Band Name Origins
In Buddhism, this is described as 'the state of perfect blessedness attained through the annihilation of the self'. It's also the name of a 90s band.
Who is Nirvana?
Now you're just somebody that I used to know 😔
Who is Gotye?
It's like you're always stuck in second gear.
Well, it hasn't been your day, your week, your month, or even your year
What is Friends?
Don't You Forget About Me by Simple Minds was made famous after being featured in the ending of what film?
What is The Breakfast Club?
Can't Buy a Thrill
- Do It Again
- Only A Fool Would Say That
This band had a legal dispute after naming themselves The Bangs, and then took over what name?
Who are the Bangles?
Ice 🧊 Ice 🧊 Baby
Who is Vanilla Ice?
What's new ______ ____? We're coming after you, we're gonna solve that mystery!
What is Scooby-Doo?
Gonna Fly Now, by Bill Conti was made popular by what film about a boxer in Philly?
What is Rocky?
Parachutes
- Yellow
- Don't Panic
Who is Coldplay?
The story goes that legendary drummer Keith Moon of The Who, told members of this group that their new band will fail. He went so far and to say it would 'go over like a lead balloon'. The band took the critique and took over what name?
Who is Led Zeppelin?
Play that funky music white boy!!
Who is Wild Cherry?
They're modern stone-aged family from the town of Bedrock, they're a page right out of history!
What is The Flintstones?
Olivia Newton-John and The Electric Light Orchestra wrote the entire soundtrack for what film, featuring songs such as "I'm Alive", and "Magic"
What is Xanadu?
Bleach (1989)
- About a Girl
Who is Nirvana?
This band name was derived from an ad in a 'True Detective' magazine for a doll head that you put your finger in to change its expression.
Who are the Goo Goo Dolls?
Won't you take me to... Funkytown? 💃
Who are Lipps Inc?
What show's theme song began with "Now this is the story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down..."? (This is a 90s show)
What is The Fresh Prince of Bel Air?
The song, Moon River, performed by Audrey Hepburn was made popular by what rom-com
What is Breakfast at Tiffany's?
Please Please Me
- I Saw Her Standing There
- Do You Want to Know a Secret?
Who are the Beatles?
While previously known as Burn Victims, this 80s band got their name from the title of a Hershel Gordon Lewis horror film about a Confederate ghost town who takes revenge on some Yankee travelers. (Bonus 50 if you know the movie name)
Who are 10,000 Maniacs?
Sometimes I feel I've got to 💥💥 run away (Tainted Love)
Who is Soft Cell?
It's time to get things started on the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational...
What is The Muppets?
"Stayin' Alive" is one of the greatest hit songs to come out of the disco era. The tune was written by The Bee Gees. The movie that made it famous was about a regular kid from Brooklyn, who became famous for his disco dancing in a club called "2001 Odyssey". What is the Movie name?
What is Saturday Night Fever?
- Live Forever
- Supersonic
Who is Oasis?