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Music Quiz: Canadian Music: 15 Questions | International Music

So you think you know Canadian music? This quiz will test your knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by Canadianbabes. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Canadianbabes

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
64,926

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
850

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Which of these bands did Randy Bachman form after he left The Guess Who? Hint

BTO

CANO

ELO

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Question 2 of 15

2. Former members of Chilliwack, Bryan McLeod and Ab Bryant created which band? Hint

Journey

Deep Purple

Santana

The Headpins

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which Celine Dion duet earned an Oscar? Hint

'When I Fall In Love'

'Beauty And The Beast'

'Let's Talk About Love'

I' Hate You Then I Love You'

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Question 4 of 15

4. Bryan Adams was born in which city? Hint

London, Ontario

Toronto, Ontario

Kingston, Ontario

Hamilton, Ontario

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which Platinum Blonde member once worked as an apprentice hairstylist? Hint

Mark Holmes (vocals and bass)

Chris Steffler (drums)

Kenny MacLean (keyboards and bass)

Sergio Gali (guitar)

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Question 6 of 15

6. Name Loverboy's first two singles. Hint

'Hidin' From Love and Straight From The Heart'

'Turn Me Loose and The Kid Is Hot Tonight'

'Sunglasses At Night and Never Surrender'

'Stand Tall and Fine State of Affairs'

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Question 7 of 15

7. What was Rush's first chart single? Hint

'Tom Sawyer'

'New World Man'

'Limelight'

'Closer To The Heart'

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which song by Glass Tiger featured Bryan Adams singing background vocals? Hint

'The Thin Red Line'

'Someday'

'My Town'

'Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)'

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Question 9 of 15

9. In 1984 Corey Hart performed live for the first time as an opening act for which group? Hint

Dire Straits

Duran Daran

Culture Club

Tears For Fears

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Question 10 of 15

10. Terry and Susan Jacks once belonged to a group named? Hint

The Poppy Family

Captain and Tennille

The DeFranco Family

The Carpenters

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Question 11 of 15

11. Shania Twain changed her first name. What was it before? Hint

Sunshine

Eileen

Crystal

Martha

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Question 12 of 15

12. Kim Mitchell was the front man for which group? Hint

Trooper

Red Rider

Max Webster

April Wine

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Question 13 of 15

13. Luba's first hit in 1979 was? Hint

'How Many Rivers To Cross'

'Let It Go'

'No More Words'

'Every Time I See Your Picture'

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Question 14 of 15

14. A cartoon TV show 'band' called The Archies featured which singer? Hint

Burton Cummings

Andy Kim

Miles Goodwin

Geddy Lee

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Question 15 of 15

15. Name a 13-piece rock group combining horns, violin, cellos and vibes along with traditional rock and roll instruments of guitars, bass and drums.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these bands did Randy Bachman form after he left The Guess Who?

Answer: BTO

BTO stands for Bachman-Turner Overdrive.

2. Former members of Chilliwack, Bryan McLeod and Ab Bryant created which band?

Answer: The Headpins

The other three bands are not Canadian bands.

3. Which Celine Dion duet earned an Oscar?

Answer: 'Beauty And The Beast'

'Beauty And The Beast' was sung with Peabo Bryson.'When I Fall In Love' was sung with Clive Griffin, 'Let's Talk About Love' was sung with Barbara Streisand and 'I Hate You Then I Love You' was sung with Luciano Pavarotti

4. Bryan Adams was born in which city?

Answer: Kingston, Ontario

He later moved to Vancouver, BC at the age of 14.

5. Which Platinum Blonde member once worked as an apprentice hairstylist?

Answer: Mark Holmes (vocals and bass)

6. Name Loverboy's first two singles.

Answer: 'Turn Me Loose and The Kid Is Hot Tonight'

'Hidin' From Love' and 'Straight From The Heart' are by Bryan Adams. 'Sunglasses At Night' and 'Never Surrender' by Corey Hart and 'Stand Tall' and 'Fine State of Affairs' by Burton Cummings.

7. What was Rush's first chart single?

Answer: 'Closer To The Heart'

'Closer To The Heart' was released in 1977, 'Tom Sawyer' in 1982, 'Limelight' and 'New World Man' both in 1981.

8. Which song by Glass Tiger featured Bryan Adams singing background vocals?

Answer: 'Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)'

9. In 1984 Corey Hart performed live for the first time as an opening act for which group?

Answer: Culture Club

It was at the Montreal Forum.

10. Terry and Susan Jacks once belonged to a group named?

Answer: The Poppy Family

The husband and wife team hit it big in 1969 with 'Which Way You Going Billy'.

11. Shania Twain changed her first name. What was it before?

Answer: Eileen

Shania means 'I'm On My way' in Objiway.

12. Kim Mitchell was the front man for which group?

Answer: Max Webster

Red Rider featured Tom Cochrane, April Wine with Miles Goodwin and Trooper with Ra McGuire.

13. Luba's first hit in 1979 was?

Answer: 'Every Time I See Your Picture'

'How Many Rivers To Cross' was released in 1986, 'No More Words' in 1990 and 'Let It Go' in 1984.

14. A cartoon TV show 'band' called The Archies featured which singer?

Answer: Andy Kim

Burton Cummings sang for The Guess Who, Miles Goodwin for April Wine and Geddy Lee for Rush.

15. Name a 13-piece rock group combining horns, violin, cellos and vibes along with traditional rock and roll instruments of guitars, bass and drums.

Answer: Lighthouse

Source: Author Canadianbabes

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