known for what amazing abilities?
Composing. Conducting.
Beatboxing. Singing two notes at once.
Drumming. Tap dancing.
Beat boxing. Using a loop machine.
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Sir Paul McCartney was a founding member of which legendary rock band?
The Rolling Stones
The Jackson 5
Nirvana
The Beatles
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Brittany Howard is the lead singer of what band?
Daft Punk
Alabama Shakes
Punch Brothers
The Beatles
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Name this robotic duo:
Punch Brothers
Led Zeppelin
Daft Punk
Simon and Garfunkel
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How old is this award winning songwriter?
23
28
27
20
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What name and band belong to this legend?
Freddie Mercury, Queen
Michael Jackson, Jackson 5
Paul McCartney, The Beatles
Kurt Cobain, Nirvana
11
What jazz technique are Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald credited for?
Noodling
Scooping
Scat
Improvising
12
Who did this little guy grow up to be?
Michael Jackson
Bobby McFerrin
B.B. King
Trombone Shorty
13
Who is this master composer?
Mozart
Johann Sebastian Bach
Freddie Mercury
Beethoven
14
What genre belongs with Nat King Cole?
Rock
R & B
Blues
Jazz
15
Name this legendary rap crew:
A Tribe Called Quest
One Direction
Beastie Boys
The Fugees
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What music industry job is Pharrell known for?
Producing
Singing
Marketing
Rapping
17
Esperanza Spalding is a master of which instrument:
Drums
Piano
Guitar
Bass
18
Scott Joplin is the King of:
the Blues.
the Jungle.
the March.
Ragtime.
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Who is this famous jazz musician?
B.B. King
Sheryl Crow
Melba Liston
Annie Clark
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What genre does Otis Redding belong to?
Rock
R & B, Soul
Hip Hop
Classical
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What is Danny Elfman best known for?
His movie soundtracks.
His singing voice.
His drumming abilities.
His guitar playing abilities.
22
Who is this latin guitar master?
Paul McCartney
Otis Redding
Carlos Santana
Bobby McFerrin
23
What's the name of this music icon?
Paul McCartney
Harry Connick Jr.
Freddie Mercury
Elton John
24
Who is this songwriting duo?
Simon and Garfunkel
Calvin and Hobbes
Paul McCartney and John Lennon
Hootie and the Blowfish
25
How did Dave Grohl get through a tour even though his leg was broken?
He used crutches.
He lip-sang during his concert.
He sat criss-cross apple sauce.
He built a rock throne to sit on.
26
John Philip Sousa has what nickname?
King of the Forest
The March King
King of the Blues
The King of Pop
27
Andrew Bird is known for what?
Writing musical theater.
Violin and whistling
Singing and Dancing
Composing movie soundtracks.
28
How are these artists of the week related?
Teacher and Student
Composer and Performer
Bandmates
Father and Daughter
29
Which artist of the week got his start in Nirvana?
Carlos Santana
Kurt Cobain
Dave Grohl
Harry Connick Jr.
30
Pentatonix is which kind of vocal group:
Madrigal
Quartet
Doo-Wop
Acapella
31
What genre does Dessa belong to?
Rap/Hip Hop
Pop
Rock
R & B
32
Alicia Keys was a child prodigy on what instrument?
Mandolin
Guitar
Voice
Piano
33
George Gershwin wrote which of these masterpieces?
Rhapsody in Blue
The Four Seasons
Symphony No. 9
The Rite of Spring
34
What was Sheryl Crow before she became a rockstar?
A waitress.
An actress.
A music teacher.
A pilot.
35
What's the name of this folk band that Ms. Beeson saw live last year?
Those One Guys
Nirvana
Punch Brothers
The Beatles
36
Phil Collins wrote the soundtrack to which Disney movie?
Mulan
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tarzan
Hercules
