Entertainment: Music trivia questions
5102 multiple-choice Entertainment: Music trivia questions with four options and the answer.
- Where was Dolly Parton born?
- On which of Dolly Partons albums can you find the 1980 song But You Know I Love You?
- What is the name of Dolly Partons literacy program that mails books to children?
- In what year was Dolly Parton born?
- In which movie does Dolly Parton star as Ruby Diamond?
- What was Missy Elliotts biggest challenge working on The Cook Book?
- What candy did she ask a fan for on TRL last time she was there?
- What emblem does Missy have on her chain around her neck on The Cook Book cover?
- What Academy Award-nominated actor starred in the 1999 movie The Generals Daughter?
- Name the 1992 comedy movie starring Joe Pesci, which tells the story of two men who have been wrongly accused of murder.
- What duo released the song Brother Louie in 1986?
- What comedian directed and starred in the 2007 comedy movie I Think I Love My Wife?
- What RB and soul musician performed the 2001 hit song Family Affair?
- This trumpeter was the first bandleader that we know of that played improvised music. He was the top trumpeter of New Orleans of his time. He lived 1877-1931. His loud , clean tone was prominent in jazz until his health failed and he was committed to a mental institution in 1907. Who was he?
- This great musician lived from 1911-1955. His great range and excellent tone were his trademarks as was his strange nickname. Who was this mainstay of the Duke Ellington Orchestra?
- A Florida-born trumpeter, this musician started playing with travelling dance bands right after high school graduation. From there went to play in several big bands in the 1940s. He took over for Dizzy Gillespie in Billy Eckstines band. Who was this jazz great who died in 1950 even before he was 28?
- Louis Armstrong is regarded by many to be the greatest jazz trumpeter. His life is a history of jazz music. Although he played many types of jazz, Louis Armstrong was known to disapprove of which form of jazz?
- This musician has won a Grammy for a jazz album and for a classical album. He is the jazz director for Lincoln Center in New York City. He was very influential in the making of Ken Burns TV series on the history of jazz. What is the first name of this great trumpet player?
- Sometimes called Little Jazz,” this great trumpet player developed a jazz style that was similar to the sax styles of Bud Carter and Coleman Hawkins. Who was this jazz great who died in 1989 at age 88?
- This great trumpeter played professionally since age 12.He played with Benny Goodman for several years before forming his own group. Although he was a great musician he is perhaps best known for marrying Betty Grable.
- In 1978 this New Jersey-born trumpeter was voted Downbeats top trumpeter. His top albums are Rosewood, United and For Sure. Though he was a great musician he is better known by his peers than by the public at large. Who was he?
- Which of these last names of popular musician belongs to a jazz great known as Hot Lips?”
- Which trumpet player famous for his high register playing was featured in the Ellington Orchestra?
- The building at 1619 Broadway in New York City is also known by this name.
- Which writing team was responsible for the 1961 Shirelles hit Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?
- The songs, written by this team include: Sweets for My Sweet, Viva Las Vegas, This Magic Moment , Turn Me Loose and Suspicion.
- This group wrote the theme from The Monkees and Take the Last Train to Clarksville.
- Which song-writing team gave us Tell Laura I Love Her, Then He Kissed Me, Be My Baby, and Baby I Love You?
- Smokey Joes Cafe features the songs of this writing team.
- Who wrote these hits: Hound Dog, Kansas City, Yakety Yak and On Broadway?