Do You Think You Know Music? Name As Many Singers As Possible!
- by Ricky Bambuto
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Being alive in the 21st century comes with a great many privileges that a lot of us can enjoy. Among these privileges are bacon, comfortable hats and recorded music. Over the past hundred years, countless talented singers and songwriters have belted their hearts out through their vocal chords and into recorded audio, forming a spectrum of what we've come to know as modern music. Now, in 2018, we can look back upon decades of that audio and there's sure to be no shortage of songs that speak to us directly.
Since music is such a good thing, it's only natural that there are people in the world who consider themselves artists in the field of musical trivia. These people are quick to correct any mistakes they come across regarding album dates, number of charting singles, and even the personal lives of legendary musicians. They're the kind of people that click quizzes like this without hesitation, knowing they'll be able to ace it while doing a handstand. Because you've made it to this page, we think you might be among them.
If that's the case, there's no need to perform a handstand in order to get a good mental workout from this quiz. We've made it challenging enough to test even the worthiest music buffs out there. So without further ado, let's see how many of these famous singers you can name.
Name the singer!
This man, pictured in his signature tiptoe stance, is a star whose legend shines high above all others. Throughout his entire life - from when he was a little kid all the way to the tragic end of it - he's been making beautiful music for the benefit of the world around him. No music quiz would be whole without him, and he'll be the first singer of this one. Pick his proper name, and you'll be starting on the right track.
Name the singer!
That last singer happened to inspire generations of others who followed him, including the one pictured here. As music lovers know, this artist is one of the most renowned and popular working today, with each of her albums essentially guaranteed to enjoy a mind blowing reception. If you can manage to guess the names of any of the following singers in this quiz, then you can surely manage to guess this one's. Let's find out - name the super famous singer!
Name the singer!
While this singer might not have been around for quite as long as those first two, it would seem as though he's somehow managed to match their influence despite the relatively short amount of time he's been on the airwaves. Indeed, these days and for the past few years, he's been placed at the very height of music, at least when it comes to the point where Pop and Hip Hop cross each other. If you've heard his boom beats before, you probably remember his name.
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It's time to take a load off with the beautiful sounds of this brilliant pop star right here. Like the last one, she's essentially dominated the top 40 for the last few years, with her unique blend of Pop and Country music. Despite the fact that she pretty much only sings about her boyfriends - of the past, present and future - she does so in a way that no other performer can come close to. That's why she's such a famous singer.
Name the singer!
This singers blends modern pop and classic R&B influences in a way that no other performer is really doing these days. Indeed, all it takes is hearing one note of his singing voice on the radio, and you know exactly who the song is from. However, you might not be able to conjure up a name from just his picture and our little blurb about him. In order to get this one right, you'll really need to know music. Do you?
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If this singer hadn't burst onto the mainstream in the enormous way he did back in the 50s, popular music as a whole wouldn't be the way it is today. Just as he was inspired by the folk and blues singers who came before him, this legend managed to inspire millions who followed him. Since he's so insanely famous, we're sure you'll have no problem choosing his name from the options below. Unless you really don't know much about music.
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It's hard to believe that this singer has been a mainstream sensation since the 90's, and has released successful hits year after year since then, right through to the present day. To say that mainstream, musical radio of the last 25 years would have been vastly different without her contributions would be a vast understatement. No one can produce her brand of Pop Rock quite like she can, since she essentially invented it. What's the name of this classic singer?
Name the singer!
The songs created by this famous singer can be enjoyed under a variety of circumstances, when you're in an assortment of moods. Ready to go for a night out on the town with your best friends? Play this artist to help boost the mood. Splayed out on the couch for a Friday night video game tournament? Again, no other artist can raise the room's energy quite like he can. This is a combination of his unique voice with impeccable productions surrounding it.
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While that last singer is definitely more of a current sensation than this one, it's hard to forget how firmly she ruled the world only a decade or so back. For a span of 3 years or so, her songs clearly dominated all the most relevant music charts - so much so that other popular singers of the time never even stood a chance. There's no one who can sing skater songs quite like she can, which is something you know if you're a fan of music.
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This singer is among the group of kid stars who were quick to make a name for themselves once they got a little old for the Disney Channel troupe. Thankfully, this starlet ended up having more than enough talent to sustain her relevancy in the mainstream music world. She achieved this - and continues to do so - through a string of extremely catchy pop tracks that you can't help but make some movement to. Let's see if you know her name.
Name the singer!
If you were able to get that last question right, we're sure you'll have no problem with this one. The two were a famous couple for a while a few years back, after all - anyone who follows pop culture closely will surely not have missed that. Furthermore, his musical work has led to him becoming one of the biggest celebrities on the planet, easily. He's so famous that the chances of you not knowing his name are super slim.
Name the singer!
Although not quite as famous as that last singer, this one still definitely has her own fan base - and it's a huge one, make no mistake of that. This makes sense, since there are few other huge mainstream acts with the same mystique this one brings - both to her song and video work as well as her performances and other public appearances. In other words, she's one of a kind. Love her or hate her, you'll have to click her name here.
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Taking the quiz into a darker, grungier area, we have this pivotal Generation X artist. What he contributed to the history of Rock music can never be forgotten, nor can the best of this singer's discography. Of course, we're referring mostly to the work he did as lead man of Nirvana. As you probably know, he tragically passed away in the 90's, though his music lives on in collective memory. Since you've made it this far, you surely must know his name.
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No singer dead or alive can offer the same brand of tropical, bumpin' pop beats this singer brings to the table. It's this sound of hers - along with her completely original self - that has contributed to her becoming the pop sensation she is today. Throughout the past decade, she's been at the very top of the game, and she's still there today. Since she's so incredibly renowned, we're sure you'll have no problem getting her name right here.
Name the singer!
That last one is a tough act to follow, but we think this singer fits into this spot quite nicely. After all, he is a singularity in the field of modern pop music, capable of accessing a range of sounds that other artists only dream of. Aside from the sounds themselves, the themes visited in this singer's lyrics are timeless and cherished. All in all, his discography leaves nothing to be desired for those who love soulful, slow pop ballads.
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In the same vein as the last singer, we have the one pictured here - specifically, her face in all its glory. She is also capable of reaching pitches that other singers only can when they're sleeping. You might remember her incredible vocal performances in songs like Rolling in the Deep, Hello and Someone Like You. The world misses her vocals these days, since she hasn't released an album since 2015. If you really know pop music, you should know this starlet's name.
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Although she's already become labeled as a One Hit Wonder by many music fans, the strength of that one hit alone easily earns her a spot in this quiz. After all, no singer who's come before her or after can match the same careless, free-living vibe that Call Me Maybe conveys. We'd like to see her follow that song up accordingly, though the laws of the natural world might not allow it. At any rate, let's see if you know her name.
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This singer burst onto the scene in the early 2000s with an incredible array of sounds that rock music hasn't ever really heard before. As a member of The White Stripes, he and his band mate - who may or may not be his sister, it was never really made clear - contributed arguably the last iconic rock riff ever to a little diddy called Seven Nation Army. Maybe you've heard it, maybe you haven't - you'll still have to click his name.
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Although many moons have passed since she first introduced herself to the world during the first season of American Idol, this pop starlet has managed to remain in the spotlight ever since then, through the sheer strength of her vocal chords. Her ballads are unlike any other, capable of moving even the most stoic heart who would never open up to another slow radio song. Since she's such a blockbuster talent, you should be able to get this right without trying too hard.
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Although this singer has passed on to the other world, the people in this one will never forget the beautiful music he made while he was here. Throughout several decades, he's built up a psychedelic, strange discography that's still somehow enjoyable by the general population. It's a heck of a feat, and we'll never understand how he accomplished it. Thankfully, we don't have to - we don't have to do anything at all. But you have to do something now, and you probably know what that is.
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If you don't know who this singer is, then it's quite safe to assume that you don't know much about music at all. In fact, you might be living under a rock! After all, this singer has managed to captivate a generation of fans, starting in the 90s with his being a part of successful boy band N'Sync, and continuing right to the present day with his string of successful pop bangers. He's a child of the world, so you should know his name.
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Despite this singer having burst onto the scene relatively recently (with her hit song Royals released a few years back), something tells us that her career as a singer is far, far from over. Really, all it takes is a listen to one of her best songs to realize that there's a wit and creativity at play that is seldom found in her contemporaries. She writes songs better, in other words. If you agree, then you should definitely know her name.
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Now it's time to set our virtual telescopes to the past. Although the decades of his operation are long gone, we're sure that this classic singer's legacy is bound to last decades more to come. After all, there's no other singer who can produce the same quality of solemn, cut throat tracks that this one can. In the world of singer songwriters, this guy stands at the very top of the mountain, and no one will ever dethrone him. What's his name?
Name the singer!
Sticking to the past, though moving some measures closer toward the present, we have this classic, anthemic pop rock singer. As the leading man of a little super band called Queen, this singer produced countless all time classics. Here are only a few titles you might recognize: Bohemian Rhapsody, We Are the Champions and Another One Bites the Dust. You've probably heard each of those tunes before, but are you familiar enough with Queen to remember this singer's name? Let's see.
Name the singer!
It's time for this pop diva to dance her way into this quiz, and there's no way we'll stop her from doing it! After all, a quiz about iconic singers isn't much of a quiz at all without her involvement. If you've been listening to the radio from the late 90s to today, then you've surely heard one of her tracks before, and chances are you've at least bobbed your head to it. If that's the case, then surely you know her name.
Name the singer!
Revisiting the past once more, we have this surly looking, mop haired character enjoying a little cup of coffee. Or, maybe it's something a tad stronger than coffee - it's hard to tell for sure. This singer is known for making music during a decade where little cups like that tended to contain much more than coffee... at any rate, this singer was a key member of the British Invasion, which should already tell you everything you need to know. Except for his name.
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While rock music made in the 60s and 70s is highly appreciated, we can't neglect the great work done by rock bands throughout the 80s. Sure, the decade was filled with a bunch of unlistenable drivel (depending on who you ask, of course), but amid all the nonsense were great band like U2. Being U2's front man, this singer has been known internationally since the 80s right through to today. If you know anything about music, you should know this guy's name.
Name the singer!
We mentioned that there was some great music hiding under the babble and broken records of the 80s, with some of that coming from the super talented singer pictured here. Although she's a petite gal, she's capable of generating an abnormal amount of energy from her vocal chords alone, and generations of dancers can attest to that. Her music is exciting, captivating, and above all, it's fun. Since she's such an international name, we're sure you'll be able to click the right button.
Name the singer!
In the 90s, there was a period when the mainstream music charts were dominated exclusively by either boy bands or girl bands. In retrospect, we can understand this - after all, there wasn't really such a thing as a boy or girl band before the 90s, for whatever reason. If you listen to enough of The Backstreet Boys, you might discover that reason. At any rate, let's see if you can name this Backstreet Boys singer. Maybe you had a poster of him on your old bedroom wall.
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Here's another artist who came up in the 90s, although he admittedly contributed a much more different style to the decade than our last entry. He was - and still is, of course - much more involved in the hip hop world than the pop one, although the two often tend to coincide in his music. If you're a real fan of sound in the form of song, then you won't allow this one to pass you by. Not even close.
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It's time for this classic folk singer to emerge in this quiz, and not a minute too early, too. We couldn't very well have released a quiz about singers without featuring this incredible musician right here. Admittedly, he isn't exactly known for how pleasant his voice is, although his lyrical powers more than make up for what his vocals lack. Since he's written so many era-defining songs, we doubt you'll have any trouble getting this one right. Let's find out.
Name the singer!
While several of the singers in this quiz have had careers that stretch far into the past, this one is more of a current sensation, and right now she's more mainstream than she ever was. Whether or not this fame will last is unclear - what is clear is that you're not very current in your pop music knowledge unless you can click the right name from the options below. In case you need a hint, this singer is responsible for the hit song Havana that's currently charting.
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This singer is known for her specific brand of pop music, the type that shots "I don't give a froth!" That's not quite her message, but you catch our drift. Regardless of the song in question, each of her tracks is made with a style that points directly back to her. This is a great quality in the field of pop music, where everything just seems to sound the same after a while. We're almost at the end here - let's see if you can name this singer.
Name the singer!
If you're incapable of naming this singer from a picture of his face alone, then you can't really call yourself a musical scholar - not on this planet, anyway. Because on this planet, music would have no chance of existing in its current form without the efforts of this iconic singer and his band, The Beatles. Does the band name give it away? Either way, you're not getting another hint - name the singer, and name him correctly. Then we can move on to the last question.
Name the singer!
We're finally here - the point of no return. This is the last question of our quiz, and you've made it way too far to turn back now. This iconic R&B singer has built a legendary name for himself with a string of classic tunes released through several decades. Even if you're having difficulty guessing this singer's name from the picture alone, don't trip out! Take a look at the options below and assess them carefully. Then click a button, and we'll reveal your final score.