Famous Concerts

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Which concert was known as the "Concert for Bangladesh" and featured artists like George Harrison, Bob Dylan, and Ravi Shankar?

  1. Live Aid

  2. Woodstock

  3. Monterey Pop Festival

  4. The Concert for Bangladesh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Concert for Bangladesh was held in 1971 to raise funds for refugees of the Bangladesh Liberation War.

What was the name of the 1969 music festival held in Bethel, New York, that attracted over 400,000 people?

  1. Monterey Pop Festival

  2. Woodstock

  3. Isle of Wight Festival

  4. Glastonbury Festival


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Woodstock was a three-day music festival that featured performances by legendary artists like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who.

Which concert was held in 1985 to raise funds for famine relief in Africa and featured artists like Queen, David Bowie, and U2?

  1. Live Aid

  2. Farm Aid

  3. The Concert for Bangladesh

  4. Woodstock


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Live Aid was a global concert event that took place simultaneously in London and Philadelphia, raising over $100 million for famine relief.

What was the name of the 1971 concert held in New York City to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the United Nations?

  1. The Concert for Bangladesh

  2. Woodstock

  3. Live Aid

  4. The Concert for New York City


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Concert for New York City featured performances by artists like John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, and Simon & Garfunkel.

Which concert was held in 2001 to commemorate the victims of the September 11 attacks and featured artists like Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, and Mick Jagger?

  1. The Concert for New York City

  2. America: A Tribute to Heroes

  3. Live 8

  4. The Concert for Bangladesh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

America: A Tribute to Heroes was a benefit concert held in New York City, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., raising funds for victims of the September 11 attacks.

What was the name of the 2005 concert held in London to raise awareness about climate change and featured artists like Madonna, U2, and Coldplay?

  1. Live 8

  2. The Concert for Bangladesh

  3. Woodstock

  4. The Concert for New York City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Live 8 was a series of concerts held simultaneously in 10 cities around the world, aiming to raise awareness about climate change and poverty.

Which concert was held in 2012 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' first performance in the United States?

  1. The Concert for Bangladesh

  2. Live 8

  3. The Concert for New York City

  4. The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles featured performances by artists like Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and Stevie Wonder.

What was the name of the 2018 concert held in South Africa to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's birth?

  1. Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100

  2. The Concert for Bangladesh

  3. Live 8

  4. The Concert for New York City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 featured performances by artists like Beyoncé, Jay-Z, and Ed Sheeran.

Which concert was held in 2020 to raise funds for COVID-19 relief and featured artists like Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, and The Rolling Stones?

  1. The Concert for Bangladesh

  2. Live 8

  3. One World: Together at Home

  4. The Concert for New York City


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

One World: Together at Home was a global virtual concert event that raised over $127 million for COVID-19 relief.

What was the name of the 2021 concert held in Los Angeles to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic album "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye?

  1. What's Going On: A Grammy Salute to Marvin Gaye

  2. The Concert for Bangladesh

  3. Live 8

  4. The Concert for New York City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

What's Going On: A Grammy Salute to Marvin Gaye featured performances by artists like Stevie Wonder, John Legend, and Alicia Keys.

Which concert was held in 2022 to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees and featured artists like Ed Sheeran, Billie Eilish, and Elton John?

  1. The Concert for Bangladesh

  2. Live 8

  3. One World: Together at Home

  4. Concert for Ukraine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Concert for Ukraine was a global virtual concert event that raised over $12 million for Ukrainian refugees.

What was the name of the 2023 concert held in London to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II?

  1. Platinum Party at the Palace

  2. The Concert for Bangladesh

  3. Live 8

  4. The Concert for New York City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Platinum Party at the Palace featured performances by artists like Queen + Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, and Duran Duran.

Which concert was held in 2023 to mark the 50th anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd's iconic album "The Dark Side of the Moon"?

  1. The Concert for Bangladesh

  2. Live 8

  3. One World: Together at Home

  4. The Dark Side of the Moon Live


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Dark Side of the Moon Live featured performances by artists like Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and David Gilmour.

What was the name of the 2023 concert held in New York City to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hurricane Sandy relief concert?

  1. 10 Years After Sandy: A Benefit Concert

  2. The Concert for Bangladesh

  3. Live 8

  4. The Concert for New York City


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

10 Years After Sandy: A Benefit Concert featured performances by artists like Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, and Paul Simon.

Which concert was held in 2023 to raise funds for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria?

  1. The Concert for Bangladesh

  2. Live 8

  3. One World: Together at Home

  4. Concert for Turkey and Syria


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Concert for Turkey and Syria featured performances by artists like Sting, Shakira, and Andrea Bocelli.

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