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1 Which rock band from Blackpool was named after the 18th century agriculturist who invented the seed drill?
A Jethro Tull – the band incorporated elements of English folk music, hard rock and classical music, forging a signature progressive rock sound.
2 Which rapper is the husband of R&B superstar singer, Beyoncé?
A Jay Z (Shawn Carter). The couple married in 2008. They are also a musical duo, known as The Carters.
3 What nationality is Vangelis, the musician, composer, and producer of electronic music?
A Greek. He composed the Academy Award-winning score to Chariots of Fire (1981), as well as for the films Blade Runner (1982), Missing (1982), Antarctica (1983), The Bounty (1984), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992), and Alexander (2004)
4 Which American actor had a UK No. 1 hit in 1977 with “Silver Lady”?
A David Soul. It topped the charts for three weeks in October 1977. He began his entertainment career as a singer.
5 What was the title of the last Rolling Stones record to top the U.K. charts 1969?
A Honky Tonk Women. It reached number one on 23rd July 1969.
6 In Queen’s hit record “Bohemian Rhapsody” who is asked to do the fandango?
A Scaramouche. The “Fandango” is a lively Spanish dance
7 Which multiple Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter was born in Canada as Roberta Joan Anderson in 1943?
A Joni Mitchell. She was inducted to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
8 In Gustav Holst’s work “The Planets Suite” which planet is termed “The Mystic”?
A Neptune, written between 1914 and 1917.
9 Which widely-known and famous patriotic song did Dr Thomas Arne compose in 1740?
A Rule, Britannia! – based on a poem by James Thomson, particularly associated with the Royal Navy.
10 Who had a platinum award winning album in 2009 with “It’s Not Me, It’s You”?
A Lily Allen. Includes tracks like “The Fear” and “Not Fair”.