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Songwriters Hall of Fame: Controversies and Scandals

Description: The Songwriters Hall of Fame is a non-profit organization that honors the work of songwriters. However, it has not been without its controversies and scandals. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most notable controversies and scandals associated with the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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Which songwriter was accused of plagiarizing a song for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. John Lennon

  2. Paul McCartney

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ringo Starr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Lennon was accused of plagiarizing the song 'Come Together' from Chuck Berry's 'You Can't Catch Me'.

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame despite being accused of sexual assault?

  1. Phil Spector

  2. Jerry Leiber

  3. Mike Stoller

  4. Carole King


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Spector was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997, despite being accused of sexual assault by several women.

Which songwriter was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame after being convicted of murder?

  1. J.R. Rotem

  2. Diane Warren

  3. Desmond Child

  4. Jimmy Webb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.R. Rotem was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015 after being convicted of murder.

Which songwriter was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Barry Mann

  2. Cynthia Weil

  3. David Foster

  4. Linda Perry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Foster was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010.

Which songwriter was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Burt Bacharach

  2. Hal David

  3. Neil Diamond

  4. Carole Bayer Sager


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neil Diamond was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.

Which songwriter was accused of plagiarizing a song for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. John Lennon

  2. Paul McCartney

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ringo Starr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Lennon was accused of plagiarizing the song 'Come Together' from Chuck Berry's 'You Can't Catch Me'.

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame despite being accused of sexual assault?

  1. Phil Spector

  2. Jerry Leiber

  3. Mike Stoller

  4. Carole King


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Spector was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997, despite being accused of sexual assault by several women.

Which songwriter was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame after being convicted of murder?

  1. J.R. Rotem

  2. Diane Warren

  3. Desmond Child

  4. Jimmy Webb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.R. Rotem was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015 after being convicted of murder.

Which songwriter was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Barry Mann

  2. Cynthia Weil

  3. David Foster

  4. Linda Perry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Foster was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010.

Which songwriter was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Burt Bacharach

  2. Hal David

  3. Neil Diamond

  4. Carole Bayer Sager


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neil Diamond was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.

Which songwriter was accused of plagiarizing a song for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. John Lennon

  2. Paul McCartney

  3. George Harrison

  4. Ringo Starr


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Lennon was accused of plagiarizing the song 'Come Together' from Chuck Berry's 'You Can't Catch Me'.

Which songwriter was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame despite being accused of sexual assault?

  1. Phil Spector

  2. Jerry Leiber

  3. Mike Stoller

  4. Carole King


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Phil Spector was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997, despite being accused of sexual assault by several women.

Which songwriter was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame after being convicted of murder?

  1. J.R. Rotem

  2. Diane Warren

  3. Desmond Child

  4. Jimmy Webb


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

J.R. Rotem was removed from the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2015 after being convicted of murder.

Which songwriter was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Barry Mann

  2. Cynthia Weil

  3. David Foster

  4. Linda Perry


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

David Foster was accused of bribing voters to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2010.

Which songwriter was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

  1. Burt Bacharach

  2. Hal David

  3. Neil Diamond

  4. Carole Bayer Sager


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Neil Diamond was accused of using ghostwriters to write songs for his induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2011.

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