Question 1
Beyonce rose to fame as a member of a best-selling girl group before embarking on her solo career. What was the name of this group?
A) Destiny's Child
B) TLC
C) The Pussycat Dolls
D) Spice Girls
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A) Destiny's Child
Question 2
Bloc Party's "Banquet" was a hit among the indie rock scene. What is the band's country of origin, known for its vibrant indie music scene?
A) United States
B) United Kingdom
C) Australia
D) Canada
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B) United Kingdom
Question 3
Where was Sean Kingston, known for his hit "Beautiful Girls," born?
A) Miami, Florida, USA
B) Kingston, Jamaica
C) London, United Kingdom
D) New York City, New York, USA
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A) Miami, Florida, USA
Question 4
The Foo Fighters, known for their rock anthems, were founded by a former member of which iconic grunge band?
A) Nirvana
B) Pearl Jam
C) Soundgarden
D) Alice in Chains
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A) Nirvana
Question 5
Gnarls Barkley, the duo behind the hit "Crazy," is composed of CeeLo Green and which other artist?
A) Danger Mouse
B) Mark Ronson
C) Pharrell Williams
D) Timbaland
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A) Danger Mouse
Question 6
The Red Hot Chili Peppers song "Dani California" tells the story of a character who appears in several of their songs. Which album first introduced Dani?
A) Blood Sugar Sex Magik
B) Californication
C) By the Way
D) Stadium Arcadium
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B) Californication
Question 7
Snoop Dogg's "Drop It Like It's Hot" features a distinctive tongue-clicking beat. Which famous producer collaborated with Snoop Dogg to create this beat?
A) Dr. Dre
B) Timbaland
C) Pharrell Williams
D) Kanye West
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C) Pharrell Williams
Question 8
Mumford & Sons' "I Will Wait" is known for its distinctive folk-rock sound. Which famous music festival, known for its eclectic lineup, did they headline in 2013?
A) Coachella
B) Glastonbury
C) Lollapalooza
D) Bonnaroo
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B) Glastonbury
Question 9
50 Cent's "In Da Club" is known for its catchy hook and beat. It was the lead single for his album that skyrocketed his career. What's the name of this album?
A) The Massacre
B) Get Rich or Die Tryin'
C) Curtis
D) Power of the Dollar
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B) Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Question 10
Vance Joy's "Riptide" became a massive hit globally. From which country does Vance Joy hail?
A) New Zealand
B) Australia
C) United Kingdom
D) Canada
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B) Australia
Question 11
Robbie Williams' "Rock DJ" music video is known for its shocking finale. What happens to Robbie's character at the end of the video?
A) He turns into a robot
B) He flies away
C) He strips to the bone
D) He transforms into a werewolf
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C) He strips to the bone
Question 12
Dido's "Thank You" gained immense popularity after being sampled in a hit rap song. Which rapper used this sample?
A) Eminem
B) Jay-Z
C) 50 Cent
D) Kanye West
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A) Eminem
Question 13
My Chemical Romance's "Welcome To The Black Parade" became an anthem for the emo subculture. What is the fan-given nickname for their dedicated followers?
A) Emo Knights
B) Parade Marchers
C) Black Veilers
D) The MCRmy
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D) The MCRmy
Question 14
Gwen Stefani's "What You Waiting For" marked her debut as a solo artist. Before going solo, she was the lead singer of which band?
A) No Doubt
B) The Cranberries
C) Garbage
D) The Cardigans
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A) No Doubt
Question 15
The Black Eyed Peas' "Where Is The Love" features a well-known celebrity's vocals in the chorus. Who is this uncredited artist?
A) Justin Timberlake
B) Alicia Keys
C) Chris Martin
D) Usher
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A) Justin Timberlake