Music Trivia Quiz #258 Answers

1. In May 1986, it was announced that the site for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be in what city?: Cleveland, Ohio
2. "Slippery When Wet," released in August 1986, was the commercial breakthrough for what New Jersey band?: Bon Jovi
3. Berlin's "Take My Breath Away," a Number One hit in 1986, was from the soundtrack of what movie?: Top Gun
4. Prince had a spring hit with a minimalist track in which he sang in falsetto - what was the name of the song?: "Kiss"
5. This Irish singer and bassist was no longer back in town when he died on January 4, 1986.: Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy
6. Dionne Warwick teamed up with three other artists for the AIDS benefit single "That's What Friends Are For" in 1986. Name two of the other three artists.: Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Elton John
7. Van Halen's "5150" album featured a new lead singer for the band - who?: Sammy Hagar
8. Chicago's "18" album featured a new bassist and singer for the band - who?: Jason Scheff
9. This future adjunct member of the Grateful Dead had a Number One hit in 1986 with "The Way It Is.": Bruce Hornsby (with the Range)
10. This "scary" Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened in London in October 1986.: "The Phantom of the Opera"
11. What was the name of the album Paul Simon released in 1986 that introduced many to South African music?: "Graceland"
12. "Sledgehammer," "Red Rain" and "In Your Eyes" are all tracks from this memorable 1986 album from Peter Gabriel.: "So"
13. Journey released its "Raised On Radio" album in 1986. What future reality TV star played bass on that album?: Randy Jackson from American Idol
14. Which Madonna video for 1986 featured her playing a teenager with Danny Aiello as her father?: "Papa Don't Preach"
15. The most famous clarinetist of all time died on June 13, 1986 - who was he?: Benny Goodman (namesake of Benny the Manx!)
16. Janet Jackson managed five R&B Number Ones and five Hot 100 Top Tens from this album, released in March 1986.: "Control"
17. What band had a surprise Number One song in November 1986 with "Amanda?": Boston

Bonus: Name three of the original inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.: Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley

Super Bonus: What is the significance of the 1986 quote, "I'm not Beethoven?": It was what Jerry Garcia said after he came out of a diabetic coma.




		Bongos Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #258 - 2/1/06 1986 - 20 Years Ago Answers 1. In May 1986, it was announced that the site for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame would be in what city?: Cleveland, Ohio 2. "Slippery When Wet," released in August 1986, was the commercial breakthrough for what New Jersey band?: Bon Jovi 3. Berlin's "Take My Breath Away," a Number One hit in 1986, was from the soundtrack of what movie?: Top Gun 4. Prince had a spring hit with a minimalist track in which he sang in falsetto - what was the name of the song?: "Kiss" 5. This Irish singer and bassist was no longer back in town when he died on January 4, 1986.: Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy 6. Dionne Warwick teamed up with three other artists for the AIDS benefit single "That's What Friends Are For" in 1986. Name two of the other three artists.: Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight, Elton John 7. Van Halen's "5150" album featured a new lead singer for the band - who?: Sammy Hagar 8. Chicago's "18" album featured a new bassist and singer for the band - who?: Jason Scheff 9. This future adjunct member of the Grateful Dead had a Number One hit in 1986 with "The Way It Is.": Bruce Hornsby (with the Range) 10. This "scary" Andrew Lloyd Webber musical opened in London in October 1986.: "The Phantom of the Opera" 11. What was the name of the album Paul Simon released in 1986 that introduced many to South African music?: "Graceland" 12. "Sledgehammer," "Red Rain" and "In Your Eyes" are all tracks from this memorable 1986 album from Peter Gabriel.: "So" 13. Journey released its "Raised On Radio" album in 1986. What future reality TV star played bass on that album?: Randy Jackson from American Idol 14. Which Madonna video for 1986 featured her playing a teenager with Danny Aiello as her father?: "Papa Don't Preach" 15. The most famous clarinetist of all time died on June 13, 1986 - who was he?: Benny Goodman (namesake of Benny the Manx!) 16. Janet Jackson managed five R&B Number Ones and five Hot 100 Top Tens from this album, released in March 1986.: "Control" 17. What band had a surprise Number One song in November 1986 with "Amanda?": Boston Bonus: Name three of the original inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.: Chuck Berry, James Brown, Ray Charles, Fats Domino, Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley Super Bonus: What is the significance of the 1986 quote, "I'm not Beethoven?": It was what Jerry Garcia said after he came out of a diabetic coma. Back to Quiz #258 Back to the Music Trivia Homepage Back to Music Back Home