Music is riddled with Stephens, Stevens, Steves, Stevie and so on, so I was spoiled for choice on this name quiz. Here are some of my favourite Steves.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Dec 18 23
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
Everyone loves the hotly-tipped to become protected by UNESCO as World Heritage Judas Priest, so here are a few bits of tricky trivia about the mighty metal monsters.
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Dec 03 11
Category:
Judas Priest
There have been some huge Bobs and Roberts in music history. Here's some trivia about some of my favourites.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Mar 28 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
Kevin comes from Irish and means kind, honest, handsome. All of my favourite musical Kevins can boast at least one of those attributes, and are all great in their own ways.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Aug 19 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
Michael comes from Hebrew and means "Who is like God?". Here's a quiz about musicians who are deities in their own special ways.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jun 20 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
In a music culture dominated by individual songs, it's nice to remember old fashioned albums. Here are some of my favourite albums with titles starting with the letter A, you have to match them with the artists.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jul 11 16
Category:
Name The Album Artist
There have been some fabulous Charles, Charlies and Chucks in popular music. Here's some stuff about Charlies I'm keen on.
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Apr 27 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Mar 20 13
Category:
Desert Island Discs Style
Belgium is only small, but produces a huge variety of beers. I've not been too pedantic about beer/brewery, aiming to make it more accessible, not trick you.
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Feb 20 22
Category:
Wines, Beers and Spirits
A guilty pleasure for many, prog rock has been vilified, vandalised but never vanquished since its heady early days in the late '60s. Here's some trivia!
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Nov 20 11
Category:
Progressive Rock
This quiz is all about colours in band names and song titles from a range of genres. Not an original idea, but I've tried not to repeat questions asked in other quizzes. Have fun!
Tough, 15 Qns, thula2,
Mar 28 12
Category:
Color Songs
Neil comes from Gaelic and means "champion". Here is some trivia about my favourite musical Neils, champions one and all.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jun 10 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
The Misplaced team are being sent to a desert island. They are allowed to take eight pieces of music, a book and an object. From the clues, see if you can guess what they have chosen. Based on a BBC Radio show.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Feb 05 13
Category:
Desert Island Discs Style
Despite being irresistible to women, bald men suffer prejudice and discrimination at the hands of envious haired men. Here's some questions about great baldies (and at least one rogue) from all walks of life.
Tough, 15 Qns, thula2,
Dec 07 11
Category:
Heroes and Villains
I'll give a bit of the plot, the year of release, and some clues about ten Italian films. You just pick the titles. They are in chronological order, and I have used English titles whenever possible.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Nov 27 15
Category:
Foreign Mixture
A Germany v Argentina final was foreseeable, but you would have got good odds if you'd bet on some other events of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Aug 03 14
Category:
2014 Brazil
BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jul 27 13
Category:
Desert Island Discs Style
The 1980s saw the British Board of Film Censors go draconian on horror films, called "VIDEO NASTIES" by the tabloid press, despite them having theatrical releases. Test your knowledge of the films which made their name due to the censors' beady eye.
Tough, 15 Qns, thula2,
Nov 04 11
Category:
Horror Movies for Experts
The spotlight is usually on the singer or the guitarist but a good drummer makes the band, just as a bad one ruins it. Let's have a look at the lad/lass at the back.
Tough, 15 Qns, thula2,
Nov 30 11
Category:
Drummers
I chose these football players (soccer) for their skills, but also some controversy or moment of madness in their career, either on or off the pitch. They're my "Loose Cannons" starting eleven, three subs, and the manager.
Average, 15 Qns, thula2,
Sep 30 12
Category:
Quotes by Footballers
BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item he/she would want if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Feb 05 13
Category:
Desert Island Discs Style
Some of my favourite musicians have been called Thomas, or one of its variants. Here's some stuff about my top ten Thomases.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jun 11 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
I'll give a bit of the plot, the year of release, and some clues about ten Italian films, you just pick the titles. They are in chronological order, and I have used English titles whenever possible.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jul 08 14
Category:
Foreign Mixture
BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jun 30 15
Category:
Desert Island Discs Style
Nicholas comes from Greek and means victory. Here's some trivia about musicians called Nick who are all winners in my book.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Mar 28 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
I'll give a bit of the plot, the year of release, and some clues about ten Italian films. You just pick the titles. They are in chronological order, and I have used English titles whenever possible.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Aug 17 14
Category:
Foreign Mixture
BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Feb 14 13
Category:
Desert Island Discs Style
I think the humble cowbell can really make a song special. All the questions are about songs which make use of this wonderful percussion instrument.
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Feb 14 16
Category:
Bells
There are loads of great Peters in music. Here's a quiz about ten whose music I'm particularly fond of.
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Feb 04 21
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
No false, hair or nu metal, just old school denim and leather head-banging fun.
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Sep 03 11
Category:
Difficult Heavy Metal
Just straightforward stuff about what actually happens in the films of French master filmmaker, Robert Bresson. I'll give the plot outline to refresh your memory, and then ask a question. This quiz contains spoilers!
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Sep 15 12
Category:
B - People Themed
Part of my series of "Names in Music" quizzes, here's Gary. Not the most glamorous of names, but there have been a few gems. Here are some of them.
Difficult, 10 Qns, thula2,
Mar 28 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
England's largest county has a rich and varied music scene. The questions cover various genres, about artists from Yorkshire, or musical history made there. This quiz tests your general knowledge of music, not of Yorkshire.
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Oct 03 11
Category:
UK Music
Punk bands have come up with some classic tunes, but a lot of them covered classics too. Test your knowledge of punk cover versions!
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Oct 15 11
Category:
Covers for Experts
Many a Mark has left his mark on music history. Here's some trivia about some of my favourite musicians called Mark.
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Mar 28 12
Category:
Artist Name is the Same
BBC Radio's "Desert Island Discs" invites a celebrity to choose eight pieces of music, a book, and an item to have if found castaway. Here are seven pieces of music, one book and one luxury item. The last question is about a past guest.
Tough, 10 Qns, thula2,
Feb 05 13
Category:
Desert Island Discs Style
I'll give the plot of a film by French director Rohmer, you pick the title. It's in chronological order('59 - '87), and most of the red herrings were released the same year. Even if you aren't a Rohmer expert, you might know the films he didn't make!
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Aug 17 13
Category:
R - People Themed
Just straightforward stuff about what actually happens in the films of French master filmmaker, Louis Malle. I'll give the plot outline to refresh your memory, and then ask a question. This quiz contains spoilers!
Average, 10 Qns, thula2,
Aug 14 13
Category:
M - People Themed
The 1980s gave us some great metal. I'll give you the opening lines and the year, you pick the band and song. At least one question on each year, chronologically, big years getting two questions. No hair metal.
Tough, 15 Qns, thula2,
Oct 14 11
Category:
Metal Lyrics
Was punk an English or American "invention"? Who cares? Here's some trivia about US punk and hardcore, '70s-'80s.
Tough, 15 Qns, thula2,
Jun 19 12
Category:
Punk Rock
From early creative high to dogged perseverance, B.Ö.C. are a fascinating band. Here's some trivia. "On your feet or on your knees!"
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Jan 01 12
Category:
Blue Oyster Cult
This is for fans of proper 80s thrash metal. If you were there, you should get this.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thula2,
Jun 19 11
Category:
Difficult Heavy Metal
Crass declared it dead, The Exploited revived it, and it's been dragged kicking and screaming from then on. Trivia about European punk (n.b. UK is in Europe!), late '70s - 80s.
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Oct 26 11
Category:
Punk Rock
Everyone loves metal, a few lesser known treats here...
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Dec 11 11
Category:
Difficult Heavy Metal
Heavy metal trivia, mostly '80s old school heavy stuff, lots punk related. Horns up, eyes down for a full house!
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Aug 26 11
Category:
Difficult Heavy Metal
This is for those of us who still remember when metal meant something.
Difficult, 15 Qns, thula2,
Jul 12 11
Category:
Difficult Heavy Metal