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Questions and Answers
Which Michael Jackson song entered straight at #1 position on Billboard 100 Singles Chart?
Which Michael Jackson song entered straight at #1 position on Billboard 100 Singles Chart?
- You Are Not Alone (correct)
- Black or White
- Billie Jean
- Thriller
Who were the three original members of the Backstreet Boys?
Who were the three original members of the Backstreet Boys?
Howie Dorough, AJ MacLean, and Nick Carter
Which two members of *N SYNC were Mouseketeers on the new Mickey Mouse Club?
Which two members of *N SYNC were Mouseketeers on the new Mickey Mouse Club?
Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez
Which rap group was totally crossed out?
Which rap group was totally crossed out?
Who wanted you to 'Hold My Hand'?
Who wanted you to 'Hold My Hand'?
Which two New Kids on the Block were brothers?
Which two New Kids on the Block were brothers?
What big 90's female movie star starred in Bon Jovi's 'Always' video?
What big 90's female movie star starred in Bon Jovi's 'Always' video?
What is Taylor Hanson's full name?
What is Taylor Hanson's full name?
Who sang 'A Whole New World'?
Who sang 'A Whole New World'?
Who were the only original cast members left on '90210' when the series ended?
Who were the only original cast members left on '90210' when the series ended?
Which member of what rap band burned her football player boyfriend's house down?
Which member of what rap band burned her football player boyfriend's house down?
What singer hit #1 with a midget in his band, who passed away towards the end of 2000?
What singer hit #1 with a midget in his band, who passed away towards the end of 2000?
Who was the only female solo artist to have a #1 hit single without releasing an album?
Who was the only female solo artist to have a #1 hit single without releasing an album?
What famous star appeared in Paula Abdul's 'Rush, Rush' video?
What famous star appeared in Paula Abdul's 'Rush, Rush' video?
What was Blur's first number one single in the UK?
What was Blur's first number one single in the UK?
What song sampled music from Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'?
What song sampled music from Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'?
Which group's debut album (named after a London suburb) had a Pet Shop Boys song cover?
Which group's debut album (named after a London suburb) had a Pet Shop Boys song cover?
Which 1993 video began with a girl holding up a placard that said, 'Once Upon A Time'?
Which 1993 video began with a girl holding up a placard that said, 'Once Upon A Time'?
Connect Lulu and Dan Hartman to a 1990s group?
Connect Lulu and Dan Hartman to a 1990s group?
Fastest selling debut record, best selling single of UK charts in 1996?
Fastest selling debut record, best selling single of UK charts in 1996?
Which Steven Kapoor song was included in the soundtrack for 'Dumb and Dumber'?
Which Steven Kapoor song was included in the soundtrack for 'Dumb and Dumber'?
What's Ween's 1989 first album?
What's Ween's 1989 first album?
Who sang 'Renegades of Funk'?
Who sang 'Renegades of Funk'?
How many weeks did Hanson's 'MMMBop' stay at the number one position?
How many weeks did Hanson's 'MMMBop' stay at the number one position?
What is Dexter Holland's real name?
What is Dexter Holland's real name?
What song was sung by D.J.'s 'band' in 'Full House'?
What song was sung by D.J.'s 'band' in 'Full House'?
What movie star danced to 'Mary Jane's Last Dance' with Tom Petty?
What movie star danced to 'Mary Jane's Last Dance' with Tom Petty?
Which member of O-Town is the only one out of his 38 cousins not attending college?
Which member of O-Town is the only one out of his 38 cousins not attending college?
What model appeared in both 'Don't Cry' and 'November Rain' videos for Guns N' Roses?
What model appeared in both 'Don't Cry' and 'November Rain' videos for Guns N' Roses?
Who made the Insane Clown Posse famous?
Who made the Insane Clown Posse famous?
Which member of Limp Bizkit had a hit 'Jump' with the House of Pain?
Which member of Limp Bizkit had a hit 'Jump' with the House of Pain?
What's the number one song by Hanson in 1997?
What's the number one song by Hanson in 1997?
What day did 2Pac die?
What day did 2Pac die?
What punk band recently released their 6th album titled 'Land Of The Free'?
What punk band recently released their 6th album titled 'Land Of The Free'?
Who was the original drummer for Nirvana?
Who was the original drummer for Nirvana?
What is Joey Jordison's (Slipknot) real name?
What is Joey Jordison's (Slipknot) real name?
In what movie did Alice in Chains play at a bar?
In what movie did Alice in Chains play at a bar?
Before they were known as Sugar Ray, what had the band originally been called?
Before they were known as Sugar Ray, what had the band originally been called?
What new band had originally been called Bliss?
What new band had originally been called Bliss?
What Soundgarden song formed a religious cult?
What Soundgarden song formed a religious cult?
What rap band is Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopez from?
What rap band is Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopez from?
What female pop singer came out with a book called 'SEX'?
What female pop singer came out with a book called 'SEX'?
Who designs 'Sean John' clothing?
Who designs 'Sean John' clothing?
Which rap star lost the battle with AIDS? (Hint: he was a former member of the NWA)
Which rap star lost the battle with AIDS? (Hint: he was a former member of the NWA)
Who was the original Foxy Brown?
Who was the original Foxy Brown?
Which band had their first #1 hit in 1998 with 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing'?
Which band had their first #1 hit in 1998 with 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing'?
What were Silverchair originally called?
What were Silverchair originally called?
Who bumped Michael Jackson off the #1 spot in January 1992?
Who bumped Michael Jackson off the #1 spot in January 1992?
What country do The Hives come from?
What country do The Hives come from?
This rap remake was sung by a grandma in 'The Wedding Singer'.
This rap remake was sung by a grandma in 'The Wedding Singer'.
Study Notes
Michael Jackson and 90's Music Highlights
- "You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1995.
- The original members of Backstreet Boys: Howie Dorough, AJ MacLean, and Nick Carter; Kevin Richardson and Brian Littrell joined later in 1993.
Boy Bands and Icons
- Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez from *N SYNC were former mouseketeers on the NEW Mickey Mouse Club.
- Kris Kross was a notable rap group known for their song "Jump."
- Hootie and the Blowfish had a hit with "Hold My Hand."
Notable Figures and Collaborations
- Jordan and Jonathan Knight of New Kids on the Block are siblings.
- Keri Russell, known for her role in "Felicity," starred in Bon Jovi's "Always" music video.
- Taylor Hanson's full name is Jordan Taylor Hanson.
- Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle performed "A Whole New World."
Television and Celebrity Trivia
- Original cast members of "90210" remaining at the series finale: Dylan McKay, Kelly Taylor, David Silver, Donna Martin, and Steve Sanders.
- Lisa "Left Eye" Lopez from TLC gained notoriety for burning her football player boyfriend's house down.
- Kid Rock’s midget bandmate Joe C passed away around 2000.
Music Achievements and Records
- Lisa Loeb was the only female solo artist to have a #1 hit ("Stay") without an album prior to its release.
- The fastest-selling debut record in the UK in 1996 was "Spaceman" by Babylon Zoo.
- "Automatic Lover (Call For Love)" by Real McCoy sampled Bronski Beat.
- Blur's first UK #1 single was "Country House."
Song and Artist Connections
- "Two Princes" by Spin Doctors features a memorable opening with a "Once Upon A Time" placard.
- Take That covered Dan Hartman's "Relight My Fire," featuring Lulu.
- Ween's debut album is titled "GodWeenSatan: The Oneness."
- "Renegades Of Funk" was performed by Rage Against the Machine.
Essential Facts from the 90's Music Scene
- Hanson's "MMMBop" topped charts for 13 weeks.
- Chad Channing was the original drummer for Nirvana.
- The film "Singles" featured Alice in Chains performing as themselves.
- Before renaming to Sugar Ray, the band was called The Shrinky Dinks.
Genre-Bending and Iconic Songs
- Aerosmith achieved their first #1 hit in 1998 with "I Don't Want to Miss a Thing."
- Eazy-E, a former member of N.W.A, succumbed to AIDS-related complications.
- Sean "P.Diddy" Combs is the designer behind the "Sean John" clothing line.
Cultural References and Legacy
- Madonna published a controversial book titled "SEX."
- The musical video for Soundgarden’s "Black Hole Sun" spurred the creation of a religious cult due to its apocalyptic themes.
- The Hives, a notable band from Sweden, contributed to the global music scene in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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Test your knowledge of 90's music with these fun flashcards! From Michael Jackson's chart-toppers to iconic boy bands like Backstreet Boys and *N SYNC, this quiz will challenge your memory of the era's greatest hits and artists. Perfect for music enthusiasts looking to relive the 90's vibe!
