Music NABTEB past questions and answers

Music NABTEB past questions and answers

Who is often credited as the "Father of Rock and Roll" and is known for hits like "Johnny B. Goode" and "Roll Over Beethoven"?

a) Little Richard

b) Chuck Berry

c) Fats Domino

d) Bo Diddley

Answer: b) Chuck Berry

Which singer-songwriter, known for his protest songs and hits like "Blowin' in the Wind," is often associated with the folk music movement of the 1960s?

a) Bob Dylan

b) Woody Guthrie

c) Pete Seeger

d) Joan Baez

Answer: a) Bob Dylan

What is the name of the Canadian singer known for her powerful vocals and hits like "My Heart Will Go On"?

a) Shania Twain

b) Celine Dion

c) Alanis Morissette

d) Joni Mitchell

Answer: b) Celine Dion

Which electronic dance music (EDM) duo is known for tracks like "Closer" and "Roses"?

a) The Chainsmokers

b) Calvin Harris

c) Marshmello

d) Zedd

Answer: a) The Chainsmokers

In the 1980s, which British band released the album "Synchronicity" and is known for hits like "Every Breath You Take"?

a) The Police

b) Duran Duran

c) Tears for Fears

d) Depeche Mode

Answer: a) The Police

What is the stage name of the rapper and actor born Marshall Bruce Mathers III?

a) Snoop Dogg

b) Eminem

c) Nas

d) Jay-Z

Answer: b) Eminem

Which rock band is known for their elaborate concept albums, including "The Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall"?

a) The Rolling Stones

b) Pink Floyd

c) The Who

d) Led Zeppelin

Answer: b) Pink Floyd

Who is the lead vocalist of the band Queen?

a) Freddie Mercury

b) Brian May

c) Roger Taylor

d) John Deacon

Answer: a) Freddie Mercury

What is the title of Michael Jackson's best-selling album, which includes hits like "Billie Jean" and "Beat It"?

a) Thriller

b) Bad

c) Off the Wall

d) Dangerous

Answer: a) Thriller

Which reggae legend sang about peace and love in songs like "One Love" and "No Woman, No Cry"?

a) Jimmy Cliff

b) Toots Hibbert

c) Peter Tosh

d) Bob Marley

Answer: d) Bob Marley

What is the title of the first studio album released by The Beatles?

a) Please Please Me

b) Rubber Soul

c) Help!

d) A Hard Day's Night

Answer: a) Please Please Me

Which 1990s alternative rock band is known for their album "Nevermind" and the iconic track "Smells Like Teen Spirit"?

a) Pearl Jam

b) Nirvana

c) Soundgarden

d) Alice in Chains

Answer: b) Nirvana

Who is often referred to as the "Queen of Country" and is known for hits like "Coat of Many Colors" and "Jolene"?

a) Loretta Lynn

b) Patsy Cline

c) Tammy Wynette

d) Dolly Parton

Answer: d) Dolly Parton

In which city did the punk rock scene famously emerge in the 1970s, giving rise to bands like the Sex Pistols and The Clash?

a) New York City

b) London

c) Los Angeles

d) Berlin

Answer: b) London

Which rock band's lead singer is known for his distinctive, operatic voice, and the band is famous for songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody"?

a) Led Zeppelin

b) The Rolling Stones

c) Queen

d) The Who

Answer: c) Queen

What is the name of the legendary blues guitarist known for his soulful playing and hits like "The Thrill Is Gone"?

a) Buddy Guy

b) Muddy Waters

c) B.B. King

d) Albert King

Answer: c) B.B. King

Who is the lead singer of the band Aerosmith?

a) Steven Tyler

b) Joe Perry

c) Tom Hamilton

d) Brad Whitford

Answer: a) Steven Tyler

Which hip-hop duo consists of Andre 3000 and Big Boi and is known for albums like "Stankonia" and "Speakerboxxx/The Love Below"?

a) OutKast

b) Wu-Tang Clan

c) A Tribe Called Quest

d) Run-DMC

Answer: a) OutKast

What is the name of the lead guitarist of the legendary rock band The Rolling Stones?

a) Keith Richards

b) Mick Jagger

c) Ronnie Wood

d) Brian Jones

Answer: a) Keith Richards

Which 1980s pop icon is known for hits like "Like a Prayer" and "Material Girl"?

a) Whitney Houston

b) Cyndi Lauper

c) Madonna

d) Janet Jackson

Answer: c) Madonna