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Naming Stars [ 1 ] Trivia Quiz

The concept may be simple but the questions are tricky! Can you name the famous singers from the rhyming clues?

A multiple-choice quiz by gillimalta. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
gillimalta

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,495

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
2503

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Question 1 of 10

1. An easy one to get you started!

I was once, "The Thin White Duke",
I'm sure that you know me.
They say I'm sharp, like a knife,
Of course, my name is?
Hint

Zoe

Bowie

Chloe

Joey

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Question 2 of 10

2. I'm not "Crazy",
Just have a lot of zeal,
I "Fly Like an Eagle"
But look more like a? Hint

Heel

Seal

Neil

Wheel

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Now and Forever",
"City Streets" and "Simple Things",
Have one thing in common,
Wow!, Good guess, I'm? Hint

Ming

Sting

King

Bling

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Question 4 of 10

4. I was always in a 'Jam'
Quite an angry fella!
Oh, well, "That's Entertainment"
Who am I?... Hint

Old Yella

Paul Weller

Rockerfella

Cinderella

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Question 5 of 10

5. "This Charming Man" from Manchester,
Who can it be?
Sang his songs of doom and gloom,
Ah, yes, it's? Hint

Tommy Lee

Morrissey

Bobby Vee

Moby

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Question 6 of 10

6. "If it Makes you Happy"
Then my name you will know.
You may have to make some "Detours"
To find my surname... Hint

Snow

Crow

Poe

Rowe

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Question 7 of 10

7. Suave and sophisticated,
(Once dated Jerry),
Looking for my "Blue-Eyed Son"
Please contact me, I'm Hint

Ferry

Ceri

Kerry

Cherry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Me?, from Texas? Yes and no,
You're right to be wary.
I am of Maltese descent,
My surname is Hint

Carey

Scerri

Camilleri

Spiteri

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Question 9 of 10

9. Girls threw their knickers at me,
When they heard my dulcet tones.
I'm a boyyo from the valleys,
Yes, it's me Hint

Tom Jones

Griff Rhys-Jones

Davey Jones

Aled Jones

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Colourfield, Fun Boy Three,
I'm connected to them all,
Because I'm very "Special"
And my name is Terry Hint

Spall

McCaul

Ball

Hall

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An easy one to get you started! I was once, "The Thin White Duke", I'm sure that you know me. They say I'm sharp, like a knife, Of course, my name is?

Answer: Bowie

The ever-changing David Bowie shares his name with a type of knife!

2. I'm not "Crazy", Just have a lot of zeal, I "Fly Like an Eagle" But look more like a?

Answer: Seal

Born Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adeola Samuel- Seal for short!

3. "Now and Forever", "City Streets" and "Simple Things", Have one thing in common, Wow!, Good guess, I'm?

Answer: King

In 1990, Carole King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in the non-performer category for her songwriting achievements.

4. I was always in a 'Jam' Quite an angry fella! Oh, well, "That's Entertainment" Who am I?...

Answer: Paul Weller

Paul Weller was also the leader and creator behind The Style Council before embarking on a successful solo career.

5. "This Charming Man" from Manchester, Who can it be? Sang his songs of doom and gloom, Ah, yes, it's?

Answer: Morrissey

This outspoken ex frontman of 80's band, The Smiths has criticized many including the British Royal Family and politicians. He often advocates vegetarianism and animal rights, naming an early album "Meat is Murder".

6. "If it Makes you Happy" Then my name you will know. You may have to make some "Detours" To find my surname...

Answer: Crow

In her career, Sheryl Crow has won 9 Grammy awards.

7. Suave and sophisticated, (Once dated Jerry), Looking for my "Blue-Eyed Son" Please contact me, I'm

Answer: Ferry

The "Blue-Eyed Son" reference is from a Bryan Ferry (actually written by Bob Dylan in 1962) hit entitled, "A Hard Rain's A-gonna Fall".

8. Me?, from Texas? Yes and no, You're right to be wary. I am of Maltese descent, My surname is

Answer: Spiteri

Sharleen Spiteri was born in Glasgow, Scotland. Her father, Eddie has Maltese roots. She fronts the band, Texas.

9. Girls threw their knickers at me, When they heard my dulcet tones. I'm a boyyo from the valleys, Yes, it's me

Answer: Tom Jones

As a child, Tom Jones was struck down by tuberculosis and bedridden for almost a year!

10. The Colourfield, Fun Boy Three, I'm connected to them all, Because I'm very "Special" And my name is Terry

Answer: Hall

Terry Hall was also a member of The Specials, also known as The Special AKA!

Source: Author gillimalta

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