The State of Music
This state is the birthplace of Mr. Howell, jazz trumpet player Chet Baker, and folk singer Woody Guthrie. It is the subject (and title) of a major Broadway musical by Rogers and Hammerstein
Oklahoma
This decade started with hits by Adele and f.u.n. and ended with the rise of Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X
2010's
This artist is commonly referred to as "Queen Bey"
Beyonce
This early metal song by Black Sabbath was noticeably absent from the 2008 Marvel movie sharing the same name
Iron Man
What is the capitol of Idaho?
Boise
This south rock song by Lynyrd Skynyrd talks of "big wheels turning" to "carry me home to see my kin" to what state referenced in the song's title?
Alabama
If diagnosed with "Saturday Night Fever," the only cure are the hallmark disco and funk sounds of what decade?
1970's
This rock guitarist is known for his high-energy stage acts as well as his love of peanut butter and banana sandwiches, and is referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "The King"
Elvis Presley
This artist wrote the song "Welcome to New York" used in "The Secret Life of Pets"
Taylor Swift
How many generations of pokemon are there?
9 (+200 bonus: name any region not used in a mainline game)
While Mississippi is known as the birthplace of the blues, this U.S. state referenced in "The House of Rising Sun" is known as the birthplace of jazz and the hometown of legendary jazz vocalist and trumpeter Louis Armstrong.
Louisiana
The Jazz Age roared through what decade before coming to a screeching halt with the events of Black Tuesday?
1920's
This 80's superstar was rumored to have written the soundtrack for 1994's "Sonic The Hedgehog 3" but is more famously known for hits such as "Smooth Criminal" and "Billie Jean" rocketing him to be the third highest-grossing artist of all time and earning him the "King of Pop" moniker.
Michael Jackson
This actor and singer/songwriter gave an absurdly over-the-top rendition of an original love ballad to Princess Peach as Bowser in 2023's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie."
Jack Black
How many inches are in 2 1/6 yards? OR what was the number of the atrocious order Darth Sidious had carried out at the end of Star Wars Episode 3?
66
This NBA team based in Utah is named after the style of uniquely American music that combined blues and ragtime to create something new.
Utah Jazz
The First British Invasion brought bands such as the Monkees, the Animals, and the Beatles to the United States in which decade?
1960's
This royal singer and guitarist was known for his smash hits in the pop scene such as Raspberry Beret, When Doves Cry, and Purple Rain
Prince
This song by British punk rock band The Clash was played prominently by the Byers brothers in the second season of "Stranger Things" featuring the lyrics "Darlin' you got to let me know"
Should I Stay or Should I Go?
What instrument does Davy Jones play in Pirates of the Caribbean? This same instrument is played by Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Organ
The Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Hall of Fame are located in this state along with the cities of Knoxville, Chattanooga, and Murfreesboro.
Tennessee
Nirvana, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and No Doubt led the US through what grungy decade?
1990's
While not royalty herself, this singer from New Zealand won the Grammy for best solo pop performance in 2013 for her smash hit "Royals"
Lorde
This composer won his second Oscar for the score to "Dune" in 2022, 27 years after his first win for his score for "The Lion King." Other notable projects include Batman Versus Superman and Interstellar.
Hans Zimmer
What two celestial objects can be created as a result of a supernova?
A black hole or a neutron star