Trivia Quiz on American Singers
Updated: Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made music and pop-culture quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
Loading…
Here's quick guide on how to get started with QuizWithStreamAlive:
From classic crooners to rock ’n’ roll icons, test your knowledge of American singers with real names, nicknames, and milestone moments. Perfect for music buffs who love a fast, fun challenge across decades and genres.
Strike up the band for a group trivia showdown celebrating American vocal greats—jazz legends, soul shouters, pop stars, and rock originals. You’ll face questions on stage names vs. birth names, signature monikers, key years, and iconic hits, mixed from easy to tricky to keep every team engaged. Ideal for office icebreakers, classrooms, watch parties, or community events—run it on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or in person, and split players into squads for lively head‑to‑head rounds with optional leaderboards. Duplicate the quiz with a click, share your screen, set a timer, and let the music memories (and friendly rivalries) flow.
1. Paul Robeson the singer of old man river had what profession
A) Actor
B) Politician
C) Lawyer
D) Teacher
--
2. For who was deana carter named
A) Diana Ross
B) Dean martin
C) Dean Cain
D) Dean Koontz
--
3. Which 'first lady of jazz' died in June 1996
A) Billie Holiday
B) Sarah Vaughan
C) Ella fitzgerald
D) Dinah Washington
--
4. In The World Of Music How Is 'Harry Lillis' More Commonly Known
A) Frank Sinatra
B) Bing Crosby
C) Elvis Presley
D) Michael Jackson
--
5. Ernest Evans became famous under what name
A) Elvis Presley
B) Little Richard
C) Fats Domino
D) Chubby Checker
--
6. By What Name Was Singer “ Charles Weedon Westover ” Better Known, Who Commited Suicide In 1990 By Shooting Himself?
A) Del Shannon
B) Elvis Presley
C) Buddy Holly
D) Johnny Cash
--
7. What Is Doris Day's Real Name
A) Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff
B) Doris Von Kappelhoff
C) Doris Von Kapelhoff
D) Doris Day
--
8. Which singer had the first names Harry Lillis?
A) Elvis Presley
B) Frank Sinatra
C) Bing Crosby
D) Dean Martin
--
9. Which American Singer Was Married To Debbie Reynolds , Elizabeth Taylor & Connie Stevens
A) Eddie Fisher
B) Frank Sinatra
C) Dean Martin
D) Jerry Lewis
--
10. Who Had "Self Control" In 1984
A) Laura Brannigan
B) Madonna
C) Cyndi Lauper
D) Whitney Houston
--
11. Which Singer Is Known As The Wicked
A) Elvis Presley
B) Freddie Mercury
C) Wilson Picket
D) Prince
--
12. What Nationality Was The Singer Roy Orbison
A) British
B) Canadian
C) USA / Texas
D) Australian
--
13. In Which Year Did Janis Joplin Die
A) 1970
B) 1969
C) 1971
D) 1973
--
14. How Was Norma Dolores Egstrom Better Known
A) Norah Jones
B) Peggy Lee
C) Diana Ross
D) Ella Fitzgerald
--
15. What is the singer Meat Loafs Real Name
A) Michael Lee Aday
B) Marvin LeRoy Aday
C) Marvin Lee Adair
D) Marvin Lee Aday
--
