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Daily Music Quiz: Jonas Birthday, Jacksons and Brothers in Bands

Published September 16th, 2009 by Karen
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Today is the 17th birthday of Disney pop star Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers (cue the screaming tweens).

In honor of the teen idol’s big day, the theme of today’s music quiz is brothers (and sisters) in bands.

Are you a music expert? Take today’s quiz and find out!

1. Everyone knows Michael, but can you name the other four members of the Jackson 5?
BONUS: Michael was the youngest member of the Jackson 5, but who was the oldest?

2. Which band of brothers included Barry, Maurice, Robin and Andy?

3. Which ’90s singing group featured the daughters of music stars Brian Wilson (Beach Boys) and John & Michelle Phillips (Mamas and the Papas)?
BONUS: Can you name all three girls in the band?

ANSWERS (and videos): Continue reading »

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Daily Music Quiz: Punks, Republicans and Chimps

Published September 15th, 2009 by Karen
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Last week punk poet Jim Carroll (of “People Who Died” fame) passed away at age 59.

Today marks the sad anniversary of another punk’s passing: On this day in 2004 Johnny Ramone, influential guitarist of the Ramones, passed away at age 55 due to prostate cancer.

In honor of Johnny, today’s quiz has a punk rock theme.

Think you’re a music expert? Let’s find out! Continue reading »

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Daily Music Quiz, VMA Edition: Guns, Kisses and Curses

Published September 14th, 2009 by Karen
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Over the weekend, Kanye West made headlines after acting like a spoiled brat at the 2009 VMAs and attacking Taylor Swift on stage.

On this day in 1984, MTV aired the first edition of its now notorious Video Music Awards, so we’re taking a look at some VMA highlights in today’s music quiz.

Test your VMA knowledge with today’s music quiz. Good luck!

1. Which comedian was “banned for life” from MTV after his foul-mouthed performance at the 1989 VMAs?

2. Currently making news for his failed adoption attempt, in 1992 Elton John performed a song with a hair-metal band on the VMAs. Which band? Which song?

3. In 1994, these newlyweds made headlines after kissing during the VMA broadcast. Name them.

4. In 2003, the Madonna made headlines after performing a song that found her dressed as a groom kissing several “brides.” Name the brides.

5. In 2009, this wigged singer faked her death during her live performance and then won the Best New Artist award, which she dedicated her prize to “God and the gays.” Name her.

QUIZ ANSWERS (and VIDEOS): Continue reading »

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Daily Music Quiz: Motown, Rolling Stones and a Reggae Icon

Published September 11th, 2009 by Karen
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Today marks the anniversary of the untimely death of a legend of reggae music. Check the clues below and see if you can guess this star’s identity (Answer and video, below).

Born in Jamaica in 1944, this musician was a well known champion the Rastafari movement.

HINT: One of this performer’s earliest hits was the 1964 song “Simmer Down,” recorded with the Wailers.

Can you name this reggae legend?

ANSWER: Continue reading »

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Daily Music Quiz: Roger Daltry and Jack Kerouac’s Brother

Published September 10th, 2009 by Karen
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Today’s music trivia challenge comes courtesy of a band whose two guitarist share a September 10 birthday.

This California rock/alt-country group’s 1996 hit was sort of a bitter, update of the Who’s 1965 anthem, “My Generation”. The band also scored hits with songs about headless movie starlets and junkie cosmonauts (although our favorite is the one about Jack Kerouac’s brother).

Can you name the band?

BONUS: Can you name the band’s two guitarists celebrating birthdays today?

HINT: This band’s lead singer/guitarist was previously the star of a popular ’80s indie-rock band. That band was recently reformed, and this busy musician now records and tours with both successful groups.

BIG Hint: The band’s 1992 debut album features the song “Happy Birthday to Me.”

Answer and Video Below: Continue reading »

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Daily Music Quiz: Band Breaks Up After Fan Attack

Published September 9th, 2009 by Karen
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Time for another round of music trivia! Today’s theme is broken guitars and band break-ups.

Read the question and leave your answer in the comments section (answers below–no peeking!).

Today’s Question:
On this day in 2008, the guitarist of a prominent British rock band was injured when a fan attacked him during a concert.

Can you name the band and the guitarist?
Bonus: Do you remember which song the band was playing during the attack?

HINT: A year later, he quit the band (although probably not because of this attack).

Answer and Video Below: Continue reading »

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VIDEO: White Stripes on So You Think You Can Dance. “Seven Nation Army” Dance, Bad Idea?

Published July 20th, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: TV talent show So You Think You Can Dance aims its cheesy choreography at rock’n'roll as the dance crews take a shot at the White Stripes’ garage-rocker “Seven Nations Army.”Is Jack White getting paid for this nonsense?

BELOW: The White Stripes’ dizzying video for “Seven Nation Army”

Who thought this was a good idea?

Maybe the show should work out some dance routines for Continue reading »

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Music Trivia: This Day in Music History June 23. Muppets, Blondie and More.

Published June 23rd, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Which singer calls “Rainbow Connection” one of his favorite songs? Made famous by the Muppet Movie, the unusual version above is a duet between Kermit the Frog and Debbie Harry of Blondie.

Think you’re a music expert? Time to test your music trivia knowledge!

Today’s music trivia quiz is all about an unusual singer-songwriter known for tongue-twisting lyrics and a positive attitude.

Take a look at the clues, then check out the answer below. Good luck!

1. When not making music, this Grammy-winning star runs an avocado farm.

2. This singer calls “Rainbow Connection” one of his favorite songs, because it proves that playing the banjo is easy.

3. Although recognized as a songwriter, this singer’s 2002 breakthrough hit was actually co-written with the Matrix, the professional songwriters responsible for hits by Korn, Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair and Ashley Tisdale, among others.

4. In 2009, after releasing only three albums, this young singer-songwriter was honored by the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame.

ANSWER: Continue reading »

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80s Music Trivia Quiz: This Day in Music History June 22

Published June 22nd, 2009 by Karen

ABOVE: Which ’80s popstar performed the Pee Wee’s Playhouse theme song using the alias “Ellen Shaw”?

Today is an important day in pop music history, because it marks the birthday of one of the biggest stars of the ’80s. In 1989, this singer released an album called A Night to Remember, but do you remember this ’80s music star who celebrates her birthday today? Let’s find out.

Take a look at the clues, then check out the answer below!

1. In 1980, this singer debuted with a new wave band called Blue Angel.

2. When she released her solo debut album in 1983, she became the first artist to have four top-five singles released from one album.

3. In 1985 she was the musical director for the movie the Goonies.

4. In 1986 she recorded the theme song for Pee Wee’s Playhouse.

5. In 2008, she recorded a very strange “Christmas Duel” with Swedish garage-rockers, the Hives.

Answer: Continue reading »

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Music Trivia: This Day in Music History, June 18, 1942

Published June 18th, 2009 by Karen
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Today is an important day in rock’n'roll history, because it marks the birthday of one of the genre’s most celebrated stars.

Can you guess who it is? Here are a few clues:

1. His first name is James, but millions of screaming fans know him better by his middle name.

2. He owns the publishing rights to every song ever written by Buddy Holly. However, he does not own the rights to his own classic hits.

3. He’s known for his haircut, but his daughter is a popular fashion designer.

4. The Guinness Book of Records declared him the most successful musician/composer in the history of pop music.

Do you know the answer? Check out the Video below for the Answer: Continue reading »

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