Richard and Karen formed this soft rock/pop duo, with Karen's contralto voice defining their signature sound.
The Carpenters
The __________ saxophone has the highest pitch of all available ranges.
soprano
Daft Punk's song "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" received a boost when sampled on one of this rapper's biggest hits.
Kanye West
Mark David Chapman cited this novel as inspiration for his murder of John Lennon, whom Chapman saw as a "phony."
The Catcher in the Rye
This composer won an Academy Award for his score in the 2021 film "Dune."
Hans Zimmer
The feud between this band's founding brothers Liam and Noel has escalated to violence on several occasions, with Noel assaulting his brother Liam with a cricket bat at one point.
Oasis
The sax features prominently on the 80's hit "Who Can It Be Now" by this Aussie pop/rock group.
Men at Work
Daft Punk provided a fittingly retro score for the 2010 sequel to this 1982 sci-fi action flick.
Tron
This iconic singer-songwriter was murdered by his own father.
Marvin Gaye
This revered composer, best known for his action/adventure blockbuster scores, loaned his talents to "Home Alone" in 1990.
John Williams
Kevin, Joe, and Nick are not the only Jonas brothers. They have a fourth younger brother named this.
Frankie Jonas
This popular smooth-jazz artist opts to shorten his stage name from Kenneth Gorelick to this.
Kenny G
The lead single for Random Access Memories, "Get Lucky," featured guitar playing by Chic alum Nile Rodgers and vocals by this prolific 00's producer and rapper.
Pharrell Williams
This Pantera guitarist was shot on stage in the middle of a show.
Dimebag Darrell
This composer's distinctive whimsical style has naturally led to a longtime partnership with Tim Burton, scoring his kooky, macabre films.
Danny Elfman
Angus and Malcolm Young from the dual-pronged guitar attack of this Aussie classic rock act.
AC/DC
Mastering this saxophone genius' "Giant Steps" is considered a rite of passage for aspiring jazz pros.
John Coltrane
The duo's last release before announcing their breakup in 2021 was a pair of collaborations with this Toronto R&B singer on his 2016 album "Starboy."
The Weeknd
These two young rappers were shot and killed within 1 year of each other in the 1990s.
Tupac Shakur and Biggie Smalls
Howard Shore composed the music for this fantasy trilogy.
The guitarist and drummer of this 80's hard rock act gave their Dutch surname to the band.
Van Halen
This saxophonist's composition "Take Five" has become an all-time crossover hit, despite its unusual 5/4 time signature.
Paul Desmond
Daft Punk collaborated with Toei Animation to create "Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem," as a tie in to this, their sophomore album.
Discovery
This soul legend was shot "in self-defense" by a motel manager in 1964
Sam Cooke
This director and composer is credited with defining the spaghetti western sound with his work in films such as "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly."
Ennio Morricone
This best-selling rapper ever has outsold titans like 2Pac, Jay-Z, Drake, and Lil Wayne. Who can say what sets him apart?