Music Legends Trivia Questions
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Who is the artist who was born Jewish and later became a born-again Christian, recording the albums 'Saved' and 'Slow Train Coming'?
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bob dylan
Which singer, with a vote held to decide if a younger or older version of him would be depicted on a stamp, is known as the King of Rock and Roll?
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elvis presley
Which superstar's hits include 'Busted', 'In the Jailhouse Now' & 'Ring of Fire'?
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johnny cash
Who holds the record for the most Top 40 and Top 10 albums during the rock era and has been singing since 1933?
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frank sinatra
In the 1957 singing duo named Tom & Jerry, who was the performer that went by the name Jerry if Tom was Art Garfunkel?
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paul simon
Which artist's 1973 album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' features the hits 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' and 'Bennie and the Jets'?
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elton john
Which rock star had the most No. 1 songs and the most No. 2 hits by a solo performer?
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elvis presley
What was the nickname of Janis Joplin that is also a type of gem?
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pearl
Which singer, known for the song 'I Left My Heart in San Francisco,' has had a flourishing career under the guidance of his son Danny?
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tony bennett
Which artist has had 4 No. 1 hits, including 1 as a solo artist and 3 with Art Garfunkel?
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paul simon
In which new wave trio did Sting rise to fame?
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police
What musical instrument did Keith Moon play?
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drums
Which famous jazz musician was popularly known by the nicknames Pops and Satchmo?
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louis armstrong
Who left New Edition to have a solo career with hits like 'Don't Be Cruel' and 'Every Little Step'?
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bobby brown
Who embarked on a major tour with his E Street Band in 1999, marking their first in over a decade?
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bruce springsteen
Which musician was referred to as 'Symbol Man' or 'Formerly' according to The Rolling Stone Encyclopedia?
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prince
Who released the album 'Earthling' in 1997, 25 years after introducing Ziggy Stardust?
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david bowie
Who is the architect of rock & roll and the originator known for the song 'Good Golly, Miss Molly'?
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little richard
Who is the singer known for recording both as a solo artist and with the Supremes on Motown, and currently owns part of the label?
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diana ross
Who is Patti Scialfa's husband, who is also known by the nickname 'The Boss'?
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bruce springsteen
Who can you find on a doorstop in a gold lame suit when shopping online at the Graceland Shopping Mall?
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elvis presley
Who authored the 1988 autobiography titled 'Sweet Life' and is also known for the song 'I Write the Songs'?
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barry manilow
Which performer wrote the folk songs 'Times They are A-Changin'' and 'Mr. Tambourine Man'?
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bob dylan
What is the stage name of the former teacher Gordon Sumner, who became the lead singer of the Police?
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sting
In which year did the superstar who released the autobiography 'Moonwalk' make his debut, and who is this superstar?
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michael jackson
Which jazz pianist and bandleader is known by the nickname 'The Count'?
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count basie
Which ex-Beatle had two consecutive songs, 'Photograph' and 'You're Sixteen', reach #1 in the U.S.?
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ringo starr
Which man did Paul Simon regret allowing to sing lead on 'Bridge Over Troubled Water'?
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art garfunkel
Which artist, known as the 'Soul Brother Number One,' experienced a career revival with the song 'Living In America' from 'Rocky IV'?
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james brown
Which member of the Beatles wrote the song 'Something'?
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george harrison
In 1995, which late Tejano singer was honored with an entire commemorative issue by People Magazine?
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selena
What character did Jim Croce describe as 'the baddest man in the whole damn town' in his first No. 1 hit?
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bad, bad leroy brown
Which blues empress had her song "Down Hearted Blues" sell 780,000 copies, helping to revive Columbia Records?
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bessie smith
Which country singer whose album 'Fresh Horses' was released signed autographs for 23 consecutive hours at the 1996 Fan Fair?
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garth brooks
Who achieved his last No. 1 hit with the 1983 song featuring the lyrics 'Put on your red shoes and dance the blues (Let's dance) / To the song they're playing on the radio'?
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david bowie
Who won his first Grammy with the song 'You Are the Sunshine of My Life' and holds a record for 19 Grammys in the rock genre?
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stevie wonder
Who is the Boston-born artist known as the 'Disco Queen' who had hits in the '70s with songs like 'I Love You', 'I Feel Love', and 'Love to Love You Baby'?
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donna summer
Which group, comprised of sisters Ruth, Jane, and Anita, is known for their father being a minister, similar to Aretha Franklin?
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pointer sisters
Who recorded the album 'Unforgettable' featuring 22 songs that were originally performed by her father Nat?
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natalie cole
Which band performed the song 'Another Brick in the Wall'?
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pink floyd
Who is the R&B great, known for singing 'You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine', that once sang backup for Sam Cooke?
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lou rawls
Which iconic rock band included members Ray Manzarek, Robby Kreiger, Jim Morrison, and John Densmore?
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Who is the former member of Cream who wrote the 1992 hit 'Tears In Heaven' for his son Conor?
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eric clapton
Which singer once remarked, 'If you think dope is for kicks, you're out of your mind'?
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billie holiday
In 1974, which musician did critic Jon Landau call 'Rock & Roll's Future' and later co-produce 'Born to Run' with?
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bruce springsteen
What was the stage name of the singer born as Nelson who was later referred to as 'The Artist Formerly Known As'?
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prince
Which singer, known by one name, claimed to be the first person to show her bellybutton on television?
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cher
Who was given the nickname 'The Captain' by Mike Love for playing keyboards with the Beach Boys?
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daryl dragon
What name did Norma Delores Egstrom from North Dakota use when she had the hit song with the lyrics 'Never know how much I love you / Never know how much I care'?
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peggy lee
Which legendary singer is known by the title 'Queen of Soul'?
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aretha franklin
Which nightmarish singer recorded the album 'Welcome to My Nightmare'?
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alice cooper
Who was Juilliard's youngest student and won 3 Oscars in 1974 for his work related to 'the way things were'?
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marvin hamlisch
Who is the pop superstar that collaborated with a Saudi prince to launch Kingdom Entertainment in 1996?
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michael jackson
Which early music icon was referred to as 'A Howling Hillbilly' by Life Magazine in 1956?
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elvis presley
Which 'Godfather of Soul' received a 6-year prison sentence for aggravated assault and failure to stop for police?
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james brown
Whose name is partially incorporated in the titles of the albums 'Milestones' and 'Miles Ahead'?
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miles davis
Who is the songwriter behind the songs 'Blowin' In The Wind' and 'The Times They Are A-Changin'?
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bob dylan
Which artist sang both 'Simply the Best' and 'Private Dancer' and was popular for offers like 10 CDs for a penny?
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tina turner
Which '80s pop star had her first No. 1 hit with the lyrics, 'Then you say, go slow /I fall behind /The second hand unwinds'?
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cyndi lauper
Who won eight Billboard Music Awards in 1990 with her album 'Rhythm Nation 1814'?
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janet jackson
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