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Quiz about Musicians Part 1
Quiz about Musicians Part 1

Musicians Part #1 Trivia Quiz


I'll give you the real or last name of an artist and some of their songs. You must give me the stage name.

A multiple-choice quiz by GoodVibe. Estimated time: 8 mins.
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Author
GoodVibe
Time
8 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
105,859
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
17 / 25
Plays
1790
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Question 1 of 25
1. If you bought this British guy's single "Cars," you wouldn't buy it under the name Gary Webb, but under what name?

Answer: ( Two words, or just surname)
Question 2 of 25
2. Before marrying a director, she had the last name of Ciccone. Who was this blonde? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. This entertain was born a Sarkisian. Later, she became a LaPierre. Years later, she was a Bono.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 4 of 25
4. You wouldn't find the performer of "Ain't Nothin' But a G Thang" under the name Calvin Broadus, but under the pseudonym __________ ? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. While performing 1981's "Mony Mony," and "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" from 1984, he wasn't known as William Broad, but who?

Answer: (full or last name)
Question 6 of 25
6. Do you like the song "Bat Out of Hell?" Then you should know the name Marvin Lee Aday goes by.

Answer: ( Two Words)
Question 7 of 25
7. "Tell Me Something Good" was a popular disco song performed by Yvette Marie Stevens, who also went by the name _______ ?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 8 of 25
8. Which former teen pop singer dropped the name Darwish while touring?

Answer: ( One Word)
Question 9 of 25
9. Who is Declan McManus better known as? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Before 1985's "Rock Me Amadeus", which Austrian was known by the name Johann Hölzel? Hint


Question 11 of 25
11. You couldn't spell or pronounce Patricia Andrzejewski. You could, however, pronounce and spell her pseudonym. She performed "Heartbreaker," "Hell is for Children," and "We Belong." She is __________ ?

Answer: (full or last name)
Question 12 of 25
12. You'll forget who Stacey Swain was, until you remember her only hit "Two of Hearts."

Answer: ( Two Words ... second word is very short!)
Question 13 of 25
13. If you listen to "Desert Rose" or a Police song, you'll know who Gordon Sumner is.

Answer: (One Word)
Question 14 of 25
14. Who is the Indonesian singer, last name Ockerse, that made made popular in 1982 with the song "Puttin' on the Ritz"? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Which member of N*SYNC appeared on "Star Search" with the last name Randall? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Before singing "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel" in 2001, this Jamaican went by Oliver Richard Burrell.

Answer: ( One Word)
Question 17 of 25
17. London native Sonia Clark had the 2000 dance hit "Feel So Good." What is Clark's alter ego? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Mark Andrews, who went by _______, felt his life was "Incomplete" before he left the group and went solo. Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. This former actress dropped her last name Norwood and went on to sing "Have You Ever" and "Top of the World."

Answer: (One Word)
Question 20 of 25
20. Cuban-America Marta Marrera had a major hit with 1989's "Toy Soldiers." What was her alias? Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Mason Betha had hits and collaborations that included "Bad Boys," "Top of the World", and "Take Me There." What was his stage name? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. Eithne Ni Bharon is best known for "Orinoco Flow" and "Only Time." What is the alias of this female Irish singer?

Answer: ( One Word ... four letters)
Question 23 of 25
23. What is the last name of the sisters who made up the group Heart? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. Dwight Myers had "Now That We Found Love" under the group name _______ ? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. This singer has the last name Jeffers. Her hit songs include "Who's that Girl" and "Gotta Man." Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. If you bought this British guy's single "Cars," you wouldn't buy it under the name Gary Webb, but under what name?

Answer: Gary Numan

Numan was a one-hit wonder in the U.S., but popular in Britain. "Cars" was a 1979 Top 5.
2. Before marrying a director, she had the last name of Ciccone. Who was this blonde?

Answer: Madonna

The director was Guy Ritchie. Too bad she's a better singer than an actress.
3. This entertain was born a Sarkisian. Later, she became a LaPierre. Years later, she was a Bono.

Answer: Cher

Cher was also in a relationship with Greg Allman. Cher's partner was the late California congressman Sonny Bono.
4. You wouldn't find the performer of "Ain't Nothin' But a G Thang" under the name Calvin Broadus, but under the pseudonym __________ ?

Answer: Snoop Dogg

The "Doggy" was dropped is the mid 1990s.
5. While performing 1981's "Mony Mony," and "Rebel Yell" and "Eyes Without a Face" from 1984, he wasn't known as William Broad, but who?

Answer: Billy Idol

"Mony Mony" was a cover of a song by Tommy James and the Shondells.
6. Do you like the song "Bat Out of Hell?" Then you should know the name Marvin Lee Aday goes by.

Answer: Meat Loaf

Other songs of Meat Loaf? "Hot Summer Night," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "Paradise by the Dashboard Light."
7. "Tell Me Something Good" was a popular disco song performed by Yvette Marie Stevens, who also went by the name _______ ?

Answer: Chaka Khan

Initially, she was with the funk band Rufus. Chaka Khan went solo in 1978. Major solo successes included "I'm Every Woman" and "I Feel for You." Chaka Khan has won multiple Grammy Awardsin the R&B category.
8. Which former teen pop singer dropped the name Darwish while touring?

Answer: Tiffany

Tiffany is best known for covering Tommy James and the Shondells' "I Think We're Alone Now." The remake was number one in 1987.
9. Who is Declan McManus better known as?

Answer: Elvis Costello

Costello's songs included "Veronica" and "Everyday I Write the Book."
10. Before 1985's "Rock Me Amadeus", which Austrian was known by the name Johann Hölzel?

Answer: Falco

Falco recorded the original "Der Kommisar" in 1982. He died in 1998 in a car accident.
11. You couldn't spell or pronounce Patricia Andrzejewski. You could, however, pronounce and spell her pseudonym. She performed "Heartbreaker," "Hell is for Children," and "We Belong." She is __________ ?

Answer: Pat Benatar

Benatar won the Best Female Vocalist Grammy in 1980.
12. You'll forget who Stacey Swain was, until you remember her only hit "Two of Hearts."

Answer: Stacey Q

Stacey Q made appearances on "The Facts of Life" in 1986 and 1987, and "Full House" in 1988.
13. If you listen to "Desert Rose" or a Police song, you'll know who Gordon Sumner is.

Answer: Sting

Sting went solo in 1985.
14. Who is the Indonesian singer, last name Ockerse, that made made popular in 1982 with the song "Puttin' on the Ritz"?

Answer: Taco

The original "Puttin' on the Ritz" was done by Irving Berlin in 1930.
15. Which member of N*SYNC appeared on "Star Search" with the last name Randall?

Answer: Justin Timberlake

Timberlake has attempted a solo career. Timberlake was once on "Star Search," using the name Justin Randall.
16. Before singing "It Wasn't Me" and "Angel" in 2001, this Jamaican went by Oliver Richard Burrell.

Answer: Shaggy

Another of Shaggy's hits was "Mr. Boombastic."
17. London native Sonia Clark had the 2000 dance hit "Feel So Good." What is Clark's alter ego?

Answer: Sonique

In the U.S., Sonique is considered a one-hit wonder, but she's popular in Britain.
18. Mark Andrews, who went by _______, felt his life was "Incomplete" before he left the group and went solo.

Answer: Sisqo

Sisqo was a former member of the R&B group Dru Hill. Sisqo left Dru Hill in 2000 to go solo.
19. This former actress dropped her last name Norwood and went on to sing "Have You Ever" and "Top of the World."

Answer: Brandy

Brandy's hit show was UPN's "Moesha," which lasted from 1996 to 2000.
20. Cuban-America Marta Marrera had a major hit with 1989's "Toy Soldiers." What was her alias?

Answer: Martika

Martika's music has since changed to British audiences.
21. Mason Betha had hits and collaborations that included "Bad Boys," "Top of the World", and "Take Me There." What was his stage name?

Answer: Ma$e

Ma$e left music in 2000 to pursue religious work.
22. Eithne Ni Bharon is best known for "Orinoco Flow" and "Only Time." What is the alias of this female Irish singer?

Answer: Enya

"Only Time" was popularized after 9/11.
23. What is the last name of the sisters who made up the group Heart?

Answer: Wilson

Heart's songs included "Alone" and "Crazy on You."
24. Dwight Myers had "Now That We Found Love" under the group name _______ ?

Answer: Heavy D

Myers made appearances on "Boston Public" as school counselor Mr. Lick. The full name of the group was Heavy D. and the Boyz.
25. This singer has the last name Jeffers. Her hit songs include "Who's that Girl" and "Gotta Man."

Answer: Eve

Eve has collaborated with Gwen Stefani in "Let Me Blow Your Mind."
Source: Author GoodVibe

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