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Quiz about One Hit Wonders America
Quiz about One Hit Wonders America

One Hit Wonders - America Trivia Quiz

These are singers who had one major hit on the American Billboard Charts, then slid away from slight. These are mostly from the sixties to the nineties. Good luck with the quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by diamondjim68. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
diamondjim68
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
258,743
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
6863
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 168 (8/10), Guest 98 (5/10), Guest 136 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Strangely, the legendary Jimi Hendrix had only one Top 20 hit; which one of these hits went to the Top 20 in 1968? Hint


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2. Which of these artists had a posthumous hit in 1971 with "Me And Bobby McGee"? Hint


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3. Ted Nugent had a 1977 hit with which of these songs? Hint


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4. Which of these hits from the seventies was a one-hit wonder? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was a hit in 1976 for which band? Hint


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6. Twisted Sister had a hit in 1984 with "We're Not Gonna Take It" -- which later became the subject of testimony before the U.S. Senate! According to that testimony, what was the inspiration for the video? Hint


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7. Which of these legendary groups hit only one hit with their 1987 single "Touch Of Grey"? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Queensryche's 1991 hit "Silent Lucidity" was inspired by which masterpiece album? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. This band had a number 20 hit in 1993 with "No Rain"; the video for the song featured a girl dressed as a large bee. Who was the band? Hint


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10. Candlebox had a 1994 hit which which of these songs? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Strangely, the legendary Jimi Hendrix had only one Top 20 hit; which one of these hits went to the Top 20 in 1968?

Answer: All Along The Watchtower

 Many of Hendrix's songs did not receive notable radio airplay. In addition, Hendrix's short career ended with his death in September, 1970.
2. Which of these artists had a posthumous hit in 1971 with "Me And Bobby McGee"?

Answer: Janis Joplin

 Joplin originally performed with Big Brother And The Holding Company. They had a Number 15 hit with "Piece of My Heart". Joplin went solo in 1970 and recorded a number one album "Pearl". Sadly, she died in October, 1970, before completion of recording the album. Her first single off the album, "Me And Bobby McGee" posthumously went to number one in 1971.
3. Ted Nugent had a 1977 hit with which of these songs?

Answer: Cat Stratch Fever

 Ted Nugent brought this classic to No. 30. It was from the CD of the same name. "High Enough" was a hit in 1990 for Nugent's band "Damn Yankees"
4. Which of these hits from the seventies was a one-hit wonder?

Answer: The Boys Are Back In Town

 "The Boys Are Back in Town" was a No. 12 hit in 1976 for Thin Lizzy. It was released on the CD 'Jailbreak".
5. "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was a hit in 1976 for which band?

Answer: Blue Oyster Cult

 "The Reaper" was a No.12 hit for Blue Oyster Cult. It was from the CD "Agents of Fortune".
6. Twisted Sister had a hit in 1984 with "We're Not Gonna Take It" -- which later became the subject of testimony before the U.S. Senate! According to that testimony, what was the inspiration for the video?

Answer: The Wile E. Coyote cartoons

 Twisted Sister was a heavy metal band who were extremely popular in the mid 1980s. Their breakthrough album, "Stay Hungry", was released in 1984. Their follow-up, "Come Out And Play", released the following year, was a combination of their old metal roots and their newfound pop sound and was not received well by fans.

This, along with their overexposure in the press, led to their decline in popularity and breakup in 1987. Twisted Sister was also targeted by the Parents Musical Resource Centre, led by Susan Baker, wife of former Secretary of State Jim Baker and Tipper Gore, wife of former Vice President Al Gore.

The group was criticized for showing violence in their video. According to the book 'Bang Your Head-The Rise And Fall Of Heavy Metal,' Dee Snider, the lead singer, testified before the Senate that the video was supposed to be about harmless cartoon violence.
7. Which of these legendary groups hit only one hit with their 1987 single "Touch Of Grey"?

Answer: Grateful Dead

 The Grateful Dead was a psychedelic rock group who had performed since 1965. They had several minor 1960s/70s hits, such as "Truckin'" and "Uncle John's Band". None of their hits even cracked the Top 40 in America until "Touch Of Grey" went to number nine in 1987. Jerry Garcia, the group's frontman, died of a heart attack in 1995, while seeking treatment for drug abuse.
8. Queensryche's 1991 hit "Silent Lucidity" was inspired by which masterpiece album?

Answer: Pink Floyd "The Wall"

 Queensryche was a heavy metal from the late 1980s/early 90s. Their 1990 album "Empire" produced several singles and videos, such as "Empire" and "Jet City Woman". Only "Silent Lucidity" made it to the top ten, reaching number nine on the charts.
9. This band had a number 20 hit in 1993 with "No Rain"; the video for the song featured a girl dressed as a large bee. Who was the band?

Answer: Blind Melon

 Blind Melon had even better success with their video. Unfortunately, they were never able to repeat their success. Their singer, Shannon Hoon, died in October, 1995, at age 28.
10. Candlebox had a 1994 hit which which of these songs?

Answer: Far Behind

 "Far Behind" went to number 18 on the American charts. The group had other singles off their self-titled debut album, but none of them even cracked the Top 40.
Source: Author diamondjim68

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