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100

This is the birth-state of our "Queen of Pop". 

What is "Michigan"? 

100

This is the birthplace/hometown of Michael Jackson. 

What is "Gary, IN"? 

100

This is the name of the "umbrella genre" that immediately followed the death of Punk Rock. 

What is "Post-Punk"?  

100
What is the name of the Kate Bush album that contains the 1985 hit single, "Running Up That Hill"? 

What is "Hounds of Love"? 

100

This football-adjacent rapper/singer is known for weaving ACTUAL NAILS into his hair...that must be heavy...

Who is "Teezo Touchdown"? 

200
This is the name of the song/music video that resulted in Madonna's excommunication from the Catholic Church. 

What is "Like A Prayer"? 

200
This is the name of the musical group in which Michael Jackson sang lead vocals. 

What is "The Jackson 5"? 

200

This is the name of the sub-genre that used a quirky pop approach, the use of electronic sounds, and a distinctive neon visual style in music videos and fashion. 

What is "New Wave"? 

200

This Norwegian singer-songwriter "Fell in Love in October" and has become a staple in LGBTQ musical spaces. 

Who is "Girl in Red"? 

200

This singer/songwriter was once a laughing stock in the industry, but has since established herself as one of the greatest American songwriters with tracks like "A&W", "Chemtrails Over the Country Club", and "Did You Know That There's A Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd".  

Who is "Lana Del Rey"? 

300

Besides Michael Jackson + Madonna, name another musician/band that got famous on MTV. 

Several acceptable answers! Cyndi Lauper, Bon Jovi, Whitney Houston, etc.

300

This is the name of the debut solo album by The King of Pop. 

What is "Off The Wall"? 

300

This is the subgenre that incorporated art theories as well as ideas from other art mediums, such as fashion, fine art, cinema, and avant-garde literature. (Kate Bush, Bjork, David Bowie, etc.) 

What is "art pop"? 

300

YOU BETTA WERK! This artist made history in 1993 when they became the first drag queen to enter the Billboard Hot 100 for their song "Supermodel of the World". 

Who is RuPaul? 

300

This British pop-girly just released her 8th album "brat", which features simple album art that can only be described as "black-text on a green background", 

Who is "Charli XCX"? 

400

What does "VMA" stand for? 

What is "Video Music Awards"? 

400

This is the name of the sprawling, larger-than-life estate that Michael Jackson resided in. 

What is "The Neverland Ranch"? 

400

The Cure, Siouxsie and The Banshees, and Bauhaus made music that fell under THIS brooding sub-genre. 

What is "Goth Rock/Goth"? 

400

"Don't be a drag, just be a queen!" exclaimed THIS pop-star in her 2011 hit single "Born This Way". 

Who is "Lady Gaga"? 

400

Name at least one member of Fifth Harmony...

Ally Brooke

Dinah Jane

Lauren Jauregui

Normani Kordei 

Camila Cabello

500

Name at least ONE alter-ego of David Bowie. 

Acceptable answers: "Ziggy Stardust, The Thin-White Duke, Halloween Jack, Aladdin Sane, etc." 

500
Name at least one song on Michael Jackson's "Thriller", excluding the title track

Possible Answers: "Beat It", "Billie Jean", "P.Y.T", "Human Nature", "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin", etc. 

500

This "New Wave" band originally made punk rock music in the 1970's, but later evolved their sound to match the colorful aesthetic of their yellow-haired lead singer. (Hint: Heart of Glass...) 

What is "Blondie"? 

500

This transgender singer-songwriter went viral in 2023 for her cottagecore aesthetic, gothic sensibilities, and the song "American Teenager". 

Who is "Ethel Cain"? 

500

Name THREE songs by Taylor Swift. Bet. 

Answers may vary...