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

The 2018 reissue of David Bowie's album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" included what additional content?

  1. A live recording of the album from 1972

  2. A collection of demos and outtakes

  3. A documentary film about the making of the album

  4. All of the above
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Explanation

The 2018 reissue of "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" included a live recording of the album from 1972, a collection of demos and outtakes, and a documentary film about the making of the album.

Multiple choice

Which of the following albums was remastered and reissued in 2016 with a 5.1 surround sound mix and bonus tracks?

  1. The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds

  2. The Rolling Stones - Exile on Main St.

  3. Joni Mitchell - Blue

  4. Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
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Explanation

The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" was remastered and reissued in 2016 with a 5.1 surround sound mix and bonus tracks, including outtakes and alternate versions.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 2009 remastered version of Pink Floyd's album "The Wall"?

  1. The Wall: Immersion Edition

  2. The Wall: Remastered

  3. The Wall: The Complete Recordings

  4. The Wall: The 30th Anniversary Edition
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Explanation

Pink Floyd's "The Wall" was remastered and reissued in 2009 as "The Wall: Immersion Edition", featuring the remastered album, bonus tracks, and a DVD with concert footage and documentaries.

Multiple choice

Which of the following albums was reissued in 2014 with a deluxe edition that included a remastered version of the original album, bonus tracks, and a DVD of live performances?

  1. Fleetwood Mac - Rumours

  2. The Eagles - Hotel California

  3. Queen - A Night at the Opera

  4. ABBA - Arrival
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Explanation

Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours" was reissued in 2014 with a deluxe edition that included a remastered version of the original album, bonus tracks, and a DVD of live performances.

Multiple choice

The 2012 reissue of Led Zeppelin's album "Led Zeppelin IV" included what additional content?

  1. A collection of demos and outtakes

  2. A live recording of the album from 1971

  3. A documentary film about the making of the album

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 2012 reissue of "Led Zeppelin IV" included a collection of demos and outtakes, a live recording of the album from 1971, and a documentary film about the making of the album.

Multiple choice

Which of the following albums was remastered and reissued in 2017 with a deluxe edition that included a live album, a collection of demos, and a DVD of music videos?

  1. The Cure - Disintegration

  2. Depeche Mode - Violator

  3. New Order - Power, Corruption & Lies

  4. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead
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Explanation

The Cure's "Disintegration" was remastered and reissued in 2017 with a deluxe edition that included a live album, a collection of demos, and a DVD of music videos.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 2015 remastered version of Radiohead's album "In Rainbows"?

  1. In Rainbows: 10th Anniversary Edition

  2. In Rainbows: Remastered

  3. In Rainbows: The Complete Recordings

  4. In Rainbows: The Collector's Edition
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Explanation

Radiohead's "In Rainbows" was remastered and reissued in 2015 as "In Rainbows: 10th Anniversary Edition", featuring the remastered album and a collection of bonus tracks.

Multiple choice

Which of the following albums was reissued in 2019 with a deluxe edition that included a remastered version of the original album, bonus tracks, and a DVD of live performances?

  1. Nirvana - Nevermind

  2. Pearl Jam - Ten

  3. Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger

  4. Alice in Chains - Dirt
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Explanation

Nirvana's "Nevermind" was reissued in 2019 with a deluxe edition that included a remastered version of the original album, bonus tracks, and a DVD of live performances.

Multiple choice

The 2018 reissue of Prince's album "Purple Rain" included what additional content?

  1. A collection of demos and outtakes

  2. A live recording of the album from 1984

  3. A documentary film about the making of the album

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The 2018 reissue of "Purple Rain" included a collection of demos and outtakes, a live recording of the album from 1984, and a documentary film about the making of the album.

Multiple choice

Which of the following albums was remastered and reissued in 2013 with a deluxe edition that included a remastered version of the original album, bonus tracks, and a DVD of music videos?

  1. Daft Punk - Discovery

  2. The Chemical Brothers - Dig Your Own Hole

  3. Fatboy Slim - You've Come a Long Way, Baby

  4. Basement Jaxx - Rooty
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Explanation

Daft Punk's "Discovery" was remastered and reissued in 2013 with a deluxe edition that included a remastered version of the original album, bonus tracks, and a DVD of music videos.

Multiple choice

What was the name of the 2016 remastered version of David Bowie's album "Hunky Dory"?

  1. Hunky Dory: 45th Anniversary Edition

  2. Hunky Dory: Remastered

  3. Hunky Dory: The Complete Recordings

  4. Hunky Dory: The Collector's Edition
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Explanation

David Bowie's "Hunky Dory" was remastered and reissued in 2016 as "Hunky Dory: 45th Anniversary Edition", featuring the remastered album and a collection of bonus tracks.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most Video of the Year awards at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Madonna

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Lady Gaga
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Explanation

Madonna has won the Video of the Year award four times, for "Like a Virgin" (1985), "Papa Don't Preach" (1987), "Express Yourself" (1989), and "Vogue" (1990).

Multiple choice

Which artist has hosted the MTV Video Music Awards the most times?

  1. Jimmy Fallon

  2. Chris Rock

  3. Kanye West

  4. Madonna
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Explanation

Jimmy Fallon has hosted the MTV Video Music Awards four times, in 2007, 2010, 2012, and 2018.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most awards at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. Madonna

  2. Michael Jackson

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Lady Gaga
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Explanation

Madonna has won 20 MTV Video Music Awards, more than any other artist.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the first Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards?

  1. David Bowie

  2. Prince

  3. Madonna

  4. Michael Jackson
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Michael Jackson was the first recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards in 1991.