Trivia Quiz on British Musicians
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made music and celebrities quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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From stage names and signature instruments to chart-topping hits, test your knowledge of iconic British musicians across decades. A lively mix of rock, pop, new wave, and more—perfect for fans who love both trivia and tunes.
Tune up your team for a fast-paced celebration of British music, from glam and punk to synth-pop and Britpop. This group trivia dives into stage-name switch-ups, legendary band lineups, instrument virtuosos, and memorable one-hit wonders—ideal for music lovers of every era. Run it as an energizing icebreaker, a pub-quiz style showdown, or a music-themed special during online meetings and livestreams. It’s great for classrooms, team socials, and community events—and it can be duplicated with a single click and played in teams on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, Kick, and more. Split into squads, pass the host role around, and see which group can keep tempo with the trick questions and deep cuts. Crank up the friendly competition and let the good vibes roll!
1. Shane Fenton became famous as who
A) David Bowie
B) Rod Stewart
C) Alvin Stardust
D) Marc Bolan
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2. Country singer Hank Wangford had what profession
A) General practitioner
B) Obstetrician
C) Pediatrician
D) Gynaecologist
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3. What is john robertson osbourne's stage name
A) Randy Rhoades
B) Ozzy osbourne
C) Axl Rose
D) Freddie Mercury
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4. Planet 24 Is A Production Company Founded By Which Singer
A) Elton John
B) Bob Geldof
C) Sting
D) Paul McCartney
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5. William Perks became more famous as who
A) Mick Jagger
B) Bill Wyman
C) Keith Richards
D) Ronnie Wood
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6. Stewart Goddard changed his name to become what pop hit
A) Elvis Presley
B) Prince
C) David Bowie
D) Adam Ant
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7. Who Is Reg Dwight Otherwise Known As
A) Elton John
B) David Bowie
C) Freddie Mercury
D) Elvis Presley
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8. Who's Autobiography Is Called "True"?
A) Martin Kemp
B) David Beckham
C) Barack Obama
D) Elon Musk
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9. Who was born Mark Feld
A) Marc Bolan
B) David Bowie
C) Mick Jagger
D) Freddie Mercury
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10. Gold Discs Platinum Discs but who won first Rhodium Disc
A) David Bowie
B) Paul McCartney
C) Elton John
D) Ringo Starr
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11. Who had an acting career in the u.k and got his first break in music when he was chosedn to be a replacement drummer in genesis in 1970
A) John Mayhew
B) Phil collins
C) Peter Gabriel
D) Sting
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12. Graham McPherson changed his name to what
A) Graham Williamson
B) Graham McPherson
C) Gus Dudgeon
D) Suggs from Madness
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13. David Robert Hayward-Jones became famous as who
A) David Jones
B) David Bowie
C) David Robert Jones
D) David Hayward
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14. Which Very Successful Person In The World Of Music Married "Renate Blauel" In 1984
A) David Bowie
B) Freddie Mercury
C) Elton John
D) Paul McCartney
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15. What links Paul and Ringo in the Beatles
A) They both played the drums on some tracks
B) They were both born in Manchester
C) Left Handed
D) They both sang lead on all Beatles songs
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16. Jacqueline du Pre was a soloist on which instrument
A) Violin
B) Piano
C) Viola
D) Cello
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17. With which instrument is Leon Goossens associated
A) Clarinet
B) Oboe
C) Bassoon
D) Flute
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18. Who wrote the song 'do they know it's christmas' with midge ure
A) Bob Geldof
B) Elton John
C) Sting
D) Phil Collins
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19. 1970 who announced he was entering a clinic for a sex change
A) John Lennon (April fool joke)
B) David Bowie
C) Elton John
D) Paul McCartney
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20. With which instrument is the musician Dennis Brain associated
A) Trumpet
B) French horn
C) Trombone
D) Oboe
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21. Whiose first solo hit was Spread A Little Happiness in 1982?
A) David Bowie
B) Phil Collins
C) Sting
D) Boy George
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22. Which Musician Was Once A Member Of Depeche Mode, Yazoo & Erasure
A) Andy Bell
B) Vince Clarke
C) Alison Moyet
D) Martin Gore
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23. Who Is Placebo's Outrageous Lead Singer
A) Mika
B) Matt Bellamy
C) Brian Molko
D) Brandon Boyd
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24. Who recorded 'In the Air Tonight' in 1981?
A) Sting
B) Phil Collins
C) Peter Gabriel
D) David Bowie
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25. Who Had A 1983 Hit With "Si Si Je Suis Un Rock Star"
A) Bill Wyman
B) David Bowie
C) Sting
D) Mick Jagger
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26. Who Had A Hit With The Song "Don't Pay The Ferryman"
A) Sting
B) Chris De Burgh
C) George Michael
D) Elton John
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27. Which British Guitarist Fronted The Mahavishnu Orchestra
A) Eric Clapton
B) Jeff Beck
C) Jimmy Page
D) John McLaughlin
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28. Mike Oldfield Had A Shadow Of Light Or A Moonlight Shadow
A) Shadow Of Light
B) Stellar Shadow
C) Moonlight Shadow
D) Starlight Shadow
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29. In His Joy Division Days Bernard Sumner Used Two Other Surnames Before Settling On Sumner, Name Any
A) Dickens, Albrecht
B) Dicken, Albright
C) Dickin, Albrecht
D) Dicken, Albrecht
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30. Who Was Jailed For His Behavoir On A Flight From Paris To Manchester In february 1998
A) Liam Gallagher
B) Ian Brown
C) Noel Gallagher
D) Robbie Williams
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31. Whose Real Name Is William Michael Albert Broad
A) Billy Idol
B) David Bowie
C) Adam Ant
D) Elton John
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32. In The World Of Music Who Am I "Gergios Kyriacos Panayiotou"
A) George Michael
B) Michael Jackson
C) Elton John
D) Sting
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33. Which Successful Glam Career Was Eneded In A 1977 Car Crash
A) David Bowie
B) Alice Cooper
C) Gary Glitter
D) Marc Bolan
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34. Which Leo Sayer Song Won A Grammy For Best Rhythm & Blues Song In 1977
A) Moonshadow
B) Long Tall Glasses
C) You Make Me Feel like Dancing
D) When I Need You
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35. Which R&B Bad Boy Changed His Name To Abdul Rahman In 1998
A) Usher
B) R. Kelly
C) Mark Morrison
D) D'Angelo
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36. Who Used His Wife's Compensation Money From A Car Crash To Take Up Music Full Time
A) David Bowie
B) Sting
C) Howard Jones
D) Phil Collins
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37. Of Which Group Was Suggs A Member
A) The Specials
B) Spandau Ballet
C) Madness
D) Blur
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38. Who is David Robert Jones better known as?
A) David Bowie
B) David Jones
C) David Byrne
D) Davy Jones
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39. What Is Morrisey's Christian Name
A) Steven
B) Stephan
C) Stéphane
D) Stephen
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40. What Do PJ Harveys Initials Stand For
A) Polly Jane
B) Patricia Jane
C) Penelope June
D) Polly Jean
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41. What Is Johnny Rottens Real Name
A) John Simon Ritchie
B) John Lydon
C) Steve Jones
D) Paul Cook
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42. Woody Cook Born In December 2000 Is The Son Of Which Couple
A) Sting & Trudie Styler
B) Paul McCartney & Linda McCartney
C) Adam Levine & Behati Prinsloo
D) Norman Cook & Zoe Ball
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43. Who Did Andy Bell Perform With In The Group Erasure
A) Dave Gahan
B) Martin Gore
C) Vince Clark
D) Robert Smith
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44. What is Ringo Starr's real name?
A) Pete Best
B) Richard Starkey
C) Ringo Starr
D) Richard Starkey Jr.
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45. What Was The Stage Name Of Kajagoogoo's Chris Hamill
A) Chaz Hamill
B) Limahl
C) Kazoo Hamill
D) Nikol Hamill
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46. Name The 2 Mebers Of The Eurythmics
A) Annie Lennox & Kate Bush
B) Dave Stewart & Annie Lennox
C) David Bowie & Annie Lennox
D) Dave Stewart & Billy Idol
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47. What is Morrisseys Christian name?
A) Steven
B) Stephen
C) Patrick
D) Peter
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48. In 1981 Who Was Arrested By The Indian Army On Suspicion Of Spying During A Round The World Flight
A) Gary Numan
B) David Bowie
C) Sting
D) Elton John
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49. Who Sung About Russians In 1985 And An Englishman In 1988
A) Sting
B) David Bowie
C) George Michael
D) Elton John
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50. Gary Webb Had A Top Ten Hit On Both Sides Of The Atlantic With "Cars" How Is He Better Known
A) Garry Webb
B) David Bowie
C) Gary Numan
D) Thomas Dolby
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