Are you ready to face the music and test your knowledge of famous singers and their hit songs? If you’re not too sharp, you might fall flat, but don’t fret! Remember, it’s all just for treble… I mean, trouble! Whether you bop to the top or drop the bass, just don’t be too quick to scale back. Let’s get this show on the road and see if you’re in tune with the music world!
1. Who composed the classical piece, “Symphony No. 5”?
2. What pop icon is known as the “King of Pop”?
3. What is the name of the largest string instrument in an orchestra?
4. “You may say I’m a dreamer, but I’m not the only one” – which song are these lyrics from?
5. Who won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year in 2020?
6. What famous band’s music video featured them dancing in a rotating room?
7. What song by Celine Dion became the theme song for the movie Titanic?
8. Which iconic music festival took place in 1969 and featured artists like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin?
9. Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
10. The cover of which album features a photo of The Beatles walking across a zebra crossing?
11. Name the famous boy band that Justin Timberlake was in.
12. Who is known as the “King of Country Music”?
13. What famous jazz musician was known as “Satchmo”?
14. Which Jamaican singer-songwriter is known as the “King of Reggae”?
15. Who sang the 90s one-hit-wonder, “Macarena”?
16. What genre of music is Bob Dylan most associated with?
17. What famous rock band was banned from the Ed Sullivan Show after their first performance?
18. Which singer’s song “Like a Rock” was used in Chevrolet truck commercials for many years?
19. What TV show features the theme song “I’ll Be There for You” by The Rembrandts?
20. What record label did The Beatles form in 1968?
21. What format did music typically come in before the invention of CDs and cassette tapes?
22. Which artist rose to fame with the 2008 album “The Fame”?
23. Who produced Michael Jackson’s best-selling album “Thriller”?
24. Which band’s 1965 concert at Shea Stadium was one of the first to be held at a stadium?
25. Who portrayed Johnny Cash in the 2005 biographical film “Walk the Line”?
26. Who holds the Guinness World Record for the “highest number of attendees at a live concert”?
27. Which British musician is known for his flamboyant outfits and oversized sunglasses?
28. What band originally started with Syd Barrett as a frontman before David Gilmour took over?
29. Which singer/songwriter is known for his protest songs in the 1960s and 1970s, like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are a-Changin'”?
30. What popular song did artists Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus collaborate on?
31. Who composed the famous opera “The Magic Flute”?
32. Which pop artist is known for her outrageous outfits and hit song “Bad Romance”?
33. What is the name of the woodwind instrument that has a distinctive double-reed mouthpiece?
34. Which song has the lyrics “Sweet dreams are made of this, who am I to disagree?”
35. Who won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 2010?
36. Whose music video for “Thriller” was one of the first to have a storyline and dance choreography?
37. Which song by Elton John was featured in the Disney film “The Lion King”?
38. What annual music festival takes place in Indio, California and features a diverse lineup of music genres?
39. Which legendary rock band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994 and is known for hits like “Stairway to Heaven” and “Whole Lotta Love”?
40. Which iconic album cover features a baby swimming underwater, chasing a dollar bill on a hook?
41. Which famous girl band sang the hit song “Wannabe”?
42. What country music legend sang “Ring of Fire”?
43. Who was the famous jazz singer known as “Lady Day”?
44. Which reggae group had a hit with “Red Red Wine”?
45. Who sang the 90s hit “Tubthumping”?
46. What genre of music is Nirvana most associated with?
47. What famous pop star shaved her head in 2007 amidst a series of public breakdowns?
48. Which singer’s song “Real Men Of Genius” was widely recognized from Bud Light commercials?
49. What TV show features the theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name”?
50. What record label is known for signing young pop artists like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande?
51. What medium for music replaced CDs as the primary format for commercial recordings?
52. Which artist is known for her 2019 breakout single “Bad Guy”?
53. Who sang the hit song “Rolling in the Deep”?
54. Who performed the famous 2007 Live Earth concert in Antarctica, making them the only band to have performed on all seven continents?
55. What 2018 movie features the songs of Queen and depicts the life of its lead singer?
56. Who holds the Guinness World Record for the “most words in a hit single”?
57. Which musician is known for his purple outfits and symbol-shaped guitar?
58. What band was Sting a member of before he embarked on his solo career?
59. Which singer/songwriter released the anti-war song “Give Peace a Chance”?
60. Who collaborated with Elton John to remake the song “Candle in the Wind” for Princess Diana’s funeral?
61. Who’s the composer of the well-known piano piece “Für Elise”?
62. What famous pop star is known as the “Material Girl”?
63. The CheonGo, which originated in Korea is the world’s largest what?
64. “And she’s buying a stairway to heaven” – Which band sang these lyrics?
65. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2020?
66. Who’s the artist behind the innovative music video “Take On Me”?
67. What song by Whitney Houston was featured in the movie “The Bodyguard”?
68. What outdoor music festival held in 1967 is often regarded as the start of the “Summer of Love”?
69. Who was the first rapper inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
70. Which iconic album cover features the back of a man with a red hat hanging from the pocket of his jeans?
71. Which boy band included Harry Styles and Niall Horan?
72. Who is the “Man in Black” in the country music world?
73. Which famous jazz musician was known for his virtuoso skills on the trumpet?
74. Which reggae singer sang “The Harder They Come”?
75. Who performed the hit song “I’m Too Sexy” in the early 90s?
76. What genre of music is Public Enemy most associated with?
77. Which renowned singer had a duet with her daughter on the song “On and On”?
78. Which artist’s song “Lose Yourself” was used in the movie “8 Mile”?
79. What TV show features the theme song “Making Our Dreams Come True” by Cyndi Grecco?
80. What record label did Michael Jackson sign with in 1975?
81. What was the primary format for music distribution before the rise of MP3s?
82. Who is the artist that rose to fame after her 2012 album “Pure Heroine”?
83. Who produced the Beatles’ most influential albums?
84. Who performed the half-time show for the Superbowl in 2021?
85. What 2005 film features the music of Johnny Cash and June Carter?
86. Who holds the Guinness World Record for the “most concerts performed in different cities in 24 hours”?
87. Which musician is known for his sequined jackets and single white glove?
88. What band was Freddie Mercury a member of?
89. Which singer/songwriter released the anti-establishment anthem “Born in the U.S.A.”?
90. What song did Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee collaborate on, leading it to become one of the most viewed YouTube videos?
91. Who is the composer of the classical piece “The Four Seasons”?
92. Which pop artist is known for her transformations and is called the “Queen of Pop”?
93. What musical instrument is B.B. King famous for playing?
94. “Just a small-town girl, living in a lonely world” – which song are these lyrics from?
95. Who won the Grammy for Song of the Year in 2016?
96. Whose music video for “Sledgehammer” was one of the most played videos on MTV?
97. Which song by Adele was the title track for a James Bond film?
98. Which annual music festival in the UK is known for its Pyramid Stage?
99. Which rapper was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020?
100. Which iconic album cover features a prism with a beam of light being refracted?
101. What is the name of the boy band formed in Orlando in 1993?
102. Who is the country singer known for hits like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You”?
103. What jazz musician was known for her amazing scat singing?
104. Which reggae artist was backed by the band “The Wailers”?
105. Who performed the one-hit wonder song “Who Let the Dogs Out”?
106. What genre of music is Green Day most associated with?
107. What famous singer fell off the stage during her 2015 performance at the Brit Awards?
108. Which British singer released her album “Back to Black in 2006?
109. What TV show features the theme song “The Ballad of Jed Clampett” by Flatt and Scruggs?
110. What record label was founded by Berry Gordy Jr. in Detroit in 1959?
111. Who composed the classical piece “Boléro”?
112. Which pop artist is known for her dance routines and hits like “Toxic” and “Oops!… I Did It Again”?
113. What instrument is Yo-Yo Ma famous for playing?
114. “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” – which song are these lyrics from?
115. Who won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2018?
116. Whose music video for “Bad Blood” featured numerous celebrity cameos?
117. What song by Bryan Adams was featured in the movie “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves”?
118. Which annual music festival in Belgium is known as the world’s largest electronic dance music festival?
119. Which country musician was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003?
120. Which band’s “Nevermind” album cover features a baby in a pool reaching for a dollar bill?
121. Name the boy band that has hits like “Dynamite” and “Butter” ?
122. Who is the country singer known for hits like “Okie from Muskogee” and “Mama Tried”?
123. What jazz musician was known for songs like “Take the ‘A’ Train”?
124. Which reggae artist had a hit with the song “Electric Avenue”?
125. Who performed the hit 90s song “Mambo No. 5”?
126. What genre of music is The Clash most associated with?
127. What famous singer had a wardrobe malfunction during her 2004 Super Bowl halftime show performance?
128. Which artist’s song “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing” was used in a famous Coca-Cola commercial?
129. What TV show features the theme song “Love Is All Around” by Sonny Curtis?
130. What record label did the Jackson 5 sign with in 1968?
131. Who is the composer of the orchestral suite “The Planets”?
132. Which pop artist is known for her wide vocal range and hits like “Vision of Love” and “Hero”?
133. What instrument is Ravi Shankar famous for playing?
134. “Love, love me do. You know I love you” – which song are these lyrics from?
135. Who won the Grammy for Best Country Album in 2016?
136. Whose music video for “Hotline Bling” became a viral sensation due to its unique dance moves?
137. What song by Aerosmith was featured in the movie “Armageddon”?
138. Which annual music festival in Chicago is known for its multi-genre lineup and urban setting?
139. Which blues musician was known as “The King of the Blues”?
140. Which iconic album cover features a blimp in flames?
141. What is the name of the boy band that was formed in the UK on the reality show “The X Factor”?
142. Who is the country singer known for hits like “Chicken Fried” and “Toes”?
143. What jazz musician was known as “The Prince Of Darkness”?
144. Which Jamaican duo had a hit with the song “Murder She Wrote”?
145. Who performed the one-hit wonder song “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)”?
146. What genre of music is Radiohead most associated with?
147. Who was known as the queen of gospel music?
148. Which artist’s song “Heart of Glass” was used in a commercial for H&M?
149. What 70s TV show features the theme song “Movin’ On Up” by Ja’net DuBois?
150. What record label did Elvis Presley sign with in 1955?
151. Who is the composer of the ballet “The Nutcracker”?
152. Which pop artist is known for her signature ponytail and for hits like “Problem” and “Thank U, Next”?
153. What instrument is Itzhak Perlman famous for playing?
154. “They say we’re young and we don’t know, we won’t find out until we grow” – which song are these lyrics from?
155. Who won the Grammy for Best R&B Album in 2020?
156. Whose music video for “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” is one of the most parodied of all time?
157. What song by Survivor was featured in the movie “Rocky III”?
158. Which annual music festival takes place in Manchester, Tennessee and features multiple stages with indie rock, electronic music, and hip hop performances?
159. Which blues musician was known as “Muddy Waters”?
160. Which iconic album cover features a photo of David Bowie with a lightning strike painted on his face?
161. What is the name of the boy band that includes members Joey McIntyre and Donnie Wahlberg?
162. Who is the country singer known for hits like “Friends in Low Places” and “The Dance”?
163. What DJ is known for hits like “Titanium” and “Don’t You Worry”?
164. Which reggae artist had a hit with the song “Here Comes the Hotstepper”?
165. Which one-hit wonder sang “Baby Got Back”?
166. What genre of music is Daft Punk most associated with?
167. What famous singer starred in the movie “A Star Is Born” alongside Bradley Cooper?
168. Which artist’s song “Bitter Sweet Symphony” was the subject of a legal dispute due to an unauthorized sample?
169. What TV show features the theme song “Low Rider” by War?
170. What record label did Coldplay sign with first?
171. Who composed the iconic film score for “Star Wars”?
172. Which pop artist is known for her intense performances and hits like “So What” and “Try”?
173. What instrument is Lang Lang famous for playing?
174. “I kissed a girl and I liked it, the taste of her cherry chapstick” – which song are these lyrics from?
175. Who won the Grammy for Best Alternative Music Album in 2019?
176. Whose music video for “Blurred Lines” caused controversy due to its explicit content?
177. What song by Berlin was featured in the movie “Top Gun”?
178. Which annual music festival takes place in Austin, Texas and is known for showcasing a wide range of musical genres?
179. Which blues musician was known as “The Empress of the Blues”?
180. Which iconic album cover features a zeppelin flying over the Houses of Parliament in London?
181. What is the name of the South Korean boy band that became a global sensation with members like RM and Jimin?
182. Who is the country singer known for hits like “Tennessee Whiskey” and “Parachute”?
183. What jazz musician was known as “Bird”?
184. Which reggae artist had a hit with “It Wasn’t Me”?
185. Who performed the one-hit wonder song “Gangnam Style”?
186. What genre of music is 50 Cent most associated with?
187. What famous singer created the “One Love Manchester” benefit concert in response to a terrorist attack after her concert?
188. Which artist’s song “Save Your Tears” topped the charts in several countries?
189. What TV show features the theme song “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Cynthia Fee?
190. What record label did Jay Z co-found in 1995?
191. Who composed the music for the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movie series?
192. Which pop artist is known for wearing huge wigs that hide her face?
193. What instrument is Yo Ma Ma famous for playing?
194. “Tonight I’m gonna have myself a real good time, I feel alive” – which song are these lyrics from?
195. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2015?
196. Whose music video for “Wrecking Ball” sparked controversy due to its explicit content?
197. What song by Aerosmith was featured in the movie “Mrs. Doubtfire”?
198. Which famous annual jazz festival takes place in Quebec, Canada?
199. Which blues musician was known as “The Father of the Blues”?
200. Which iconic album cover features Prince sitting on a motorcycle?
201. What is the name of the Irish band known for hits like “With Or Without You” and “Beautiful Day”?
202. Who is the country singer known for hits like “She’s in Love with the Boy” and “How Do I Live”?
203. What jazz musician was known as “Count”?
204. Which band had a hit with “Red Red Wine”?
205. Which one-hit wonder sang “My Sharona”?
206. What genre of music is The Prodigy most associated with?
207. What famous singer starred in the movie “The Pink Panther”?
208. Which artist’s song “Imagine” has been covered by numerous musicians and remains a popular anthem for peace?
209. What TV show features the theme song “Where Everybody Knows Your Name” by Gary Portnoy?
210. What record label did Madonna co-found in 1992?
211. Who is the composer known for his work on the “The Lion King” soundtrack?
212. Which pop artist is known for hits like “Just Dance” and “Alejandro”?
213. What instrument is Andrés Segovia famous for playing?
214. “She was more like a beauty queen from a movie scene” – which song are these lyrics from?
215. Who won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2020?
216. Whose music video for “Hello” racked up over a billion views on YouTube?
217. What song by Céline Dion was featured in the movie “Titanic”?
218. Which annual music festival in New York City is known for its focus on indie rock, hip-hop, and electronic music?
219. Which musician was known as the “Architect of Rock n Roll”?
220. Whose album cover features a prism refracting a beam of light?
221. What is the name of the British band known for hits like “Viva la Vida” and “Yellow”?
222. Who is the country singer known for hits like “Blue” and “How Do I Live”?
223. What jazz musician was known as “Satchmo”?
224. Which reggae artist had a hit with “Can’t Help Falling in Love”?
225. Who performed the one-hit wonder song “Tubthumping”?
226. What genre of music is Gorillaz most associated with?
227. What famous singer starred in the movie “The Bodyguard”?
228. Which artist’s song “Black or White” was a huge hit and accompanied by a landmark music video?
229. What TV show features the theme song “I Don’t Want to Wait” by Paula Cole?
230. What record label did Dr. Dre co-found in 1991?
231. Who is the composer known for his work on the “Jurassic Park” movie soundtrack?
232. Which pop artist is known for her strong vocals and hits like “Beautiful” and “Genie in a Bottle”?
233. What instrument is Joshua Bell renowned for playing?
234. Which pop hit starts with the line “Beauty queen of only 18”?
235. Who won the Grammy for Best New Artist in 2022?
236. Which 2000s rapper is known for her creative music videos and dancers?
237. What song by Pharrell was featured in the movie “Despicable Me”?
238. Which annual music festival in Chicago is known for its mix of genres including rock, hip-hop, EDM, and more?
239. Which blues musician was known as “Big Mama”?
240. Which 60s group was led by Diana Ross?
241. What is the name of the Swedish band known for hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia”?
242. Who is the country singer known for hits like “Before He Cheats” and “Jesus, Take the Wheel”?
243. What jazz musician was known as “Lady Day”?
244. Which reggae artist had a hit with “Toast”?
245. Who performed the hit song “Video Killed the Radio Star”?
246. What genre of music is Linkin Park most associated with?
247. What famous singer starred in the movie “Desperately Seeking Susan”?
248. Which artist’s song “Like a Prayer” caused controversy due to its music video?
249. What TV show features the theme song “Woke Up This Morning” by Alabama 3?
250. What record label was founded by Sean Combs in 1993?
251. Who is the composer known for his work on the “Harry Potter” film series?
252. Which pop artist is known for her red lipstick and hits like “What You Waiting For?” and “Hollaback Girl”?
253. What instrument is Paco de Lucía renowned for playing?
254. “She was just seventeen, you know what I mean” – which song are these lyrics from?
255. Who won the Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2021?
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