A Tough And Random Musical Trivia

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A Tough And Random Musical Trivia - Quiz

We all love music, don't we? But this is not your regular music quiz, only the truest of music fans can pass this musical trivia. Here are some difficult questions about our musical history that even the smartest cannot crack. This Is A Random Music Trivia Only True Music Fans Can Pass! Best of luck!

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1.

What pop star based their stage name off a song by Queen?
- A.
  
  Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
- B.
  
  Ella Marija Lani Ylelich-O'Connor
- C.
  
  Amethyst Amelia Kelly
- D.
  
  Elizabeth Woolridge Grant
2.

Before his music career, Drake stared in what TV show?
- A.
  
  Degrassi: The Next Generation
- B.
  
  Radio Free Roscoe
- C.
  
  Edgemont
- D.
  
  Falcon Beach
3.

Who is the only member of One Direction not from England?
- A.
  
  Niall Horan
- B.
  
  Zayn Malik
- C.
  
  Louis Tomlinson
- D.
  
  Harry Styles
- E.
  
  Liam Payne
4.

Who is the only member of the Backstreet Boys to have not released a solo album?
- A.
  
  Kevin Richardson
- B.
  
  Brian Littrell
- C.
  
  Nick Carter
- D.
  
  AJ McLean
- E.
  
  Howie Dorough
5.

Katy Perry's first album was as a Christian performer.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Katy Perry does not use her actual surname in order to avoid confusion with what other celebrity?
- A.
  
  Kate Hudson
- B.
  
  Kate Upton
- C.
  
  Kate Walsh
- D.
  
  Kate Moss
7.

Joel is Billy Joel's actual last name.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
8.

Paul McCartney originally wrote The Beatles' song "Helter Skelter" in attempts to out rock what band?
- A.
  
  The Who
- B.
  
  The Rolling Stones
- C.
  
  The Doors
- D.
  
  The Kinks
9.

Who is the only barefoot Beatle on the cover of the album "Abby Road"?
- A.
  
  Paul McCartney
- B.
  
  Ringo Starr
- C.
  
  John Lennon
- D.
  
  George Harrison
10.

What was the first #1 solo hit by a member of The Beatles?
- A.
  
  "My Sweet Lord" by George Harrison
- B.
  
  "Imagine" by John Lennon
- C.
  
  "Maybe I'm Amazed" by Paul McCartney
- D.
  
  "Sentimental Journey" by Ringo Starr
11.

Who was the first musician to host Saturday Night Live?
- A.
  
  Paul Simon
- B.
  
  Ray Charles
- C.
  
  Kris Kristofferson
- D.
  
  Art Garfunkel
12.

Why did Jimi Hendrix burn his guitar at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967?
- A.
  
  He did not want to be upstaged by The Who
- B.
  
  It was something he did at all his concerts
- C.
  
  The crowd was chanting for him to do so
- D.
  
  He was strumming so hard that his guitar caught fire
13.

What was the first music video ever shown on MTV?
- A.
  
  "Video Killed The Radio Star" by The Buggles
- B.
  
  "You Better Run" by Pat Benatar
- C.
  
  "She Won't Dance With Me" by Rod Stewart
- D.
  
  "You Better You Bet" by The Who
14.

What was the first ever #1 video on MTV's Total Request Live?
- A.
  
  "I'll Never Break Your Heart" by Backstreet Boys
- B.
  
  "Tearin' Up My Heart" by N*Sync
- C.
  
  "All I Have To Give" by Backstreet Boys
- D.
  
  "(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You" by N*Sync
15.

How many drummers did Nirvana have before Dave Grohl joined?
- A.
  
  4
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  1
- D.
  
  0
16.

In 1994, Dave Grohl was asked to be the new drummer for what band?
- A.
  
  Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
- B.
  
  AC/DC
- C.
  
  KISS
- D.
  
  Guns N' Roses
17.

KISS drummer Eric Carr's death was overshadowed, because he died on the same day as which of these famous singers?
- A.
  
  Freddie Mercury
- B.
  
  Kurt Cobain
- C.
  
  Stevie Ray Vaughan
- D.
  
  Frank Zappa
18.

In what year did VH1 debut?
- A.
  
  1985
- B.
  
  1984
- C.
  
  1986
- D.
  
  1983
19.

What was the first music video ever shown on VH1?
- A.
  
  "The Star Spangled Banner" by Marvin Gaye
- B.
  
  "Missing You" by Diana Ross
- C.
  
  "You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin'" by Daryl Hall & John Oates
- D.
  
  "Shaking You" by Olivia Newton-John
20.

How did Marvin Gaye die?
- A.
  
  He was shot
- B.
  
  Cancer
- C.
  
  A heart attack
- D.
  
  He was stabbed
21.

What is Bing Crosby's real first name?
- A.
  
  Harry
- B.
  
  Richard
- C.
  
  Thomas
- D.
  
  William
22.

What is Ray Charles' last name?
- A.
  
  Robinson
- B.
  
  Robertson
- C.
  
  Richardson
- D.
  
  Rickson
23.

Aside from Kendrick Lamar who is featured on the track, how many celebrities guest star in Taylor Swift's music video for her song "Bad Blood"?
- A.
  
  17
- B.
  
  18
- C.
  
  16
- D.
  
  15
24.

Did you know that Keith Moon of The Who released a solo album? What is the name of this album?
- A.
  
  Two Sides of The Moon
- B.
  
  Keith Moon
- C.
  
  Moon Phases
- D.
  
  Landing On The Moon
25.

Which of these musicians did not die from a drug overdose?
- A.
  
  Bob Marley
- B.
  
  Bon Scott
- C.
  
  Dee Dee Ramone
- D.
  
  Howie Epstein