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The song “That’s all Right” was the debut single of which singer?
Elvis Presley
What kind of music was Luciano Pavarotti known for performing?
Opera
Which US President played saxophone on the Arsenio Hall show?
Bill Clinton
“The Day The Music Died” took the lives of Buddy Holly, J.P. Richardson, and what other famous musician?
Ritchie Valens
Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Dean Martin, Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop were all in a group known as what?
The Rat Pack
What American city is said to be the home of rap music?
New York City
What is the name of the family band Michael Jackson was in as a child?
Jackson 5
What country’s music has elements of reggae, ska, and folk?
Jamaica
Paul Simon’s famous song features how many “ways to leave your lover”?
50
What iconic band was led by Freddie Mercury and made hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody“ and “We Will Rock You”?
Queen
Fender and Gibson are both companies that make what kind of instruments?
Guitars
What percussion instrument is named after its shape?
Triangle
At what age have several famous musicians died and joined a “club”?
27 (Members include Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Amy Winehouse)
Which famous country singer wrote “I Will Always Love You”? (Hint: she also wrote “Jolene”)
Dolly Parton
This actress played Sandy in “Grease” and has won multiple Grammys.
Olivia Newton-John
Diana Ross was a member of which 1960s girl group: The Temptations, The Go-Gos, or The Supremes?
The Supremes
The sitar is a stringed instrument similar to a guitar, originating from what country?
India
What Beatles single lasted longest on the charts: “Hello Goodbye”, “Hey Jude”, or “All My Loving”?
Hey Jude
Who was the manager of Elvis Presley?
Colonel Tom Parker
Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Aretha Franklin
Which female singer had the best selling album of the 1990’s?
Whitney Houston
How many strings does the bass guitar have?
Four
How many black keys are found in a traditional 88-key piano?
36
This country singer was known as the “Man in Black”.
Johnny Cash
Ritchie Valens released this hit in 1958, blending a traditional Mexican folk song with a rock and roll beat.
La Bamba
What Disney movie features the songs “Under the Sea”, “Part of Your World”, and “Kiss the Girl”?
The Little Mermaid
In 1959, Berry Gordy Jr. started a small record company called what?
Motown
Edward
The didgeridoo is an indigenous instrument that comes from what country?
Australia
Where is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Cleveland, Ohio
This surf rock band is known for hits like “Wouldn’t It Be Nice”, “Kokomo”, and “Surfin USA”.
The Beach Boys
This country is home to Bach, Beethoven, and the polka.
Germany
In 2003, the Dixie Chicks ignited controversy by criticizing which U.S. president?
George W. Bush
Which iconic pop star popularized the dance move “voguing” with her hit song of a very similar name?
Madonna
Which musical act has sold the most records: Elton John, the Beatles, or Elvis Presley?
The Beatles
What female popstar was known as the “Material Girl”?
Madonna