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- Q: How many symphonies did Ludwig van Beethoven complete?
A: Nine. These works, composed between 1800 and 1824, are considered cornerstones of Western classical music, with the Ninth Symphony (Choral) being his final complete work in the form and renowned for its “Ode to Joy”. - Q: In which London recording studios did The Beatles record most of their songs?
A: EMI Studios (now known as Abbey Road Studios) in St John’s Wood, London. Between 1962 and 1970, they recorded 190 of their 210 songs there—specifically in Studio Two—working closely with producer George Martin. - Q: Who had hits with “Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll” and “I Want To Be Straight”?
A: Ian Drury and The Blockheads. A prominent figure in the British new wave and punk scene, Dury was a singer-songwriter famous for his witty lyrics and distinctive vocal style. - Q: Which British band’s only UK number-one single was “Ghost Town”?
A: The Specials. The British two-tone band scored number one in 1981. - Q: Which glam rock star died when the car he was travelling in crashed into a tree?
A: Marc Bolan. 16th September 1977. The accident occurred in the early morning hours, just two weeks before Bolan’s 30th birthday. - Q: Which English musician released the 1971 album entitled “Hunky Dory”?
A: David Bowie. It was his fourth studio album and the first to feature the full lineup of musicians who would become known as the Spiders from Mars (Mick Ronson, Trevor Bolder, and Mick Woodmansey), along with Rick Wakeman on piano. - Q: Which British electronic music group had a 1992 hit with Ebeneezer Goode?
A: The Shamen. It is well-known for its controversial lyrics, which were widely interpreted as a reference to the drug ecstasy (“E’s are good”). - Q: Which band’s name did the 1968 film “Barbarella” inspire?
A: Duran Duran. Dr Durand is a mad scientist and antagonist in the film. Founding members John Taylor and Nick Rhodes chose the name in 1978 after watching the film on the BBC. They removed the final “d” from both parts of the character’s name to create the band’s moniker - Q: What is an orchestral composition that opens an opera called?
A: An Overture. While the overture is typically instrumental, some operas may begin with a brief choral introduction or a prologue. - Q: Alison Moyet sang with which synth-pop duo before going solo?
A: Yazoo (known as Yaz in North America).