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What is Beatle's most famous song?
Here Comes the Sun
Which song is the most recorded/covered song in history?
Yesterday by the Beatles
'Hallelujah' is a song written by which Canadian recording artist?
Leonard Cohen
Which member of an acting family dated Taylor Swift, and is rumored to be the ex in her song, 'We Are Never Getting Back Together'?
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Which R&B artist did the title track for the movie 'Ghostbusters'?
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In 2015, a song by which artist became the only song to have sold over a million downloads in just a single week?
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Which band released the song 'Hey There Delilah'?
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Who is considered the 'Queen of Pop'?
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Which rock band made a brief yet memorable appearance in The Simpsons Movie (2007)?
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The most iconic moment in the illustrious career of Jimi Hendrix was his playing 'the Star Spangled Banner' at which music festival in 1969?
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The Chainsmokers' and Halsey's 2016 track 'Closer' was inspired by another song by which 1990's rock band?
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The Grateful Dead's highly-devoted fanbase are known as what?
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What was Elvis Presley's middle name?
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An album or single is certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) if it has sold at least how many copies?
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In 2000, which artist(s) tied Michael Jackson's 1984 record of winning eight Grammys in a single year?
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Which well-known Hollywood actor claims he turned down an opportunity to be a member of the Backstreet Boys?
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In 2012, Psy got the record for most YouTube views ever, passing which artist who previously held the record?
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Which music legend was sentenced to six years in prison in 1988?
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Which music group holds the record for the best-selling album in United Kingdom history?
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Which pop music duo held a free concert in New York City's Central Park in 1981 that attracted about half a million fans?
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In 2008, which artist broke the record for the youngest ever to win a Grammy for Album of the Year?
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Rapper Vanilla Ice had a hit song titled 'Ice Ice Baby'. From which other song did 'Ice Ice Baby' sample?
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Which popular singer is affectionately referred to as 'the Boss'?
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Which famous contemporary pop singer has a tattoo of Jesus Christ on one of his calves?
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Which singer began her rise to fame as the winner of the inaugural season of reality-based talent show 'American Idol'?
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Which heavy metalist is reputed to have bitten the head off of a dove?
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Bruno Mars' dad nicknamed him 'Bruno' because he resembled an athlete from which sport?
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Who is the first artist known for utilizing the infamous Auto-Tune vocal distortion technique?
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The Redlands drug bust was a famous 1960's incident involving which band?
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Which prominent British singer was declared a baron of an independent state in 2012?
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What is the full name of Australian boyband 5SOS?
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Which band recorded an album in the same California house where an infamous mass murder occurred?
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Which rock legend's real name is William Bailey?
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In 2009, which artist set the record for the longest leap to number-one in Billboard Hot 100 history?
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Which singer ripped up a photograph of the Pope on international television?
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Michael Jackson's 1982 album 'Thriller' featured a duet with which other legendary artist?
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Which classic 1980's band are responsible for the hit 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)'?
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In 2019, which pop singer claims that US President Donald Trump called her after she performed at the 2013 MTV VMAs?
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In 2019, which pop singer claims that US President Donald Trump called her after she performed at the 2013 MTV VMAs?
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Mi Reflejo was a Spanish-speaking album released by which famous musician?
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Which singer began her rise to superstardom actually as a dancer on a sketch-comedy television program?
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Actor Keanu Reeves was a founding member of the band Dogstar. What position did he play in the band?
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International music sensation ABBA originate from which European country?
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At what unusual institutions did Johnny Cash record a number of live albums?
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'All Shook Up' is a song that topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 1957. Who was the singer?
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Lady Gaga derived her stage name from a song performed by which legendary band?
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As of the first 35 years of the existence of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1983 - 2018), who is the only artist to have been inducted on three separate occasions?
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In 2011, which music superstar launched her own social media website?
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What musician won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016?
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Which rapper is featured on Fifth Harmony's song 'Worth It'?
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This musician is often referred to as the fifth Beatle.
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Who was the lead singer of the band 'Queen'?
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Which electronic musical instrument emits the eeriest of sounds and is the only instrument played without touching it?
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The first successful mainstream collaboration of rock music and rap music featured Aerosmith teaming up with which rap crew?
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Which music superstar was offered a professional ice-hockey contract back in 2012?
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Study Notes
Popular Music Trivia Overview
- "Here Comes the Sun" is recognized as the Beatles' most famous song.
- "Yesterday" by the Beatles holds the title for the most-covered song in music history.
Notable Artists and Songs
- Leonard Cohen is the writer of the iconic song "Hallelujah."
- Taylor Swift's rumored ex, referenced in "We Are Never Getting Back Together," is actor Jake Gyllenhaal.
- Ray Parker Jr. performed the title track for the movie "Ghostbusters."
- Adele's "Hello" became the first song to sell over a million downloads in just one week in 2015.
Bands and Their Contributions
- Plain White T's released the popular song "Hey There Delilah."
- The "King of Pop" is Michael Jackson, while Madonna is known as the "Queen of Pop."
- Green Day made a memorable cameo in "The Simpsons Movie" (2007).
- Jimi Hendrix's performance of "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Woodstock in 1969 is a defining moment in his career.
Music Records and Awards
- "Closer" by The Chainsmokers and Halsey was influenced by Blink-182's music.
- Grateful Dead fans are famously known as "Dead heads."
- Elvis Presley’s middle name is Aaron.
- An album earns a diamond certification by the RIAA after selling 10 million copies.
Grammy History
- Santana tied Michael Jackson's record in 2000 by winning eight Grammys in a single year.
- Ryan Gosling turned down a chance to join the Backstreet Boys.
- In 2012, Psy broke the YouTube views record, previously held by Justin Bieber.
Legal Troubles and Unusual Facts
- James Brown was sentenced to six years in prison in 1988.
- Queen holds the record for the best-selling album in UK history.
- Simon and Garfunkel attracted about half a million fans at their free concert in Central Park in 1981.
Rising Stars and Cultural Impact
- Taylor Swift became the youngest artist to win a Grammy for Album of the Year in 2008.
- Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" sampled "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie.
- Bruce Springsteen is widely known as "the Boss."
- Justin Bieber has a tattoo of Jesus Christ on one of his calves.
Breakthrough Moments
- Kelly Clarkson won the first season of "American Idol."
- Ozzy Osborne is notorious for having bitten the head off a dove.
- Bruno Mars got his nickname from his resemblance to a wrestler.
Pioneers and Innovations
- Cher was the first artist to popularize the use of Auto-Tune.
- The Rolling Stones were involved in the infamous Redlands drug bust in the 1960s.
Recognition and Honors
- Ed Sheeran was declared a baron in an independent state in 2012.
- The full name of Australian boy band 5SOS is "5 Seconds of Summer."
- Nine Inch Nails recorded an album in the house where a major mass murder occurred.
Personal Stories and Anecdotes
- Axl Rose's real name is William Bailey.
- Kelly Clarkson set a record for the longest leap to number one in the Billboard Hot 100 in 2009.
- Sinead O'Connor gained notoriety for ripping up a photo of the Pope on live television.
Collaborations and Influence
- Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" featured a duet with Paul McCartney.
- The Eurythmics are known for the hit "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)."
Celebrity Interactions
- Miley Cyrus alleged that Donald Trump called her after her MTV VMA performance in 2013.
- Johnny Cash famously recorded live albums in prison.
Historical Hits and Iconic Figures
- "All Shook Up" was a number one hit by Elvis Presley in 1957.
- Lady Gaga's stage name is derived from a Queen song.
Rock and Roll Honors
- Eric Clapton is the only artist inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame three times as of 2018.
- Lady Gaga launched her own social media site in 2011.
Literary Achievements
- Bob Dylan won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016.
Collaborations and Features
- Kid Ink featured on Fifth Harmony's song "Worth It."
- Pete Best is often referred to as the "fifth Beatle."
- Freddie Mercury was the lead singer of Queen.
Unique Instruments
- The theremin is known as the eerie instrument played without physical contact.
Historic Collaborations
- Aerosmith's collaboration with Run DMC marked the first successful mainstream rock and rap fusion.
Sports Connections
- Justin Bieber was offered a professional ice hockey contract in 2012.
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Test your knowledge of popular music with this trivia quiz. From iconic songs to famous artists, see how well you know the hits that have defined generations. Perfect for music enthusiasts and trivia lovers alike!
