Crooners and Balladeers
Historical New Jersey
Stolen Goods
Music Crossovers
General Knowledge
100

Known as "The Voice", Frank Sinatra was a vocalist with the Harry James Orchestra but his career took off when he joined this Orchestra. 

Who is "Tommy Dorsey"?

100

The Washington Crossing State Park is the site of Washington’s 1776 crossing of the Delaware River before his engagement in battle in this city in New Jersey.

What is "Trenton"

100

In 2005–2018, these shoes were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota but recovered by the FBI in 2018.

What is the "Ruby Slippers?"

100

This country legend crossed over into pop with hits like "Islands in the Stream" with Dolly Parton".

Who is "Kenny Rogers"?

100

Willie Mosconi and Minnesota Fats are widely considered two of the greatest players of all time related to this sport.  

What is "shooting pool"?

200

Known as "Smokey the Bear" and "Mr. Entertainment", Sammy Davis Jr sang many hits,  including this song originally heard in the 1971 classic film "Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory".

What is "The Candy Man"?

200

Completed in 1931, the iconic  the Delaware Memorial Bridge is a suspension bridge that connects New Jersey to this state.

What is "Pennsylvania?"

200

On May 7, 1994, this country's most famous painting, “The Scream” by Edvard Munch, was recovered almost three months after it was stolen from a museum in Oslo.

What is "Norway"?

200

Taylor Swift originally made her name in this genre before shifting to pop with 1989.

What is "country music?"

200

In 1787, this famous document was signed at Independence Hall in Philadelphia. 

What is "The United States Constitution"?

300

"The Velvet Fog" wrote "The Christmas Song: Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire".

Who is "Mel Torme"?

300

This historic New Jersey city was once became the nation's capital during the Revolutionary War.

What is "Princeton"?

300

This famous painting was stolen from the Louvre by employee Vincenzo Peruggia but was recovered in Italy two years later. Sing it Nat!

What is "Mona Lisa"?

300

This legendary artist famously “went electric” at this 1965 festival, angering folk purists at the Newport Folk Festival.

Who is "Bob Dylan"?

300

She became the first black Miss America. 

Who is "Vanessa Williams"?

400

"The Voice of Romance", had many hits including "A Certain Smile" and "Misty".

Who is "Johnny Mathis"?

400

The Great Falls of the Passaic River, one of the largest waterfalls in the U.S., is located in this city.

What is "Paterson"?

400

Lost 1964, the iconic Framus 12-string Hootenanny acoustic guitar, originally owned by this legendary singer/songwriter, guitarist, and peace activist, was lsold for $2.85 million at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City on May 29, 2024. 

Who is "John Lennon"?

400

This artist transitioned from gospel roots to become known as the "Queen of Pop."

Who is "Aretha Franklin"?

400

During World War I, German flying ace pilot Manfred von Richthofen was also known by this nickname.

Who is "The Red Baron"?

500

This crooner, who frequently incorporated jazz phrasing, rhythm, and improvisation in his performances, received his nickname from a comic strip.

Who is "Bing Crosby"?

500

Famous Revolutionary War spy and traitor Benedict Arnold, was born in this New Jersey city.

What is "Newark"?

500

This 1978 heist involved the theft of approximately $5.875 million in cash and $875,000 in jewelry from JFK International Airport, making it the largest cash robbery in U.S. history at the time.  

What is "The Lufthansa Heist"?

500

Known for jazz, this singer crossed over into pop with the hit “Feeling Good.”

Who is "Nina Simone"?

500

Known as "Moses, this famous American abolitionist, a runaway slave who led other slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad, will have her image appear on the twenty dollar bill around 2030.

Who is "Harriet Tubman"?