music Trivia Quiz # 40
This is Music Quiz # 40; the link to the answers is at the bottom of this page, hope you enjoy! You can return to the main Music Trivia Quiz index, or try your luck at a random Music Trivia Quiz.Music Trivia Question 1
Garth Brooks Trivia - True or False: Garth Brooks married Trisha Yearwood in 2002.
The correct answer is 'false'
Though many people believe they are, Garth & Trisha were not married at that time.
Music Trivia Question 2
Christian_Music - Who is the lead singer of All Together Separate?
The correct answer is 'Dex Alexander'
Music Trivia Question 3
Music History for Classical Fanatics - Who was one of the famous mentors of Leonard Bernstein?
The correct answer is 'Aaron Copland'
Bernstein wrote many works for orchestra and chorus, which he considered "serious", rather than the "fun" musicals like "West Side Story", and "Wonderful Town".
Music Trivia Question 4
Creed Lyrics - This song is from their album "Weathered". What is it?
"Ragin' on in holy war, Soon they'll come a day when you're face to face with me"
"Ragin' on in holy war, Soon they'll come a day when you're face to face with me"
The correct answer is 'Freedom Fighter'
The song "Freedom Fighter" is from the "Weathered" album.
Music Trivia Question 5
Top 100 Songs of the 1980s (100 - 91) - Song Number 95: "We had it all, just like Bogie and Bacall"
In 1982 Bertie Higgins had a nation falling in love "so desperately", cuddling with a loved one all while watching "the late, late show". What Humphrey Bogart movie shares its title with this early 80's romantic ballad?
In 1982 Bertie Higgins had a nation falling in love "so desperately", cuddling with a loved one all while watching "the late, late show". What Humphrey Bogart movie shares its title with this early 80's romantic ballad?
The correct answer is 'Key Largo'
"Key Largo" hit number eight in April of 1982 and spent an unusually long 29 weeks on the Hot 100 resulting in its placement among the biggest hits of the decade. Born in Tarpon Springs, Florida, Elbert Joseph "Bertie" Higgins is from Irish, German and Portuguese descent. He is the great-great-great-grandson of poet Johann Wolfgang Goethe, author of "Faust".
FUN FACT: Claire Trevor's role in "Key Largo" as the alcoholic mistress of Edward G. Robinson won her the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1949. How saucy!
FUN FACT: Claire Trevor's role in "Key Largo" as the alcoholic mistress of Edward G. Robinson won her the Best Supporting Actress Oscar in 1949. How saucy!
Music Trivia Question 6
I'll Give You Three - Part 5 - "Strange Days", "The Soft Parade" and "L.A. Woman" are all albums by which band?
The correct answer is 'The Doors'
The Doors released "Strange Days" in 1967. It debuted at number 100 on the billboard charts. In August of 1969 "The Soft Parade" debuted at number 24 and "L.A. Woman" debuted at number 56 in May of 1971.
Music Trivia Question 7
And I'm STILL Hungry Like The Wolf - Easy: 'Pride will tear us both apart':
The correct answer is ''Ordinary World''
'I will learn to survive...'
Music Trivia Question 8
Music Of The 60s - Jimi Hendrix recorded 'All Along The Watchtower' in 1968. Who was the original songwriter and singer of this song?
The correct answer is 'Bob Dylan'
Dylan actually liked Hendrix's version of his song, and by the 1980's was incorporating much of Hendrix's style into his own performances.
Music Trivia Question 9
Album Quiz - 'Life Thro' a Lens ' was one of the first albums from which artist?
The correct answer is 'Robbie Williams'
Very talented singer.
Music Trivia Question 10
General Music Trivia Based on my CD Collection 2 - The first CD I pulled out is the Beastie Boys' "Check Your Head". The Beasties are true pioneers of the hip hop and rap genre. As a fan of old school rock and roll music, I was delighted to see a collaboration with one of the great guitarists of my youth on this CD. Please name the dynamic guitarist who teamed up with the Beastie Boys to record a groundbreaking track.
The correct answer is 'Ted Nugent'
That's right, you guessed it. "Terrible" Ted Nugent recorded the track "The Biz vs. The Nuge" for this great CD. I honestly recommend this album for anyone wanting to experience the Beasties at their finest.