Author : Rachel Federman
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 36,36 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0007324685
Covers all musical genres with a focus on rock and pop from the 1960s through today. You may know that Bono's real name is Paul Hewson and that John Lennon was featured on the first cover of Rolling Stone, but it might surprise you to learn that compact discs have been on the market since 1982.
Author : Jimmy Correa
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 374 pages
File Size : 26,29 MB
Release : 2007-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 059539129X
From Aaliyah to ZZ Top, author Jimmy Correa covers it all in The Trivia Book of Rock 'N' Roll Music: The 80s and 90s-an essential guide to musical factoids. The easy-to-read multiple choice format makes trivia fun while you learn interesting tidbits about all types of music and artists from the 80s and 90s, including pop, country, R & B, one-hit wonders, and the British and foreign invasions. Enjoy questions such as the following: This romantic song by Chris DeBurgh was featured in the 1988 soundtrack of the movie Working Girl, starring Melanie Griffith Sir Mix-A-Lot, the male rapper, charted this song about the female body part that he likes the most Eric Clapton had a hit with this song in 1992 that was written in tribute to his son LeAnn Rimes, the talented, young country singer, gained her stardom by recording this song about loneliness at the tender age of fourteen Marc Cohn recorded this hit song in 1991 about a journey in the Delta Blues Correa draws on his extensive collection of music paraphernalia to share his love of music with others in The Trivia Book of Rock 'N' Roll Music: The 80s and 90s. Long live rock 'n' roll!
Author : Michael-Dante Craig
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,99 MB
Release : 2001-02-25
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 0595170102
The Totally Awesome 80s! If you can name all the members of Duran Duran, lip synch with perfection to a song by Milli Vanilli, or out-dance Madonna in her “Lucky Star” music video, then this is the perfect book for you! It’s all here, from a-ha to ZZ Top. So, slip on your leg warmers or your “Frankie Says Relax” shirt, open a can of New Coke, and put on a Culture Club CD, it’s time to take a trip back to the Wild and Wacky 80s, the most totally awesome decade of all time! Open up this book and you’re sure to have a gnarly good time!!!
Author : Katie Sison
Publisher : Bride Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 39,8 MB
Release : 2021-03-21
Category :
ISBN : 9781955149013
Hours of Fun-Filled Facts & Trivia Questions! - Special Launch Price This trivia book begins with the precursors to musical theatre throughout the world and narrows to the island we will come back to time and time again: Manhattan. We explore each thrilling decade and then cover grader topics that span the years. Each chapter begins with a series of multiple-choice and true or false questions with the answers following on the next page. After testing your knowledge, peruse the "Did you know" Section for quirky anecdotes, fun facts, and important records to addd to your knowledge. Grab a copy and test yourself on your knowledge of Broadway Theatre!
Author : Bobby Bennett
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 38,17 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Rhythm and blues music
ISBN : 9780806519234
Designed to entertain, inform, and challenge even the most diehard music fan, "The Ultimate Soul Music Trivia Book" features hundreds of questions about America's favorite music, covering the top soul songs and artists from 1950 to the present. Fans can relive classic moments and test their knowledge of the music they love. Photos throughout.
Author : Austin Rogers
Publisher : Workman Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 32,78 MB
Release : 2022-02-22
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1523510528
Knock back a brew and play a few rounds of the greatest, most fascinating, and hilarious pub trivia ever devised, written by 12-time Jeopardy! champion Austin Rogers, a longtime New York City bartender and pub trivia host for 15 years.
Author : Indre Viskontas
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 31,14 MB
Release : 2019-04-02
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1452172277
How can certain songs carry us through a tough workout, comfort us after a breakup, or unite 50,000 diverse fans? In this fascinating field guide, neuroscientist and opera singer Indre Viskontas investigates what music is and how it can change us for the better—from deep in our neurons to across our entire society. Whether hip-hop fans, classically trained pianists, or vinyl collectors, readers will think about their favorite songs in a whole new way by the end of this book. This is a vibrant and smart gift for any audiophile.
Author : Bill O'Neill
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,56 MB
Release : 2018-08-05
Category : Rock groups
ISBN : 9781724747068
Are you the type of rock fan that isn't satisfied with simply listening to the radio? Sure, you enjoy it, but you want more. Do you look up the lyrics and wonder what they mean or if there is a story behind them? What on earth does "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" mean, anyway? We've got those answers for you in The Great Book of Rock Music! This book contains hundreds of riveting facts about your favorite rock songs. Do you want to know how your favorite group got together and who is really the brains behind the band? Whether you're interested in what your favorite musicians like to do in their spare time, where they get the ideas for their music, or which artist had an exorcism in his home, you're in for a treat. This book will satisfy your curiosity and help you impress your friends with your rock and roll knowledge. As easy to follow as a good drummer, this book will take you through the early years of rock and its development through the hippie era, the synthesizer-filled eighties, and the grunge age. You'll read about dramatic, absolutely hilarious, and downright odd moments during the concerts that shaped music history and defined generations. Whether you're a passive listener of your friend's rock playlists or a connoisseur of guitar riffs, you're sure to learn something new that will increase your enjoyment of your favorite music. For an extra challenge, try the quizzes at the end of each chapter. So go ahead, open the cover and enter the world of rock!
Author : Publications International Ltd.
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 12,2 MB
Release : 2019-10
Category :
ISBN : 9781645580850
This music trivia book features more than 250 music questions and answers from seven decades of music. Genres include rock 'n' roll, hip hop, pop, and country. Features a range of artists, from Elvis Presley and and Bob Dylan to Beyonce and Ariana Grande. Questions appear on right-side pages with answers on the flip side for fun and easy reading aloud. Spiral-bound, 192 pages
Author : Christopher Scoates
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,36 MB
Release : 2013-09-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 1452129487
This comprehensive monograph celebrates the visual art of renowned musician Brian Eno. Spanning more than 40 years, Brian Eno: Visual Music weaves a dialogue between Eno's museum and gallery installations and his musical endeavors—all illustrated with never-before-published archival materials such as sketchbook pages, installation views, screenshots, and more. Steve Dietz, Brian Dillon, Roy Ascott, and William R. Wright contextualize Eno's contribution to new media art, while Eno himself shares insights into his process. Also included is a download code for a previously unreleased piece of music created by Eno, making this ebook a requisite for fans and collectors.
