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Bitesize Quiz WC 26th Sept : Popular UK Music Acts

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I was born born May 5, 1988 in Tottenham, London, England. I am an English pop singer and songwriter whose soulful emotive voice and traditionally crafted songs made me one of the most broadly popular performers of her generation. Who am I?

(a)  

2.

I am an English singer who holds both British and Barbadian citizenship. I have sold more than 250 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. I was was originally marketed as a rebellious rock and roll singer in the style of Presley and Little Richard. Who am I?

a)

Hank Marvin

b)

Cliff Richard

c)

Bruce Welch 

d)

Brian Bennett

3.

We are an English funk and acid jazz band from London formed in 1992, we are fronted by vocalist Jay Kay, and were prominent in the London-based funk and acid jazz movement of the 1990s. Who are we?

a)

Incognito

b)

Sia

c)

Jamiroquai

d)

Gilles Peterson

4.

We are an English boy band consisting of members Simon Webbe, Duncan James, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan. Who are we?

a)

Blue

b)

One Direction

c)

Oasis

d)

Take That

5.

We are an English girl group formed in London in 1993. Some of our songs are "Never Ever", "Under the Bridge"/"Lady Marmalade" and "Bootie Call". Who are we?

a)

The Ladybirds

b)

The Webb Sisters

c)

The Nolans

d)

All Saints

6.

We are an English hip hop group. We had seven top ten hits, including "Crossroads", a cover version of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony original. Jon O'Brien of AllMusic called us the "Self-proclaimed pioneers of 'chav' culture. Who are we?

a)

Run DMC

b)

Wu-Tang Clan

c)

N.W.A

d)

Blazing Squad

7.

We were a British pop group that achieved success in the 1980s, most notably for winning the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Making Your Mind Up". We were formed in January 1981 specifically for the contest and comprised four vocalists: Bobby G, Cheryl Baker, Mike Nolan and Jay Aston.

a)

Unit 4 + 2

b)

Band Aid 30

c)

Bucks Fizz

d)

S Club 8

8.

I am a Welsh singer. My career began with a string of top-ten hits in the mid-1960s. I have toured regularly, with appearances in Las Vegas (1967–2011). My voice has been described by AllMusic as a "full-throated, robust baritone. Who am I?

a)

Tom Jones

b)

Bonnie Tyler

c)

Pete Ham

d)

Steve Strange

9.

I am an English singer and songwriter. I released my debut studio album, Lights, in 2010; it debuted at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart and has sold over 850,000 copies in the UK. Who am I?

a)

Leona Lewis

b)

Adele

c)

Kate Bush

d)

Ellie Goulding

10.

I am an English singer, songwriter and musician who gained worldwide fame with the Beatles, for whom I played bass guitar and shared primary songwriting and lead vocal duties with John Lennon. One of the most successful composers and performers of all time, I am known for my melodic approach to bass-playing, versatile and wide tenor vocal range, and musical eclecticism, exploring styles ranging from pre–rock 'n' roll pop to classical and electronica. Who am I?

a)

Paul McCartney

b)

John Lennon

c)

George Harrison

d)

Ringo Starr