Are You Smarter than a Rock Star?

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1. This lead singer from a pop punk band must not have had time to come out and play. Which singer was a high school valedictorian and a PhD candidate in molecular biology? Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails Dexter Holland of the Offspring Mark Hoppus of Blink 182

2. Another high school valedictorian, this satirical singer truly is white and nerdy. Which singer has a bachelor’s degree in architecture from California Polytechnic State University? “Weird Al” Yankovic Frank Zappa Randy Newman Stan Freberg

3. Half of one of the most successful duos in musical history, this singer must have felt education was groovy. Which singer has a master’s degree in mathematics from Columbia University? Daryl Hall Art Garfunkel Phil Everly Sonny Bono

4. This English-born rap star busted a move in school. Which rapper graduated from the University of Southern California with a bachelor’s degree in economics? Dizzee Rascal Young MC MF Doom Derek B

5. This guitarist for a legendary 1970s band clearly didn’t waste time at the opera or the races. Which guitarist received his PhD in astrophysics from the Imperial College of London? Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin Brian May of Queen Keith Richard of the Rolling Stones Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac

6. Another guitarist for a famous 1970s band, this musician must have had more than a feeling for education. Which guitarist graduated with a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology? James Young of Styx Terry Kath of Chicago Kerry Livgren of Kansas Tom Scholz of Boston

7. The rhythm of education certainly got to this Latin music star. Which singer graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor’s degree in communications and psychology? Christina Aguilera Gloria Estefan Shakira Selena

8. Perhaps this country/folk singer-songwriter met Bobby McGee while attending Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Which singer graduated with a master’s degree in English literature? Waylon Jennings Pete Seeger Willie Nelson Kris Kristofferson

9. This rock guitarist didn’t rage against education. Which guitarist has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Harvard University? John Frusciante Tom Morello Joe Satriani Steve Vai

10. This legendary frontman never completed his degree, but he earns honorary mention for attending the London School of Economics on a scholarship. Which singer apparently couldn’t get satisfaction from studying business? Roger Daltrey Mick Jagger Bono Michael Hutchence