Music Trivia Quizzes

Hank Williams was known for which type of music?

Which of these music genres was born in the United States?

Which of these music genres has received the influence of the blues?

Who sang the song "Born in the USA"?

"Stairway To Heaven" is a song by which band?

Which iconic American singer recorded the song "New York, New York"?

Which genre of folk music originated in the Appalachian region?

Robert Allen Zimmerman is the name of what famous American songwriter?

Merle Haggard is one of the most important singers of which genre?

A song by which legendary American became Georgia's state song in 1979?

Which of these artists first released the song "Color Me America"?

Which American singer and songwriter is known as the "Queen of Folk"?

Which iconic singer recorded "America", a song celebrating immigration?

What American vocal quartet from Detroit was founded as the Four Aims?

Which iconic American musician recorded the song "Oh, Pretty Woman"?

Tejano music combines Mexican Spanish vocal styles with what rhythms?

Which American musician is associated with the band "The Miracles"?

What music served as a foundation for what later became known as zydeco?

Which popular American musician recorded the 2013 song "All of Me"?

God Save the King shares its melody with which patriotic American song?

What famous folk singer is known for "Blowin' in the Wind"?

Which of these was Stevie Ray Vaughan's main instrument?

Which of the following was a popular rock and roll musician?

"Mercedes Benz" is an a cappella song written by which American singer?

Which singer was known as Ol' Blue Eyes?

Which of these singer-songwriters has a vast fanbase known as Swifties?

"The man in black" is the nickname of which country singer?

Which songwriter and actress composed "I Will Always Love You"?

Who was the writer of the famous song "I Got You (I Feel Good)"?

Which of these was described as "rock 'n' roll's first great wild man"?

Which of these musicians was a guitarist?

Who first recorded "What a Wonderful World"?

Who is often referred to as the "Queen of Pop"?

Which of these artists was the singer of the 80s hit "Thriller"?

Who is often referred to as the "Boss"?

Which of these was an American jazz trumpeter, bandleader, and composer?

Which iconic rockstar was known as "the Lizard King"?

Who sang "We Didn't Start the Fire"?

What instrument did Chet Baker play?

Which of these women is considered one of the best singers of all time?

What popular American artist was known as the "Chairman of the Board"?

Who released the single 'Folsom Prison Blues' in 1955?

Which music genre is the banjo usually associated with?

Who popularized the song "My Way"?

Who is the famous American singer known as the "Queen of Soul"?

What should you get on Route 66, according to songwriter Bobby Troup?

Elvis Presley was known as "the King" of what?

Which singer appeared in "The Bodyguard" with Kevin Costner?

Who was the original singer of "These Boots Are Made For Walking"?

"Fortunate Son" is a song by which American rock band?

Which string instrument was invented in America?

What is Bruce Springsteen's most commercially successful album?

Which famous singer-songwriter wrote "The Times They Are a-Changin'?

Which of these songs was a hit for the American duo The Weather Girls?

Which of these was a blind singer, songwriter, and pianist?

The Eagles sing about a hotel with which state name?

Which American singer released the hit song "Love Me Tender" in 1956?

What American singer released "Like a Prayer" in 1989?

Which of the following 1980s bands is American?

Which of the following rock bands is American?

What is the name of Chuck Berry's most famous song from 1958?

"Piano Man" was the greatest hits album of which artist?

Which iconic musician sang John F. Kennedy's presidential campaign song?

Which musician performed "The Star Spangled Banner" at Woodstock in 1969?

Which iconic soul singer was the daughter of a Baptist minister?

Where was Frank Sinatra from?

In which Mississippi city was Elvis Presley born?

James Taylor's hit 'You've Got a Friend' was composed by which artist?

What was soul music legend Aretha Franklin's first No. 1 hit?

What was Elvis Presley's first commercial single?

Which 80s musician sang about a girl who wore a "Raspberry Beret"?

Which iconic singer released the song "Viva Las Vegas"?

Jimi Hendrix had a hit song with which color of haze?

What instrument was Chuck Berry known for playing?

Which of these American music legends was nicknamed "The Genius"?

Which song did Michael Jackson wish to perform with Prince in a duet?

Which U.S. state declared Aretha Franklin's voice a "natural resource"?

Which album earned Dolly Parton her first Grammy Award?

Which of these is a documentary film about Michael Jackson?

Who joined Dolly Parton on "Islands in the Stream"?

Johnny Cash was a singer of which genre?

KC and the Sunshine Band is a pioneering 1970s band of which genre?

Who first used the term "rock and roll" in his radio show in 1951?

In what genre of music did Aretha Franklin begin her career?

In which U.S. city was legendary jazz musician Louis Armstrong born?

Which artist is called "The King of Rock and Roll"?

What genre of music does Blake Shelton make?

With what genre of music is B.B. King associated?

The musical genre known as "Motown" originated in which midwestern city?

What American music genre emerged in the Mississippi Delta in the 1920s?

Which of these music genres was born in the 50s?

Where did Hip Hop music originate?

What genre of music does Disney's "Hercules" include?

New Orleans is considered the birthplace of which of these music genres?

Which music genre is Eminem associated with?

Chicago, Delta, and Texas are varieties of which music genre?

What jazz style was championed by Charlie Parker?

What is the music genre featured at California's Stagecoach Festival?

Bluegrass is a subgenre of which musical genre?

In the 1930s, Benny Goodman helped popularize what type of jazz?

With what genre of music is Bill Haley associated?

In which decade was the first Barbie doll released?

Which famous film features the quote "We'll always have Paris"?

Which pop icon sang the 1984 hit "Like a Virgin"?

Which of these was one of the series created as a spin-off of "Cheers"?

What 50s subculture combed their hair with large amounts of hair gel?

In what fictional city does Batman live?

MTV was which kind of TV station in the '80s?

"Is that your final answer?" is a catchphrase from which game show?

What music genre did Taylor Swift start her career in?

Which of these TV shows had a character named Thing?

Which fashion fad gained popularity thanks to the 1983 film "Flashdance"?

Which of these film studios depicts a mountain on its logo?

Who played Rachel Green on the TV show "Friends"?

Which restaurant used to run a promotion based on "Monopoly"?

When did the Beat Generation originate?

Which 1978 movie shot Olivia Newton-John to fame?

In the 80s sitcom "ALF," what does the name "ALF" stand for?

Neon color clothing became a trend in which decade?

Atari released which famous video game in 1972?

Which iconic American musician recorded the 1955 song "Tutti Frutti"?

Which iconic American guitar player famously named his guitar "Lucille"?

Which iconic American musician released the 1965 hit song "Feeling Good"?

Which American musician was the lead singer of the band Nirvana?

Which iconic musician was known as "The Queen of Rock n' Roll"?

Which American singer gained fame with hits such as "The Wallflower"?

Which of these singers received the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Which iconic American musician wrote the song "Voodoo Child"?

Which American duo recorded an iconic concert in Central Park in 1981?

Which of these 80s female singers was nicknamed "The Voice"?

Which famous American musician wrote the song "Sweet Caroline"?

Which iconic musician performed the 1971 hit "Me and Bobby McGee"?

Which iconic 50's musician is known for the song "Peggy Sue"?

Which iconic American musician wrote the 1972 hit song "Superstition"?

Which iconic country singer's real name is Roberta Streeter?

Which American singer released the hit song 'I Feel Love' in 1977?

In which 1971 rock hit do the lyrics "the day the music died" appear?

From which of these states are the girls on the Beach Boys' song?

"Holiday" is a hit song by what American singer?

Which of these American singers recorded the song "Moonlight in Vermont"?

Which popular American band wrote the song "Walk This Way"?

Which of these popular songs is about Texas?

Which of these iconic American musicians is known as "His Royal Badness"?

What American band is known for the song "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?

"Home on the Range" is the official song of which U.S. state?

Which American musician wrote the 1965 hit song "The Tracks of My Tears"?

Which American artist recorded the 1985 number-one hit "Say You, Say Me"?

Which American singer recorded the 1971 hit song "It's Too Late"?

Which of these songs was written and first recorded by Dolly Parton?

What's the title of the 60's hit by The Tams: 'Hey Girl Don't ... Me'?

Who is considered the "Father of Country Music"?

Which artist is known as the King of Pop?

Which of these artists recorded "My Way" in 1969?

"Coal Miner's Daughter" is a song by which female country singer?

Which of these songs was released by the country legend Kenny Rogers?

Which country artist made the song "Rhinestone Cowboy" a hit?

Which one of these songs by Michael Jackson was released in the 80s?

Which of these was one of the states where country music originated?

"Achy Breaky Heart" is a 1992 song by which country artist?

In which city did Elvis perform 636 sold-out shows in a row?

Which of these popular artists passed away during the 20th century?

What song did Frank Sinatra famously sing a duet with his daughter Nancy?

What country singer played Cousin Roy on "The Beverly Hillbillies"?

Which artist recorded the iconic "Stand By Your Man" song in 1968?

In which US museum can Elvis Presley's "Solid Gold" Cadillac be found?

Which country artist was known as "The Hillbilly Shakespeare"?

"Joshua" is a No.1 hit by which of these artists?

Dancing in the Dark is a 1984 song by which American rock singer?

What was Elvis' first commercial single?

What kind of music did American artist Robert Johnson make?

Which 1950s singer is described as "The King of Rockabilly"?

Which of these was James Brown's nickname?

Which legendary musician was known as "The Father of Rock and Roll"?

What instrument did jazz musician Charlie Parker primarily play?

Which 1950s singer is described as "the architect of rock and roll"?

Who is the famous singer known as the "Queen of Country"?

Who was known as The King of Blues?

In which year did iconic American musician Bob Dylan win the Nobel Prize?

Which singer and pop icon is known as the "Queen Bey"?

Who is known as the "Queen of Country Pop"?

In which U.S. state was legendary soul singer James Brown born?