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From technological advancements to influential events, these trivia questions explore the milestones that have redefined music production and consumption. Delve into stories of innovation and success that highlight key moments in music history.
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Which composer wrote ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and ‘An American in Paris’?
George Gershwin
George Gershwin
Benjamin Britten
Benjamin Britten
Carl Orff
Carl Orff
Erik Satie
Erik Satie
Which is Billy Crystals’ babysitter when he was a child?
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Gordon Brown
Gordon Brown
Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday
Katie Holmes
Katie Holmes
Ben’ by Michael Jackson was originally written for whom?
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Janet Jackson
Janet Jackson
Donny Osmond
Donny Osmond
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
In what year did Michael Jackson pass away?
2011
2011
2009
2009
2012
2012
2010
2010
What is John Denver’s first name?
John Henry
John Henry
John Parr
John Parr
John Park
John Park
John Michael
John Michael
In 1999 Lenny Kravitz covered what Guess Who song?
These Eyes
These Eyes
American Woman
American Woman
Shakin’ All Over
Shakin’ All Over
No Sugar Tonight
No Sugar Tonight
Which of these DJs is French?
Paul Oakenfold
Paul Oakenfold
Benny Benassi
Benny Benassi
Ferry Corsten
Ferry Corsten
David Guetta
David Guetta
What is the name of the female singer in Eurythmics?
Sharleen Spiteri
Sharleen Spiteri
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox
Alison Goldfrapp
Alison Goldfrapp
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow
The 2010 duet by Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow was called what?
Shame
Shame
Dame
Dame
Blame Game
Blame Game
Fame
Fame
What is Zac Efron’s character’s secret in High School Musical?
That he hates basketball
That he hates basketball
That he loves to sing
That he loves to sing
That he hates the coach
That he hates the coach
That he loves Gabriella
That he loves Gabriella
Who performed the Bond theme for Skyfall?
Adele
Adele
Madele
Madele
Dadele
Dadele
Cadele
Cadele
Which US singer wrote the autobiography ‘Moon River and Me’?
Andy Williams
Andy Williams
Tony Bennett
Tony Bennett
Pat Boone
Pat Boone
Johnny Mathis
Johnny Mathis
Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie is better known as who?
Madonna
Madonna
Chaka Khan
Chaka Khan
Enya
Enya
Lulu
Lulu
Which of these is a real band?
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemical Brothers
The Chemistry Set Twins
The Chemistry Set Twins
The Biological Brothers
The Biological Brothers
The Physical Brothers
The Physical Brothers
Alison Moyet was a former member of which duo?
Yazoo
Yazoo
Tavares
Tavares
Soul II Soul
Soul II Soul
Haysi Fantayzee
Haysi Fantayzee
Who performed the single ‘Smile’?
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift
Rihanna
Rihanna
Alicia Keys
Alicia Keys
Lily Allen
Lily Allen
Which soul singer is part of ‘Sir Duke’ lyrics?
Aretha Franklin
Aretha Franklin
Ella Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Jojo
Jojo
Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera
Who starred in & released 8 Mile?
Eminem
Eminem
Dr Dre
Dr Dre
Snoop Dogg
Snoop Dogg
50 Cent
50 Cent
Who first ‘twerked’ at the MTV Music Awards in 2013?
Beyonce
Beyonce
Rita Ora
Rita Ora
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga
Miley Cyrus
Miley Cyrus
What was the nationality of two of the original Three Tenors?
Italian
Italian
French
French
Greek
Greek
Spanish
Spanish
What was John Denver’s cause of death?
Murdered
Murdered
Plane Accident
Plane Accident
Food Poisoning
Food Poisoning
AIDS
AIDS
Where do the pop group Stereophonics come from?
Scotland
Scotland
Ireland
Ireland
Wales
Wales
Poland
Poland
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