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The lyric "I wanna hold 'em like they do in Texas, please" is featured in which chart-topping song from 2008?

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Answer: "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga

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What is the title of Adele's second studio album, released in 2011, which sold over 31 million copies worldwide?

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Answer: "21"

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Which rapper made history when their album Gang Signs & Prayer became the first grime album to top the UK Albums Chart?

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Answer: Stormzy

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In 2019, which artist released a hit song titled "Bad Guy"?

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Answer: Billie Eilish

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Which pop star is known for the songs "Thank U, Next," "Problem," and "Bang Bang"?

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Answer: Ariana Grande

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Which band was Harry Styles the frontman of before his solo career?

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Answer: One Direction

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This artist, born in 1989, signed a recording deal in 2005 and has released songs such as "Bad Blood" and "Love Story." Who is it?

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Answer: Taylor Swift

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From which country does the recording artist Drake come from?

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Answer: Canada

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Who provides the vocals for Mark Ronson's hit song "Uptown Funk"?

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Answer: Bruno Mars

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Which singer-songwriter's music video for "Galway Girl" features actress Saoirse Ronan?

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Answer: Ed Sheeran

Shakira hails from which South American country?

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Answer: Colombia

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Which artist released the hit song "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" in 2008?

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Answer: Beyoncé

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The lyrics "Let it never be said that romance is dead/ 'Cause there's so little else occupying my head" open which 2007 song?

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Answer: Ruby by kaiser chiefs

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"Yellow" and "Shiver" were the first two singles released by which British band in 2000?

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Answer: Coldplay

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Who emerged as the winner of American Idol in 2002 and later had a hit with "Because of You"?

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Answer: Kelly Clarkson

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Who performed the catchy song "Can't Get You Out of My Head"?

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Answer: Kylie Minogue

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Andre 3000 is the lead singer of which group that released the hit "Hey Ya!" in 2003?

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Answer: OutKast

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"She Will Be Loved" and "This Love" are songs by which American group?

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Answer: Maroon 5

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Which artist's third studio album was titled "Good Girl Gone Bad"?

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Answer: Rihanna

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Which rock band released their debut album "Hybrid Theory" in 2000, featuring singles like "One Step Closer," "Crawling," and "In the End"?

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Answer: Linkin Park
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In the 5th and 6th centuries, what was the name of the practice in England and Scotland where people engaged in rap battles by throwing insulting verses at each other?

a) Flyting

b) Jesting

c) Rhyming

d) Taunting

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Answer: a) Flyting

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Who built the oldest piano in 1720, and where is it currently located?

a) Antonio Stradivari in Florence

b) Bartolomeo Cristofori in New York City

c) Johann Sebastian Bach in Paris

d) Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in Vienna

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Answer: b) Bartolomeo Cristofori in New York City

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Which singer's music is used at Gloucestershire UK airport to scare away birds from the runway?

a) Michael Jackson

b) Tina Turner

c) Elton John

d) Madonna

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Answer: b) Tina Turner

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What is the anagram of Axl Rose, the stage name of William Bailey from Guns N' Roses?

a) Solar Hex

b) Oral Sex

c) Axel Rose

d) Laser Fox

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Answer: b) Oral Sex

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According to an Australian study, termites eat more wood when exposed to which type of music?

a) Classical

b) Jazz

c) Rock

d) Country

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Answer: c) Rock

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Which country has the longest national anthem with 158 couplets?

a) Greece

b) United States

c) Russia

d) Italy

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Answer: a) Greece

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Music has been shown to reduce the effects of chronic pain and depression. Which chemical compound does music trigger in the brain, similar to the effects of eating or having sex?

a) Serotonin

b) Dopamine

c) Endorphin

d) Oxytocin

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Answer: b) Dopamine

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According to a French study, what effect does loud music have on people's drinking habits?

a) It makes people drink less

b) It makes people drink more

c) It has no effect on drinking habits

d) It makes people drink more slowly

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Answer: b) It makes people drink more

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Which Heavy Metal band developed a special amplifier to produce a spectacular 139 dB, beating the noise level of a jackhammer?

a) Metallica

b) Slayer

c) Manowar

d) Iron Maiden

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Answer: c) Manowar

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Which famous inventor of legendary electric guitars, such as the Fender Stratocaster, could not play the guitar himself?

a) Leo Fender

b) Antonio Stradivari

c) Les Paul

d) Orville Gibson

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Answer: a) Leo Fender

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According to scientists, which Spice Girls song is considered unforgettable as people recognize it within 2.3 seconds?

a) Wannabe

b) Say You'll Be There

c) 2 Become 1

d) Spice Up Your Life

Answer: a) Wannabe

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After OutKast released the song "Shake it like a Polaroid," what did the Polaroid company inform the public about shaking their pictures?

a) Shaking the picture helps it develop faster

b) Shaking the picture has no effect on the development

c) Shaking the picture can damage the photo

d) Shaking the picture improves the photo's quality

Answer: c) Shaking the picture can damage the photo

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When Mattel tried to sue the band Aqua over their "Barbie Girl" song, what did the judge tell Mattel to do?

a) Provide evidence of damage to the brand

b) Pay damages to Aqua for the lawsuit

c) Chill

d) Apologize to Aqua in public

Answer: c) Chill

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What inventive strategy did Elvis Presley's manager employ to profit from people who did not buy Elvis's records?

a) Selling "I hate Elvis" buttons

b) Creating anti-Elvis merchandise

c) Promoting Elvis's rivals

d) Offering discounts on Elvis's concerts

Answer: a) Selling "I hate Elvis" buttons


Which renowned filmmaker was responsible for directing the iconic music video for Michael Jackson's song "Thriller"?

a) John Landis

b) Francis Ford Coppola

c) Steven Spielberg

d) Tim Burton

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Answer: a) John Landis

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In the early days of Black Flag, who took on the role of the band's original lead singer?

a) Henry Rollins

b) Darby Crash

c) Keith Morris

d) Dez Cadena

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Answer: c) Keith Morris

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At the 1989 American Music Awards show, which rock star drummer stepped in to substitute for Guns N' Roses' Steven Adler during their performance?

a) Charlie Watts from the Rolling Stones

b) Max Weinberg from the E Street Band

c) Don Henley from the Eagles

d) Tommy Lee from Mötley Crüe

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Answer: c) Don Henley from the Eagles

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Bruce Springsteen's haunting 1982 song "State Trooper" drew inspiration from which punk rock group?

a) The Misfits

b) Suicide

c) The Damned

d) The Clash

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Answer: b) Suicide

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Stevie Ray Vaughan lent his guitar skills to which hit dance song during his career?

a) Michael Jackson's "Beat It"

b) James Brown's "Living in America"

c) George Clinton's "Atomic Dog"

d) David Bowie's "Let's Dance"

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Answer: b) James Brown's "Living in America"

Which guitarist played on an alternate version of the Rolling Stones' hit 1971 song "Brown Sugar," adding a unique touch to the track?

a) Brian Jones

b) Eric Clapton

c) Pete Townshend

d) Jeff Beck

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Answer: b) Eric Clapton

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Lynyrd Skynyrd's 1974 song "Sweet Home Alabama" gives a shout-out to which legendary band of session musicians?

a) The Swampers

b) The M.G.'s

c) The Funk Brothers

d) The Wrecking Crew

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Answer: a) The Swampers

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In the 80s, which rock superstar began covering Jimmy Cliff's 1970s song "Trapped" during their live performances?

a) David Bowie

b) Bono from U2

c) Bruce Springsteen

d) Mick Jagger

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Answer: c) Bruce Springsteen

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Which group was formed by Richard Hell, Johnny Thunders, and Jerry Nolan from the New York Dolls, creating a new punk rock band?

a) The Heartbreakers

b) The Voidoids

c) Dim Stars

d) The Pretenders

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Answer: a) The Heartbreakers

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The Ramones took inspiration for their band name from which rock star's old pseudonym?

a) Ray Davies

b) John Lennon

c) Paul McCartney

d) Mick Jagger

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Answer: c) Paul McCartney

The Rolling Stones' guitarist Keith Richards had a brief romance with which American girl group singer in the past?

a) Diana Ross

b) Ronnie Spector

c) Martha Reeves

d) Darlene Love

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Answer: b) Ronnie Spector

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Which 60s soul singer is credited with writing the song "Get It While You Can," which was later covered by Janis Joplin?

a) Howard Tate

b) Clarence Reid

c) Otis Redding

d) Jerry Butler

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Answer: a) Howard Tate

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After playing with the Humble Pie in the late 60s, which English rock guitarist went on to achieve superstardom in the 1970s?

a) Eric Clapton

b) Robin Trower

c) Peter Frampton

d) Jeff Beck

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Answer: c) Peter Frampton

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Cream drummer Ginger Baker collaborated with which groundbreaking African musician during his career?

a) King Sunny Ade

b) Fela Kuti

c) Youssou N'Dour

d) Manu Dibango

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Answer: b) Fela Kuti

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Gram Parsons attempted to get which country music star to produce his first solo album?

a) Johnny Cash

b) George Jones

c) Merle Haggard

d) Willie Nelson

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Answer: c) Merle Haggard

Which female rock musician played alongside Courtney Love in the band Sugar Baby Doll prior to achieving more widespread fame?

a) Kim Gordon from Sonic Youth

b) Patty Schemel from Hole

c) Jennifer Finch from L7

d) Kat Bjelland from Babes in Toyland

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Answer: c) Jennifer Finch from L7

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Which guitarist, previously a member of Richard Hell's band, contributed to Matthew Sweet's hit song "Girlfriend"?

a) Ivan Julian

b) Robert Quine

c) Tom Verlaine

d) Richard Lloyd

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Answer: b) Robert Quine

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Before achieving fame as a solo artist, PJ Harvey attempted to sing backup vocals for which cult indie rock group?

a) Tortoise

b) Glass Eye

c) Slint

d) Throwing Muses

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Answer: c) Slint

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In 1995, Radiohead served as the opening act for which critically acclaimed alternative rock group during their tour?

a) REM

b) Sonic Youth

c) Pearl Jam

d) The Smashing Pumpkins

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Answer: a) REM

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The band Pavement made a guest appearance on which popular Cartoon Network show?

a) Space Ghost Coast to Coast

b) Aqua Teen Hunger Force

c) The Venture Bros.

d) Regular Show

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Answer: a) Space Ghost Coast to Coast

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Which member of Moby Grape also performed with Jefferson Airplane and Quicksilver Messenger Service during their musical career?

a) Skip Spence

b) Jerry Miller

c) Peter Lewis

d) Bob Mosley

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Answer: a) Skip Spence

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Which record producer had the distinction of working on Bob Dylan's Highway 61 Revisited, the Velvet Underground's The Velvet Underground and Nico, and Simon and Garfunkel's single "The Sound of Silence"?

a) Tom Wilson

b) Bob Johnston

c) Tom Dowd

d) Phil Spector

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Answer: a) Tom Wilson

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On the 15-minute blues jam version of "Voodoo Chile" featured on the Jimi Hendrix Experience's Electric Ladyland, who played the organ?

a) Ray Manzarek

b) Steve Winwood

c) Nicky Hopkins

d) Al Kooper

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Answer: b) Steve Winwood

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Which blues-rock guitarist contributed their lead guitar skills to Bob Dylan's album Highway 61 Revisited?

a) Robbie Robertson

b) Eric Clapton

c) Mike Bloomfield

d) Duane Allman

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Answer: c) Mike Bloomfield

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Who was the experimental musician that produced Captain Beefheart's album Trout Mask Replica?

a) Syd Barrett

b) John Cage

c) Frank Zappa

d) Brian Eno

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Answer: c) Frank Zappa

In the song "I Will Dare" from the Replacements' album Let It Be, which celebrated indie-rock guitarist performs a solo?

a) Thurston Moore

b) Peter Buck

c) Bob Mould

d) J Mascis

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Answer: b) Peter Buck

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On which REM album can you hear guest vocals from B-52s singer Kate Pierson?

a) Out of Time (1991)

b) Automatic for the People (1992)

c) Reveal (2001)

d) Monster (1994)

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Answer: a) Out of Time (1991)

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Besides Nirvana's breakthrough album Nevermind, which other classic grunge-era album did producer Butch Vig work on?

a) Superunknown (1994) by Soundgarden

b) Ten (1991) by Pearl Jam

c) Siamese Dream (1993) by Smashing Pumpkins

d) Dirty (1992) by Sonic Youth

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Answer: c) Siamese Dream (1993) by Smashing Pumpkins

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Exene Cervenka, the lead singer of the band X, was married to which famous actor?

a) Viggo Mortensen

b) Ed Harris

c) Robert Downey Jr.

d) Sean Penn

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Answer: a) Viggo Mortensen

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Which rock band collaborated with Paul Simon on the song "The Myth of Fingerprints" from his album Graceland?

a) The Blasters

b) The E Street Band

c) Los Lobos

d) Talking Heads

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Answer: c) Los Lobos

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