The Music Quiz (lyrics, soundtrack, singer, dancing, music video)

jackhammer · 02-25-2009, 10:33 AM

1. Marvin ***e
2. Yodelling?
3. ?
4. boston
5. Martin Luther king
6. Motley Crue
7. Nena
8. Johnny Lydon
9. Rush
10.? Guns N Roses?

Guybrush · 02-26-2009, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toretorden

Which famous black artist got shot and killed by his father in 1984?
What do you call the alpine (and other areas) folk form of singing characterized by rapid and repeated changes between the vocal and falsetto register?
Dave Mustaine from Megadeth calls another rock legend his "mentor". Who is this mysterious mentor figure?
In 1976 (UK & US), an incredibly successful eponymous debut album was released. The genre was hard rock and by 2003, it had sold 17x platinum, making it one of the best-selling debut albums in the world. The band behind the release took it's name from an american city. Which band is it?
U2's pop song "Pride (In the Name of Love)" from the album "The Unforgettable Fire", 1984, is about which famous deceased person .. ?
Bob Rock was brought in as producer to make Metallica's "Black Album" released in 1991. Before that, he had produced the albums "Raw Tracks" and "Dr. Feelgood" from which american hair-metal band?
Which german singer has the 80s hit "99 luftballons" (english version "99 red balloons")?
What is Johnny Rotten's real name?
Neil Peart is famous for his drumming skills. He is best known for playing with which famous prog band .. ?
June 30th 2000, at the Roskilde festival in Denmark, nine fans were crushed, suffocated and killed when the audience rushed to the stage and things got a bit too tight. Which band was on stage during the tragedy?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

1. Marvin ***e
2. Yodelling?
3. ?
4. boston
5. Martin Luther king
6. Motley Crue
7. Nena
8. Johnny Lydon
9. Rush
10.? Guns N Roses?

Without a doubt the best attempt so far ..

Marvin was right, yodelling was right, Boston was of course right .. Martin Luther King is missing Jr. to his name, but that's no biggie, Motley Crue is right and so is Nena .. Johnny is a very good attempt, but it should have been John Joseph or perhaps just John. Rush is also right.

I'll just list the solutions I'm not giving you points for :

3. Alice Cooper
8. John Joseph Lydon
10. Pearl Jam

That gives jackhammer 7 points and a 7 points total!

Stand by for more quiz-stuff.

Guybrush · 02-26-2009, 08:47 AM

Alright, I was a bit worried that the last would get difficult, but seeing how well Lee did, I'm not too worried anymore. Here are some more questions of varying difficulty. I expect most will know some but not all of these. If you don't know any, go and learn!

As before, if you answer, you have to answer all or you get no points, even if correct. Also, no looking up stuff.

Robert Fripp doesn't like to stand while playing guitar on stage. Instead he prefers to ... ?
Phil Collins eventually became the frontman of the prog band Genesis. Who sang and fronted the band before him?
In the late 60s while playing a concert, the band Cream invited a now popular but then largely unknown artist up on stage to jam with them on the song "Killing floor". Word has it the guest played Eric Clapton's socks off, outstaging him on his own concert. Who was this guest?
Courtney Love is the lead singer for the band Hole. She also had a two-years marriage with a popular grunge icon. Who?
The producer behind hit albums like Beatles "Abbey Road" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" also has his own music "project". What is it called?
Elton John's song "Candle in the Wind" was written in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. In 1997, he rerecorded it as a tribute to who .. ?
Ronnie James Dio is a metal legend and is well known for singing with Black Sabbath and, of course, the band "Dio". In the 70s, he was also recruited into a successful metal band by Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore. What was the name of this band?
What remains to this date the world's best selling album?
Give me Band / Album / Songtitle to go with the following lyrics "London is drowning and I - live by the river!"
Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" doesn't just contain perhaps the world's most well-known guitar riff, it also recounts a true story. From the lyrics, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of invention were having a concert at the gambling house (Montreux Casino). Something happens during the concert. What?

Come on guys!

jackhammer · 02-26-2009, 09:46 AM

1. Sit
2. Peter Gabriel
3. ?
4. Kurt Cobain
5. Alan parsons
6. Princess Diana
7. Rainbow
8. Thriller- Michael Jackson
9. The Clash-London's Calling- Same title
10. A fire engulfed the stage

As for 3 a rough guess Rory Gallacher?

Meph1986 · 02-26-2009, 09:47 AM

I could only get 5

Piss Me Off · 02-26-2009, 09:49 AM

3. Is Jimi Hendrix isn't it?

Guybrush · 02-27-2009, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toretorden

Robert Fripp doesn't like to stand while playing guitar on stage. Instead he prefers to ... ?
Phil Collins eventually became the frontman of the prog band Genesis. Who sang and fronted the band before him?
In the late 60s while playing a concert, the band Cream invited a now popular but then largely unknown artist up on stage to jam with them on the song "Killing floor". Word has it the guest played Eric Clapton's socks off, outstaging him on his own concert. Who was this guest?
Courtney Love is the lead singer for the band Hole. She also had a two-years marriage with a popular grunge icon. Who?
The producer behind hit albums like Beatles "Abbey Road" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" also has his own music "project". What is it called?
Elton John's song "Candle in the Wind" was written in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. In 1997, he rerecorded it as a tribute to who .. ?
Ronnie James Dio is a metal legend and is well known for singing with Black Sabbath and, of course, the band "Dio". In the 70s, he was also recruited into a successful metal band by Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore. What was the name of this band?
What remains to this date the world's best selling album?
Give me Band / Album / Songtitle to go with the following lyrics "London is drowning and I - live by the river!"
Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" doesn't just contain perhaps the world's most well-known guitar riff, it also recounts a true story. From the lyrics, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of invention were having a concert at the gambling house (Montreux Casino). Something happens during the concert. What?

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackhammer

1. Sit
2. Peter Gabriel
3. ?
4. Kurt Cobain
5. Alan parsons
6. Princess Diana
7. Rainbow
8. Thriller- Michael Jackson
9. The Clash-London's Calling- Same title
10. A fire engulfed the stage

As for 3 a rough guess Rory Gallacher?

Wow, another great attempt by Lee

Fripp likes to sit, correct. Peter Gabriel is correct. 3, as Piss Me Off posted, should have been Jimi Hendrix. Kurt Cobain is correct - Alan Parsons is nearly correct, but the full name of his "music project" (it was a hint) was "The Alan Parsons Project". Princess Di is correct, so is Rainbow and Thriller and London Calling by The Clash is good. I'm also giving you right on the last. According to the song, "some stupid with a flare gun burned the place to the ground".

That gives jackhammer 8 more points for a 15 points total.

Great job!

I'll post more in a bit!

jackhammer · 02-27-2009, 05:58 AM

I misread number 3 and was going to say Hendrix but you said 'a now popular artist' I mistook that for someone still alive today and then was stumped

and Alan Parsons is nitpicking. You included project so by inserting the name it is obvious what is implied. I demand a recount

Guybrush · 02-27-2009, 06:23 AM

Actually, I thought something like that might've happened regarding Parsons .. (the group is more popular than him in a way anyways) I might give you one for that.

Here's the new set by the way!

Bon Scott was AC/DC's singer, but died in 1980. Afterwards, the band considered breaking up, but decided to hire a new singer and continue. The first post-bon album released the same year he died was "Back in Black" which is now only behind Thriller as the most sold album and officially the best selling album by a band. What's the name of AC/DC's singer who was recruited in time to make this masterpiece?
Michael Angelo Batio is one of many known guitar virtuosos. He's known for playing a somewhat special guitar. What's so special about it? Name it or describe roughly.
Which wacky and zany bespeckled fun-punk band played the minor hit "Nellie the Elephant"?
The album "The Crazy World of Arthur Brown" was a psychedelia landmark from the group by the same name. If I'm thinking of a hot hit from that album, what is the title of the song I'm thinking of?
David Bowie's song "I'm Afraid of Americans" was co-written by Bowie and Brian Eno, but a mix-collaboration version with a certain american industrial rock group would produce the most popular version with an accompanying music video. Which group?
Not long ago, Coldplay was (again) sued for plagiarism by a famous guitarist for stealing significant portions of his song for their hit "Viva la Vida" from their latest album. Which famous guitarist?
Marilyn Manson has covered many songs, among them popular 80s hit "Tainted Love". However, the song was first popularized with another cover version in 1981 by which english synthpop duo?
Which famous country artist co-starred in all three of the Smokey and the Bandits films and also got a hit with the theme for the first movie?
Which now deceased austrian pop artist made a "rap song" about Amadeus Mozart?
Who made the soundtrack for the movie "Edward Scissorhands"?

Because Lee has done so well, I'm making them perhaps even harder.

jackhammer · 02-27-2009, 06:27 AM

I know 7 out of 10 but it's only fair to let someone else have a go!

02-25-2009, 10:33 AM	#21 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	1. Marvin ***e 2. Yodelling? 3. ? 4. boston 5. Martin Luther king 6. Motley Crue 7. Nena 8. Johnny Lydon 9. Rush 10.? Guns N Roses? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

02-26-2009, 08:47 AM	#23 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Alright, I was a bit worried that the last would get difficult, but seeing how well Lee did, I'm not too worried anymore. Here are some more questions of varying difficulty. I expect most will know some but not all of these. If you don't know any, go and learn! As before, if you answer, you have to answer all or you get no points, even if correct. Also, no looking up stuff. Robert Fripp doesn't like to stand while playing guitar on stage. Instead he prefers to ... ? Phil Collins eventually became the frontman of the prog band Genesis. Who sang and fronted the band before him? In the late 60s while playing a concert, the band Cream invited a now popular but then largely unknown artist up on stage to jam with them on the song "Killing floor". Word has it the guest played Eric Clapton's socks off, outstaging him on his own concert. Who was this guest? Courtney Love is the lead singer for the band Hole. She also had a two-years marriage with a popular grunge icon. Who? The producer behind hit albums like Beatles "Abbey Road" and Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" also has his own music "project". What is it called? Elton John's song "Candle in the Wind" was written in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. In 1997, he rerecorded it as a tribute to who .. ? Ronnie James Dio is a metal legend and is well known for singing with Black Sabbath and, of course, the band "Dio". In the 70s, he was also recruited into a successful metal band by Deep Purple's Ritchie Blackmore. What was the name of this band? What remains to this date the world's best selling album? Give me Band / Album / Songtitle to go with the following lyrics "London is drowning and I - live by the river!" Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water" doesn't just contain perhaps the world's most well-known guitar riff, it also recounts a true story. From the lyrics, Frank Zappa and the Mothers of invention were having a concert at the gambling house (Montreux Casino). Something happens during the concert. What? Come on guys! __________________ Something Completely Different

02-26-2009, 09:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	1. Sit 2. Peter Gabriel 3. ? 4. Kurt Cobain 5. Alan parsons 6. Princess Diana 7. Rainbow 8. Thriller- Michael Jackson 9. The Clash-London's Calling- Same title 10. A fire engulfed the stage As for 3 a rough guess Rory Gallacher? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

02-26-2009, 09:47 AM	#25 (permalink)
Meph1986 How High? Join Date: May 2008 Location: FL Posts: 684	I could only get 5 __________________

02-26-2009, 09:49 AM	#26 (permalink)
Piss Me Off Moodswings n' Roundabouts Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: At the corner of Dude and Catastrophe Posts: 4,512	3. Is Jimi Hendrix isn't it? __________________ Last FM Rate Yr Music Muxtape

02-27-2009, 05:58 AM	#28 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I misread number 3 and was going to say Hendrix but you said 'a now popular artist' I mistook that for someone still alive today and then was stumped and Alan Parsons is nitpicking. You included project so by inserting the name it is obvious what is implied. I demand a recount __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

02-27-2009, 06:23 AM	#29 (permalink)
Guybrush Juicious Maximus III Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scabb Island Posts: 6,525	Actually, I thought something like that might've happened regarding Parsons .. (the group is more popular than him in a way anyways) I might give you one for that. Here's the new set by the way! Bon Scott was AC/DC's singer, but died in 1980. Afterwards, the band considered breaking up, but decided to hire a new singer and continue. The first post-bon album released the same year he died was "Back in Black" which is now only behind Thriller as the most sold album and officially the best selling album by a band. What's the name of AC/DC's singer who was recruited in time to make this masterpiece? Michael Angelo Batio is one of many known guitar virtuosos. He's known for playing a somewhat special guitar. What's so special about it? Name it or describe roughly. Which wacky and zany bespeckled fun-punk band played the minor hit "Nellie the Elephant"? The album "The Crazy World of Arthur Brown" was a psychedelia landmark from the group by the same name. If I'm thinking of a hot hit from that album, what is the title of the song I'm thinking of? David Bowie's song "I'm Afraid of Americans" was co-written by Bowie and Brian Eno, but a mix-collaboration version with a certain american industrial rock group would produce the most popular version with an accompanying music video. Which group? Not long ago, Coldplay was (again) sued for plagiarism by a famous guitarist for stealing significant portions of his song for their hit "Viva la Vida" from their latest album. Which famous guitarist? Marilyn Manson has covered many songs, among them popular 80s hit "Tainted Love". However, the song was first popularized with another cover version in 1981 by which english synthpop duo? Which famous country artist co-starred in all three of the Smokey and the Bandits films and also got a hit with the theme for the first movie? Which now deceased austrian pop artist made a "rap song" about Amadeus Mozart? Who made the soundtrack for the movie "Edward Scissorhands"? Because Lee has done so well, I'm making them perhaps even harder. __________________ Something Completely Different Last edited by Guybrush; 02-27-2009 at 11:21 AM.

02-27-2009, 06:27 AM	#30 (permalink)
jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	I know 7 out of 10 but it's only fair to let someone else have a go! __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”