Were You Listening in 2011? The Hardcore Music Trivia Challenge!
1.
What metal group known for the albums "Toxicity" and "Steal This Album!" went on their first world tour in 5 years in 2011?
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System of a Down
2.
Which American rock band released the album "Vices & Virtues" in 2011?
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Panic! At the Disco
3.
Which 2011 album by country singer Toby Keith contains the singles "Made in America" and "Red Solo Cup"?
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Clancy's Tavern
4.
Which Dave Navarro-fronted band from the 1990's alternative scene released the album "The Great Escape Artist" in 2011?
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Jane's Addiction
5.
Which 2011 album by Coldplay became their 5th to debut at #1 on the US Billboard 200?
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Mylo Xyloto
6.
What rock trio featuring Travis Barker on drums released their 6th album, "Neighborhoods", in 2011?
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Blink-182
7.
2011's "So Beautiful or So What" is the first album by which singer/songwriter since 2006's "Surprise"?
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Paul Simon
8.
What rhyming title did Avril Lavigne choose for fourth studio album, released in 2011?
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Goodbye Lullaby
9.
The digital release of what 2011 Radiohead album happened more than a month before the CD and vinyl releases?
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The King of Limbs
10.
Which rapper hosted the 2012 Grammy Awards?
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LL Cool J
11.
Which child of Beyonce and Jay-Z appears on the latter's 2012 single "Glory"?
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Blue Ivy
12.
In his Grammy-nominated single "Grenade", Bruno Mars declares that he would jump in front of what vehicle "for ya"?
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Train
13.
Which succinctly-titled album by Rihanna was nominated for Best Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards?
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Loud
14.
Which succinctly-titled track by the Foo Fighters was nominated for Best Rock Song at the 2012 Grammy Awards?
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Walk
15.
How many siblings make up the country group The Band Perry?
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3
16.
Which alcoholic beverage is paired with "You" in the title of a 2011 single by Kenny Chesney?
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Tequila
17.
Which former Beatle received the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year award?
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Paul McCartney
18.
Which group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 currently tours without founding member Slash?
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Guns N' Roses
19.
What name did Nicki Minaj choose for her first studio album?
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Pink Friday
20.
In 2010, Nicki Minaj collaborated with which fellow female hip-hop artist on the track "Raining Men"?
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Rihanna
21.
Nicki Minaj appeared in the Super Bowl XLVI halftime show along with M.I.A and what pop singer?
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Madonna
22.
According to the title of a 2011 hit single by Coldplay, "Every Teardrop" is what?
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A Waterfall
23.
Which 2011 album by Jennifer Lopez features the singles "Papi" and "On the Floor"?
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Love?
24.
Which American band chose the lengthy title "When You're Through Thinking, Say Yes" for a 2011 studio album?
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Yellowcard
25.
Which 2011 album by Lupe Fiasco features the singles "Out of My Head" and "The Show Goes On"?
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Lasers
26.
Which 2011 country album by Eric Church features the singles "Drink in my Hand" and "Homeboy"?
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Chief
27.
Released in 2011, Jenny Oaks Baker's instrumental album "Wish Upon a Star" is a tribute to whom?
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Walt Disney
28.
Which rock band famous for the singles "Surrender" and "Dream Police" had a stage collapse under them in 2011?
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Cheap Trick
29.
Which band launched a 2011 tour to support the album "The Whole Love"?
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Wilco
30.
In 2011, which band began recording their first studio album since 2007's "Era Vulgaris"?
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Queens of the Stone Age
31.
Which group inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 consists of Mike D, MCA, and Ad Rock?
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The Beastie Boys
32.
The surviving members of what legendary rock group reunited to record the album "Move Like This" in 2011?
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The Cars
33.
Which of the following artists did not receive a "Best New Artist" nomination for the 2012 Grammy Awards?
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Katy Perry
34.
In 2011, drummer Jody Stephens stated the EP "Live Tribute to Alex Chilton" would be the last performance for which band?
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Big Star
35.
What London folk quartet had a surprise hit in 2011 with "The Cave"?
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Mumford & Sons
36.
Which Adele single from 2011 begins "there's a fire starting in my heart"?
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Rolling in the Deep
37.
Which dance-punk band played their final show in April of 2011 at Madison Square Garden?
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LCD Soundsystem
38.
Which iconic metal band won their first Grammy in 2011 for the song "El Dorado"?
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Iron Maiden
39.
Which music legend is heavily sampled in a 2011 hit single by Kanye West and Jay-Z?
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Otis Redding
40.
The recipient of 5 nominations at the 2012 Grammy Awards, Skrillex was once the lead singer of which band?
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From First to Last
41.
Released in 2010, what is the name of Justin Bieber's first studio album?
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My World 2.0
42.
Which former cast member hosted "Saturday Night Live" on the night that Justin Bieber performed as the musical guest?
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Tina Fey
43.
What name was given to Justin Bieber's 2009 tour?
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Urban Behavior
44.
What "alter-ego" of Nicki Minaj helps name her 2nd studio album?
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Roman Zolanski
45.
Which hit single from Nicki Minaj's first album was number one on the Billboard Rap Songs chart for 8 weeks?
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Your Love
46.
What does the "D" stand for in the name of the band "D.R.U.G.S"?
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Destroy
47.
Which drummer was kicked out of My Chemical Romance in 2011 for stealing from the band?
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Mike Pedicone
48.
English Rock group The Wolfmen released a 2011 album titled "Married to" what landmark?
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The Eiffel Tower
49.
Which of the following artists did not perform a duet with Tony Bennett on the album "Duets II"?
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Jack White
50.
Which hip-hop producer received writing credit on Dr. Dre's "I Need a Doctor"?
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Alex da Kid
51.
Which hit single from Taylor Swift is the 6th track on the 2011 album "Speak Now"?
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Mean
52.
Which of the following artists did not perform guest vocals on Pitbull's "Give Me Everything"?
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Aloe Blacc
53.
Which single from Vincent Gill's "Guitar Slinger" album was nominated for a Best Country Song Grammy in 2012?
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Threaten Me With Heaven
54.
How many records officially went platinum in the United Kingdom in 2011?
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7
55.
Which number in the "Kidz Bop" series was released in January of 2011?
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21
56.
What indie band with a repetitive name released the album "Life Fantastic" in 2011?
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Man Man
57.
The title of a 2011 deadmau5 album falsely claims that "4x4=" what number?
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12
58.
As of February 2012, how many number one singles has Justin Beiber had in the US?
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0
59.
Justin Bieber played a character that was shot and killed on an episode, what is the name of that crime drama?
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CSI
60.
Justin Bieber's first acting role was one what series?
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True Jackson, VP
61.
What is Nicki Minaj's real name?
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Onika Maraj
62.
Where Nicki Minaj was born?
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Trinidad & Tobago
63.
In 2010, Nicki Minaj set a record by having how many singles on the Billboard Hot 100 at once?
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7
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