Live Music Trivia

Description: Test your knowledge of live music trivia with this challenging quiz. From iconic performances to memorable moments, this quiz covers a wide range of topics related to live music.
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Which artist holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. Billy Joel

  3. Elton John

  4. The Rolling Stones


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Billy Joel holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at Madison Square Garden, with a total of 12.

What was the name of the legendary music festival held in Woodstock, New York, in 1969?

  1. Woodstock Music & Art Fair

  2. Monterey Pop Festival

  3. Isle of Wight Festival

  4. Glastonbury Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Woodstock Music & Art Fair, commonly known as Woodstock, was a music festival held in Bethel, New York, from August 15 to 18, 1969.

Which band performed the first-ever live concert broadcast on MTV?

  1. The Police

  2. U2

  3. Duran Duran

  4. A-ha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Police performed the first-ever live concert broadcast on MTV on September 14, 1981, at the Ritz in New York City.

Who was the first artist to perform at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado?

  1. The Beatles

  2. Jimi Hendrix

  3. Bob Dylan

  4. Joan Baez


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Joan Baez was the first artist to perform at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado, on June 11, 1964.

Which artist holds the record for the longest concert ever performed?

  1. Bruce Springsteen

  2. Phish

  3. Grateful Dead

  4. Bob Dylan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phish holds the record for the longest concert ever performed, clocking in at 11 hours and 23 minutes on November 22, 1997, at the Great Went in Boston, Massachusetts.

What was the name of the legendary concert held in London in 1985 that featured performances from Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John, among others?

  1. Live Aid

  2. Woodstock

  3. Monterey Pop Festival

  4. Glastonbury Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Live Aid was a global charity concert held on July 13, 1985, at Wembley Stadium in London and JFK Stadium in Philadelphia. The concert featured performances from some of the biggest names in music, including Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, and U2.

Which artist performed the first-ever concert at the Sydney Opera House?

  1. Joan Sutherland

  2. Luciano Pavarotti

  3. Plácido Domingo

  4. Kiri Te Kanawa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Joan Sutherland performed the first-ever concert at the Sydney Opera House on October 20, 1973.

What was the name of the legendary music festival held in California in 1967 that featured performances from The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and Janis Joplin, among others?

  1. Monterey Pop Festival

  2. Woodstock

  3. Isle of Wight Festival

  4. Glastonbury Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Monterey Pop Festival was a three-day music festival held in Monterey, California, from June 16 to 18, 1967. The festival featured performances from some of the biggest names in music, including The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Otis Redding.

Which artist holds the record for the most sold-out shows at the O2 Arena in London?

  1. Madonna

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Lady Gaga

  4. Adele


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna holds the record for the most sold-out shows at the O2 Arena in London, with a total of 12.

What was the name of the legendary concert held in New York City in 1972 that featured performances from John Lennon, Bob Dylan, and George Harrison, among others?

  1. The Concert for Bangladesh

  2. Live Aid

  3. Woodstock

  4. Monterey Pop Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Concert for Bangladesh was a two-day charity concert held at Madison Square Garden in New York City on August 1 and 2, 1971. The concert featured performances from some of the biggest names in music, including John Lennon, Bob Dylan, George Harrison, and Eric Clapton.

Which artist holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at the Staples Center in Los Angeles?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Prince

  3. Madonna

  4. Beyoncé


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson holds the record for the most consecutive sold-out shows at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with a total of 13.

What was the name of the legendary music festival held in the Isle of Wight, England, in 1970 that featured performances from The Who, Jimi Hendrix, and Miles Davis, among others?

  1. Isle of Wight Festival

  2. Woodstock

  3. Monterey Pop Festival

  4. Glastonbury Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Isle of Wight Festival was a three-day music festival held on the Isle of Wight, England, from August 26 to 30, 1970. The festival featured performances from some of the biggest names in music, including The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, and Joan Baez.

Which artist holds the record for the most sold-out shows at the Tokyo Dome in Japan?

  1. SMAP

  2. Arashi

  3. B'z

  4. Mr. Children


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

SMAP holds the record for the most sold-out shows at the Tokyo Dome in Japan, with a total of 23.

What was the name of the legendary concert held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in 1990 that featured performances from Tina Turner, Paul Simon, and George Michael, among others?

  1. Rock in Rio

  2. Woodstock

  3. Monterey Pop Festival

  4. Glastonbury Festival


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rock in Rio was a ten-day music festival held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from January 18 to 28, 1991. The festival featured performances from some of the biggest names in music, including Tina Turner, Paul Simon, George Michael, and Guns N' Roses.

Which artist holds the record for the most sold-out shows at the Stade de France in Paris?

  1. Johnny Hallyday

  2. Mylène Farmer

  3. Céline Dion

  4. U2


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Johnny Hallyday holds the record for the most sold-out shows at the Stade de France in Paris, with a total of 9.

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