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Musical quizz

By Juliette Waksman & Elsa Pavageau

Multiple Choice

When did the Woodstock festival take place

• 1969

• 1968

• 1972

• 1970

​Woodstock festival

• A historic music festival that represents the hippie movement, anti-war protests, and a generation's call for freedom and unity

• August 15–18, 1969

• Over 400,000 people

• Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Santana, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Joe Cocker, Jefferson Airplane

• took place in Bethel, in the state of New York

Multiple Choice

Who has never performed at the Super Bowl ?

• Beyonce

• Prince

• Taylor Swift

• Michael Jackson

​The Superbowl

• championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States

• known for its Halftime Show

• The modern-style Halftime Show began in 1991 when New Kids on the Block performed

• boost viewership and compete with other TV networks
  

Multiple Choice

Which of these artists has never collaborated with Rihanna ?

• David Guetta

• Future

• Paul McCartney

• Katy Perry

Open Ended

What is the best-selling album of all time ?

Michael Jackson, Thriller (1982), the best-selling album of all time

• 70 million copies sold worldwide

• Top Billboard spot for 37 weeks

• 33x Platinum

• Record-breaking 8 Grammy Awards at the 1984 Grammy Awards

• This album's music videos have transformed videos into an art form
  

​Elton John

• Iconic songs : Your Song, Rocket Man,Tiny Dancer

• Extravagant style & undeniable talent

• Commited in the fight againt AIDS through his foundation

• LGBTQ+ advocate and human rights supporter

• close friend of Lady Diana, both involved in charity work. "Candle in the Wind 1997" written after her tragic death

Multiple Choice

Who is Stevie Wonder referring to in his song 'Happy Birthday' released in 1996 ?

• Martin Luther King

• Nelson Mandela

• Rosa Parks

• Richard Nixon

Meaning of "Happy Birthday" by Stevie Wonder, Released in 1996

• Call for national holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, assassinated in 1968

• Promoting awareness of civil rights issues

• Legacy of non-violence and equality is central to the song's message

​"You know it doesn't make much sense
There ought to be a law against
Anyone who takes offense
At a day in your celebration 'cause we all know in our minds
That there ought to be a time
That we can set aside
To show just how much we love you
And I'm sure you would agree
What could fit more perfectly
Than to have a world party on the day you came to be"

Multiple Choice

Who is considered one of the most iconic and influential figures in the history of jazz ?

• Duke Ellington

• Louis Armstrong

• Miles Davis

• John Coltrane

Louis Armstrong , 1901-1971

• Born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana

• Virtuosic trumpet playing, improvisational skills, and unique vocal style

• Helped shift jazz from a collective style to one focused on solo improvisation

• "What a Wonderful World", "La Vie en Rose", "Hello, Dolly!", "On the Sunny Side of the Street", "Dream a Little Dream of Me"

Multiple Choice

Which music group isn't an English rock group ?

• The Beatles
• Nirvana

• Oasis
• The Rolling Stones

​The English rock

• Emerged between the 50's and the 60's and influenced by the american rock'n'roll and blues

• Mod and Psychedelic Rock (1960s) : experimental sounds and themes of consciousness expansion -The Who and Pink Floyd

• Hard Rock and Progressive Rock (late 60s and 70s) : longer songs, technical skill, and conceptual albums - Led Zeppelin and Yes

• Punk Rock (late 70's) : known for their raw, rebellious energy -The Sex Pistols and The Clash

• Britpop (1990s) : catchy melodies, working-class themes, and a focus on British identity -Oasis, Blur, and Pulp

Multiple Choice

Which of these songs does not refer to the Vietnam War?

• Fortunate Son – Creedence Clearwater Revival

• Blowin’ in the Wind – Bob Dylan

• Born in the U.S.A. – Bruce Springsteen

• Imagine – John Lennon

"Born in the U.S.A." by Bruce Springsteen, released in 1984

• Misunderstood as a patriotic anthem

• Critique of the American government’s treatment of Vietnam War veterans

• Themes of disillusionment, injustice

​"I had a brother at Khe Sanh, fighting off the Viet Cong / They're still there, he's all gone."