Posts tagged with Bands

Who performed the theme song for the James Bond movie "A View to a Kill"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 19, 2024

Roger Moore's final outing as James Bond needed a theme song as bold as the '80s themselves. But which group brought their new wave sound to 007 and got the license to thrill?

Which band battled Ticketmaster and canceled their tour in 1994?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 20, 2024

When the Department of Justice sued Live Nation/Ticketmaster earlier this year, it felt like déjà vu for music fans of a certain age. Which '90s band chose to cancel an entire tour rather than play Ticketmaster's game?

What was Bon Jovi's First #1 Hit?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 2, 2024

Bon Jovi had unleashed three albums and a string of rock anthems, yet mainstream pop success remained just out of reach. Which song finally carried their hairspray-powered dreams to #1?

Who did Limp Bizkit knock out of the No. 1 spot in 1999?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 30, 2024

When Limp Bizkit kicked down the door with "Significant Other" in June 1999, who did they dethrone from the top of the charts?

Finish the lyric to Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n Roll"

By Nerdy Trivia | October 29, 2024

In 1982 there were two types of rock songs: Joan Jett's "I Love Rock 'n Roll" and everything else. But here's the real test - what comes next after "I love rock 'n roll..."?

What was the Beach Boys' original band name?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 28, 2024

Under Brian Wilson's obsessive musical direction, The Beach Boys changed music forever. What did these future legends originally call themselves?

Who replaced Sammy Hagar as Van Halen's lead vocalist in 1996?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 24, 2024

The Sammy Hagar era of Van Halen came to an abrupt end in 1996. So, who would dare grab the mic for rock's most combustible band?

Which band’s lead singer was known for his "Lizard King" persona?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 15, 2024

Dive into the wild world of '60s and '70s rock personas, from space oddities to reptilian royalty. Can you guess which band's frontman crowned himself the "Lizard King"?

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 2, 2024

No chorus. No hook. A six minute song that is essentially a suite and which the band referred to as a “mock opera.” And yet, somehow, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a huge hit. What title did Freddie Mercury originally give to “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

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