FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Musicians' Nationalities Trivia Quiz

Here are ten questions on the nationalities of various musicians and bands. Good Luck

A multiple-choice quiz by briandoc5. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
briandoc5

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
333,152

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1064

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (7/10), Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 99 (9/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell is a native of which country? Hint

United States of America

Wales

New Zealand

Canada

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. The band Radiohead hails from which country? Hint

Scotland

England

Australia

Ireland

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Bob Geldof, of Boomtown Rats and Live Aid fame comes from where originally? Hint

Poland

Ireland

England

France

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Where did the lead singer of the band INXS Michael Hutchence come from? Hint

New Zealand

Australia

U.S.A.

Denmark

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Celine Dion was born in what country?
Hint

Switzerland

Belgium

France

Canada

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. European rock band, The Scorpions originated where? Hint

Austria

Netherlands

Germany

Sweden

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. The well known female singer Bjork, comes from which North European country? Hint

Norway

Iceland

Sweden

Finland

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Name the birthplace of Queen's late vocalist, Freddy Mercury. Hint

Turkey

Zanzibar

Lebanon

England

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. What country claims Bob Marley as one of its own? Hint

Barbados

Canada

U.S.A.

Jamaica

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Can you give me the country of birth of singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman? Hint

Trinidad & Tobago

Bermuda

U.S.A.

Dominica

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Apr 11 2024 : Guest 66: 7/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 99: 9/10
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 88: 6/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 66: 8/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 2: 7/10
Mar 11 2024 : dmaxst: 10/10
Mar 09 2024 : Guest 49: 2/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Singer and songwriter Joni Mitchell is a native of which country?

Answer: Canada

Joni Mitchell was born Roberta Joan Anderson in 1943, in Alberta, Canada. Some of her more famous compositions include, "Chelsea Morning," from the 1969 album "Clouds". "Woodstock" from her third album "Ladies of the Canyon" (1970) and "Both Sides Now" also from "Clouds". She has received several Grammy awards for her work.

2. The band Radiohead hails from which country?

Answer: England

Radiohead became arguably, one of the most potent forces on the music scene of the 1990s and into the new century, with albums such as "The Bends" (1995) and "OK Computer" (1997).

3. Bob Geldof, of Boomtown Rats and Live Aid fame comes from where originally?

Answer: Ireland

Geldof was born in Dublin in 1951. His charity events have raised large sums of money for famine relief, especially in Ethiopia.

4. Where did the lead singer of the band INXS Michael Hutchence come from?

Answer: Australia

Hutchence achieved stardom with INXS. His tragic death in November 1997 in a Sydney hotel brought the Ritz-Carlton Hotel to the attention of the world's press.

5. Celine Dion was born in what country?

Answer: Canada

Celine represented Switzerland in the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Ne partez pas sans moi", winning in the process, and paving the way for a successful international career.

6. European rock band, The Scorpions originated where?

Answer: Germany

The Scorpions may be best known for the ballad "Wind of Change" (1990), which was an international hit. They originated in the city of Hanover.

7. The well known female singer Bjork, comes from which North European country?

Answer: Iceland

Bjork first came to prominence with a band called The Sugarcubes. When the band split in 1992, Bjork embarked on a successful solo career, producing several albums, but many will claim that her singing voice is her greatest asset.

8. Name the birthplace of Queen's late vocalist, Freddy Mercury.

Answer: Zanzibar

Freddy Mercury was the front man and singer for the band Queen. He was the ultimate showman, born for centre stage.
He composed "Bohemian Rhapsody", which was a huge hit when released in 1975.
He died of an AIDS related illness in 1991.

9. What country claims Bob Marley as one of its own?

Answer: Jamaica

Bob Marley was lead singer with Bob Marley and the Wailers, and must take much of the credit for bringing Jamaican music to worldwide attention.
The great reggae singer died all too young in 1981 while only in his mid thirties.

10. Can you give me the country of birth of singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman?

Answer: U.S.A.

Tracy comes from the State of Ohio in the U.S. She came to public notice with the single "Fast Car" from the album "Tracy Chapman", released in 1988, and has gone on to have a hugely successful career in the music industry, winning many awards.

Source: Author briandoc5

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Nannanut before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.