One Night stands
In Rockwells' one hit wonder "Somebody's watching me", what 2 famous brothers filled in the back up vocals?
Who are Michael & Jermaine Jackson
On August 1st, 1981 an all "Music Television" channel was launched, and the artist finally had a place to be seen. They were the first to be featured with this one hit wonder.
Who are The Buggles- Video Killed the Radio Star?
Upon graduating from a London College, he went on work in Toronto as an engineer and also a teacher, thus leaving behind his passion to play in his band "Crystal Myth"
Who is Jeff "the Animal" Wright?
People "cried" and got "crazy" for this 1984 soundtrack from the film with the same name as the title track.
What is "Purple Rain"- Prince and the Revolution
Maybe because Clark Kent originated in Toronto, these two Canadian bands have recorded songs with “Superman” in the title.
Who is Our Lady Peace (1997’s “Superman’s Dead”), and Crash Test Dummies (1991’s “Superman’s Song”).
Written for the girl he had a crush on, this international number-one hit in 1979 gained a bit more airplay in 2020 because of its title.
What is "My Sharona"- The Knack
August 15–18, 1969 they were "lighting things up" at this star spangled event, even into the early hours of the morning.
What is Woodstock?- Hendrix, Star spangled banner
Even though he was "Addicted to love" he joined members of this "hungry" british group to release a couple of hits in 1984, and ironically, Saturday night Live was the only gig they ever played live together.
Who is "The Power Station"- Robert Palmer & Duran Duran
In the iconic 80's "mocumentary" This is Spinal Tap, this is what bass player Derek Smalls tried to smuggle through security in his pants
What is a tinfoil covered cucumber?
This resident of the capital spend most of her time being slimed, before finding her way along the long and jagged way to success
Who is Alanis Morissette?
Even though it won for Best British Single in 1983 and in 2015, and it was ranked number eighteen on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s, they just couldn't seem to get another hit, let alone a shower by the looks of it.
What is "Come on Eileen"?- Dexys Midnight Runners
On July 13, 1985 this "Queen" had the entire room of over 72,000 people hanging on every word, including his random "Day-O" chant at this fundraising event
What is Live Aid- Wembly Arena, Freddie Mercury
He is the inspiration behind the Aerosmith song "Dude looks like a lady"
Who is Vince Neil of Motley Crue?
Led by Michael J on stage, they actually didn't make the talent show final because Huey Lewis, of all people thought they were "just too darn loud"
Who are the "Pinheads"?- Back to the Future
After “Nick” departed this Vancouver “glam” rock band, This 16 yr old up n coming artist replaced him for a brief period prior to his own International success
Who is Bryan Adams?
Even though he took this song "to the extreme" in 1990, he came under a lot of pressure after being accused of stealing the bassline.
What is Ice Ice Baby?- Vanilla Ice
On October 20, 1977, a passenger aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed in Mississippi killing members of rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd..they are the band that was supposed to lease the plane, but declined
Who is Aerosmith?
Peter Gene Hernandez became known in Hawaii for his spot on Elvis impersonations, but at the age of 17 moved to Los Angeles to pursue a musical career
Who is Bruno Mars?
Marlyn Monroe enjoyed much success with the song and movie "Diamonds are a girls best friend". After her death in 1962, he paid $750,000 to purchase the crypt next to her.
Who is Hugh Hefner? -founder of Playboy
At a feat of being 27 years apart, this "true to Canada" band won the Juno Award for both Most Promising Group, and Group of Year
Who is The Tragically Hip?- Junos in 95,97,2017
Even though he was a full time producer and teacher, and played keyboards on albums like Def Leppard's 1983 album "Pyromania", he still managed to have a one hit wonder in 1982 using clips of English writer Magnus Pyke samples throughout.
Who is Thomas Dolby?- "She blinded me with science"
Feb 3, 1959, sadly lost the lives of rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and "The Big Bopper" J. P. Richardson in a plane crash. This anthem became the all American tribute to them.
What is "American Pie"?- Don McLean
The Bee Gees are a group that has churned out countless hits worldwide for decades, name the brother(s) that are still alive.
Who is Barry Gibb?
Maurice- died 2003
Robin- died 2012
Originally written for U2 to sing it for this movie, it ultimately went to the lead actresses father after she was cast for the role.
What is "I don't want to miss a thing"?- Aerosmith, from the movie "Armageddon"
From my early years in Windsor Ont, to becoming a part of the Temagami First Nation, and then got a break on the Tommy Hunter show at 13.. it was a “long shot”, but worked out just fine. Who am I?
Who is Shania Twain?