Book Description

Music is one of the great pleasures of life: from Frederic Chopin to Black Sabbath to ABBA to Taylor Swift, there is something for everyone. One of the joys of doing music quizzes is to recall the great gigs you've attended and the many enjoyable hours spent listening to your favorite artists. There will also be plenty of songs dimly remembered, almost but not quite forgotten. Whether you are a casual quizzer or a true trivia buff, the range of music covered within the 1,000 questions in this book cannot fail to jog your memory of bands and singers, past and present. You will also discover plenty of interesting trivia about the people behind the music and the broad range of work they have produced.This book encompasses music ranging from classical, opera, musical theatre and film, through the early days of rock and roll to the eras of punk, grunge, new wave and country to modern day rap and pop. Here you will come across great bands, wonderful musicians and memorable songs, as well as a few that should never have been made.You will also find here plenty of trivia about the lives and work of musical icons, stars of yesterday and today, as well as one-hit wonders who have contributed to our musical heritage. The nuggets of additional information provided with the answers will not only add to your stock of trivia for future quizzes, but also provide some fascinating details about the lives and achievements of people who we seem to have 'known' our whole lives. For example, did you know that country legend Garth Brooks almost never became a singer? A track star at the University of Oklahoma, he attended spring training as a squad member with the San Diego Padres, New York Mets and Kansas City Royals and in 1998 he was offered a non-roster spot for the regular season by the Padres, but declined to pursue his musical career. You can choose to work your way through each quiz on your own or use it to compete with friends. Quizzing is fun, and what can be more fun than challenging your memory of the music that has brought so much pleasure to us all through the years?