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1. Which brothers starred in the 1990 film The Krays?
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2. How did Marc Bolan, the lead singer of T Rex, die?
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3. Who was the main lead vocalist and songwriter for the boy band Take That?
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4. What performer released the 1985 album Hounds of Love?
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5. What artist recorded the song Hand in Glove with the band The Smiths?
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6. Whos 1982 song Modern Girl was both a debut song and a huge hit for the artist?
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7. Which UK rock bands debut album was called The Psychomodo?
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8. The song Caravan of Love was a number one hit in the 1980s for which band?
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9. Who had a hit with the song Ebeneezer Goode in 1992?
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10. In the 1970s, Are Friends Electric was a number one hit in the UK for which band?
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11. In 1990, what group joined Robert Palmer to release the song Ill Be Your Baby Tonight?
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12. What was George Michaels first solo number one hit in the US and the UK?
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13. What Australian artist had the best selling album in the UK in 1988?
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14. Joe Strummer was the lead singer in which 1970s punk band?
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15. Which band was Rod Stewart the lead singer of until 1975?
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16. Singer Annie Lennox was born in which decade?
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17. In 1975 the song Bye Bye Baby was a number 1 hit for which band?
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18. What Queen song was their first number 1 in the US, and is often mistaken for an Elvis Presley tune?
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19. Which member of the Rolling Stones named the song Dandelion after his daughter?
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20. Which legendary British band contributed music to movies such as Flash Gordon, Highlander, and Waynes World?
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21. Which Elton John song has the opening line: She packed my bags last night, pre-flight?
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22. What was the name of the number 1 selling album by the Spice Girls in late 1996?
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23. What performer is known by the nickname Ol Blue Eyes?
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24. Who was the first member of the Beatles to have a solo number one hit in the UK?
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25. What was the last album recorded by the Beatles?
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26. Who gave the legendary group, the Beatles, their name?
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27. Which Beatle played the lead guitar on the songs Paperback Writer and Ticket to Ride?
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28. Which member of the Beatles was recruited from a band called Rory Storm and the Hurricanes?
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29. Which Beatles song was described by Frank Sinatra as the greatest love song ever written?
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30. What Texan singer stared opposite Steve Martin in the 2005 Pink Panther movie?
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31. What British band was made up of members Pete Townsend, Roger Daltrey, and Keith Moon?
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32. What is the name of Brittney Spears brand of perfume?
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33. Which English rocker was born on July 26, 1943, in Dartford, Kent?
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34. Eagle Rock is a classic song by which 70s Australian band?
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35. What was Peter Allens only number 1 song in Australia?
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36. Which classic Bob Dylan song was voted Rolling Stone Magazines greatest song of all time in 2004?
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37. In 2005, what Australian launched her first album in 4 years entitled Counting Down the Days?
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38. Who is Silverchair singer Daniel Johns married to?
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39. What singer/songwriter used to have a back-up band call The Coloured Girls?
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40. What flower was the trade mark of performer Mark Holden in the 1970s?
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41. Name the Hoodoo Gurus first album, released in 1984.
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42. What is the title of the musical about the life of entertainer Peter Allen?
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43. In the Slim Dusty song theres-a nothing so lonesome, morbid, or drear as … what?
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44. Name the Australian punk band who recorded the 1970s single Im Stranded.
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45. Which Aussie group did Judith Durham and Ken Ray front?
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46. What Aussie group had a number 1 hit with ‘Jump in my car’ in 1972?
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47. Who is older, musicians Neil or Tim Finn?
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48. What is the name of the all girl best selling string quartet featuring two Australian and two British members?
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49. Which English 1970s singer often dressed as a pierrot style circus clown?
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50. Melanie Brown or Mel B is better known as which former Spice Girl?
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51. What instrument does musician Nigel Kennedy play?
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52. What boy band was Brian McFadden a member of?
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53. What Australian won the 2004 Male Vocalist of the Year at Americas Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
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54. Singer Jesse McCartney is a star on which US TV Show?
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55. In the recording industry, does a gold or platinum record indicate the most sales?
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56. Who sang the song My Boo in a duet with Usher?
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57. Who did Spanish heartthrob Enrique Iglesias marry on the 15th of December, 2004?
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58. What classic song asks the questions am I hard enough, am I rough enough, am I rich enough?
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59. What was the name of AC/DCs chauffeur who became their lead vocalist when their singer, Dave Evans, refused to go on-stage?
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60. Which rocker did former playboy centerfold and Baywatch star Carmen Electra marry in 2003?
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61. In the spoof Heavy Metal band Spinal Tap, what are the groups drummers likely to do?
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62. Gwen Stefanis song Rich Girl is an adaptation of a song from which classic musical?
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63. What performer recorded gold-selling albums in every decade from 1950 to 1990?
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64. Which rocker fathered the children Moon Unit, Dweezil, Ahmet Rodan and Diva?
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65. What deceased rocker was born by the name Frederick Bulsara?
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66. Which member of the group KISS is known for his long tongue?
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67. What British pop singer lost his multi-million pound law suit against Sony Music and then moved to Virgin?
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68. Who released the album titled Appetite for Destruction?
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69. Who released the hit song Hollaback Girl in 2005?
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70. What is the name of Hilary Duffs singing sister?
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71. The film clip for which 1989 Cher song was set on a Navy battleship?
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72. Who sang John Lennons part when the three remaining Beatles reunited to record in 1994?
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73. Named after his father, what is Michael Jacksons middle name?
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74. What does the K.D. stand for in performer K.D. Langs name?
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75. Which member of the Osbourne family has been repeatedly admitted to rehab for an addiction to prescription painkillers?
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76. Who sang the hit song Bette Davis Eyes in 1981?
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77. What was the name of the group that asked people to Pass the dutchie from the left hand side in 1983?
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78. What song by the group The Who has the line: I hope I die before I get old?
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79. Name the artist who recorded the album After the Gold Rush.
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80. What nationality is music legend Van Morrison?
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81. What rocker wed band manager Sharon Arden in 1982?
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82. What singer wrote the song Manic Monday for the 80s group The Bangles?
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83. What group released the album titled Automatic for the People?
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84. Michael Stipe is the lead singer and front man for which rock band?
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85. In 2005, what Hollywood actress married country and western singer Kenny Chesney and filed for an annulment 4 months later?
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86. Which former member of the Irish group Boyzone has now forged an international solo career?
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87. What Beach Boys album was released in 2004 after being shelved for 38 years?
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88. What send-up, heavy metal group are known for their guitar amplifier knobs that go up to 11 rather than 10?
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89. What band had a hit with the song Love Shack in 1989?
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90. What group consists of former Nirvana drummer, Dave Grohl, and band members Nate Mendel, William Goldsmith and Pat Smear?
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91. What U2 album was the song With or Without You originally on?
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92. What event prompted Don McLean to sing about The day the music died in the song American Pie?
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93. What was the name of rocker Stings first band after he gave up the teaching profession?
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94. For which 70s movie did Meatloaf write the song Hot Patootie?
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95. What Motown group were once called the Primettes?
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96. What group originally released the song Wild Thing in 1966?
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97. What did rock group KISS deliberately forget in their 1983 MTV appearance?
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98. What did Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin call their baby daughter?
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99. What Australian band named themselves after a song on Paul McCartneys solo 1973 album Band on the Run?
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100. Who was killed in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa along with Ritchie Valens and the Big Bopper?
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101. Who sang an Australian Christmas song about six white boomers?
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102. Le Freak and Good Times were hits for which New York group?
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103. What is rapper Eminems real name?
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104. Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 on August 16, in which year?
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105. In 1975, what did Elvis name his renovated Convair jet?
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106. What Elvis song has the line: I cant walk out because I love you too much, baby?
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107. What Elvis song was the first record to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Country and Western, Rhythm and Blues, and Pop charts all in one week?
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108. What is Madonnas surname?
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109. What star sign is Madonna?
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110. Which instrument did Madonna play in the band The Breakfast Club?
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111. What did Adolphe Sax invent?
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112. What world-famous group started out as the Warlocks?
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113. Name the first group formed from the Australian reality show Popstars.
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114. What is the full name of the Australian Idol singer they call The Fro 
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115. What was the name of Bill Haleys best-known band?
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116. What is Paul McCartneys middle name?
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117. What rocker divorced The Cosby Shows Lisa Bonet in 1993 and dated Nicole Kidman in 2004?
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118. According to the British rich list, what music legends wealth, in 2004, was bigger than Elton John; Mick Jagger; and Madonnas combined?
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119. Besides John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, name the other two past members of the Beatles?
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120. Bob Dylan had a hit song in the 1970s, with Knocking on ... what?
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121. Born James Osterburg, who is often referred to as the Godfather of Punk?
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122. Brisbane girl Aiysha Saagar was the South Pacifics number 1 vocalist in 2004 in what language?
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123. How many singers make up a septet?
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124. Im still standing was a hit song for which performer?
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125. In 1986 which Irishman received an honorary knighthood after founding Band Aid?
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126. What rock legend was once known as The Thin White Duke?
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127. Jazz music great Louis Armstrong is best remembered for playing which instrument?
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128. K.D Lang had a hit with Even Cowgirls get the . what?
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129. Larry Mullen Jr is a member of which Irish rock group?
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130. Lead singer of INXS, Michael Hutchence was found hanged in which city?
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131. Name the Australian band who wear masks and sing songs such as (Hell never be an) Old Man River.
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132. Name the first female vocalist to achieve seven consecutive triple-platinum albums.
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133. Name the lead singer of the Australian rock group You am I.
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134. Ozzy Osbourne was the lead singer of which heavy metal band?
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135. Pete Briquette was a member of which Irish rock group?
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136. Rick Allen, the drummer from which legendary band, lost his arm in a 1984 auto accident?
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137. Robbie Williams came to public prominence in which boy band?
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138. What Australian band does singer Daniel Johns front?
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139. What Australian band had the hit song On my Mind in 2003?
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140. What Australian group earned more than Kylie Minogue in 2003 and are the worlds most successful tribute band?
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141. What band does Gwyneth Paltrows partner, Chris Martin, play in?
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142. What band was headed by the legendary Doc Neeson?
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143. What country was Cliff Richard born in?
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144. What is ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckhams maiden name?
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145. What is the name of Kylie Minogues underwear brand?
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146. What is the name of the musical based on the music of Queen?
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147. What make of the car is mentioned in the Beach Boys song Fun, Fun, Fun?
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148. What Melrose Place star divorced a Motley Crew drummer and married a Bon Jovi guitarist?
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149. What musician led the first American jazz band that played in the Soviet Union?
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150. What rock star was born by the name Gordon Sumner?
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151. What rocker quoted Neil Young in his suicide note, stating it was better to burn out than fade away?
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152. What singer married his 13-year-old second cousin in 1957, disgusting fans and practically ending his career?
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153. Which actress divorced RnB singer Eric Benet after repeatedly trying to work through his sex addiction problem?
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154. Which American singer is famous for not knowing the difference between chicken and tuna?
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155. Which artist recorded the CD Dangerously in Love?
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156. Which Australian band are Jack Housden and Warwick Hornby members of?
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157. Which deceased rocker was also known as The Lizard King?
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158. Which groups CD Vertigo was stolen from their studio in the South of France before it was released?
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159. Which Irish band had hits with Linger and Zombie?
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160. Which Irish boy band made history when their first 5 singles went straight to number one in the UK charts?
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161. Which Rolling Stones song begins with Gold Coast slave ship bound for cotton fields?
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162. Which Scottish singer shot to the top of the American Singles chart with To Sir With Love in 1967?
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163. Which singer in 2004 equalled John Farnhams chart record for most time spent by an Australian act at No 1 ?
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164. Which singer is known as the Godfather of Soul?
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165. Which soul singer died at the age of 73 on June 10th, 2004?
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166. Who has finally admitted in a interview that Beatles song Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds was inspired by LSD?
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167. Who is singer Eithne Ni Bhraonain better known as?
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168. Who is the subject of the musical Mr Bojangles: The Ultimate Entertainer?
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169. Who replaced Glen Shorrock in the Little River Band?
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170. Freddie Mercury died just prior to his Barcelona Olympics performance in which year?
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171. Which Australian group achieved a number one record in the US in 1981?
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172. What musical instrument did actor Keanu Reeves play for the band ‘Dogstar’?
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173. What group released the hit song ‘Rock Around the Clock’ in the 1950s?
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174. ‘Most People I Know’ is the biography of which Australian pop star?
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175. What band did Steve Katz and Al Kooper form in 1967?
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176. Musician Ellas Bates is better known by which nickname, which is also the name for a one-stringed African guitar?
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177. What legendary singer released his autobiography entitled ‘Chronicles’?
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178. Which pop princess re-recorded The Rolling Stones hit ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ in 2000?
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179. What Pop Princess got married twice in 2004?
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180. What color eyes did all the members of the group ‘The Monkees’ have?
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181. My Ding-a-Ling’ was a number one hit in 1972 for which artist?
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182. Which singer does Rick idolize in the British sitcom ‘The Young Ones’?
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183. What patriotic Australian jingle produced a number 1 hit for the Mojo Singers in 1979?
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184. Breakfast at Sweethearts’ was a hit song and album for which band?.
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185. Who is Loretta Lynn’s singing sister?
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186. What beach is ‘far away in time’ in the ‘Martha & the Muffins’ song?
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187. Name the lead singer of the Aussie group ‘Killing Heidi’.
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188. What group is Katie Noonan, who sang the National Anthem at the 2004 NRL final, the lead singer for?
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189. What Aussie singer released his second album called ‘Beautiful Life’?
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190. What was the name of the lead singer of the ‘Sex Pistols’?
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191. What was the first single that Kylie Minogue ever recorded?
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192. Who re-released Don McLean’s ‘American Pie’ in 2000?
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193. What performer’s hair caught fire while filming a Pepsi commercial in 1984?
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194. Australian Idol Shannon Noll’s song ‘What about me’ was originally released by what Australian band?
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195. Reggae group ‘UB40’ had a hit with the song ‘Red, Red Wine,’ but who wrote it and sang it before they did?
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196. Which singer claimed he has bedded 15 of FHM magazine’s ‘2004 Top 100 Women’, as well as most of his female friends?
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197. Which punk rocker re-released Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ in 1978?
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198. What 80s American group released the song ‘Gangsters of Love’?
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199. Which group were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2004?
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200. What Little Eva song was covered by Kylie Monogue in 1988 and Atomic Kitten in 2001?
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201. In 1988, who had a hit with Elvis Presley’s song ‘Always on my Mind’?
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202. What group recorded the album ‘Emotional Rescue’ in 1980?
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203. Who originally sang ‘It’s Raining Men’ re-released by Geri Halliwell from the ‘Spice Girls’ in 2001?
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204. What Welsh entertainer goes by the nickname ‘Tiger’?
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205. John Farnham toured Australia with whom in Febuary 2005?
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206. What Beatles song has been covered by a record 2,960 artists?
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207. In 2001, who had their first number one county hit with the song Austin?
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208. What group had hits with the songs Cathys Clown and Bye Bye Love?
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209. What country and western group released the hit song Im Already There?
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210. What country and western singer is proud to be a coal miners daughter?
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211. What country and western performer released the songs Mama Tried and Okie from Muscogee?
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212. What country group released the album Wide Open Spaces in 1998?.
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213. What was the last album the Doors released before the death of Jim Morrison?
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