UK Music Quizzes and UK Music Trivia -- Fun Trivia

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Easy
10 Q

Helmar

Jul 22 09
654 plays

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Ten Gruesome Folk Songs

My quiz "Ten 'Killer' Songs" had some people calling for more! Unfortunately I can't find many more rock and pop songs about murder, so here are ten grisly tales from British folk songs. I'll give you the story, see if you know the ending.

Very Difficult
10 Q

mutchisman

Sep 05 07
732 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

Jun 27 09
714 plays

4

UK Number One Quirks and Controversies

This quiz highlights some of the controversies and quirks that have surrounded the number one position in the UK singles chart.

Tough
10 Q

Helmar

Aug 23 09
390 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK Number One of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

Jun 20 09
618 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

helmar

May 20 09
636 plays

7

Music in the 1960s, UK.

Following on from my 1950s UK series of quizzes, we start off with music, artists and events relating to the UK Number One hits in the 1960s.

Tough
15 Q

Big-Al1st

Jun 12 07
2325 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

May 29 09
561 plays

9

Big 500 Countdown - the British Contributions

The following songs, by artists with British backgrounds, made the Oldies 1150 Big 500 Countdown for 2004. All you have to do is name that tune!

Easy
10 Q

skunkee

Apr 01 05
2766 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Easy
10 Q

Helmar

Jul 12 09
606 plays

11

British Punk & New Wave

If, like me, you enjoy British pop and rock music from the late 70's and early 80's, then I'm sure you'll enjoy this quiz. Purists please note: the questions cover a fairly eclectic range of musical styles from this period.

Average
25 Q

cloudee
Aug 25 02
2430 plays

12

The "Brum Beat"

The "Brum Beat" was a vibrant music scene in Birmingham UK in the '60s. How many of its major players can you identify from my condensed biographies?

Average
10 Q

Mutchisman

Sep 18 06
777 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

Jun 04 09
594 plays

14

Big 500 Countdown-the British Contributions 2

The following songs, by artists with British backgrounds, made the Oldies 1150, Big 500 Countdown for 2004. All you have to do is name that tune!

Easy
10 Q

skunkee

Apr 17 05
2628 plays

15

To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

Jun 10 09
513 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

May 26 09
678 plays

17

Keep the Faith - Wigan Casino

If you remember Northern Soul, Wigan Casino and the famous 'All-Nighters', then this quiz will bring it all back.

Difficult
10 Q

Jaxtah
Nov 20 06
261 plays

18

UK One Hit Wonders

All these singles were one hit wonders in the UK. Most will also be known internationally.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

Sep 20 09
513 plays

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To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UK singles chart, in 2002 people were asked to vote for their favourite UK No 1 of all time. This is one of a series of quizzes based on the resulting Top 100.

Average
10 Q

Helmar

May 23 09
606 plays

20

A Celtic Music Primer

I love Celtic music, and am in fact a Celtic musician myself. I have found that there is an under-representation of Celtic trivia and so have decided to create this quiz to remedy that matter.

Average
10 Q

jacobite1745
Jun 20 04
417 plays

21

Not In The U.S.A.

All of the UK artists in this quiz from the '50's and '60's never had any hits on the US chart. (UK chart positions as defined in the 'Guinness book of British Hit Singles').

Very Difficult
10 Q

shipyardbernie

Sep 03 09
228 plays

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More 1960's UK Music

Now updated, here's another helping of UK Chart questions and information relating to the singles chart in the 1960s.

Average
15 Q

pmw
Aug 18 02
1023 plays

23

More UK One Hit Wonders

All these artists hit the top spot in the UK charts, but failed to reach the top twenty with any other release. I'll name the song, all you have to do is name the artist, good luck!

Average
10 Q

50ftqueenie

Nov 11 06
2895 plays

24

Manchester Music late 20th century

Test your knowledge of 80's and 90's Manchester music. People, places and events that shaped our northern paradise.If your not from here than that was an example of our 'funny' sense of humour.So give it a go and see if Yer Mad Fer It.

Average
20 Q

burnagekid
Oct 09 00
1011 plays

25

Name the British Band

I will list three songs and you name the band.

Tough
10 Q

hec86
Dec 29 06
2631 plays

26

The OTHER 60s Beat Groups

There are lots of quizzes about the Beatles and Rolling Stones but here's one about ten of the less enduring heroes of the UK charts in the mid 60s. Each group is the answer to one question. All of the groups here had at least one BIG hit, some more.

Average
10 Q

DYVE
Jul 22 05
747 plays

27

UK Chart Songs From The 80's

Test your knowledge of the UK 80's music scene in this fun quiz!

Average
10 Q

diane2005
Oct 31 05
1887 plays

28

Queens of British Folk Music

Here are ten British female folk singers for you to identify; from the '60s to the present day.

Tough
10 Q

Mutchisman

Nov 04 06
462 plays

29

British Bands 70s and 80s

These British bands from the 70's and early 80's left an impression. Can you answer all the questions?

Average
10 Q

awkins
Mar 26 01
2076 plays

30

Don't Give up The Day Job

Some people just won't stick to what they're good at, how many comedians, actors, sportspeople have released a record which just makes you cringe? Well, let's remember a few of those guilty parties. (NB: mainly British)

Tough
15 Q

high_is_low
Aug 02 01
1038 plays

Quizzes - UK Music