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Naming Stars [ 2 ] Trivia Quiz

Like my original quiz, Naming Stars, all you need to do is guess the musician from the rhyming clues. Simple, eh?

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

Author
gillimalta

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
291,836

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2130

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (7/10), Guest 66 (5/10), Hayes1953 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. My group were like the 'boys in blue'
But now, alone I sing.
I was once a teacher,
Class, call me Mr. Hint

Sting

Bling

King

Ming

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Question 2 of 10

2. A 'Good Year for the Roses'
According to this fellow.
Along with The Attractions,
You will find Mr. Hint

Novello

Pirello

Pellow

Costello

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Question 3 of 10

3. My group, Red Box, in the 80s,
Really left it's mark.
We sang, 'For America'
Remember, Hint

Simon Toulson-Clarke

Jenson Parke

Cutty Sark

Paul Le Shark

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Question 4 of 10

4. A one hit wonder, maybe,
I left fans wanting more.
I'm 'Pilot of the Airwaves'
And my name is Charlie Hint

Gore

Core

Dore

Four

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Question 5 of 10

5. Do you remember The Supremes?
I was their boss.
(The lead singer, anyway)
My last name is Hint

Moss

Cross

Ross

Vandross

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Question 6 of 10

6. I have a 'Lust for Life'
I'm sure will never stop.
No more James Osterberg,
Instead, I'm Mr. Hint

Flop

Pop

Mop

Top

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Question 7 of 10

7. I caused a great 'Commotion',
But that was my goal.
When I lost my weekend,
It was forwarded to L Hint

Soul

Cole

Foal

Mole

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Question 8 of 10

8. I don't want to cause 'Alarm'
So I'll give you a list.
There's Peters, Sharp, MacDonald'
And me, Nigel Hint

Fist

Liszt

Twist

Mist

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mentioning Ultravox,
Will give it away, I'm sure,
But you deserve an easy one,
Altogether now, Midge Hint

Ure

Muir

Door

Shaw

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Question 10 of 10

10. 'Perfect Timing' in '81,
'True Love' in '93,
With Elton John in '76,
I am Hint

Kiki Dee

Mel C

Bobbie Gentry

Kenny G

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Apr 08 2024 : Guest 136: 7/10
Mar 19 2024 : Guest 66: 5/10
Mar 13 2024 : Hayes1953: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. My group were like the 'boys in blue' But now, alone I sing. I was once a teacher, Class, call me Mr.

Answer: Sting

Sting's real name is Gordon Sumner.

2. A 'Good Year for the Roses' According to this fellow. Along with The Attractions, You will find Mr.

Answer: Costello

Elvis Costello's first broadcast recording was in the mid 70s alongside his father in a television commercial for R White's Lemonade. His father wrote and sang the jingle and Elvis provided the backing vocals.

3. My group, Red Box, in the 80s, Really left it's mark. We sang, 'For America' Remember,

Answer: Simon Toulson-Clarke

The other member of Red Box, Julian Close now co-owns a restaurant in Bristol.

4. A one hit wonder, maybe, I left fans wanting more. I'm 'Pilot of the Airwaves' And my name is Charlie

Answer: Dore

'Pilot of the Airways' was the last song played on Radio Caroline on November 5th, 1990 as an unlicensed, offshore radio station.

5. Do you remember The Supremes? I was their boss. (The lead singer, anyway) My last name is

Answer: Ross

Diana Ross was born Diane Ernestine Earle Ross on March 26th, 1944.

6. I have a 'Lust for Life' I'm sure will never stop. No more James Osterberg, Instead, I'm Mr.

Answer: Pop

Iggy Pop co-wrote 'China Girl' with David Bowie.

7. I caused a great 'Commotion', But that was my goal. When I lost my weekend, It was forwarded to L

Answer: Cole

'Lost Weekend' by Lloyd Cole and the Commotions reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985. They are also well known for 'Brand New Friend', 'Perfect Skin', 'My Bag' and many more.

8. I don't want to cause 'Alarm' So I'll give you a list. There's Peters, Sharp, MacDonald' And me, Nigel

Answer: Twist

The Alarm's '68 Guns' has been featured in an American Heineken Lager television commercial.

9. Mentioning Ultravox, Will give it away, I'm sure, But you deserve an easy one, Altogether now, Midge

Answer: Ure

Scotsman, Midge's real first name is Jim.

10. 'Perfect Timing' in '81, 'True Love' in '93, With Elton John in '76, I am

Answer: Kiki Dee

Kiki Dee performed at 'Live Aid' with Elton John, reprising their famous duet, 'Don't go Breaking my Heart'

Source: Author gillimalta

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