90's Music Trivia Flashcards

Questions and Answers

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?

Howie Dorough, AJ MacLean, and Nick Carter

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?

Kris Kross Signup and view all the answers

Who wanted you to 'Hold My Hand'?

Hootie and the Blowfish Signup and view all the answers

Which two New Kids on the Block were brothers?

Jordan and Jonathan Knight Signup and view all the answers

What big 90's female movie star starred in Bon Jovi's 'Always' video?

Keri Russell Signup and view all the answers

What is Taylor Hanson's full name?

Jordan Taylor Hanson Signup and view all the answers

Who sang 'A Whole New World'?

Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle Signup and view all the answers

Who were the only original cast members left on '90210' when the series ended?

Dylan McKay, Kelly Taylor, David Silver, Donna Martin, and Steve Sanders Signup and view all the answers

Which member of what rap band burned her football player boyfriend's house down?

Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopez of TLC Signup and view all the answers

What singer hit #1 with a midget in his band, who passed away towards the end of 2000?

Kid Rock, and Joe C was the midget who died Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only female solo artist to have a #1 hit single without releasing an album?

Lisa Loeb Signup and view all the answers

What famous star appeared in Paula Abdul's 'Rush, Rush' video?

Keanu Reeves Signup and view all the answers

What was Blur's first number one single in the UK?

Country House Signup and view all the answers

What song sampled music from Bronski Beat's 'Smalltown Boy'?

Automatic Lover (Call For Love) Signup and view all the answers

Which group's debut album (named after a London suburb) had a Pet Shop Boys song cover?

East 17 Signup and view all the answers

Which 1993 video began with a girl holding up a placard that said, 'Once Upon A Time'?

'Two Princes', the Spin Doctors classic Signup and view all the answers

Connect Lulu and Dan Hartman to a 1990s group?

Take That! Signup and view all the answers

Fastest selling debut record, best selling single of UK charts in 1996?

Babylon Zoo's 'Spaceman' Signup and view all the answers

Which Steven Kapoor song was included in the soundtrack for 'Dumb and Dumber'?

Boom-Shak-A-Lak Signup and view all the answers

What's Ween's 1989 first album?

GodWeenSatan: The Oneness Signup and view all the answers

Who sang 'Renegades of Funk'?

Rage Against the Machine Signup and view all the answers

How many weeks did Hanson's 'MMMBop' stay at the number one position?

13 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is Dexter Holland's real name?

Bryan Keith Holland Signup and view all the answers

What song was sung by D.J.'s 'band' in 'Full House'?

'The Sign' by Ace of Base Signup and view all the answers

What movie star danced to 'Mary Jane's Last Dance' with Tom Petty?

Kim Basinger Signup and view all the answers

Which member of O-Town is the only one out of his 38 cousins not attending college?

Jacob Underwood Signup and view all the answers

What model appeared in both 'Don't Cry' and 'November Rain' videos for Guns N' Roses?

Stephanie Seymour Signup and view all the answers

Who made the Insane Clown Posse famous?

Mancow Signup and view all the answers

Which member of Limp Bizkit had a hit 'Jump' with the House of Pain?

DJ Lethal Signup and view all the answers

What's the number one song by Hanson in 1997?

MMMBop Signup and view all the answers

What day did 2Pac die?

September 13th, 1996 Signup and view all the answers

What punk band recently released their 6th album titled 'Land Of The Free'?

Pennywise Signup and view all the answers

Who was the original drummer for Nirvana?

Chad Channing Signup and view all the answers

What is Joey Jordison's (Slipknot) real name?

Nathan Jonas Jordison Signup and view all the answers

In what movie did Alice in Chains play at a bar?

'Singles' Signup and view all the answers

Before they were known as Sugar Ray, what had the band originally been called?

The Shrinky Dinks Signup and view all the answers

What new band had originally been called Bliss?

Lifehouse Signup and view all the answers

What Soundgarden song formed a religious cult?

Black Hole Sun Signup and view all the answers

What rap band is Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopez from?

TLC Signup and view all the answers

What female pop singer came out with a book called 'SEX'?

Madonna Signup and view all the answers

Who designs 'Sean John' clothing?

Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs Signup and view all the answers

Which rap star lost the battle with AIDS? (Hint: he was a former member of the NWA)

Eazy E Signup and view all the answers

Who was the original Foxy Brown?

Pam Grier Signup and view all the answers

Which band had their first #1 hit in 1998 with 'I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing'?

Aerosmith Signup and view all the answers

What were Silverchair originally called?

The Innocent Criminals Signup and view all the answers

Who bumped Michael Jackson off the #1 spot in January 1992?

Nirvana Signup and view all the answers

What country do The Hives come from?

Sweden Signup and view all the answers

This rap remake was sung by a grandma in 'The Wedding Singer'.

Rapper's Delight Signup and view all the answers

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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