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? Dexter Holland of the Offspring Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day

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? Sonny Bono Daryl Hall Art Garfunkel Phil Everly

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? Young MC MF Doom Dizzee Rascal 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? Brian May of Queen Keith Richard of the Rolling Stones Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin 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 Tom Scholz of Boston Kerry Livgren of Kansas Terry Kath of Chicago

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? Selena Christina Aguilera Gloria Estefan Shakira

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 Kris Kristofferson Willie Nelson Pete Seeger

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

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 Michael Hutchence Bono Mick Jagger