FunTrivia Music Mix: Vol 35 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Richard Branson

Richard Wagner (1813-1883) was a German composer of the Romantic era known for his operas and controversy. Have you heard of the 18-hour epic "Ring Cycle" ("Der Ring des Nibelungen")?

Richard Strauss (1864-1949) was a German composer of the Romantic and early Modern era of 'classical' music - you might recognise his "Also Sprach Zarathustra" from the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey".

Richard Rodgers (1902-1979) was an American composer largely known for his work in theatre and his collaborations with Oscar Hammerstein II.

Richard Branson (b. 1950) is a British business magnate who founded Virgin Records.

Question by player reedy

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie (1947 - 2016) was one of the most influential musicians in history. His music spanned a diverse range of genres, but he is perhaps most recognisable as a glam rocker in the late 1960s and early 1970s. In 1969, Bowie wrote and recorded the song "Space Oddity," which was subsequently used as backing music for the Apollo 11 moon landing by the BBC; the song launched Bowie's career.

In 1970, he formed a backing band, the Spiders from Mars, and invented a new stage persona for himself: Ziggy Stardust, an androgynous alien rock star who visits Earth before an impending apocalyptic event to deliver a message of hope. Bowie and the Spiders from Mars released two albums: 1972's "Ziggy Stardust and the Rise and Fall of the Spiders from Mars," and 1973's "Aladdin Sane," accompanying both releases with world tours.

The cover of "Aladdin Sane" is a shot of a shirtless Bowie sporting red hair, with a red-and-blue painted lightning bolt splitting his face in two while a teardrop runs down his collarbone; the cover is widely considered as one of the most iconic images in music history.

Question by player matthewpokemon

Answer: The Black Crowes

"Remedy" reached the number one spot in the Album Rock chart in 1992, one of four songs from the album "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" to do so. The song was also The Black Crowes' highest-charting single in the UK. The other bands listed as options were not active in 1992.

Question by player Stonecreek

Answer: Captain Sensible

Captain Sensible is Raymond Burns, who was the guitarist for the British punk band The Damned. "Happy Talk" reached number one in the UK Singles Charts and was a hit in Australia and New Zealand as well. The song was composed by Rodgers and Hammerstein for their musical "South Pacific".

Question by player Philip_Eno

Answer: Chuck Berry

Two members of the Average White Band played on the recorded single of "My Ding-A-Ling". The song was originally recorded by Dave Bartholomew on King records in the year of 1952.

Question by player MyGirl2000

Answer: 99

"99 Problems" took Jay-Z to Number 30 in the Billboard Hot 100 in 2004. "99 Luftballons" was an anti-war song recorded in German by the artist Nena in 1984. It topped the charts in ten countries world wide. (A different version in English hit the top of the charts in four countries, including the UK.) "99 Miles from LA" was written by Albert Hammond and Hal David and was a US Easy Listening chart Number One for Hammond in 1975.


Question by player darksplash

Answer: Yesterday

According to the Guinness Book of Records, 'Yesterday' is in fact the most covered song of all time. Artists include Elvis, Placido Domingo, Perry Como and Boyz II Men. From the Beatles album 'Help', it has been covered over 3,000 times.

Question by player Quiz_Beagle

Answer: tuba

The tuba (from the Latin word for "trumpet") first appeared in the mid-19th century, eventually replacing another brass instrument called ophicleide. Unlike the trombone, which uses a slide to change the length of the tubing, the tuba uses valves. In a concert tuba, the tubing is wrapped so that the instrument can be placed on one's lap.

The length of the tubing depends on the instrument's pitch, but can be as long as 5.5 m (18 ft). In an orchestra there is typically only one tuba, which has the role of the bass of the brass section. Tubas are also widely used in brass bands, marching bands and jazz bands.

The cornet is a valved brass instrument resembling a trumpet, and thus much smaller and higher-pitched than a tuba. The saxophone, though it is usually made of brass, is part of the woodwind family.

Question by player LadyNym

Answer: chime bells

The bianzhong gained popularity during the Western Zhou Dynasty (c. 1046-771 BCE) and remained influential throughout the subsequent dynasties, including the Warring States and Han periods. This instrument is known for its unique construction, consisting of a set of bronze bells, each with a specific size and pitch, arranged in a wooden frame. Musicians played the bianzhong by striking the bells with wooden mallets, creating harmonious and melodious sounds.

The instrument's significance extends beyond its musical role; it was also used in ceremonies and court events, with some still being utilized in Confucian rituals.

Question by player trident

Answer: Wolfgang A. Mozart

'The Magic Flute' was first performed in 1791, at Theater auf der Wieden (Austria).

Question by player pinkbunny98