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1 Who released “Ferry ‘Cross the Mersey” in 1964?
A Gerry and the Pacemakers. It was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic, reaching number six in the United States and number eight in the UK.
2 Who, in 1972, sang about Sylvia’s Mother?
A Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show. The group’s first hit song.
3 Whose debut album was “Definitely Maybe”, released in 1994?
A Oasis. It topped the UK Albums Chart and became the fastest-selling debut album in British history at the time.
4 The 1969 hit song “In the Year 2525” was performed by which American pop-rock duo?
A Zager and Evans. The music industry labels them a “one-hit wonder.” Specifically, this track remains their only major hit, overshadowing the rest of their discography.
5 Who sang about “Islands in the Stream” with Kenny Rogers in 1983?
A Dolly Parton. It was written by the Bee Gees.
6 Who had a backing group named “The Blockheads”?
A Ian Dury. An English rock band formed in London in 1977.
7 Which singer performed her Madame X Tour between September 2019 and March 2020 in support of her album of the same name?
A Madonna. The tour was an all-theatre experience and included stops in North America and Europe.
8 Which girl group topped the UK singles chart in 1961 with “Will You Love Me Tomorrow”?
A The Shirelles. They were an American group and their song reached number one in the UK, making them the first girl group to achieve this feat.
9 Where were The Beatles performing when they were “discovered”?
A The Cavern Club in Liverpool. It was at this cellar club that they honed their musical identity and became a signature act, playing nearly 300 times between 1961 and 1963.
10 In the music video for Billy Joel’s 1983 hit “Uptown Girl”, which supermodel played the titular “uptown girl”?
A Christie Brinkley. At the time, she was not only a top model but also Billy Joel’s wife.