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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Controversies and Scandals

The Songwriters Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that honors the work of songwriters. However, it has not been without its controversies and scandals. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most notable controversies and scandals associated with the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of plagiarizing a song for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. John Lennon
  2. Paul McCartney
  3. George Harrison
  4. Ringo Starr
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame despite being accused of sexual assault?

  1. Phil Spector
  2. Jerry Leiber
  3. Mike Stoller
  4. Carole King
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame after being convicted of murder?

  1. J.R. Rotem
  2. Diane Warren
  3. Desmond Child
  4. Jimmy Webb
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Barry Mann
  2. Cynthia Weil
  3. David Foster
  4. Linda Perry
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Burt Bacharach
  2. Hal David
  3. Neil Diamond
  4. Carole Bayer Sager
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of plagiarizing a song for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. John Lennon
  2. Paul McCartney
  3. George Harrison
  4. Ringo Starr
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame despite being accused of sexual assault?

  1. Phil Spector
  2. Jerry Leiber
  3. Mike Stoller
  4. Carole King
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame after being convicted of murder?

  1. J.R. Rotem
  2. Diane Warren
  3. Desmond Child
  4. Jimmy Webb
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Barry Mann
  2. Cynthia Weil
  3. David Foster
  4. Linda Perry
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Burt Bacharach
  2. Hal David
  3. Neil Diamond
  4. Carole Bayer Sager
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of plagiarizing a song for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. John Lennon
  2. Paul McCartney
  3. George Harrison
  4. Ringo Starr
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame despite being accused of sexual assault?

  1. Phil Spector
  2. Jerry Leiber
  3. Mike Stoller
  4. Carole King
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame after being convicted of murder?

  1. J.R. Rotem
  2. Diane Warren
  3. Desmond Child
  4. Jimmy Webb
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Barry Mann
  2. Cynthia Weil
  3. David Foster
  4. Linda Perry
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which songwriter was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Burt Bacharach
  2. Hal David
  3. Neil Diamond
  4. Carole Bayer Sager
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