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In what century did Belgian inventor Adolphe Sax invent the saxophone?

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Answer: 19th Century
When Antoine-Joseph "Adolphe" Sax invented the saxophone in the mid 19th century, he intended it to be used for both orchestral and military purposes. And while it never took off as a mainstay orchestra instrument, the saxophone has been utilized regularly during the classical muiscal period in general.

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What is the stage name of David Evans, who has been a prominent rock star throughout the last quarter of the 20th century and beyond?

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Answer: The Edge
David Evans is better known by his stage name, the Edge, as he serves as lead guitarist for Irish rock band U2.

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American actor F. Murray Abraham starred in a film about which classical musician?

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Answer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
"Amadeus" (1984), a fictional account of the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, went on to win 40 movie awards, including eight Academy Awards and four Golden Globes.

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German musician Clara Wieck would go on to marry which other composer the day before her 21st birthday?

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Answer: Robert Schumann
Clara's father, pianist Friedrich Wieck, disapproved of her relationship with Robert Schumann and forbade them to marry. However, they did eventually do so - a day before Clara's 21st birthday, when she would have no longer needed her father's consent, most likely just to spite him as they had alreday taken him to court on the matter and prevailed. Clara Wieck would go on to become Clara Schumann, the most-celebrated female composer from the 19th century.

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Which well-known Hollywood actor claims he turned down an opportunity to be a member of the Backstreet Boys?

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Answer: Ryan Gosling
Considering the success he has achieved as a leading male actor in Hollywood, it is unlikely the Ryan Gosling - who is reputed to be a better vocalist than even Justin Timberlake - regretted his decision not to join the Backstreet Boys.

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The Chainsmokers' and Halsey's 2016 track "Closer" was inspired by another song by which 1990's rock band?

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Answer: Blink-182
According to the Chainsmokers', their hit "Closer" with Halsey was inspired by Blink-182's "I Miss You" (2004), with Halsey actually giving a shoutout to Blink-during the lyrics of the song.

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Which of the following rock legends died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound?

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Answer: Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain of Nirvana fame committed suicide at the age of 27 in 1994. Although his career was very brief, he established himself as one of the greatest rockers in modern history.

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Which of the following famous singers is actually godmother to Elton John's two sons?

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Answer: Lady Gaga
After being impressed with her skills in managing his eldest son, Zachary, Elton John also named Lady Gaga the godmother of the younger, Elijah.

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Which rock legend's real name is William Bailey?

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Answer: Axl Rose
William Bailey's stage name, Axl Rose, is actually an anagram for "oral sex".

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"The Three Bs" (Bach, Beethoven and Brahms) are iconic classical musicians who all hail from the same country. Which country is that?

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Answer: Germany
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Johannes Brahms are three of the most influential musicians in Western history and as such, are credited with putting their mutual home country, Germany, "on the musical map".



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