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31.
  Average Name the Singer Trivia   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Name the artists who popularized these hit singles from the 1950s through the 1980s.
Average, 10 Qns, nyirene330, Jun 04 13
Average
nyirene330
4237 plays
32.
  Name that Artist or Band    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you the song title and you name the artist. Songs are spread across a variety of genres and years.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Dec 29 21
Average
ramonesrule gold member
Dec 29 21
464 plays
33.
  Flick Your Bic! This Concert Rocks!   top quiz  
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
I've been to a lot of concerts in the U.S. (mostly rock) that have had some amazing special effects. I will describe what I saw, name a song or two, and you name the performer(s).
Average, 15 Qns, Vera2012, Jul 07 13
Average
Vera2012
2302 plays
34.
  Who Sang These Songs? Rock and Metal!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
It's runaway_drive's twentieth quiz and it is time for a twenty question quiz! So, I have decided to give you three songs. Your job is to name the band/singer who recorded the songs. I hope you enjoy the quiz and good luck!
Average, 20 Qns, runaway_drive, Jan 07 23
Average
runaway_drive gold member
Jan 07 23
3419 plays
35.
  It's A Record: Music Industry 'Firsts'   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"You get nowt for being second", to borrow a quote, so find these ten who recorded firsts in the music industry.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jul 09 22
Average
darksplash
Jul 09 22
252 plays
36.
  Pop Muzik    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Pop Muzik" was a 1980 Billboard Number One song by an artist named M. What did the 'M' stand for? In this quiz, it stands for "Misspelled". Here is a quiz on ten songs with titles misspelled. The title is an author challenge from dabomb619.
Easier, 10 Qns, Spaudrey, Jan 18 12
Easier
Spaudrey
1574 plays
37.
  I Sang "Initially"   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
All these well known recording artists had at least one popular hit on the Billboard Charts during the 1960s and 1970s. They all used initials as part of their recording names. Can you name them?
Average, 10 Qns, fredsixties, Mar 03 13
Average
fredsixties
834 plays
38.
  Who's It By?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The title's pretty self-explanatory, I'll name the song, you tell me who it's by. The correct answers will be the artist/band who first recorded the song in question. Good luck!
Average, 10 Qns, Pandaman, Sep 06 12
Average
Pandaman
5376 plays
39.
  Dead Singers Society USA Vol. II    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some singers are remembered, some are long forgotten, but we will always have their music. Find the singers or their songs. US chart: Joel Whitburn's Billboard book of Top Pop Singles. UK chart: Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Apr 25 21
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
Apr 25 21
329 plays
40.
  Why You Gotta Be So Mean?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll name songs by artists who can be quite unpleasant. From the songs and the description, you guess the artist.
Average, 10 Qns, ramonesrule, Nov 04 21
Average
ramonesrule gold member
Nov 04 21
204 plays
41.
  OK, Who Was It Then?   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a mixed bunch of questions about singers, singing actors and even some of their relatives too. Can you sort them out?
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Oct 13 15
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
905 plays
42.
  Jman26's Concert Extravaganza    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
I've seen several quizzes on FunTrivia.com about members and the concerts they've been to and thought it would be fun to share my concert experiences with you as well. Can you guess who I've seen? Please note that all release dates pertain to the US.
Average, 20 Qns, jman26, May 18 10
Average
jman26
404 plays
43.
  The "Kings" And "Queens" Of Music, Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's ten more honorific titles bestowed upon famous musicians by their adoring fans and peers (and sometimes themselves) for you to guess.
Easier, 10 Qns, UKMikeyA, Jun 05 21
Easier
UKMikeyA gold member
Jun 05 21
391 plays
44.
  Questions on Name the Singer    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz is about guessing the correct singer from one of their song titles. Will you answer correctly? This quiz focuses mostly on classic pop and rock with a few outliers.
Easier, 10 Qns, blake_aus_nsw, Mar 10 20
Easier
blake_aus_nsw gold member
Mar 10 20
595 plays
45.
  Name the Artist - 90s and 2000s    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a name of a song, and all you'll have to do is name the artist who sang the song!
Easier, 10 Qns, runner2809, Aug 15 15
Easier
runner2809
4596 plays
46.
  The Ultimate Name The Artist or Band Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
This quiz is to test your basic knowledge on who sang what song. This quiz is pretty easy if you know anything about older songs (50's - 80's).
Average, 20 Qns, lee91387, Nov 10 12
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lee91387
4811 plays
47.
  The King Is Dead   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ace detective Itsmyego And'll Cryifiwanto has assembled his suspects. Your job is to identify them from their hit songs and then find out who killed the King.
Average, 10 Qns, pollucci19, Aug 17 12
Average
pollucci19 gold member
547 plays
48.
  Did You Hear That?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Do you hear that? I'm giving you some sample lyrics of pop music released from 2000-2010, but I'm a little busy and don't have the time to tell you what artists they belong to! So, listen closely...
Average, 10 Qns, darthrevan89, Nov 12 23
Average
darthrevan89
Nov 12 23
673 plays
49.
  Female Singers 4    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Come and have a go at this quiz, one of my 'Female Singers' quizzes. All you have to do is tell me who sang the song! Hope you enjoy it! Best of luck!
Average, 25 Qns, Bronte, Jan 17 24
Average
Bronte
Jan 17 24
5661 plays
50.
  Dead Singers Society UK   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some singers are remembered, some are long forgotten but we will always have the music. Can you guess who these singers from the '50s and '60s are. UK chart:Guinness book of British Hit Singles. US chart:Joel Whitburn's Billboard book of Top Pop Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Apr 10 12
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
575 plays
51.
  Band Tee Fun    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just a fun and (hopefully) pretty simple quiz that asks you to identify what band I'm describing, based on what concert t-shirts I have in my collection.
Average, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Feb 07 08
Average
guitargoddess gold member
1183 plays
52.
  Originals and Covers--Name the Artist    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I will ask you to name either the artist with the original hit or the artist who had a hit with a cover version of a song. The questions are mainly from country, rock and pop music. Good luck and have fun!
Average, 10 Qns, Bob9491, Mar 01 16
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Bob9491
624 plays
53.
  Obscure Songs From Famous Artists    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some very famous artists have released songs in the UK that failed dismally to make a chart impact, or even get much airplay. How many of these "famous obscurities" can you spot?
Average, 10 Qns, Rowena8482, Jul 13 09
Average
Rowena8482 gold member
2347 plays
54.
  Dead Singers Society USA    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Some singers are remembered, some are long forgotten but we will always have the music. Can you guess who these singers from the '50s and '60s are? US chart:Joel Whitburn's Billboard book of Top Pop Singles. UK chart:Guinness book of British Hit Singles.
Average, 10 Qns, shipyardbernie, Apr 13 12
Average
shipyardbernie gold member
1157 plays
55.
  Musical Generations    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Sometimes musical genius has encompassed more than one generation of a family. See what you know about some of them.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jun 18 19
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darksplash
Jun 18 19
275 plays
56.
  Women In Love   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Relax, listen to some music. This quiz is about Women In Love. Just name the female artist involved in these beautiful duets.
Average, 10 Qns, MoonWoman, Feb 09 14
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MoonWoman
738 plays
57.
  Alphabetical Music Artists    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
Question 1 is about an artist starting with A until question 25 which is about artist starting with Z...only X is missing...all charts are from USA Billboard Charts..have fun taking the quiz!
Average, 25 Qns, eggrollfactory, Sep 19 18
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eggrollfactory
Sep 19 18
3956 plays
58.
  Name that Singer!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I will be using musical artists that had songs come out anytime after the year 2000. I give you a couple song titles, you in turn tell me who sings them.
Average, 10 Qns, simplyashez, Jul 07 13
Average
simplyashez
1105 plays
59.
  Axemen Cometh: Hendrix, Clapton, King or Richards    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, B. B. King and Keith Richards: all great exponents of the guitarist's art. See if you can identify which of them sang the quoted lyrics.
Average, 10 Qns, darksplash, Jun 03 21
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darksplash
Jun 03 21
233 plays
60.
  The Great Pretender    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"The Great Pretender" is one of my favourite songs and I was surprised to find out just how many artists have released versions of it. This quiz is about ten of them.
Average, 10 Qns, lonely-lady, Jun 24 14
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lonely-lady
650 plays
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Name the Musical Artist Trivia Questions
31. Name the band that I saw in 1981 with albums such as "Hi Infidelity" and "You Can Tune a Piano, But You Can't Tuna Fish". They played songs like "Keep on Loving You", "Back on the Road Again" and "Ridin' the Storm Out".

From Quiz Classic Rock Concert Potpourri

Answer: REO Speedwagon

I have seen three of their concerts over the years. The first time I saw REO Speedwagon was at Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan. REO Speedwagon first formed as college students attending the University of Illinois in 1967. The only original member left in the group is keyboardist Neal Doughty.

32. Which band released songs such as "Smells Like Teen Spirit", "Come as you Are" and "Heart Shaped Box"?

From Quiz Who Sang These Songs? Rock and Metal!

Answer: Nirvana

Nirvana formed in 1987 and were composed of Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl and Krist Novoselic. "Smells like Teen Spirit" and "Come as You Are" were from Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind". "Heart Shaped Box" was released on Nirvana's 1993 album "In Utero". Sadly Nirvana disbanded after Kurt Cobain's suicide in 1994. Grohl and Novoselic went separate ways and have played with other bands since.

33. Who sang "Volare" in 1958?

From Quiz Name the Singer

Answer: Domenico Modugno

"Volare" from the Italian meaning "to fly", received the first Grammy awarded for Record of the Year.

34. Coming in at number 40, who sang, "Shadow Dancing"?

From Quiz Billboard's All-Time Top songs 31-40

Answer: Andy Gibb

Andy Gibb released, "Shadow Dancing" in 1978. The song is on the album, "Shadow Dancing".

35. "How You Remind Me" "Because Of You" "Savin' Me" What band played these songs?

From Quiz Who Sang these Songs?

Answer: Nickelback

Their song "Rockstar" which rated as 2008's most requested rock song on "Scuzz Music Channel".

36. This Canadian group was really "Takin' Care of Business" when they rose to international stardom in late 1973.

From Quiz My 20th Century CD Collection

Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

There are 12 songs on this CD which span the years from 1973 to 1979. But 1973 - 1975 were the biggest years for this group with other hits like "Blue Collar," "Let It Ride" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet." Randy Bachman, a former member and lead guitarist for The Guess Who, formed this group which was originally named Brave Belt.

37. The first shirt in my collection is very well-worn. It was my first band tee, from my very first concert. I'll never forget when I saw Nick, A.J., Brian, Kevin and Howie for the first time; it was March 27, 1997. What band was my first?

From Quiz Band Tee Fun

Answer: Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys, formed in Orlando, Florida, were one of the two major boy bands of the '90s, along with N Sync. Their peak year was around 1999-2000, with the "Millennium" CD. They attempted a comeback in 2005, but nothing much came of it. In case anyone cares, I also saw the Backstreet Boys on January 2, 1998, November 12, 1999, September 15, 2001, and September 14, 2005. Yeah, I'm not very cool.

38. Who sings the song that starts off with these lyrics? "Every night in my dreams, I see you, I feel you..."

From Quiz Name the Artist!

Answer: Celine Dion

The song is titled "My Heart Will Go On", it was the theme song for the popular movie "Titanic".

39. Which well known group sang 'Crazy Horses'?

From Quiz Could It Be Forever?

Answer: The Osmonds

The Osmonds have been releasing music since the 70s and are still going strong today and touring the world. In 2007 Jimmy, Jay and Wayne completed a tour of the UK with artists David Cassidy, David Essex and Shawaddy Waddy.

40. When my bit of fluff decided that she couldn't turn off the red light, her news had me "Driven To Tears." But then I thought to myself, "Why Should I Cry For You?" Who am I?

From Quiz From "Superstar" To "Solo" Act

Answer: Sting

The Police song "Driven To Tears" was featured on their third album "Zenyatta Mondatta" in 1980. Sting would later leave The Police at the height of their success in 1986. The song "Why Should I Cry For You?" can be found on Sting's solo album "Soul Cages" released in 1991.

41. Who sings the song "London Bridge"?

From Quiz The "Now 23" CD

Answer: Fergie

Mary J. Blige is a R & B artist not Hip-Hop. Britney Spears hasn't had an album out in quite some time. Fergie is part of the Black Eyed Peas as well as recording on her own.

42. This woman has an incredible voice. Her albums include: 'Debut', 'Post' and 'Homogenic'. Who is she?

From Quiz An Eclectic Album Mix part four

Answer: Bjork

Bjork Gudmundsdottir was born in 1965 in Reykjavik, Iceland. Bjork made her first album at the tender age of eleven.

43. "Little boy in a baseball hat, stands in the field with his ball and bat. Says "I am the greatest player of them all." Which country artist sings these lyrics?

From Quiz A Little of This and a Little of That!

Answer: Kenny Rogers

"The Greatest", sung by Kenny Rogers. A few other songs by Kenny Rogers are "Slow Dance More", "She Rides Wild Horses", and "I Will Remember You". Kenny Rogers is both an actor and singer. He has appeared in "Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman", "The Gambler", and "The Real West". He was born in Houston, Texas on August 21, 1938.

44. Who sings the song "Breakaway"?

From Quiz Popular Music

Answer: Kelly Clarkson

The CD is called "Breakaway". Kelly Clarkson's song "Breakaway" was featured in the movie "Princess Diaries 2".

45. Who recorded 'Stairway To Heaven'?

From Quiz Who's It By?

Answer: Led Zeppelin

'Stairway To Heaven' is probably the best song ever written. It appeared on 'Led Zeppelin 4' (or 'Zoso' as you might have heard it called). Led Zeppelin got their name courtesy of another rock legend, Keith Moon of The Who. On hearing an audition (or possibly a tape, I'm not quite sure) by the band, Moon said "This band will sink like a lead balloon. Faster even- like a lead zeppelin!" (A zeppelin is an airship.) For all his drumming talent, Moon clearly lacked taste.

46. Who sang, "Come on Eileen"?

From Quiz The Music King #3

Answer: Dexy's Midnight Runners

This song was on the CD "Too Rye Ay". This song was also named the Number One one hit wonder on a VH1 countdown.

47. Who sings "Beautiful Soul"?

From Quiz Name That Singer

Answer: Jesse McCartney

Jesse McCartney sings "Beautiful Soul". The song "Beautiful Soul" was featured in the 2004 movie "A Cinderella Story" starring Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray.

48. This band said "I Want You" to fly "To The Moon and Back" so I can love you "Truly Madly Deeply" and hope you could "Hold Me" before I "Crash and Burn" into "Santa Monica". Who are they?

From Quiz Which Artist Am I Talking About?

Answer: Savage Garden

All these (apart from "Santa Monica") were singles released by Australian band, Savage Garden between 1996 and 2001.

49. Which artist sang "Part Time Lover"?

From Quiz The Music King #1

Answer: Stevie Wonder

From the album "In Square Circle" and was recorded in 1985.

50. Which band or singer did the song "Welcome to the Jungle"?

From Quiz Rock Songs

Answer: Guns 'n' Roses

This song is off the album "Appetite For Destruction" which was released in 1987.

51. "Just the Way You Are" - "We Didn't Start the Fire" - "Piano Man" -"Uptown Girl" - "Goodnight Saigon"?

From Quiz Great Singers - Missing Links

Answer: River of Dreams

Billy Joel's early interest for classical music proved to be the launching ramp for a prodigious musical career. His extraordinary piano skills and his obvious song-writing abilities were the guarantees for success. He has recorded 12 albums and he is the recipient of five Grammy's (as well as 12 other nominations), the Grammy Legend Award, the American Music Award, and the Billboard Century Music Award. In 1992 he was inducted into Songwriter's Hall of Fame.

52. Who sang the original "Sweet Child O' Mine"?

From Quiz My Favorite Music

Answer: Guns N' Roses

Sheryl Crow did a remake of this song. It wasn't bad but Guns N' Roses' version will always be a classic.

53. Which classic rock band had hits with "Rhiannon"(1975), "Go Your Own Way" (1977), and "Peacekeeper"(2003)?

From Quiz Who Sang These Songs?

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac started off as a blues-rock band from London, England in the early 1960s. In the 1970s Mick Fleetwood, John McVie, and Christine McVie moved to the US and were joined by the then-unknown Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. In 1975 "Fleetwood Mac", the first LP featuring Nicks and Buckingham, was released. The band were hugely popular after this release and have spawned such hits as "Don't Stop", "Dreams", and "Little Lies" since.

54. Who sang "The Sound of Silence", "Scarborough Fair", and "Bridge Over Troubled Water"?

From Quiz Musical Talents

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

"The Sound of Silence" is from the ablum "The Sound of Silence" (1965). "Scarborough Fair" is from the album "Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme" (1967). "Bridge Over Troubled Water" is from the album "Bridge Over Troubled Water" (1970).

55. Who sang "We Don't Need Another Hero", "Private Dancer", and "The Best"?

From Quiz Not Another Music Quiz

Answer: Tina Turner

All of these songs came from one album called "Simply The Best". She was born on November 26th 1939 in Brownsville, Tennessee and raised nearby in the "li'l ol' town" of Nutbush just like the song says. Her real name is Anna Mae Bullock.

56. Who sang "One More Night", "Both Sides Of The Story", and "Another Day In Paradise"?

From Quiz Who Sang These Songs

Answer: Phil Collins

The first song, "One More Night", came from the "No Jacket Required" album; the second one, "Both Sides Of Story", from "Both Sides"; and "Another Day In Paradise" from "...But Seriously".

57. Who sings "Bottom of a Bottle"?

From Quiz Name The Artist or Band

Answer: Smile Empty Soul

Smile Empty Soul also sings "Silhouettes", "Nowhere Kids", and "All My Problems".

58. Who sings "Bring Me to Life"?

From Quiz Name the Artist - 90s and 2000s

Answer: Evanescence

"Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence was one of the best singles for the year 2003.

59. Who sang "Have you Ever"?

From Quiz Who Sang That!

Answer: S club

"Have you Ever" was the 2001 Children in Need song.

60. Which band started performing in the 1970s but didn't hit number one until the 1990s?

From Quiz Alphabetical Music Artists

Answer: Aerosmith

"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" on the "Armageddon" soundtrack was Aerosmith's first #1

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