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.

Average
10 Q

Helmar
Jul 22 09
1797 plays

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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
2994 plays

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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
3576 plays

4

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
2850 plays

5

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
3852 plays

6

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
933 plays

7

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
921 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
936 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
852 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
1245 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
1323 plays

12

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
738 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
1011 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
1065 plays

15

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
291 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 10 09
765 plays

17

Swinging Sixties Songbirds [1]

This is the first of two quizzes looking at the success of female artistes during "The Swinging Sixties" in the UK. Chart positions will refer to the UK charts throughout.

Average
10 Q

baker13
Nov 13 10
561 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
1092 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
864 plays

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And Then Came The Beatles

This is about early UK rock and roll between 1957 to 1962 before the "Fab Four" came on the scene and groups held sway for the rest of the 60s.

Tough
15 Q

baker13
Jul 23 10
468 plays

21

Not In The U.S.A.

All of the UK artists from the '50s and '60s in this quiz never had any hits on the US chart. Can you guess the artist or song. UK:The Guinness book of British Hit Singles & Albums. US:Joel Whitburn book of Top Pop Singles 1955-2002.

Difficult
10 Q

shipyardbernie

Sep 03 09
405 plays

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Where Are They From - '60s Pop Groups In The UK

If you were there you will know the groups and their songs. You have to find where in the UK these '60s groups came from. There might be a clue or two in the questions because you get no names in this quiz.

Average
10 Q

shipyardbernie

Nov 07 10
477 plays

23

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 08 00
1197 plays

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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
1197 plays

25

Swinging Sixties Songbirds [2]

This quiz is to follow my previous one on the same subject. Again, chart listings are all from the UK unless otherwise stated. Enjoy - good luck!

Average
10 Q

baker13
Nov 28 10
435 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
1311 plays

27

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
471 plays

28

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
3567 plays

29

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
957 plays

30

Name the British Band

I will list three songs and you name the band.

Average
10 Q

hec86
Dec 29 06
3348 plays

Quizzes - UK Music