General Awareness

Music and Artists

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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

Multiple choice

In 2023, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame faced backlash for inducting which artist, who had been accused of domestic violence and misogyny?

  1. Prince

  2. David Bowie

  3. Stevie Wonder

  4. Elton John
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Prince's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023 was met with criticism due to allegations of domestic violence and misogyny against him.

Multiple choice

Which artist was accused of using bribery and corruption to secure his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026?

  1. Gary Glitter

  2. R. Kelly

  3. Michael Jackson

  4. Elvis Presley
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Gary Glitter was accused of using bribery and corruption to secure his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026.

Multiple choice

Which album by American rapper Tupac Shakur was released posthumously?

  1. All Eyez on Me

  2. Me Against the World

  3. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory

  4. Until the End of Time
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory was released on November 5, 1996, two months after Shakur's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Janis Joplin was released posthumously?

  1. Pearl

  2. Cheap Thrills

  3. Big Brother and the Holding Company

  4. Kozmic Blues
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pearl was released on January 11, 1971, four months after Joplin's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Jimi Hendrix was released posthumously?

  1. Are You Experienced

  2. Axis: Bold as Love

  3. Electric Ladyland

  4. The Cry of Love
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Cry of Love was released on March 5, 1971, nine months after Hendrix's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter John Lennon was released posthumously?

  1. Imagine

  2. Plastic Ono Band

  3. Mind Games

  4. Double Fantasy
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Double Fantasy was released on November 17, 1980, three weeks after Lennon's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Kurt Cobain was released posthumously?

  1. Nevermind

  2. In Utero

  3. Unplugged in New York

  4. Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings
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Explanation

Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings was released on November 13, 2015, 21 years after Cobain's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse was released posthumously?

  1. Frank

  2. Back to Black

  3. Lioness: Hidden Treasures

  4. Amy
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Lioness: Hidden Treasures was released on December 2, 2011, eight months after Winehouse's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American rapper The Notorious B.I.G. was released posthumously?

  1. Ready to Die

  2. Life After Death

  3. Born Again

  4. Duets: The Final Chapter
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Born Again was released on December 7, 1999, two years after The Notorious B.I.G.'s death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Selena was released posthumously?

  1. Ven Conmigo

  2. Entre a Mi Mundo

  3. Dreaming of You

  4. Selena Live!
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Explanation

Dreaming of You was released on July 18, 1995, six months after Selena's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Michael Jackson was released posthumously?

  1. Thriller

  2. Bad

  3. Dangerous

  4. Xscape
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Xscape was released on May 13, 2014, five years after Jackson's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Prince was released posthumously?

  1. Purple Rain

  2. Sign o' the Times

  3. Diamonds and Pearls

  4. Hit n Run Phase Two
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Hit n Run Phase Two was released on December 12, 2015, two years after Prince's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Whitney Houston was released posthumously?

  1. Whitney Houston

  2. Whitney

  3. My Love Is Your Love

  4. I Look to You
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Explanation

I Look to You was released on August 31, 2009, six months after Houston's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Aaliyah was released posthumously?

  1. Age Ain't Nothing but a Number

  2. One in a Million

  3. Aaliyah

  4. I Care 4 U
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Explanation

I Care 4 U was released on December 11, 2002, seven months after Aaliyah's death.

Multiple choice

Which album by American singer-songwriter Marvin Gaye was released posthumously?

  1. What's Going On

  2. Let's Get It On

  3. I Want You

  4. Midnight Love
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Midnight Love was released on September 14, 1982, three months after Gaye's death.