On your marks…
Get set, JOE Music Quiz.
Three rounds as always. This week, you’ve got current events in music, general knowledge and a round on where, specifically, a group of famous musicians come from.
Good luck…
CURRENT EVENTS IN MUSIC
What UK rocker claimed they turned down a seven-figure sum to perform at the World Cup in Qatar?
What UK rocker claimed they turned down a seven-figure sum to perform at the World Cup in Qatar?
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The MTV EMAs took place recently. In what country?
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What band announced a massive reunion show at Wembley Stadium for next summer?
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Former One Direction man Louis Tomlinson abruptly cancelled a string of in-store appearances. Why?
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Back to those recent MTV EMAs. Stormzy was on an ultimately successful mission to get a selfie with what star?
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'WHERE ARE THEY FROM?' ROUND
It's as simple as that. First up, tell us what country Lorde is from...
It's as simple as that. First up, tell us what country Lorde is from...
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What country is Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie from?
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What country was Gotye of 'Somebody That I Used to Know' fame born in?
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In what country was Motley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee born?
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And finally, where are 'Take On Me' popsters a-Ha from?
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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
Name the first album released by Bob Dylan.
Name the first album released by Bob Dylan.
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In what year did various artists – from Bowie to Boyzone – team up to release a cover of Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day' as a charity single for Children in Need?
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In the early '90s, Madonna starred in a very transparent Basic Instinct rip-off erotic thriller. What was it called?
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In 2006, José González released a cover of 'Heartbeats' by The Knife. It was used in a TV ad that featured lots of bouncing balls. What company was the ad for?
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Finally, what Johnny Cash song plays over the opening credits of 2004 horror remake Dawn of the Dead?
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The JOE Music Quiz: Week 128
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