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1 What nationality are the rock band The Cardigans?
A Swedish. They formed in Jönköping, Sweden, in 1992.
2 Rolling Stone magazine claims Declan MacManus “reinvigorated the literate, lyrical traditions of Bob Dylan and Van Morrison.” What professional name does he use?
A Elvis Costello – A musical family raised him, instilling a deep knowledge and appreciation of diverse musical styles from a young age.
3 What was the Beatles’ first chart single success?
A From Me To You – Reached Number 1, in May 1963
4 Which Britpop group did Damon Albarn form in 1989?
A Blur. Originally named Seymour
5 Which group had a UK No. 1 hit in 1981 with their cover of John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy”?
A Roxy Music. Roxy Music released their version in February 1981, reportedly as a tribute to John Lennon following his 1980 murder. The song hit number one on the UK Singles Chart in March 1981.
6 Which British rock band was originally named the Spectres?
A Status Quo. The band formed in 1962 as The Paladins and later changed their name to The Spectres in 1963.
7 Who was the lead singer with the groups Bronski Beat and the Communards?
A Jimmy Somerville. He was also the lyricist for the former band. After leaving Bronski Beat, Somerville formed The Communards with Richard Coles.
8 Which synth-pop band released the 1981 album “Penthouse and Pavement”?
A Heaven 17. Taking their name from a fictional pop band mentioned in Anthony Burgess’s dystopian novel “A Clockwork Orange”.
9 Who had a number one hit in 2003 with the song “Slow”?
A Kylie Minogue. Kylie Minogue released the song in October 2003 as the lead single from her album, Body Language.
10 Which Britpop band was founded in Sheffield in 1978 by Jarvis Cocker?
A Pulp. Jarvis Cocker and his bandmates originally called themselves “Arabicus Pulp” when they first formed.