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Quiz about Musical Alter Egos
Quiz about Musical Alter Egos

Musical Alter Egos Trivia Quiz


A lot of musicians changed their given name for various reasons. See If you can guess their real names.

A multiple-choice quiz by nashtrash. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
nashtrash
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
16,820
Updated
Jul 15 23
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which teen idols real name is Waldin Robert Cassotto? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Dino, Desi and Billy were teeny bopper favorites. Two had famous last names, but what was Billy's last name? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Whose real name is Eric Hilliard Nelson? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Who was born Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPier? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Paul and Paula had a number 1 hit in 1963 with 'Hey Paula'. What are their real names? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Lester William Polfus was better known as? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Born, Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, she was more famous as? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. Born, Riley King, gained fame as? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Chaka Khan's real name is? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Leonard Victor Ainsworth scored a great hit under what alias? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Declan McManus became which artist? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Born Ernest Evans in 1941, this artist's musical moniker is? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Adam Ant's real life label is? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Elias Bates is no square or rectangle but is who? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Paul Hewson is much better known as? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which teen idols real name is Waldin Robert Cassotto?

Answer: Bobby Darin

He was also a talented actor..
2. Dino, Desi and Billy were teeny bopper favorites. Two had famous last names, but what was Billy's last name?

Answer: Hinsche

Dean Martin encouraged his son Dino (with fingers in his ears)...
3. Whose real name is Eric Hilliard Nelson?

Answer: Ricky Nelson

I think Hilliard was Harriet Nelson's maiden name...
4. Who was born Cherilyn Sarkasian LaPier?

Answer: Cher

I would've shortened my name too..
5. Paul and Paula had a number 1 hit in 1963 with 'Hey Paula'. What are their real names?

Answer: Ray Hildebrandt and Jill Jackson

Nice tune.
6. Lester William Polfus was better known as?

Answer: Les Paul

Mr. Polfus, thank you for your invaluable contributions to the electric guitar...
7. Born, Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, she was more famous as?

Answer: Lulu

To her, with love..
8. Born, Riley King, gained fame as?

Answer: B.B.King

Living Legend..
9. Chaka Khan's real name is?

Answer: Yvette Marie Stevens

Roof Roof Rufus
10. Leonard Victor Ainsworth scored a great hit under what alias?

Answer: Dobie Gray

Drift Away, one of my all time favorites..
11. Declan McManus became which artist?

Answer: Elvis Costello

Elvis Presley and Lou Costello, what a combo....
12. Born Ernest Evans in 1941, this artist's musical moniker is?

Answer: Chubby Checker

People are still Twistin' to this day..
13. Adam Ant's real life label is?

Answer: Stuart Goddard

I liked the video...
14. Elias Bates is no square or rectangle but is who?

Answer: Bo Diddley

I love that rectangle shaped guitar...
15. Paul Hewson is much better known as?

Answer: Bono

I like U2..(that sounds funny)..
Source: Author nashtrash

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