Women in Music
This singer was the very first winner of American Idol and now hosts a daytime talk show.
Who is Kelly Clarkson?
A guitar has this many strings.
What is 6?
The song “My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion is from which movie soundtrack?
What is The Titanic?
This band is named after several elements and has made music in the genres of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, disco, pop, Latin, and Afro-pop. Hits include "Boogie Wonderland" and "September."
Who is Earth, Wind & Fire?
This influential band is from Liverpool, England. Some of their albums are titled 'A Hard Days Night,' 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band,' and 'Abbey Road.'
Who are The Beatles?
This artist recorded over 200 albums and about 2,000 songs in her career and is known as “The First Lady of Song” and the “Queen of Jazz.”
Who is Ella Fitzgerald?
This kind of instrument has a crown and a pedestal.
What is a harp?
This Disney film had the first commercially issued film soundtrack.
What is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs?
This musician was a finalist on the third season of American Idol in 2004; made her film debut in Dreamgirls (2006); and released her first album in 2008.
Who is Jennifer Hudson?
In 1964, Ella Fitzgerald became the first person to have a hit with a cover of a Beatles song, "Can't Buy __ ____".
What is "Can't Buy Me Love"?
This singer co-wrote and performed the 2012 song “Skyfall” for the James Bond movie of the same name; the song won an Academy Award, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
Who is Adele?
This instrument originates from North Indian classical music, also known as Hindustani classical music.
What is the sitar?
In 1985, this song by Simple Minds called “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” was in this coming-of-age film directed by John Hughes. The film follows five teenagers from different cliques at the same high school as they serve a Saturday detention.
What is The Breakfast Club?
This jazz pianist and singer was not born in Chicago, but moved to the Bronzeville neighborhood when he was 4 years old. This artist had many jazz singles and his album, The Magic of Christmas (1960).
Who is Nat King Cole?
In 1999, Freddie Mercury was put on a set of these. Freddie was an avid collector of this item and his collection was purchased by the Post Office in 1993.
What is a postage stamp?
This female singer has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last 4 decades. One of these hits was "All I Want for Christmas Is You."
Who is Mariah Carey?
Which of the following is NOT a type of guitar?
A.Classical guitar
B. Steel-string guitar
C. Hawaiian guitar
D. Rope guitar
D. Rope guitar
Pop artist Bonnie Tyler sang this song on the 1984 movie soundtrack for Footloose. This song has been used in many other movies and TV shows, including Shrek 2 and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
What is "Holding Out For A Hero"?
This pop punk band is from Wilmette, IL, and their first public performance was in a cafeteria at Depaul University. Members include Patrick Stump, Pete Wentz, Andy Hurley, and Joe Trohman.
Who is Fall Out Boy?
This historic venue is located on State St. in the Loop, and was built in 1921 as a luxury movie theatre. It is also known for its grand Wurlitzer pipe organ.
What is the Chicago Theatre?
This artist was the first woman ever inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Who is Aretha Franklin? She was inducted on January 3, 1987.
This wind instrument was developed by Aboriginal peoples of Australia, can measure from 3 to 10 feet long, and has at least 45 different names, depending on the region.
What is a yidaki, bambu, or, the English/Western name of didgeridoo?
The song “You’ve got a friend in me” by Randy Newman was on the soundtrack for this Disney movie.
What is Toy Story?
This alt-rock band from Chicago has a photograph of the Marina City Towers, spiral buildings overlooking the Chicago river, on their 2001 album Yankee Hotel Foxtrot.
Who is Wilco?
This cocktail lounge is located in Uptown, Chicago, and has been known for jazz and poetry performances. It was also tied to the mob during the Prohibition era.
What is the Green Mill?