Trivia Quiz on Artist Identification
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.)
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Test your ear and memory with 14 rapid-fire questions that match hit songs to their artists—from timeless classics to 90s and 00s favorites. Perfect for music lovers who think they can name the singer in just a few notes.
Welcome to Artist Identification—a lively group trivia where players match hit song titles to the artists who recorded them. Spanning decades and genres, this quiz is ideal for office breakouts, classroom icebreakers, family game nights, pub-style competitions, or live streams. Play it with teams or individuals over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or in-person gatherings. A host reads each multiple-choice question, teams discuss quickly, lock in answers, and then the correct artist is revealed before moving on. Keep it fast-paced with 20–30 seconds per question, award bonus points for quick locks or perfect rounds, and encourage fun team names. Mix in short music stingers (if you have rights) or a warm-up playlist to set the vibe, and wrap up with a final recap to crown your winning act. It’s easy to run, engaging for all ages, and scales smoothly from small groups to large audiences.
1. Who recorded the song 'Rocket Man'
A) Elton John
B) David Bowie
C) Elvis Presley
D) Tom Jones
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2. Who sang the song "I Want You"?
A) Savage Garden
B) Adele
C) Whitney Houston
D) Savage Darden
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3. His hit, Calendar Girl, features the lyrics "April-You're The Easter Bunny When YoU.S.mile"
A) Elvis Presley
B) Paul Anka
C) Bobby Darin
D) Neil Sedaka
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4. Who sang the song "The Way I Am"?
A) Dr. Dre
B) 50 Cent
C) Eminem
D) Jay-Z
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5. Who sang the song "Desert Rose"?
A) Shakira
B) Enya
C) Peter Gabriel
D) Sting
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6. Who sang 'ben'
A) Elvis Presley
B) Bruno Mars
C) Michael Jackson
D) Prince
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7. Who Sang About Patches In 1970
A) Elvis Presley
B) Clarence Carter
C) Otis Redding
D) Al Green
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8. Which Artists Recorded The Album The Original Soundtrack
A) Queen
B) Genesis
C) 10cc
D) ABBA
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9. Which Rickie Told Us The Chuck E's In Love
A) Ricky Martin
B) Rikki Lee Jones
C) Norah Jones
D) Rickie Lee Jones
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10. Bark At The Moon Was An Album For Ozzy Osbourne Or Meatloaf
A) Meatloaf
B) Freddie Mercury
C) Rob Halford
D) Ozzy Osbourne
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11. Who Checked Into A "Blue Hotel" In 1991
A) Bruce Springsteen
B) Sting
C) Chris Isaak
D) George Michael
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12. Who Had A Hit In The 90's With "Boom Boom Boom"
A) La Bouche
B) 2 Unlimited
C) Outhere Brothers
D) Whigfield
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13. Who Sang "The Futures So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades"
A) Men at Work
B) Huey Lewis and the News
C) Timbuk 3
D) The Dave Matthews Band
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14. Turn, Side and Why does it always rain on me are all songs from what UK band?
A) Coldplay
B) Radiohead
C) Oasis
D) Travis
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