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Quiz about Musicians Who Were Also School Teachers

Musicians Who Were Also School Teachers Quiz

Before they became famous music stars, most musicians had regular jobs. This is a matching quiz about famous musicians who were school teachers.

A matching quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
workisboring

Time
4 mins

Type
Match Quiz

Quiz #
405,622

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

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753

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Questions		Choices
1. He taught English, music and soccer at Saint Paul's First School in Cramlington, England before joining the Police in 1977.		Sting
2. He briefly taught sixth grade at Public School 75 in the Spanish Harlem neighborhood of New York City before joining KISS in 1973.		Dennis DeYoung
3. He taught math at the Litchfield Preparatory School in Connecticut for two years after leaving a successful musical partnership with Paul Simon.		Ezra Koeing
4. She taught music at Kellison Elementary School in Fenton, Missouri before releasing the 1993 album "Tuesday Night Music Club".		Roberta Flack
5. She taught music and English at a school in Farmville, North Carolina before releasing her debut album "First Take" in 1969.		Gene Simmons
6. He taught math at Stockwell Manor School in London, England in 1971, after performing in the band Smile and before Queen made it big.		Bryan Ferry
7. He taught English at Junior High School 258 in Brooklyn, New York while forming the band Vampire Weekend in 2006.		Andy Griffith
8. This actor taught music and drama at Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina before recording a Grammy Award winning album in 1996.		Brian May
9. He taught pottery at Holland Park school in London, England before forming the glam rock band Roxy Music in 1970.		Sheryl Crow
10. He taught music at Kolmar Elementary School in Midlothian, Illinois while being the lead vocalist of the band Styx.		Art Garfunkel

Select each answer

1. He taught English, music and soccer at Saint Paul's First School in Cramlington, England before joining the Police in 1977.

2. He briefly taught sixth grade at Public School 75 in the Spanish Harlem neighborhood of New York City before joining KISS in 1973.

3. He taught math at the Litchfield Preparatory School in Connecticut for two years after leaving a successful musical partnership with Paul Simon.

4. She taught music at Kellison Elementary School in Fenton, Missouri before releasing the 1993 album "Tuesday Night Music Club".

5. She taught music and English at a school in Farmville, North Carolina before releasing her debut album "First Take" in 1969.

6. He taught math at Stockwell Manor School in London, England in 1971, after performing in the band Smile and before Queen made it big.

7. He taught English at Junior High School 258 in Brooklyn, New York while forming the band Vampire Weekend in 2006.

8. This actor taught music and drama at Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina before recording a Grammy Award winning album in 1996.

9. He taught pottery at Holland Park school in London, England before forming the glam rock band Roxy Music in 1970.

10. He taught music at Kolmar Elementary School in Midlothian, Illinois while being the lead vocalist of the band Styx.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. He taught English, music and soccer at Saint Paul's First School in Cramlington, England before joining the Police in 1977.

Answer: Sting

Gordon Sumner, known by the stage name Sting, was a member of the Police between 1975 and 1984. The band released five critically acclaimed albums including 1983 album "Synchronicity". Sting left the Police for a successful solo career in 1984. Sting also performed in film, television and Broadway.

2. He briefly taught sixth grade at Public School 75 in the Spanish Harlem neighborhood of New York City before joining KISS in 1973.

Answer: Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons formed the band KISS in 1973 with Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. KISS was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. KISS was known for their member's elaborate outfits, face paint and on-stage theatrics. Gene Simmons also starred in the television show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" from 2006 through 2012.

3. He taught math at the Litchfield Preparatory School in Connecticut for two years after leaving a successful musical partnership with Paul Simon.

Answer: Art Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel formed a recording duo with Paul Simon in the 1950s under the name Tom & Jerry. The duo won nine Grammy Awards between 1969 and 1971. Simon and Garfunkel were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. Art Garfunkel also acted in multiple movies and published a collection of poetry in 1989.

4. She taught music at Kellison Elementary School in Fenton, Missouri before releasing the 1993 album "Tuesday Night Music Club".

Answer: Sheryl Crow

During Sheryl Crow's time as a school teacher, she performed in bands and recorded advertising jingles on the weekend. Sheryl Crow toured with Michael Jackson from 1987 through 1989. Crow recorded background vocals for artist such as Jimmy Buffett, Stevie Wonder, Neal Schon, Belinda Carlisle and Don Henley. On August 3, 1993, Crow released her debut studio album titled "Tuesday Night Music Club".

5. She taught music and English at a school in Farmville, North Carolina before releasing her debut album "First Take" in 1969.

Answer: Roberta Flack

In the late 1960s, Roberta Flack left North Carolina to take teaching jobs in the Washington, DC area. Flack performed at local clubs during the evenings and weekends. She was discovered by Les McCann who got her an audition with Atlantic Records. She was signed by the label and released her debut album "First Take" on June 20, 1969.

Roberta Flack recorded duet albums with Donny Hathaway and Peabo Bryson. In 1973 and 1974, Roberta Flack became the first artist to win the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in consecutive years.

6. He taught math at Stockwell Manor School in London, England in 1971, after performing in the band Smile and before Queen made it big.

Answer: Brian May

Brian May played guitars for the bands Smile and Queen. Queen has featured Freddie Mercury, Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert as lead vocalists. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Brian May earned his Ph.D. in Astrophysics from Imperial College in London, England.

7. He taught English at Junior High School 258 in Brooklyn, New York while forming the band Vampire Weekend in 2006.

Answer: Ezra Koeing

Ezra Koeing was working in the Teach for America program as his music career was taking shape. Koening's band Vampire Weekend signed with XL records in 2007. Koening left the Teach for America program to focus on his music career. Vampire Weekend won Grammy Awards for Best Alternative Music Album in 2011 and 2020.

In 2015, Ezra Koenig began hosting the internet radio show "Time Crisis with Ezra Koenig" on Apple Music. Ezra Koeing created the animated comedy series "Neo Yokio". The series was picked up by Netflix in 2017.

8. This actor taught music and drama at Goldsboro High School in Goldsboro, North Carolina before recording a Grammy Award winning album in 1996.

Answer: Andy Griffith

Actor, singer and teacher Andy Griffith starred in the television shows "The Andy Griffith Show" and "Matlock". He also starred in the movies "A Face in the Crowd" in 1957 and "No Time for Sergeants" in 1958.

Andy Griffith began recording studio albums in 1953. In 1996, Andy Griffith released the albums "I Love to Tell the Story: 25 Timeless Hymns". This album won the Grammy Award for Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album.

9. He taught pottery at Holland Park school in London, England before forming the glam rock band Roxy Music in 1970.

Answer: Bryan Ferry

While studying fine art at Newcastle University int the 1960s, Bryan Ferry performed in the bands The Banshees, City Blues and The Gas Board. During this time, Bryan Ferry formed a friendship with bassist and band mate Graham Simpson.

Bryan Ferry and Graham Simpson formed the band Roxy Music in 1970. Roxy Music were early pioneers in the musical genres of glam rock, new wave and punk music. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019.

10. He taught music at Kolmar Elementary School in Midlothian, Illinois while being the lead vocalist of the band Styx.

Answer: Dennis DeYoung

Dennis DeYoung joined a band with his neighbors Chuck and John Panozzo in 1962 in suburban Chicago, Illinois. The band called themselves Tradewinds. After membership additions, the band became TW4 in 1968. The band settled on the name Styx in 1972.

Before Styx became successful, DeYoung spent time as a music teacher in the Chicago, Illinois. Between stints with the band, DeYoung recorded several solo albums and acted in a touring revival of the stage musical "Jesus Christ Superstar".

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