Music Trivia Quiz # 48
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Def Leppard Facts - What band member was fired from the band in 1982?
The correct answer is 'Pete Willis'
It is said that the reason he was fired was because he had a drinking problem.
Music Question 2
Kinky Kinks Questions - Mick Avory was the bass player?
The correct answer is 'No'
Avory played the drums for 20 years.
Music Question 3
Covers and Originals - Grand Funk was doing the "The Loco Motion" in this 1974 cover of the 1962 original recording by what artist?
The correct answer is 'Little Eva'
Eva Boyd (AKA Little Eva) was working as a babysitter for the then husband and wife songwriting team of Gerry Goffin and Carole King. They asked her to record a demo of a song they had written. The song was "The Loco Motion" and the rest as they say is history. "Little Eva" died of cancer in 2003.
Music Question 4
Lyrics Jumble - This is a tough one...who sang the song that these lyrics are from? "The legend lives on from the Chippewa on down, by the big lake they call Gitchigumee..."
The correct answer is 'Gordon Lightfoot'
This is the song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" about, of course, the "Edmund Fitzgerald" that sank in Lake Superior.
Music Question 5
No Wave Music - Sonic Youth's 2006 studio album includes the song "Reena." What is the album called?
The correct answer is 'Rather Ripped'
On this album SY traded in their noise-rock outfit for a more melodic sounding record. And the results of it are fantastic.
Music Question 6
What Song is This? - The next line is from which very popular song: "And he's takin' just all that I have"?
The correct answer is 'The First Cut is the Deepest'
Sheryl Crow was born on Feburary 11, 1962. Her career was active mostly in the 1990's and the 2000's. She sang a hit song with Kid Rock, entitled "Picture," now one of Rock and Roll's greatest songs.
Music Question 7
Michael Mania - Of the following artists, only three of the four are signed with Michael's label: 3T, Nathan Cavaleri, Rebbie Jackson, and Tatyana Ali.
The correct answer is 'False'
The group 3T are all Michael's nephews and are Tito's children. They're names are Taj, Teryll, and TJ. His sister Rebbie is also signed to her brother's label.
Music Question 8
The Calling : Lyrics - Who is the band's lead singer?
The correct answer is 'Alex Band'
Both Alex Band and Aaron Camin are in the band. Chad Kroeger is the lead singer for Nickelback, and Dave Grohl is the lead singer of the Foo Fighters.
Music Question 9
Quotations By And About Composers No. 1 - "This will make the ladies scream!" This was said by which composer about a certain section in one of his symphonies?
The correct answer is 'Haydn'
Haydn was referring to his 'surprise' in the 'Surprise' Symphony #94. The 'surprise' was a loud chord played by full orchestra in an otherwise quiet andante movement of the symphony.
Music Question 10
Attack of the Songs from Outer Space! - In the Pixies' song "Dancing the Manta Ray," what is "chasing you"?
The correct answer is 'Saucers'
The song was an alternate take on the subject of another one, the cleverly titled "Manta Ray." "Dancing" appeared as an extra track on a single, and later, on the album "The Complete B-Sides."