1999 Music Quiz Questions 1-100
 
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Q:1.  MUSIC: Which model filled a divorce petition against Mick Jagger, in mid January 1999? [A] Jerry Hall.
Q:2.  MUSIC: Who re-released his hit record "1999" - again in, funnily enough, 1999? [A] Prince.
Q:3.  MUSIC: Name the US actor come singer, who's big hit in the UK album charts of 1998\99, is titled "Big Willie Style"? [A] Will Smith.
Q:4.  MUSIC: Which group hit the 1999 charts with their version of the Bee Gees hit "Tragedy",  even though they sound more like ABBA than the Bee Gees? [A] Steps.
Q:5.  MUSIC: Name the piano playing pop millionaire, advocating passports for pets, and an end to archaic quarantine laws, in 1999? [A] Sir Elton John.
Q:6.  MUSIC: Which star of Boyzone, started presenting the 1999 TV series "Get Your Act Together"? [A] Ronan Keating.
Q:7.  MUSIC: In the February 1999 UK singles chart, the group "Divine Comedy". scored a hit with with a tongue-in-cheek song, about which transport company? [A] National Express.
Q:8.  MUSIC: Terrorvision made No.2 in the February 1999 UK singles chart, with an anthem type song - about which alcoholic drink? [A] Tequila.
Q:9.  MUSIC: Which iconic group of the 1980s, entered the UK singles chart at No.1 in February 1999, with the song "Maria"? [A] Blondie.
Q:10.  MUSIC: February 1999, saw DJ Lisa I'Anson, resign from which popular BBC radio station? [A] Radio One.
Q:11.  MUSIC: Brian Dickinson decided to rejoin his original rock band in February 1999. Is that band Iron Maiden, Metallica or INXS? [[A] Iron Maiden.
Q:12.  MUSIC: "Bring It On", a title charting in the UK album charts of 1999. Would that title have been released by Garbage, Cliff Richard or Gomez? [A] Gomez.
Q:13.  MUSIC: Tatyani Ali charts in 1999, with the single "Boy You Knock Me Out". Which famous black singer, film and TV actor, was a guest performer on it? [A] Will Smith.
Q:14.  MUSIC: The Divine Comedy, were the support act on the Mark Owen tour, at the beginning of 1999. True or False? [A] False. Twas Robbie Williams tour.
Q:15.  MUSIC: The February 1999 offering from Bryan Adams - "When You're Gone", features the vocals of either Mel B or Mel C, from the Spice Girls. Which one? [A] Mel C.
Q:16.  MUSIC: According to the Star newspaper, which male ex Neighbours star, and singer, stunned his fans in February 1999, by admitting he still uses Cocaine? [A] Jason Donovan.
Q:17.  MUSIC: Fugees star Lauryn Hill, collected how many 1999 Grammy Awards. Was it a record 3, 4 or 5 Awards? [A] 5.
Q:18.  MUSIC: After selling an incredible 464,000 copies in its first week in February 1999, Which US teenager entered the UK charts at No.1 with "Baby One More Time"? [A] Britney Spears.
Q:19.  MUSIC: Which large opera star, sings is to sing in front of 45,000 people, in the summer of 1999, at the Twickenham Rugby Ground? [A] Luciano Pavarotti.
Q:20.  MUSIC: Robbie Williams has two albums in the UK top 20 charts, in February 1999. Name either one of them. [A] Life Thru A Lens or I've Been Expecting You.
Q:21.  MUSIC: Which former Take That star, bombarded Corrs singer Andrea, with expensive roses - with the message "What Can I Do To Make You Love Me" - referring to the Corrs song - in 1999? [A] Robbie Williams.
Q:22.  MUSIC: "Fanmail", is a 1999 album by either TLC, XTC or ABC. Which one? [A] TLC.
Q:23.  MUSIC: February 1999, saw Blur enter the UK charts with the song "Tender". Is that True or False? [A] True.
Q:24.  MUSIC: Which female 1960s icon of pop, died at the beginning of March 1999? [A] Dusty Springfield.
Q:25.  MUSIC: As at early 1999, Kelly Jones is the lead singer with The Stereophonics. True or False? [A] True.
Q:26.  MUSIC: Which March 1999 No.1 Comic Relief single by Boyzone, is a cover version of a Billy Ocean 1986 hit? [A] When The Going Gets Tough.
Q:27.  MUSIC: 1999 sees how many members of girl group "All Saints" - appear as gangsters in a film called "Honest"? [A] Three - Shaznay said no to the film.
Q:28.  MUSIC: Which Welsh crooner picked up an OBE from the Queen, in 1999? [A] Tom Jones.
Q:29.  MUSIC: Complete the title of this 1999 song by Billie. "Honey To The ...". [A] B (or) Bee.
Q:30.  MUSIC: In March 1999, which well known knighted singer was quoted thus: "I will be Tony Blair's Christian mouthpiece, for the Millennium celebrations, in Britain"? [A] Sir Cliff Richard.
Q:31.  MUSIC: "No Scrubs", a 1999 single released by Left Eye, T-Boz and Chilli - who are collectively known by what group name? [A] TLC.
Q:32.  MUSIC: Which Eastenders actress and star of Carry On films, released the March 1999 album, "You've Got A Friend"? [A] Barbara Windsor.
Q:33.  MUSIC: March 1999, saw a Court of Appeal award damages, costs and commission rights, estimated at around one million pounds, to manager Nigel Martin-Smith. Which hugely successful UK singer had to cough that lot up? [A] Robbie Williams.
Q:34.  MUSIC: "Blame It On The Weatherman". A March 1999 single straight in at No.1 - their fourth one in a row straight in at No.1 - by which girl group? [A] B*witched.
Q:35.  MUSIC: Late March 1999, saw which group with two albums in the UK top ten charts. "Talk On Corners" and "Forgiven Not Forgotten"? [A] The Corrs.
Q:36.  MUSIC: Norman Cook AKA Fatboy Slim, has the distinction of having had two advertising campaigns use his songs. For which two sports footwear brand names? [A] Nike and Adidas.
Q:37.  MUSIC: What is the "unlucky" title, of Blur's No.1 album from March 1999? [A] Thirteen.
Q:38.  MUSIC: Which groups hits, form the centrepiece, of a new 1999 musical, titled "Mama Mia"? [A] ABBA.
Q:39.  MUSIC: April 1999, sees The Vengaboys in the Top 20 charts, with a single called "We Like To ....." what? Finish the title. [A] Party.
Q:40.  MUSIC: At the 1999 London Awards, Best Single Award went to Robbie Williams - for which single? [A] Millennium.
Q:41.  MUSIC: Name That 1990s Group. The greengrocer gave you four apples - you ate them - and you were then left with ..... what? [A] The Corrs.
Q:42.  MUSIC: Which US singing star said in April 1999: " I would slit my wrists rather than hurt a child. No one will ever know how much those rumours hurt me". [A] Michael Jackson.
Q:43.  MUSIC: Name That 1999 Album. It is by The Cardigans. Its title is a touring sports car, capable of high speeds. It is also a computer games title. [A] Gran Turismo.
Q:44.  MUSIC: Mid April 1999 saw the death of a popular Country and Western singer, aged 67. His name is Boxcar ..... who? [A] Willie.
Q:45.  MUSIC: Which veteran British rock band, swapped stadiums for pub bars in 1999, on a ten date reminiscence tour? [A] Status Quo.
Q:46.  MUSIC: Late March 1999, saw Mr. Oizo reach the UK singles chart with a song called "Flat Broke". True or False? [A] False. It was called "Flat Beat".
Q:47.  MUSIC: Name the former "Eastenders" TV soap star, who shot into the UK singles chart at No.1 in April 1999, with her debut single "Perfect Moment". [A] Martine McCutcheon.
Q:48.  MUSIC: "Up Yer Ronson" nights, were started up again in 1999, at the Club NATO in Boar Lane. In which Yorkshire city on the River Aire - is that club situated? [A] Leeds.
Q:49.  MUSIC: Which young UK pop singing sensation, had to delay taking her GCSE's in 1999, because she is\was on tour? [A] Billy (Piper).
Q:50.  MUSIC: The All Saints kicked off their UK tour in 1999, by appearing in which well known West Coast holiday resort? [A] Blackpool.
Q:51.  MUSIC: In 1999, U2 unveiled a song of theirs, "The Ground Beneath Her Feet", written in conjunction with an author, who has a Fatwah on his head. His name is ...? [A] Salmon Rushdie.
Q:52.  MUSIC: Straight into the UK No.1 album spot in April 1999, is the title "Equally Cursed And Blessed". Performed by which group beginning with the letter C? [A] Catatonia.
Q:53.  MUSIC: Which group - known for songs such as "Bitter Sweet Symphony", and fronted by Richard Ashcroft on vocals, announced they were splitting up in April 1999? [A] The Verve.
Q:54.  MUSIC: Seven lifeboatmen and pop group 'Steps', opened a new ride in April 1999 - at Drayton Manor Theme Park in Staffs. The ride is called 'Stormforce ... ' what? [A] Stormforce 10.
Q:55.  MUSIC: Which British reggae band, entered the late April 1999 charts at No.30, with "The Train Is Coming"? [A] UB40.
Q:56.  MUSIC: With the initials Z.B., which Radio One Breakfast DJ, won the prestigious 'Sony Radio Gold Award' - in 1999? [A] Zoe Ball.
Q:57.  MUSIC: Which group have an asterisk in their name, and they had an April 1999 hit with "Blame It On The Weatherman"? [A] B*Witched.
Q:58.  MUSIC: In April 1999, Tony Hadley, John Keeble and Steve Norman lost a court battle over royalty shareouts with Gary Kemp. Which band did they all used to be in? [A] Spandau Ballet.
Q:59.  MUSIC: In a 1999 'National Year of Reading Poll', about which were the all time best pop song lyrics, top votes went to such as 'Eleanor Rigby' and 'When I'm 64'. Sung by who? [A] The Beatles.
Q:60.  MUSIC: 'Its Not Right, But Its OK' by Whitney Houston. 'Vivid' by Electronic. 'Electricity' by Suede. All UK chart hits in which year? [A] 1999.
Q:61.  MUSIC: Which April 1999 No.1 single sung by Martine McCutcheon, is actually a cover version of a 1997 album track, by Edyta Gorniak? [A] Perfect Moment.
Q:62.  MUSIC: At No.1 in the album charts in April 1999, was 'Equally Cursed & Blessed' - an album by The Corrs. True or False? [A] False - twas Catatonia.
Q:63.  MUSIC: Which famous British gay pop star, recorded an April 1999 appeal, to help refugees from Kosovo? [A] George Michael.
Q:64.  MUSIC: May 1999 see Basement Jaxx in the UK charts, with an album titled either "Remedy", "Romance" or "Reminisce". Which one is it? [A] Remedy.
Q:65.  MUSIC: Its a Robbie Williams single. Its a 1999 Backstreet Boys album. Its a thousand years. What word is the same link for all three statements? [A] Millennium.
Q:66.  MUSIC: Its a cover of a 1978 Anne Murray hit. It went straight to No.1 in May 1999. Its the 6th UK No.1 for Boyzone. What is the song? [A] You Needed Me.
Q:67.  MUSIC: What statement were Eminem giving you, in the title of their mid 1999 UK top 20 single? [A] My Name Is ...
Q:68.  MUSIC: She's a veteran singer and actress. She's American. She clocked up her fortieth Gold Album in 1999. Her initials are B S. Name her. [A] Barbara Streisand.
Q:69.  MUSIC: Which former Spice Girl hit the UK charts in mid 1999, with the title "Look At Me"? [A] Geri Halliwell.
Q:70.  MUSIC: A 1999 album of hers is titled "My Love Is Your Love". She is American. Her surname is also a US city. Name her. [A] Whitney Houston.
Q:71.  MUSIC: Who reached the top five in the UK album charts in May 1999, with "Performance And Cocktails"? [A] Stereophonics.
Q:72.  MUSIC: Appearing in a film titled "Metal God" in 1999, is rapper turned actor Mark Wahlberg. What was his nickname as a rap singer? [A] Marky Mark.

 
 
 
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