Singers
Which famous rock and roll artist was known to his fans as "The King"?
Elvis Presley. Without a doubt the most famous name in rock and roll, Elvis Presley first came to prominence in the mid-1950s. His career spanned three different decades and included his "comeback" in the late '60s, after a period of inactivity, when Elvis began performing in Las Vegas. Sadly, Presley died of a heart attack in 1977. He was only 42.
Can you name the drummer of the Beatles?
Ringo Starr. Richard Starkey, or as the world knows him, Ringo Starr, is the drummer of the Beatles, possibly the greatest group of all time, despite the fact that they were only together for a decade. Interestingly, Starr was not the original drummer of the band and only joined them in 1962, replacing Pete Best.
Where did Fats Domino find his thrill?
On Blueberry Hill. Fats Domino released his version of "Blueberry Hill" in 1956, and it reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the R&B charts.
Name 2 Elvis movies that have the same title as the songs.
Love Me Tender (1956), Loving You (1957), and Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Is this a real life? Is this a fantasy? Caught in a landside, no escape from reality. Open your eyes, look up to the skies and see...
Bohemian Rhapsody- QUEEN (1975)
Can you name the country star known to his legions of fans as "The Man in Black"?
Johnny Cash. He recorded his first songs at the legendary Sun Records studio in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1955. In fact, at one point in those early years, Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis all happened to be in the studio together and jammed. This was recorded, with some of the songs surviving to this day.
What album, released by the Beatles in 1967, is considered one of their greatest?
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The Beatles were prolific in the 1960s, with "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" their eighth studio album of the decade. It is also thought to be one of their most influential. And people loved it. It was No. 1 on the American and U.K. album charts for many weeks.
Queen, certainly a group considered to be rock royalty, had a hit with what song in 1975?
Bohemian Rhapsody. They said that it would never sell. At nearly six minutes long, "Bohemian Rhapsody" was three minutes longer than most songs that received radio airplay. But it did sell - over one million copies in just three months. It also stayed at No. 1 on the British charts for nine weeks and to date remains Queen's top-selling single.
From what show is this from?
Thank you for being a friend.
Travel down the road and back again.
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant.
Golden Girls (1985)
Near, far, wherever you are, I believe that the heart does go on. Once more, you opened the door, and you're here in my heart, and my heart will go on and on.
My Heart Will Go On- Celine Dion (1997)
Who was the lead singer for the Doors in the 1960s?
Jim Morrison. The Doors were extremely successful in the late 1960s. Their lead singer, Jim Morrison, was also the band's chief songwriter. He is regarded by many as one of rock music's greatest frontmen. Morrison died at the age of 27.
One of the world's guitar greats, Eric Clapton, was in what band in the 1960s?
Cream. It was one of Eric Clapton's collaborations, along with the Yardbirds and the Blues Breakers. Clapton was invited to the band by Ginger Baker (drums) and Jack Bruce (bass). Cream enjoyed success on both sides of the Atlantic, thanks to hits such as "White Room" and "Strange Brew."
Released by Chuck Berry in 1958, what song essentially made him famous?
"Johnny B. Goode". One of rock and roll's true classics, "Johnny B. Goode" has that incredible Chuck Berry sound! And it's that riff that drives the song throughout. The song actually left our solar system, believe it or not. Yes, it was included on the Voyager spacecraft!
Which pop singer starred in the movie the Jazz Singer?
Neil Diamond.
At first I was afraid, I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side. But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong, and I grew strong, and I learned how to get along...
I Will Survive- Gloria Gaynor (1978)
What is Elton John's real name?
Reginald Kenneth Dwight. With over 300 million records sold worldwide, Elton John, or is that Reginald Dwight, certainly doesn't need an introduction. John has been recording since the 1960s, writing songs in a partnership with lyricist Bernie Taupin. His charity, the Elton John Foundation, has raised hundreds of millions in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
Who sang "California Dreamin'"?
The Mamas and the Papas. The song "California Dreamin'" has been recorded by many artists. Originally written by John and Michelle Phillips, it is their version with the Mamas and the Papas that is the best known.
"Hotel California," a massive hit in 1977, was recorded by what band?
The Eagles. Originally the backing band for Linda Ronstadt, the Eagles soon became one of the biggest bands on the planet in the 1970s. Their single "Hotel California," which was released in 1977, was their biggest hit, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard charts. It remains just as popular today, with many digital downloads.
What is the title of the show tune from the 1951 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I that is now widely popularized as a nursery rhyme?
"Getting to Know You". It was first sung by Gertrude Lawrence in the original Broadway production and later by Marni Nixon who dubbed for Deborah Kerr in the 1956 film adaptation. In the show, Anna, a British schoolteacher who has been hired as a governess, sings the song as she strikes up a warm and affectionate relationship with the children and the wives of the King of Siam.
I can't stop this feelin' deep inside of me. Girl, you just don't realize what you do to me. When ya hold me in your arms so tight, you let me know everything's all right...
Hooked on a Feeling- B.J. Thomas (1968)
What is the birth name of Freddie Mercury of Queen?
Farrokh Bulsara. We know him as Freddie Mercury, one of the greatest frontmen and vocalists in the world of rock. He was named Farrokh Bulsara by his parents, however. Mercury was born in Zanzibar, grew up in India and moved to England as a teenager. He was not only the singer for Queen, but he also wrote some of the band's greatest hits, including "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We are the Champions." Mercury died as a result of complications from AIDS in 1991.
What nickname does the vocalist and bass player of the Police, Gordon Sumner, go by?
Sting. Born in 1951, Gordon Sumner, or Sting as he is known, is the main songwriter, vocalist and bass player for the late 1970s to early 1980s group, the Police. He gained his nickname because he often wore a black-and-yellow-striped sweater that bandmates in the Phoenix Jazzmen, an early group he played in, said made him look like a bee. And the name Sting was born.
Don McLean famously referenced the death of Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens in his song "American Pie." What did he call the event?
The day the music died. Don McLean spoke of the death of Buddy Holly, J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson and Ritchie Valens in his 1971 classic, "American Pie." His reference to it as "the day the music died" quickly stuck and the tragedy has been called that ever since.
The biggest hit single of 1950 was released by Nat King Cole. It was written for the film "Captain Carey, U.S.A." starring Alan Ladd. Not only did the song spend five weeks at the top of the Billboard 100 chart in the summer, but it also won the Oscar for Best Original Song. What is the name of the song?
Mona Lisa. The Nat King Cole song, written by Ray Evans and Jay Livingston, refers to da Vinci's famous renaissance painting in the lyrics.
Hello darkness, my old friend I've come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping...
The Sound of Silence- Simon & Garfunkel (1964)