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Quiz about Birthplaces of Famous Musicians

Birthplaces of Famous Musicians Quiz

This quiz is for those who know their musicians. For some, it will be fairly easy, for others, hard. Good luck and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by jubal. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jubal

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
86,847

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
821

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Question 1 of 15

1. Where was Jimi Hendrix born? Hint

Redding, California

Seattle, Washington

Jasper, Washington

Detroit, Michigan

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where was Yes keyboardest Rick Wakeman born? Hint

Derby, Derbyshire, England

Edinburgh, Scotland

Ripley, Surrey, England

Perivale, Middlesex, England

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Question 3 of 15

3. Where was country legend Johnny Cash born? Hint

Wichita, Kansas

Kingsland, Arkansas

Dunnville, Georgia

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Question 4 of 15

4. Where was Frank Sinatra born? Hint

Freehold, New Jersey

Hicksville, New York

Hoboken, New Jersey

Denville, New Jersey

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Question 5 of 15

5. Where was "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen born? Hint

Hoboken, New Jersey

Denville, New Jersey

Paramus, New Jersey

Freehold, New Jersey

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Question 6 of 15

6. Where was Eric Clapton born? Hint

Derby, Derbyshire, England

Liverpool, England

Perivale, Middlesex, England

Ripley, Surrey, England

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Question 7 of 15

7. Where was Carlos Santana born? Hint

Autlan De Navarro, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico

Chihuahua, Mexico

Cabeza De Gato, Mexico

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Question 8 of 15

8. Where was Billy Joel born? Hint

Manhattan, New York

The Bronx, New York

Havana, Cuba

Brooklyn, New York

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Question 9 of 15

9. Where was Ringo Starr born? Hint

Liverpool, England

Derby, Derbyshire, England

Dartford, Kent, England

Ripley, Surrey, England

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Question 10 of 15

10. Where was Mick Jagger born? Hint

Dartford, Kent, England

Ripley, Surrey, England

Liverpool, England

Perivale, Middlesex, England

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Question 11 of 15

11. Where was Faith Hill born? Hint

Kennett, Missouri

Jackson, Mississippi

Wichita, Kansas

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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Question 12 of 15

12. Where was James Taylor born? Hint

Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts

Wellsley, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Hoboken, New Jersey

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Question 13 of 15

13. Where was Sheryl Crow born? Hint

Kennett, Missouri

Jackson, Mississippi

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Boonesborough, Kentucky

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Question 14 of 15

14. Where was Waylon Jennings born? Hint

Lubbock, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Luckenbach, Texas

Littlefield, Texas

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Question 15 of 15

15. Where was Buddy Holly born? Hint

Lubbock, Texas

Luckenbach, Texas

Littlefield, Texas

Dallas, Texas

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Jimi Hendrix born?

Answer: Seattle, Washington

This awesome guitarist was born on November 22, 1942, and before his untimely death was a legend.

2. Where was Yes keyboardest Rick Wakeman born?

Answer: Perivale, Middlesex, England

Wakeman was born on May 18, 1949. His virtuoso skills can be found on all the great Yes albums, and several solo works.

3. Where was country legend Johnny Cash born?

Answer: Kingsland, Arkansas

Cash is an icon in country music history, with songs like "Ring of Fire" and "Boy Named Sue" in legendary status.

4. Where was Frank Sinatra born?

Answer: Hoboken, New Jersey

Old Blue Eyes is still popular, even years after his death. His list of hits is too big to mention, but "New York New York" epitomizes his legend.

5. Where was "The Boss" Bruce Springsteen born?

Answer: Freehold, New Jersey

Springsteen was born on September 23, 1949. With tunes like "Born to Run" and "Born in the USA" he became a legend, though many of his fans like his more obscure material best.

6. Where was Eric Clapton born?

Answer: Ripley, Surrey, England

Clapton is God. At least that's what some of his fans have said. He is perhaps one of the greatest guitar gods ever with songs like "Layla" to his credit.

7. Where was Carlos Santana born?

Answer: Autlan De Navarro, Mexico

Santana is another great guitarist, who is deeply embedded in rock music lore.

8. Where was Billy Joel born?

Answer: The Bronx, New York

Joel has had an amazing career and was once married to supermodel Christy Brinkley. With albums like "The Stranger" and "52nd Street" he rocketed to superstardom in the 1970s.

9. Where was Ringo Starr born?

Answer: Liverpool, England

Ringo, born as Richard Starkey, was the drummer who replaced Pete Best in a small band known as The Beatles!

10. Where was Mick Jagger born?

Answer: Dartford, Kent, England

Jagger rocketed to fame with the Rolling Stones in the 1960s and is still out touring with the band.

11. Where was Faith Hill born?

Answer: Jackson, Mississippi

Faith Hill is a crossover singer, both in pop and country and has several hit songs in her young career.

12. Where was James Taylor born?

Answer: Boston, Massachusetts

JT has been singing and songwriting since the 1960s, with hits such as "You've Got a Friend"--written by Carol King, and "Fire and Rain".

13. Where was Sheryl Crow born?

Answer: Kennett, Missouri

Sheryl has a string of hits and a large popular following. She was born on February 11, 1962.

14. Where was Waylon Jennings born?

Answer: Littlefield, Texas

The late Jennings became famous in the "Outlaw" period of country music, and his hard-bitten, man of the world lyrics have endeared him to his fans.

15. Where was Buddy Holly born?

Answer: Lubbock, Texas

Holley had a meteoric career and even had a song written about him---"American Pie", by Don McLean. He died an untimely death in a plane crash, but his music lives on.

Source: Author jubal

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