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Shalom, I Can Sing Trivia Quiz


All these popular musicians of the rock and roll era were Jewish. Some may surprise you. See how many you can identify. I will give you their birth name, or maybe just a clue, and you can give me their stage name. Sounds pretty easy, huh? We'll see.

A multiple-choice quiz by fredsixties. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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fredsixties
Time
7 mins
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Multiple Choice
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297,329
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
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Question 1 of 20
1. This lady was married to Emilio Estevez at one time, so she was Martin Sheen's daughter-in-law. She also has sold over 50 million records. Who is this Jewish princess? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Courtney Michelle Harrison has had a number of hits, and has acted in a number of movies in the 1990s and 2000s. She was also married to a famous musician. Who is this lady? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. "Go All The Way" was a 1970s hit song for this guy. He later launched a successful solo career. Who was this? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. This singer/songwriter has had one of the most enduring careers in music. First heard in the 60s, he has recorded numerous Top ten hits on his own, and written dozens more. He has sold over 125 million records worldwide. Name this gem-studded musician. Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Ellen Cohen was a member of a memorable folk/rock group of the 60s, which had a number of Top 20 hits. She also had a successful solo career, which was cut short by her untimely death. Who was she? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. This superstar singer/actress has been a popular figure for almost 40 years. She started as a singer in a gay bath house in 1970, and recorded her first album three years later, with the help of her pianist/arranger, who also went on to a pretty successful career. She has starred in numerous motion pictures, and even has been nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of drug-addicted rock star. Name her. Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. Robert Allen Zimmerman was born on May 24, 1941. He changed the face of music in the 60s. Who is this? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. On the periphery of rock and roll music, this young lady met one of the most famous musicians of all time in 1967. They went on to get married and have four children during their 29 year marriage which was cut short by her untimely passing in 1998. Who was she? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. This guy formed a college band called The Leather Canary in the late 60s along with his two friends. This group didn't fare very well, so they formed another group with just two of the three. The other guy went off to become a pretty famous comedic actor. Who was the leader of this group? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Leslie Wunderman is an American pop vocalist, dance artist and actress who popped up in the late 80s and early 90s, and continuously appeared at the top of the dance charts during that time. She made it to the top of the charts again in 2008 with a dance tune called "Beautiful". What name does Leslie go by in the entertainment world? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Lesley Sue Goldstein had a string of top selling hits in the mid 60s when she was just a teenager. Who was this party girl? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. This singer/songwriter has been around since the 70s. He has written and performed numerous Top ten hits, as well as commercial jingles. He has played to sellout audiences worldwide for over 30 years. His trademark piano and flashy outfits are well known, and he helped start the career of one of the most talented female singer/actresses in the world. Who is this? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. This one hit wonder performer had a hit song in 1969/70 with a heavy guitar and spiritual lyrics. The song has been used may times in commercials and film, and is considered by many to be of a Christian theme. Who was this? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer has been around since the 50s. He had an extremely successful career with a singing and writing partner, followed by what may be considered an even more successful solo career. He was also once married to the daughter of another famous singer of the 50s. Who is this legend? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Chaim Witz was born in Israel. He came to this country and has had a very successful career performing in a band which is heavily into greasepaint. Who is this guy? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. This lady came to prominence in the 70s after being discovered by Barry Manilow, and Bette Midler. She continues to perform into the 21st century. You should hear how she talks about you. Who? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. This performer became prominent in the 70s when he joined a group that featured a couple of hard rocking brothers. He was once characterized as "the most obnoxious singer in rock and roll history". Who is this bad boy? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Carole Klein has been a part of the music industry for over 50 years. She had a very successful songwriting career and is responsible for scores of melodies that were popular in the 50s and 60s. She also had a very successful solo career as a singer in the 70s. Who do we know her as? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. This beauty burst on to the scene in the 80s with an all girl group, that was highly successful for a few years. She also was in the group Ming Tea. If you know that group, this should be easy. Who was she? Hint


Question 20 of 20
20. This singer songwriter came to prominence in the 70s and has had a more than successful career. He has had numerous hit songs, which he composed and performed in front of his piano, man. He has won six Grammys and has sold over 150 million albums worldwide. He is still at the top of his game in 2008. Who is he? Hint



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1. This lady was married to Emilio Estevez at one time, so she was Martin Sheen's daughter-in-law. She also has sold over 50 million records. Who is this Jewish princess?

Answer: Paula Abdul

Paula Julie Abdul was born to Harry Abdul, a Syrian Jew who was raised in Brazil, and emigrated to the U.S. Her mother is the former Lorraine Rykiss, also Jewish, originally from Manitoba, Canada. Paula was born on September 16, 1962, in the San Fernando Valley, in California. Paula is a practicing Jew, and has visited Israel, at the invitation of Israeli Tourist Minister Isaac Herzog.
2. Courtney Michelle Harrison has had a number of hits, and has acted in a number of movies in the 1990s and 2000s. She was also married to a famous musician. Who is this lady?

Answer: Courtney Love

Courtney Love was born Courtney Michelle Harrison on July 9, 1964 in San Francisco. She is the product of a mixed marriage but considers herself "a nice Jewish girl". She, of course, was married to Kurt Cobain of the group Nirvana, before he tragically took his own life, and is the lead singer of the alternative rock band, Hole.
3. "Go All The Way" was a 1970s hit song for this guy. He later launched a successful solo career. Who was this?

Answer: Eric Carmen

Eric Howard Carmen, was born on August 11, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ruth and Elmer Carmen, a Jewish family. He of course, is first remembered with the group The Raspberries, and then his solo career followed with hits like "Never Gonna Fall In Love Again", and "Hungry Eyes".
4. This singer/songwriter has had one of the most enduring careers in music. First heard in the 60s, he has recorded numerous Top ten hits on his own, and written dozens more. He has sold over 125 million records worldwide. Name this gem-studded musician.

Answer: Neil Diamond

Gem-studded indeed. Neil Leslie Diamond was born to a Russian-Jewish family in Brooklyn on January 24, 1941. His songs are too numerous to mention, whether he sang them ("Sweet Caroline", "Cracklin' Rosie", "Holly Holy") or wrote them ("I'm A Believer", "Red Red Wine", "Heartlight"), but he ranks third all time in Contemporary Record Sales on the Billboard charts, trailing only Elton John, and a schoolmate of his, Barbra Streisand.
5. Ellen Cohen was a member of a memorable folk/rock group of the 60s, which had a number of Top 20 hits. She also had a successful solo career, which was cut short by her untimely death. Who was she?

Answer: "Mama" Cass Elliot

"Mama" Cass was born as Ellen Naomi Cohen in Baltimore Maryland, on September 19, 1941, and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. She, of course, was one of the mainstays of "The Mamas and The Papas" along with John Philips, Michele Philips and Denny Daugherty. She also had a very successful solo career before her passing in 1974 due to a heart attack..
6. This superstar singer/actress has been a popular figure for almost 40 years. She started as a singer in a gay bath house in 1970, and recorded her first album three years later, with the help of her pianist/arranger, who also went on to a pretty successful career. She has starred in numerous motion pictures, and even has been nominated for an Academy Award for her portrayal of drug-addicted rock star. Name her.

Answer: Bette Midler

Bette Midler came into this world on December 1, 1945, in Honolulu, Hawaii. She is the daughter of Fred and Ruth Midler, who re-located to Honolulu from Paterson, New Jersey, shortly before her birth. For those of you not familiar with the story, her musical arranger was none other than Barry Manilow.

He helped her produce her debut album "The Divine Miss M'. She has also starred in a number of movies, most notably the aforementioned "The Rose" in which she played a character patterned after Janis Joplin.

She also has had major roles in films like "Down and Out In Beverly Hills", "Beaches", and "The First Wives Club" among others.
7. Robert Allen Zimmerman was born on May 24, 1941. He changed the face of music in the 60s. Who is this?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Mr. Dylan (Hebrew name Shabtai Zisel ben Avraham), was born in Duluth Minnesota to Abram and Beatrice Zimmerman, the children of Russian and Lithuanian immigrants. He also lived in Hibbing, Minnesota for a while. Dylan changed the course of musical history with his folksy type protest music. All his music had a message, which was not that common at that time. Songs like "Like a Rolling Stone" and "The Times They Are A Changing" reflected a more serious side to the music. "Like a Rolling Stone" was selected by Rolling Stone magazine (coincidence?) as the greatest rock and roll song of all time.
8. On the periphery of rock and roll music, this young lady met one of the most famous musicians of all time in 1967. They went on to get married and have four children during their 29 year marriage which was cut short by her untimely passing in 1998. Who was she?

Answer: Linda McCartney

Linda Louise Eastman was born on September 24, 1941 in New York City. She was the daughter of Jewish-American parents Lee Eastman, and Louise Linder Eastman. When Linda finished school, she went to work for "Town and Country" magazine, with the intent of becoming a world renowned photographer.

She met Sir Paul while on assignment in London in 1967, and after a courtship of a little less than two years, they were married. With Paul's help she became an accomplished musician over the years. She even shared an Oscar nomination with Paul for co-writing "Live and Let Die".

Unfortunately, her life was cut short by cancer, and she passed away in 1998.
9. This guy formed a college band called The Leather Canary in the late 60s along with his two friends. This group didn't fare very well, so they formed another group with just two of the three. The other guy went off to become a pretty famous comedic actor. Who was the leader of this group?

Answer: Donald Fagen

Donald Jay Fagen was born in Passaic New Jersey on January 10, 1948, to a Jewish-American family. Fagen graduated from South Brunswick High School in 1965, and met his longtime partner Walter Becker while attending Bard College. Another alumnus, Chevy Chase, was part of The Leather Canary as well. Chevy Chase has been quoted as calling it "a bad jazz band." Of course Chase went off on his merry way, and Fagen and Becker spent some time touring as a back-up musicians for Jay and The Americans, before forming the highly successful Steely Dan in 1972.
10. Leslie Wunderman is an American pop vocalist, dance artist and actress who popped up in the late 80s and early 90s, and continuously appeared at the top of the dance charts during that time. She made it to the top of the charts again in 2008 with a dance tune called "Beautiful". What name does Leslie go by in the entertainment world?

Answer: Taylor Dayne

Taylor Dayne was born Leslie Wunderman, to a Jewish family, in Baldwin, New York on March 7, 1962. She has had a total of 17 Top 10 hits on the Billboard charts, notably, "Tell It To My Heart", "Don't Rush Me", and "Love Will Lead You Back" among others. She has also appeared on Broadway in the production of "Aida".
11. Lesley Sue Goldstein had a string of top selling hits in the mid 60s when she was just a teenager. Who was this party girl?

Answer: Lesley Gore

Lesley Gore was born on May 2, 1946 in New York City. She was raised in a Jewish family in nearby Tenafly, New Jersey. "It's My Party" hit the charts in 1963 when Lesley was only 16 years old. Her other hits included "Judy's Turn To Cry", "She's A Fool", and "You Don't Own Me".
12. This singer/songwriter has been around since the 70s. He has written and performed numerous Top ten hits, as well as commercial jingles. He has played to sellout audiences worldwide for over 30 years. His trademark piano and flashy outfits are well known, and he helped start the career of one of the most talented female singer/actresses in the world. Who is this?

Answer: Barry Manilow

This could have been anyone, unless you put all the clues together. Barry Manilow was born Barry Alan Pincus on June 17, 1943 in Brooklyn New York, to parents Harold and Edna Pincus, and was raised in the Williamsburg section of New York. He played his first musical instrument, an accordion, at age five.

He started piano at age 13, after getting a new piano as a Bar-Mitzvah gift. His career is well known and he has worldwide career record sales of close to 80 million records. He still performs regularly, both on tour, and as a regular in Las Vegas. If you've ever seen any of his shows, you know about the flashy outfits and the many costume changes during his performances.

His work on television commercials is legendary. He has written jingles for State Farm Insurance, Stridex, Band Aid, and performed many others including ads for Kentucky Fried Chicken, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper (I'm a Pepper, You're A Pepper....) and McDonald's (You Deserve a Break Today...).

He also helped jump start the career of Bette Midler, producing her first solo album.
13. This one hit wonder performer had a hit song in 1969/70 with a heavy guitar and spiritual lyrics. The song has been used may times in commercials and film, and is considered by many to be of a Christian theme. Who was this?

Answer: Norman Greenbaum

Norman Greenbaum was born November 20, 1942 in Malden, Massachusetts. He studied music at Boston University. "Spirit In The Sky" is the song that was a one hit wonder, selling almost two million copies in 1970. Greenbaum was born Jewish, and is still a practicing Jew. The song itself was considered to be a "Jesus Rock" type song, although Greenbaum says that was not his intention.
14. This Rock and Roll Hall of Fame performer has been around since the 50s. He had an extremely successful career with a singing and writing partner, followed by what may be considered an even more successful solo career. He was also once married to the daughter of another famous singer of the 50s. Who is this legend?

Answer: Paul Simon

I hope none of you went for Art Garfunkel. His solo career could not ever be considered wildly successful, and he certainly was never married to Carrie Fisher, daughter of 50s singer Eddie Fisher, and actress Debbie Reynolds. Paul Fredric Simon was born in Newark, New Jersey to Louis and Belle Simon on October 13, 1941.

He moved to Kew Gardens, Queens as a child and that is where he met Art Garfunkel while going to Forest Hills High School. Their successful career started in the late 50s when they performed as Tom and Jerry, and took off for good in 1965 with the release of "Sounds Of Silence".

After a string of hits that lasted into the early 70s, they parted as a duo and embarked on solo careers. Art went into acting, and Paul launched his very successful solo career, which still thrives today.
15. Chaim Witz was born in Israel. He came to this country and has had a very successful career performing in a band which is heavily into greasepaint. Who is this guy?

Answer: Gene Simmons

Chiam Witz was born in Haifa, Israel on August 25, 1949. He came to this country as young boy, age eight and settled in New York City with his mother, and took the name Eugene Klein. Later in the late 60s, he changed his name legally to Gene Simmons. Kiss was formed in 1974 and they released their first album that year.

They virtually never performed without their make-up until a memorable performance in 1983 when they removed their makeup and let the public see their real faces. Their popularity has continued into the new millennium and they continue to have a loyal following.
16. This lady came to prominence in the 70s after being discovered by Barry Manilow, and Bette Midler. She continues to perform into the 21st century. You should hear how she talks about you. Who?

Answer: Melissa Manchester

Melissa Manchester was born in The Bronx, New York, on February 15, 1951, to a musical family of Jewish descent. Her father was a musician with the Metropolitan Opera. After high school, she went to New York University and studied songwriting with Paul Simon.

She was discovered by Barry Manilow, and Bette Midler in 1971, and was hired as a back-up singer. Her first album was released in 1973, but it was her second album, titled simply "Melissa" that brought her to the forefront when "Midnight Blue" became a Top ten hit.

She subsequently appeared on the soap opera, "Search For Tomorrow". In 1979 she scored again with "Don't Cry Out Loud" which yielded her a Grammy Award. Two years later in 1981, she had her biggest hit with "You Should Hear How She Talks About You", which gave her a second Grammy Award.

She also has appeared on the soap opera, General Hospital, and appeared in the film "For The Boys" with Bette Midler.
17. This performer became prominent in the 70s when he joined a group that featured a couple of hard rocking brothers. He was once characterized as "the most obnoxious singer in rock and roll history". Who is this bad boy?

Answer: David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth was born on October 10, 1953 in Bloomington Indiana. He was the son of Nathan Roth, an ophthalmologist, and Sybil Roth. Uncle Manny Roth was an influential nightclub owner in New York City, and David spent a lot of time in his clubs as a child, and there he got his first taste of show business.

As a teenager, Roth moved to Pasadena, California, and it was there that he hooked up with Alex and Eddie Van Halen to form the band Mammoth which was changed to Van Halen in 1974. Their first album was not released until 1978, and they were very successful after that, but Roth's flamboyant style led Rolling Stone's Record Guide to label him as "the most obnoxious singer in human history, a notable achievement in the face of heavy competition". Roth has subsequently gone solo, and also tried a career as a radio personality.
18. Carole Klein has been a part of the music industry for over 50 years. She had a very successful songwriting career and is responsible for scores of melodies that were popular in the 50s and 60s. She also had a very successful solo career as a singer in the 70s. Who do we know her as?

Answer: Carole King

Carole King was born on February 9, 1942, to a Jewish household in Brooklyn, New York. She attended Queens College and was a classmate of Neil Sedaka, and met both Gerry Goffin, and Paul Simon. She went to work in the legendary Brill Building, and was responsible for numerous hits of the 60s by groups such as The Shirelles, The Chiffons, The Drifters, The Animals, Dusty Springfield, and The Monkees, just to name a few.

She embarked on her own singing career in the 70s and recorded an album called "Tapestry" which was released in 1971, and was still on the charts an amazing six years later, in 1977.

The album was the top selling album ever, until it was surpassed by Michael Jackson and his "Thriller" album in 1982.
19. This beauty burst on to the scene in the 80s with an all girl group, that was highly successful for a few years. She also was in the group Ming Tea. If you know that group, this should be easy. Who was she?

Answer: Susanna Hoffs

Ming Tea was a fictitious group which appeared in the first "Austin Powers" movie. The band consisted of Mike Myers, Matthew Sweet, Christopher Ward, and Susanna Hoffs. Hoffs was born January 17, 1959 to a Jewish family in Los Angeles. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1980.

The Bangles were formed in 1984, and yielded such hits as "Manic Monday", "Walk Like an Egyptian, and "Eternal Flame". Susanna embarked on a less than successful solo career, and even tried her hand at acting, but couldn't match the success of The Bangles.
20. This singer songwriter came to prominence in the 70s and has had a more than successful career. He has had numerous hit songs, which he composed and performed in front of his piano, man. He has won six Grammys and has sold over 150 million albums worldwide. He is still at the top of his game in 2008. Who is he?

Answer: Billy Joel

William Martin Joel was born in the Bronx, New York on May 9, 1949, to Howard Joel, and the former Rosalind Hyman. Howard was from Germany and Rosalind was from England. Joel was raised in Hicksville, New York, and followed in the path of his dad who was an accomplished classical pianist. Joel should have graduated from high school in 1967, but missed a final exam, and never graduated.

He began his musical career in 1965, and released his first album in 1971, called "Cold Spring Harbor". A Philadelphia radio station started playing the cut "Captain Jack", and the rest is history.
Source: Author fredsixties

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