50s music
What song did The Penguins release in 1954? ( hint it was rereleased in 1985 due to a movie that made it popular again)
Earth Angel
What song is Manfred Mann known for?
Do Wah Diddy
This Don McClean favorite was released in 1971
What is American Pie?
What famous singer died from complications due to anorexia on February 4, 1983?
Who is Karen Carpenter ?
What famous singer died by suicide in April of 1994
Who is Kurt Cobain?
What was Elvis' first hit, which was released in 1956?
Heartbreak Hotel
Who released The Twist in 1960?
Chubby Checker
The Beatles broke up in 1970, who is famously blamed for this?
Yoko Ono
What was the first album AC/DC released after the death of lead singer Bon Scott?
Back in Black
Which 1994 Bruce Springsteen song earned him an Academy Award?
The Sreets of Philadelphia
Name the 3 musicians who died February 3, 1959
. ( hint - it's referred to as the day the music died)
Richie Valens, The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly
The Beatles had their first #1 in the US in 1964, what was it?
I Wanna Hold your hand
How many #1 singles did The Carpenters have?
Three
For what group was Rick Oxasek the lead singer?
The Cars
What 2 NYSNC members were mouseketeers when they were younger?
Justin Timberlake & JC Chasez
Who sang Mambo Italiano
Who is Rosemary Clooney
In 1962, Bob Dylan recorded Blowin in the wind, what city did he record it in?
NYC
In what year did Joe Cocker release You are so Beautiful?
1974
What was the title of The Pretenders debut single?
Brass In Pocket
What was Matchbox 20s first #1 hit?
Bent
Who sang Rock Around the Clock? ( often credited as one of the first songs of rock & roll)
Bill Haley and the Comets
What band formed in 1964 and was still recording songs in the early part of this century?
The Moody Blues
War, the protest song sung by Edwin Starr was originally recorded by what hit Motown group?
The Temptations
Prince's "Purple Rain " album, released in 1984 , spent how many weeks at #1 in the US
24
Who was the only female solo artist to have a #1 hit single without releasing an album?
Who is Lisa Loeb