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This 1975 Queen hit is often called a "mock opera" for its shifting styles.
What is "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
Known for its riffs and darker tone, Black Sabbath and Metallica defined this genre.
What is heavy metal?
“Closing time, you don’t have to go home…”
"but you can't stay here". (Semisonic - "Closing Time")
This 1996 Los Del Rio dance craze had everyone clapping their hands.
What is the “Macarena”?
This color + day of the week band is best known for “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.”
Who is Green Day?
Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” was the theme song for this 1997 blockbuster.
What is Titanic?
This Beatles’ song begins, “When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me.”
What is "Let it Be"?
This genre, born in the Bronx in the 1970s, is often associated with breakdancing and graffiti culture.
What is hip-hop?
"Oh Mickey you're..."
"...so fine, you're so fine you blow mind." (Toni Basil - "Oh Mickey")
This Norwegian band is remembered for “Take On Me” (1985).
What is A-ha?
Bono leads this Irish band that still hasn’t found what it’s looking for.
Who is U2?
Will Smith rapped the theme song to this ‘90s sitcom set.
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?
Michael Jackson’s 1983 single where he showed off the moonwalk for the first time.
What is "Billie Jean"?
This genre, born in Jamaica, features syncopated rhythms and legends like Bob Marley.
What is reggae?
"We don't need no education..."
"...We don't need no thought control." (Pink Floyd - "Another Brick in the Wall Part 2")
This 1997 Chumbawamba hit declared, "I get knocked down, but I get up again."
What is "Tubthumping"?
This American band named themselves after a slang term for a cheap, low-quality amplifier setting, but became known for arena anthems like "Creep"
Who are Radiohead?
This ‘80s rock anthem by Survivor was the theme for Rocky III.
What is "Eye of the Tiger"?
Whitney Houston famously covered this Dolly Parton hit in 1992.
What is "I Will Always Love You"?
Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden were pioneers of this Seattle-based subgenre.
What is grunge?
"Because maybe, you're gonna be the one that saves me..."
"...and after all, you're my wonderwall." (Oasis - "Wonderwall")
The Verve earned fame with this symphonic 1997 hit.
What is "Bitter Sweet Symphony"?
Chris Martin fronts this band, whose name is also a temperature-related phrase.
Who is Coldplay?
(Daily Double) Aerosmith performed “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” for this 1998 asteroid movie.
What is Armageddon?
The Eagles said you can “check out anytime you like, but you can never leave” this place.
What is "Hotel California"?
This subgenre rock, with bands like Joy Division and The Cure, grew from the late-70s punk scene.
What is post-punk (also new-wave or goth rock)?
“I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I take a look at my life and realize…”
“…there’s nothin’ left.” (Coolio – “Gangsta’s Paradise”)
Soft Cell only had “one hit” with this 1981 cover about saying goodbye.
What is "Tainted Love"?
Jimi Hendrix’s famous version of All Along the Watchtower was originally written by this folk icon.
Who is Bob Dylan?
Seal's "Kiss from a Rose" became a massive hit after appearing in this 1995 superhero movie.
What is Batman Forever?
MTV launched in 1981 with this song and video by The Buggles.
What is "Video Killed the Radio Star"?
This electronic music genre, popularized in the '90s with artists like The Prodigy and Fatboy Slim, is known for heavy beats and rave culture.
What is big beat (or electronic dance music/EDM)?
"Say it ain't so, I will not go..."
"...turn the lights off, carry me home." (Blink 182 - "All the Small Things")
The Baha Men asked us this eternal question in 2000.
What is "Who Let the Dogs Out"?
(Daily Double) This band named themselves after a Muddy Waters song and became the “greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world.”
Who are The Rolling Stones?
Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” won an Oscar for this 2002 film.
What is 8 Mile?
R.E.M.’s apocalyptic 1987 anthem where “Leonard Bernstein” gets name-dropped.
What is "It's the End of the World as We Knot it (And I Feel Fine)"?
(Daily Double) This short-lived genre combined punk rock and reggae, popularized by bands like The Clash and The Specials.
What is ska?
(Daily Double) "Well I knew I was in trouble now - My hope of winning sank..."
"...'Cause I got the Daily Double now" (Weird Al - "I Lost on Jeopardy")
This 1996 hit by the The Cardigans was their only U.S chart success, featuring the repeated plea, "Love me, love me..."
What is "Lovefool"?
This iconic band's name came from slang used by mods in the 60's, known for smashing guitars on stage, and having one of the most well-known electronic sound created on an electronic organ.
Who are The Who?
"Don't You (Forget About Me)" by Simple Minds became forever linked to this 1985 teen film.
What is The Breakfast Club?