Ready to test your music knowledge? From iconic British artists to global chart-toppers, this music quiz is perfect for UK audiences who love everything from classic rock to modern pop. We’ve divided the questions into five rounds: Classic Rock, Pop Hits, UK Artists, Music Trivia, and Song Lyrics. Let’s see how well you know your tunes!
Round 1: Classic Rock (1-20)
- Which British band released the album Dark Side of the Moon?
- Who was the lead singer of Queen?
- What was the Beatles’ first UK number-one hit?
- Which Rolling Stones song begins with the lyrics “I see a red door and I want it painted black”?
- Who was the lead guitarist of Led Zeppelin?
- What is the name of The Who’s rock opera released in 1969?
- Which British artist is known as the “Godfather of Punk”?
- What is Fleetwood Mac’s best-selling album?
- Who sang the iconic song Space Oddity?
- What was the name of Eric Clapton’s band before he went solo?
- Which iconic British rock band had the hit Don’t Stop Me Now?
- What year was Bohemian Rhapsody released?
- What is the real name of the Sex Pistols’ frontman Johnny Rotten?
- Which Beatles album features the song Hey Jude?
- Who was the original drummer for The Beatles?
- What is the nickname of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards?
- Who wrote the song My Generation?
- What iconic rock festival was held in 1969?
- Which British band is known for the song Wonderwall?
- Who was the lead singer of The Clash?
Round 2: Pop Hits (21-40)
- Which UK artist sang Someone Like You?
- Who is known as the “Princess of Pop”?
- What is the name of Ed Sheeran’s debut album?
- Which girl group sang Wannabe?
- What song is known as Rick Astley’s biggest hit?
- Which Dua Lipa song starts with “Did a full 180”?
- Who is known for the hit single Rolling in the Deep?
- What year did Baby One More Time by Britney Spears come out?
- What is the best-selling UK single of all time?
- Which artist released the album Divide?
- Who sang Toxic?
- What is the title of Adele’s third studio album?
- Which UK boy band sang What Makes You Beautiful?
- Who featured on Coldplay’s song Hymn for the Weekend?
- What is Harry Styles’ debut solo single?
- Which artist sang Sweet but Psycho?
- What is the name of Taylor Swift’s album that features Shake It Off?
- Who sang the hit Levitating?
- What year did Lady Gaga release Bad Romance?
- Which pop star was born as Robyn Fenty?
Round 3: UK Artists (41-60)
- Who was the lead singer of The Jam?
- Which UK artist released the hit Shape of You?
- What is the name of the Arctic Monkeys’ debut album?
- Who is known as the “Queen of Soul” in the UK, thanks to hits like Son of a Preacher Man?
- Which British artist collaborated with Calvin Harris on We Found Love?
- What Oasis song famously begins with the lyrics “Today is gonna be the day”?
- Who sang Angels?
- What year did Amy Winehouse release her album Back to Black?
- Which British artist had a hit with Someone You Loved?
- Who is the lead vocalist of Florence + The Machine?
- Which UK girl group was formed on The X Factor?
- Who is known as the “Modfather” in UK music?
- What is the name of George Michael’s first solo album?
- Which British band released Radioactive?
- Who sang Spinning Around?
- What is the stage name of British artist Rory Graham?
- Which British band wrote the iconic James Bond theme Live and Let Die?
- Who sang Alright and is known as the frontman of Supergrass?
- Which UK artist is known for Rock DJ and Feel?
- What British electronic music duo created Galvanize?
Round 4: Music Trivia (61-80)
- What year was the first Glastonbury Festival held?
- Which music awards ceremony is known as the UK equivalent of the Grammys?
- Who sang the theme song for the James Bond film Skyfall?
- What was the Spice Girls’ debut single?
- Which artist holds the record for the most UK number-one singles?
- What is the name of Elton John’s long-time lyricist?
- Which British band wrote the song Bitter Sweet Symphony?
- What year was Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas? released?
- Which song was famously used as the theme tune for Match of the Day?
- Which UK singer-songwriter released the album Divide in 2017?
- Who sang I Will Survive?
- What is the real name of the artist known as Sting?
- Who was the youngest Beatle?
- What British artist is known for hits like Your Song and Tiny Dancer?
- Which song is famously played at the end of The Last Night of the Proms?
- What instrument does Chris Martin of Coldplay usually play?
- Who was the first female solo artist to achieve ten UK number-one singles?
- Which British band released the hit Pompeii?
- What is the name of the traditional Scottish instrument often played at ceremonies?
- Who wrote the musical Cats?
Round 5: Song Lyrics (81-100)
- Complete the lyrics: “Is this the real life? Is this just…?”
- Which song features the lyrics: “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave”?
- “Hello from the other side” is a lyric from which Adele song?
- What song begins with the lyrics: “You were working as a waitress in a cocktail bar”?
- Which David Bowie song contains the lyric: “There’s a starman waiting in the sky”?
- Complete the lyric: “We don’t need no education, we don’t need no…?”
- “I see skies of blue and clouds of white” is a line from which iconic song?
- Which song features the lyrics: “Sing us a song, you’re the piano man”?
- Complete the lyrics: “All the single ladies, all the single ladies…”
- What song includes the lyric: “It’s a little bit funny, this feeling inside”?
- “Cause I’m Slim Shady, yes, I’m the real Shady” is a lyric from which song?
- Complete the lyrics: “Stop, collaborate and listen…”
- “Wake up, Maggie, I think I’ve got something to say to you” is the opening line of which song?
- What song contains the lyric: “She’s in the superstition, black cats, and voodoo dolls”?
- “We’re caught in a trap, I can’t walk out” is from which Elvis Presley hit?
- Complete the lyric: “You are my fire, the one desire…”
- What song includes the lyric: “And I will always love you”?
- Which Beatles song contains the lyrics: “Words are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cup”?
- Complete the lyrics: “It’s my life, it’s now or never…”
- Which Queen song features the lyrics: “Don’t stop me now, I’m having such a good time”?
Conclusion
That’s a wrap! Whether you’re a fan of classic rock, pop hits, UK artists, or iconic lyrics, this music quiz had a little something for everyone. Perfect for trivia nights or just testing your own knowledge, these questions are bound to entertain. Let me know if you’d like to tweak anything or create more themed quizzes!