Rock & Roll Origins (1950s–1960s)
Who is known as “The King of Rock and Roll”?
Elvis Presley
What group sang “Stayin’ Alive”?
Bee Gees
What artist released the Thriller album?
Michael Jackson
What Seattle band recorded Nevermind?
Nirvana
What artist sang “Single Ladies”?
Beyoncé
What British band sparked the “British Invasion”?
The Beatles
Elton John is famous for wearing what flashy clothing item?
Outrageous glasses
Who sang “Like a Virgin”?
Madonna
Who released “California Love”?
Tupac Shakur
What boy band included Harry Styles?
One Direction
Who sang “Johnny B. Goode”?
Chuck Berry
Who sang “Superstition”?
Stevie Wonder
Who sang “Girls Just Want to Have Fun”?
Cyndi Lauper
What band featured Eddie Vedder?
Pearl Jam
What singer had a hit with “Poker Face”?
Lady Gaga
Which Motown group featured Diana Ross?
The Supremes
What band recorded “Hotel California”?
Eagles
What channel launched in 1981 and transformed music promotion?
MTV
What female artist sang “You Oughta Know”?
Alanis Morissette
What genre is BTS most closely associated with?
K-Pop
Who sang “My Girl”?
The Temptations
What dance movie helped popularize disco?
Saturday Night Fever
What band sang “Every Breath You Take”?
What rap group included Ice Cube?
N.W.A
Who sang “Rolling in the Deep”?
Adele
What Beach Boys album is considered a masterpiece of early pop production?
Pet Sounds
Who is the lead singer of Queen?
Freddie Mercury
Who is known for purple outfits and songs like “When Doves Cry”?
Prince
Who sang “Baby Got Back”?
Sir Mix-A-Lot
What rapper recorded “SICKO MODE”?
Travis Scott
Who played guitar upside down and burned it at Woodstock?
Jimi Hendrix
What band released Rumours?
Fleetwood Mac
What group recorded “Sweet Child O’ Mine”?
Guns N’ Roses
What band recorded “Wonderwall”?
Oasis
What artist is known for the album 1989?
Taylor Swift
What song by Elvis references blue suede footwear?
“Blue Suede Shoes”
What band wore face paint and had theatrical live shows?
KISS
What Irish band is fronted by Bono?
U2
Who sang “...Baby One More Time”?
Britney Spears
Who sang “Blinding Lights”?
The Weeknd
Who sang “Respect” in its most famous version?
Aretha Franklin
Who released the album Purple Rain (spanning late 70s influence but mostly ’80s)?
Prince
Who recorded “I Wanna Dance with Somebody”?
Whitney Houston
What rivalry defined ’90s hip-hop?
Tupac vs. Biggie
What platform changed music discovery with short viral clips?
TikTok
What band recorded “Paint It Black”?
The Rolling Stones
What singer recorded “Piano Man”?
Billy Joel
What band’s music video featured animation and roller skating in space?
A-ha (Take On Me)
What band recorded OK Computer?
Radiohead
Who sang “Bad Guy”?
Billie Eilish