It Was a First

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1. The popular British music show "Top of the Pops" was first screened on the BBC1 television channel on New Years Day 1964. Which musical act was the first to take to the stage and perform? The Beatles The Rolling Stones Gene Pitney The Hollies

2. Radio 1 became the flagship, popular music radio station of the British Broadcasting Corporation, following the Marine Offences Act 1967, which outlawed the unregulated pirate broadcasting stations. Radio 1 took to the air at 7am on the morning of 30th September 1967 with which Disc Jockey in charge? Dave LeeTravis John Peel Tony Blackburn Kenny Everett

3. Released for viewing at midnight on 1st August 1981, the MTV (Music Television) Station was launched on cable in the U.S. What was the first video shown on the station? Talking Heads: Once In A Lifetime Phil Collins: In The AirTonight Buggles : Video killed The Radio Star The Pretenders: Brass in Pocket

4. In which year did the Billboard Magazine begin it's "Hot 100" chart? 1956 1952 1954 1958

5. 1985 saw the first live pop music performance in communist China given by a western group. Which group achieved this accolade? Paul McCartney and Wings Wham! Dire Straits Genesis

6. Who was the first female performer to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Dusty Springfield Janis Joplin Aretha Franklin Joni Mitchell

7. Kelly Clarkson was the first winner of which U.S. talent show contest? The X Factor American Idol America's Got Talent Fame Academy

8. The first Eurovision Song Contest was held in May 1956. Which country played host and also won the competition on this occasion? Italy Switzerland Germany Belgium

9. November 9th, 1967 saw the first issue of the magazine "Rolling Stone". Which Beatle appeared on the front cover? Paul McCartney John Lennon Ringo Starr George Harrison

10. "Telstar", an instrumental record by The Tornados, was the first British single to reach number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100. True or false True False