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Q1. In what year was Jefferson Airplane formed in San Francisco? A. 1964 B. 1965 C. 1966 D. 1967 Answer: B. 1965 Q2. Who founded Jefferson Airplane and opened the Matrix club to launch the band? A. Paul Kantner B. Grace Slick C. Marty Balin D. Jorma Kaukonen Answer: C. Marty Balin Q3. What inspired the band's name "Jefferson Airplane"? A. A folk song by Blind Lemon Jefferson B. A nickname given to Jorma Kaukonen by a friend C. A reference to aviation pioneers D. A painting by a local artist Answer: B. A nickname given to Jorma Kaukonen by ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Lynyrd Skynyrd originally formed in Jacksonville, Florida? A. 1962 B. 1964 C. 1966 D. 1968 Answer: B. 1964 Q2. What was the original name of the band before they became Lynyrd Skynyrd? A. My Backyard B. The Allman Brothers C. Southern Sons D. Rebel Yell Answer: A. My Backyard Q3. Lynyrd Skynyrd's name was inspired by a high school gym teacher named Leonard Skinner, primarily due to his enforcement of which rule? A. No smoking on campus B. Strict dress code for uniforms C. Prohibition of long hair D. Ban on musical instruments Answer: C. ... Read more

Q1. In which year was the Ramones band formed in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City? A. 1972 B. 1974 C. 1976 D. 1978 Answer: B. 1974 Q2. Who was the original lead vocalist of the Ramones, known for his distinctive nasal singing style? A. Johnny Ramone B. Dee Dee Ramone C. Joey Ramone D. Tommy Ramone Answer: C. Joey Ramone Q3. What was the real name of Joey Ramone? A. Jeffrey Hyman B. Douglas Colvin C. John Cummings D. Thomas Erdelyi Answer: A. Jeffrey Hyman

Q1. In what year was R.E.M. formed in Athens, Georgia? A. 1978 B. 1980 C. 1982 D. 1984 Answer: B. 1980 Q2. What does the acronym R.E.M. officially stand for, according to the band? A. Rock Ensemble Music B. Rapid Eye Movement C. Revolutionary Echoes Manifesto D. It does not stand for anything; it was chosen randomly Answer: D. It does not stand for anything; it was chosen randomly Q3. Who served as R.E.M.'s lead vocalist from their formation until disbandment? A. Peter Buck B. Mike Mills C. Michael Stipe D. Bill Berry Answer: C. Michael Stipe

Q1. In what year was Creedence Clearwater Revival officially formed in El Cerrito, California? A. 1959 B. 1964 C. 1967 D. 1968 Answer: A. 1959 Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Creedence Clearwater Revival? A. The Golliwogs B. The Blue Velvets C. Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets D. The Visions Answer: B. The Blue Velvets Q3. Which member of CCR served as the primary lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and chief songwriter? A. Stu Cook B. Doug Clifford C. Tom Fogerty D. John. Fogerty Answer: D. John Fogerty

Q1. In which city was Orlando de Lassus born around 1532? A. Munich, Bavaria B. Antwerp, Low Countries C. Mons, Hainaut D. Rome, Italy Answer: C. Mons, Hainaut Q2. What was Orlando de Lassus's preferred Italianate name used professionally? A. Roland de Lattre B. Orlando di Lasso C. Orlandus Lassus D. Orlande de Lassus Answer: B. Orlando di Lasso Q3. Orlando de Lassus died on June 14, 1594, in which city after serving there for nearly four decades? A. Naples B. Rome C. Antwerp D. Munich Answer: D. Munich

Q1. In what year was Arthur Sullivan born? A. 1832 B. 1842 C. 1852 D. 1862 Answer: B. 1842 Q2. Where was Arthur Sullivan born? A. Lambeth, London B. Dublin, Ireland C. Manchester, England D. Edinburgh, Scotland Answer: A. Lambeth, London Q3. What was the profession of Arthur Sullivan's father, Thomas Sullivan? A. Painter B. Military bandmaster and clarinettist C. Lawyer D. Merchant Answer: B. Military bandmaster and clarinettist

Q1. In which present-day country was Aram Khachaturian born? A. Russia B. Armenia C. Georgia D. Azerbaijan Answer: C. Georgia Q2. What was Khachaturian’s birth year? A. 1898 B. 1903 C. 1904 D. 1905 Answer: B. 1903 Q3. At what age did Khachaturian first travel to Moscow to pursue formal music studies? A. 15 B. 19 C. 22 D. 25 Answer: B. 19

Q1. In which region is Johannes Ockeghem believed to have been born around 1410? A. East Flanders, Netherlands B. Saint-Ghislain, Belgium C. Tours, France D. Antwerp, Brabant Answer: B. Saint-Ghislain, Belgium Q2. What is the first documented record of Ockeghem's musical activity? A. Singing in the French royal chapel under Charles VII B. Service at the Burgundian court with Gilles Binchois C. Employment as a choir singer at Antwerp Cathedral in 1443 D. Teaching pupils in Paris Answer: C. Employment as a choir singer at Antwerp Cathedral in 1443 Q3. Which composer is Ockeghem most likely to have studied under ... Read more

Q1. In which Bohemian town was Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber baptized in 1644? A. Opava B. Wartenberg C. Kromeriz D. Graz Answer: B. Wartenberg Q2. What is the exact date of Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber's death? A. May 3, 1704 B. August 12, 1704 C. March 15, 1703 D. July 20, 1705 Answer: A. May 3, 1704 Q3. Where is Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber buried? A. Salzburg Cathedral B. St. Peter's Abbey Cemetery C. Nonnberg Abbey D. Hellbrunn Palace grounds Answer: B. St. Peter's Abbey Cemetery