General Awareness
Music and Artists
4,837 Questions
This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.
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Music and Artists Questions
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Double Fantasy
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Milk and Honey
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Live in New York City
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Menlove Ave
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Double Fantasy was John Lennon's final album released during his lifetime in November 1980, featuring songs with Yoko Ono. Milk and Honey was completed and released posthumously in 1984 after Lennon's assassination in December 1980. Live in New York City is a live album from earlier, and Menlove Ave is a compilation.
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Shemika Charles
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Van Halen
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Melissa Thompson
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Seattle Seahawks
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Melissa Thompson set the Guinness World Record for fastest typing on a smartphone in 2010. She typed a complex 25-word message in just 25.94 seconds on a Samsung Galaxy S, averaging about 1 word per second, using the Swype keyboard method.
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Melissa Thompson
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Shemika Charles
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Seattle Seahawks
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Van Halen
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singnificant others
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results may vary
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meteora
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reanimation
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Shania Twain
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Celine Dion
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Alanis Morissette
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Whitney Houston
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Shania Twain was born in Windsor, Ontario. Celine Dion is a French-Canadian singer from Charlemagne, Quebec. Alanis Morissette was born in Ottawa, Ontario. Whitney Houston was born in Newark, New Jersey, USA, making her the only American artist in the list and therefore not Canadian.
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Iron Maiden
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Motherjane
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Moksha
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ACDC
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Insane Biography is indeed an album by the Indian rock band Motherjane. Motherjane is a Kochi-based band known for their unique blend of rock and Carnatic influences. Iron Maiden, Moksha, and AC/DC are all well-known bands but not associated with this album.
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justin beiber
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khanan
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tinie temper
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lady gaga
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K'naan (misspelled as 'khanan' in the options) is a Somali-Canadian artist who recorded 'Wavin' Flag,' which became famous as part of Coca-Cola's 2010 World Cup campaign. The other artists listed did not perform this song.
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Bee Gees
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Modjo
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Ricky Martin
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Enrique
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'Lady (Hear Me Tonight)' is a 2000 hit song by the French house duo Modjo. The song was a major dance hit across Europe. Bee Gees were a disco band from the 70s, Ricky Martin and Enrique are Latin pop artists, none of whom are associated with this track.
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Britney Spears
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Jennifer Lopez
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Madona
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Roxette
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'Frozen' is a song by Madonna from her 1998 album 'Ray of Light'. The song was a major hit and featured a groundbreaking music video. Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez emerged later, while Roxette was a Swedish duo from the 80s/90s. Note: 'Madona' is misspelled in the option.
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Bon Jovi
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Bryan Adams
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Robbie Williams
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Akon
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'It's My Life' is a rock anthem by Bon Jovi, released in 2000 on the album 'Crush'. The song became an international hit and is one of Bon Jovi's signature songs. Bryan Adams and Robbie Williams are other rock/pop artists, while Akon is an R&B singer - none of them recorded this track.
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George Michael
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Glenn Mederios
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Modjo
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Elton John
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'Nothing's Gonna Change My Love for You' is a song originally recorded by George Benson in 1985, but Glenn Medeiros released the most famous cover version in 1987. The question has a typo in Medeiros' name (missing 'i'). Given the context of popular 80s hits, Medeiros' version is likely the intended answer.
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Britney Spears
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Celene Dion
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Beyonce
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Jennifer Lopez
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'Love Don't Cost a Thing' was released by Jennifer Lopez in 2000 as a single from her album J.Lo. It became one of her signature hits and reached the top 10 in multiple countries. The other artists listed are from different eras or genres and did not record this song.
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Bryan Adams
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Elton John
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George Michael
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Michael Bolton
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'Said I Loved You... But I Lied' is a power ballad by Michael Bolton from 1993. The song showcases Bolton's distinctive vocal style and was one of his major hits. Bryan Adams, Elton John, and George Michael are all major artists but did not record this particular song.
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Roxette
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Enigma
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Jennifer Lopez
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Celene Dion
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'Must Have Been Love' (the full title is 'Listen to Your Heart/Must Have Been Love') is one of Roxette's most famous songs, released in 1990. The Swedish duo's power ballad became a global hit and showcases their signature pop-rock sound. The other artists listed did not perform this song.
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bleach
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nevermind
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insecticide
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In utero
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Nirvana's first studio album was Bleach, released in 1989 on Sub Pop records. Nevermind was their major-label breakthrough in 1991. In Utero came later in 1993, and Insecticide was a compilation released in 1992. Bleach established their early sound before achieving mainstream fame.