We Sing, But We Can't Spell! Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Murmaids

Properly spelled, this band's name should read "The Mermaids". This group began singing at an early age and began to show a promising sound in their mid-teens. Their only hit, "Icicles and Popsicles", was composed by David Gates and recorded at Chattahoochie Records by recording manager Kim Fowley.

Answer: Human Beinz

Originally known as "Human Beings", this band decided to uniquely spell their name to try and become noticed in the music world. Their early releases included Bob Dylan's "Times They Are A-Changin" and Them's "Gloria". They became best known for their song "Nobody But Me" which was found on their debut album "Nobody But Me".

Answer: Aerosmith

Steven Tyler's first serious band was known as "The Strangeurs". Properly spelled, this band should have been known as "The Strangers". Strangely enough, Tyler would become the lead singer of Aerosmith which technically spelled, should be "Arrow Smith".

Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd is the unique spelling for gym teacher "Leonard Skinner" that some of the band members were taught by. Three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd were killed after their plane ran out of fuel and crashed near Gillsburg, Mississippi. Ron Van Zandt (singer), Steve Gaines (guitarist), and Cassie Gaines (vocalist) were all killed in the crash. Dean Kilpatrick (assistant road manager) as well as pilots Walter McCreary and William Gray were also killed in the plane crash.

Answer: Frijid Pink

Many classify this band as another one hit wonder of the 1960s and 1970s. Frijid Pink or "Frigid Pink" were formed in 1967 and their first two singles, "Tell Me Why" and "Drivin' Blues" failed to attract attention in the music world. They disbanded in 1975 after their songs "Sing A Song For Freedom" and "Heartbreak Hotel" failed to match the success of their Animals cover song.

Answer: Ice T

Rapper and actor Ice T (Iced Tea) was a member of the band Body Count. This band is notoriously known for their controversial song "Cop Killer" which was written from the perspective of an angry African American who is retaliating against the Los Angeles police department after the events of the Rodney King incident.

Answer: Def Leppard

Drummer Rick Allen has been well documented since his accident left him without his left arm in 1984. His unique method of playing various foot pedals has allowed him to trigger various sounds that would otherwise be made by using the left arm. He has been the sole drummer of Def Leppard since the age of 15. Phonetically correct, the band's name should read "Deaf Leopard".

Answer: GTR

The band GTR (short for "guitar"), were known as a supergroup and disbanded a year after they were formed in 1985-86. They produced a self-titled album and made the charts with their only hit "When The Heart Rules The Mind".

Answer: Deee-lite

Deee-lite (properly spelled "Delight"), were a funky band consisting of an American member, a Russian member, and a Japanese member. They will best be known for their catchy hit tune "Groove Is In The Heart".

Answer: Limp Bizkit

Limp Bizkit, which properly spelled should read "Limp Biscuit", is led by singer Fred Durst who became a controversial singer during the 1990s. They have numerous hit songs including "Break Stuff", "Counterfeit", "My Way", and "Nookie".