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27 Iconic Bands and Artists From Music History

The legends of music have defined generations with their revolutionary sounds and magnetic stage presence. Dive into the fascinating tales of iconic bands and artists from music history. From the lyrical depth of groundbreaking albums to the cultural impact of their personas, these artists have become timeless icons.

Come on a nostalgic journey through the decades, as you rediscover the stories behind the music that shaped the hearts and minds of millions. Whether it’s rock anthems or soulful ballads, these artists live on through their unforgettable soundtracks.

Immerse yourself in the lore of legends and test your knowledge of who those creative geniuses were. Stretch your music memory and enjoy this ultimate test of music-lovers’ trivia.

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Rolling Stone

Rolling Stone

Time

Time

Playboy

Playboy

Newsweek

Newsweek

Nick Lachey was a member of which U.S boyband?

N Sync

N Sync

NKOTB

NKOTB

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys

98 Degrees

98 Degrees

What group made the song ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’?

NWA

NWA

U2

U2

The Byrds

The Byrds

The Beatles

The Beatles

What female singer was backed by The Pips?

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield

Gladys Knight

Gladys Knight

What group or artist released the critically acclaimed album ‘Sticky Fingers’?

Elton John

Elton John

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones

Metallica

Metallica

Iron Maiden

Iron Maiden

What artist is often referred to as the ‘First Lady of Song’?

Aretha Franklin

Aretha Franklin

Madonna

Madonna

Ella Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Nathan Morris is a member of which boy band?

N-Sync

N-Sync

New Kids On The Block

New Kids On The Block

Backstreet Boys

Backstreet Boys

Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men

What group or artist released the legendary album ‘Who’s Next’?

Derek and the Dominos

Derek and the Dominos

Cream

Cream

The Who

The Who

Arcade Fire

Arcade Fire

My Heart Belongs to Me’ and ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers’ are songs by which singer?

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Donna Summer

Donna Summer

Gloria Gaynor

Gloria Gaynor

What artist do you associate with the abbreviation TAFKAP?

Cher

Cher

Prince

Prince

Björk

Björk

Sade

Sade

What famous quintet made the number-one hit single ‘I’ll Be There’?

Pussycat Dolls

Pussycat Dolls

Jackson 5

Jackson 5

The Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys

Spice Girls

Spice Girls

What group started the so-called British Invasion in 1963 with the song ‘I Want to Hold Your Hand’?

The Beatles

The Beatles

Lou Reed

Lou Reed

Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin

The Clash

The Clash

What country were the Bee Gees originally from?

New Zealand

New Zealand

Spain

Spain

England

England

Australia

Australia

What band is known for the song ‘London Calling’?

The Clash

The Clash

The Cure

The Cure

The Ramones

The Ramones

The Eagles

The Eagles

Mickey Finn was a member of which rock group of the 60’s and 70’s?

Deep Purple

Deep Purple

Hollies

Hollies

T.Rex

T.Rex

Wizzard

Wizzard

In which year was the musician Bono born?

1973

1973

1962

1962

1985

1985

1960

1960

What singer-songwriter’s real name is Steveland Judkins?

Phil Collins’s

Phil Collins’s

Lionel Richie’s

Lionel Richie’s

Elton John’s

Elton John’s

Stevie Wonder’s

Stevie Wonder’s

What band released the hit album ‘Hysteria’ in 1987?

R.E.M.

R.E.M.

Rammstein

Rammstein

Manic Street Preachers

Manic Street Preachers

Def Leppard

Def Leppard

What singer had a big hit in the 1970s with ‘Do Ya Think I’m Sexy’?

James Taylor

James Taylor

Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart

Elton John

Elton John

James Brown

James Brown

What rap band is Lisa ‘Left eye’ Lopez from?

SWV

SWV

En Vogue

En Vogue

TLC

TLC

Destiny’s Child

Destiny’s Child

What music group sings: ‘It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A,’ in the chorus of one of their songs?

Toto

Toto

ABBA

ABBA

Queen

Queen

Village People

Village People

Lionel Richie sang on which 1978 hit?

Mary’s Boy Child

Mary’s Boy Child

Rivers of Babylon

Rivers of Babylon

Three Times a Lady

Three Times a Lady

Stayin’ Alive

Stayin’ Alive

What is Canadian country pop singer Shania’s surname?

Lopez

Lopez

Twain

Twain

Warwick

Warwick

Lombardi

Lombardi

What rapper performed the song ‘Lollipop’?

T.I.

T.I.

Ludacris

Ludacris

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne

Ja Rule

Ja Rule

Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis are members of which band?

One Direction

One Direction

Maroon 5

Maroon 5

The Wanted

The Wanted

Ultimate Kaos

Ultimate Kaos

What music genre is most often associated with Donna Summer?

Disco

Disco

Rap/hip hop

Rap/hip hop

Country

Country

Jazz

Jazz

What rock singer’s real name is William Bailey?

Mick Jagger’s

Mick Jagger’s

Jon Bon Jovi’s

Jon Bon Jovi’s

Lou Reed’s

Lou Reed’s

Axl Rose’s

Axl Rose’s

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