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Lead Singers Gone Solo #1 Trivia Quiz

Many lead singers have gone on to have a solo hit or two of their own. Some, while still maintaining ties with their respective groups. I've dug out ten of these. See how many you know!

A multiple-choice quiz by mandamoo. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mandamoo

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
205,963

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the lead singer who charted with the song "Burning Down One Side" in 1982? Hint

Bono

Robert Plant

David Byrne

Ozzy Osbourne

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Question 2 of 10

2. John Lennon charted in 1971, with which song? Hint

I Wonder

Imagine

Fantasy

Signs

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the lead singer who had a hit with "If You Walked Away"? Hint

Daryl Hall

Daryl Braithwaite

John Oates

Brian Mannix

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which lead singer enjoyed success with "Fortress Around Your Heart"? Hint

Mick Jagger

Mick Hucknall

Chris Norman

Sting

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang "I Want That Man"? Hint

Deborah Harry

Belinda Carlisle

Diana Ross

Stevie Nicks

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Question 6 of 10

6. Can you name the lead singer who sang "Every Little Bit Hurts"? Hint

Shirley Manson

Shirley Strachan

Shirley Temple

Marilyn Manson

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Question 7 of 10

7. Mick Jagger has enjoyed solo success over the years. Which of the following was his first hit? Hint

"One More Night"

"One Perfect Day"

"Another Day"

"Just Another Night"

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Question 8 of 10

8. Original Little River Band lead singer Glen Shorrock, had a hit with a cover of which song, in the late 70's? Hint

"Dreamer"

"Dream Lover"

"Dream Weaver"

"Don't Dream It's Over"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Annie Lennox, former singer with the Eurythmics, had a hit with this song in 1992? Hint

"When"

"Why"

"What"

"Where"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the lead singer who sang "Leather and Lace" with Don Henley? Hint

Annie Lennox

Diana Ross

Deborah Harry

Stevie Nicks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the lead singer who charted with the song "Burning Down One Side" in 1982?

Answer: Robert Plant

Robert Plant's foray into the solo world post Led Zeppelin, off the album "Pictures At Eleven".

2. John Lennon charted in 1971, with which song?

Answer: Imagine

"Imagine" the title track from the album of the same name. Other notable songs on this album include, "Jealous Guy" and "Happy Christmas (War Is Over)".

3. Name the lead singer who had a hit with "If You Walked Away"?

Answer: Daryl Braithwaite

Sherbet frontman Daryl Braithwaite, enjoyed local success with this in 1978.

4. Which lead singer enjoyed success with "Fortress Around Your Heart"?

Answer: Sting

It was indeed, Sting. From his first album way back in 1985, "The Dream Of The Blue Turtles".

5. Who sang "I Want That Man"?

Answer: Deborah Harry

Former Blondie singer Deborah Harry charted with this tune in 1989, from the album "Def, Dumb and Blonde".

6. Can you name the lead singer who sang "Every Little Bit Hurts"?

Answer: Shirley Strachan

Graeme "Shirley" Strachan lead singer with Skyhooks, had a hit with this Spencer Davis Group song in Australia in 1976.

7. Mick Jagger has enjoyed solo success over the years. Which of the following was his first hit?

Answer: "Just Another Night"

From the album "Who's The Boss", released in 1985.

8. Original Little River Band lead singer Glen Shorrock, had a hit with a cover of which song, in the late 70's?

Answer: "Dream Lover"

The Bobby Darin classic, "Dream Lover"! Glen Shorrock has fronted a number of bands during his career, most notably, The Twilights and Axiom. The latter, sharing vocals with the Brian Cadd.

9. Annie Lennox, former singer with the Eurythmics, had a hit with this song in 1992?

Answer: "Why"

The very haunting and soulful "Why" from her album "Diva".

10. Name the lead singer who sang "Leather and Lace" with Don Henley?

Answer: Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks, off her debut solo album "Belladonna" in 1981.

Source: Author mandamoo

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