150+ Best British Music Trivia Questions & Answers

Question: Before Spotify playlists were a thing, Ronan Keating belted ballads for which cheeky Irish boy band?

Answer: Boyzone

Question: Which Welsh rock squad kicked off their journey with the debut album “Word Gets Around”?

Answer: Stereophonics

Question: Which Welsh wordsmiths penned “Mr Writer” and “Dakota” that still hit like a surprise Spotify Wrapped drop?

Answer: Stereophonics

Question: Sir Paul McCartney once rocked the world as the bassist for which iconic British band?

Answer: The Beatles

Question: In the ’70s, which rodent‑themed rockers snapped “Rat Trap” straight to number one?

Answer: Boomtown Rats

Question: I’m a Scottish band, not a gardening tool, but I share my name with a Travis; I made you sniff “Flowers in the Window.” Who am I?

Answer: Travis

Question: Which Stereophonics bassist shares his name with a certain cartoon superhero?

Answer: Stereophonics

Question: Which Britpop pioneers gave us the ’90s classic album “His ‘n’ Hers”?

Answer: Pulp

Question: Which guitar legend kept the Rolling Stones rolling?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Question: From which Sunderland squad did The Futureheads emerge to headline our city’s indie scene?

Answer: Sunderland

Question: Which band painted the world “Yellow” and sent us spiraling into “Trouble”?

Answer: Coldplay

Question: Before going solo, Shane Filan was serenading stadiums with which Irish heartthrob collective?

Answer: Westlife

Question: Which grime superstar cheekily dropped the album “Tongue N Cheek”?

Answer: Dizzee Rascal

Question: Who spun the drum kit for The Beatles, shouting “peace and love” between beats?

Answer: Ringo Starr

Question: And for a final twist: Ringo Starr kept the beat for which legendary British band?

Answer: The Beatles

Question: Which act snagged the BRIT Award for Best Album with the iconic title ‘21’?

Answer: Adele

Question: Complete the title of that rainy‑day anthem from Travis: “Why does it Always ____ on me?”

Answer: Rain

Question: A Different Beat had us dancing – which boyband turned it into a chartbuster?

Answer: Boyzone

Question: Fill in the blank for Dido’s emotional hit: “Life for ____”?

Answer: Rent

Question: Two Gallagher brothers and a lot of attitude – Liam and Noel fronted which band?

Answer: Oasis

Question: What’s Adele’s real surname before she became a global superstar?

Answer: Adkins

Question: Which folk‑rock crew took us on a journey with their second studio album ‘Babel’?

Answer: Mumford and Sons

Question: Which band colored the charts with ‘Mylo Xyloto’?

Answer: Parachutes

Question: In what year did Will Young first belt out Pop Idol glory and win the crown?

Answer: 2001

Question: Les Gray lent his voice for the long haul – which glam rock group did he front?

Answer: Mud

Question: Where did a certain boy band drop into fame with a single audition?

Answer: X Factor

Question: Which act owned the UK charts in the ’70s with the seductive grooves of Always Yours?

Answer: Gary Glitter

Question: Which powerhouse singer claimed the BRIT Award Best Album with No Angle?

Answer: Dido

Question: Which dramatic voice and harp‑like vocals won Best Album for Lungs?

Answer: Florence and the Machine

Question: Who leads the charge as the frontman of Travis, crooning hits under the Scottish sky?

Answer: Fran Healy

Question: Eric Burdon roared on stage for which legendary band of the British Invasion?

Answer: The Animals

Question: Which boy band did Robbie Williams break away from to launch his solo career?

Answer: Take That

Question: In 1988, a group formed in Seymour, London – which Britpop giants began their journey then?

Answer: Blur

Question: Pulp poured their Britpop swagger from which northern English city?

Answer: Sheffield

Question: Which northern English city birthed The Animals’ gritty rock revolution?

Answer: Newcastle

Question: The Appleton sisters harmonized in which ’90s girl group?

Answer: All Saints

Question: Steve Took jammed with which pioneering glam rock outfit?

Answer: T Rex

Question: Ray Davies penned classics and led which iconic British band?

Answer: The Kinks

Question: Mel B and Mel C sizzled on stage as part of which Spice‑infused group?

Answer: Spice Girls

Question: Which modern heartthrobs shot to fame thanks to The X Factor?

Answer: One Direction

Question: Which rugged, rain‑soaked country gave birth to the band Travis?

Answer: Scotland

Question: Who asked us all to be the Queen of My Heart in their chart‑topping ballad?

Answer: Westlife

Question: Gabrillee soared to number one in the 2000s with which uplifting hit?

Answer: Rise

Question: Which Britpop pioneers gifted us the seminal album Dog Man Star in the ’90s?

Answer: Suede

Question: From which emerald isle did The Boomtown Rats emerge with their punky rebellion?

Answer: Irelan

Question: Which queen of heartbreak belted out “Back to Black” before Spotify was even a glimmer?

Answer: Amy Winehouse

Question: Which band does Chris Martin front, serenading us with “Yellow” like a walking highlighter?

Answer: Coldplay

Question: Which boy band convinced us “Best Song Ever” was, well, the best song ever?

Answer: One Direction

Question: Which rapper goes by a name that sounds like a cartoon villain but is actually Dylan Mills?

Answer: Dizzee Rascal

Question: Charlie Watts sat behind the drums and kept the groove alive for which legendary rock band?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Question: Guess which Welsh rockers dropped “Know Your Enemy” in 2003, schooling us on hidden foes?

Answer: Manic Street Preachers

Question: Who covered Snow Patrol’s “Run” and made it the ultimate movie‑trailer powerhouse ballad?

Answer: Leona Lewis

Question: In what year did Dizzee Rascal send us all completely “Bonkers” up the charts?

Answer: 2009

Question: Complete this dreamy title from Michael Halliday’s 1960 Number 1 hit: “Starry…” ____?

Answer: Eyed

Question: Which act had us dancing under a disco ball with “Night Fever” in the ’70s?

Answer: Bee Gees

Question: Finish this Boomtown Rats anthem: “I Don’t Like ____” – cue the groans.

Answer: Mondays

Question: Mike Skinner built his street cred under what name that’s also a place?

Answer: The Streets

Question: Which trance act begged for your “Miracle” to reach No. 1 in Fragma’s smash hit?

Answer: Tocas

Question: Which singer scored major hits with the albums “19” and “21”?

Answer: Adele

Question: Who got all “Lonely This Christmas” and stole our hearts with that festive smash?

Answer: Mud

Question: Guess which soulful songbird unleashed her “Spirit” into the world with her debut album?

Answer: Leona Lewis

Question: Which cheeky crooner had us all dialing up his “Radio” to 11 with his 2004 chart‑topper?

Answer: Robbie Williams

Question: Who had us sliding down slippery pavements chasing heartbreak with “Chasing Pavements”?

Answer: Adele

Question: What’s the first name of Goldfrapp’s mesmerizing frontwoman who shines like gold?

Answer: Allison

Question: Which tear‑stained ballad “Someone Like You” became a major hit for the queen of soul catharsis?

Answer: Adele

Question: Who dropped the smooth jam “Just Be Good To Me” as their breakthrough hit, schooling us on manners?

Answer: Professor Green

Question: Who raised the white flag of love with an anthem that refuses to surrender?

Answer: Dido

Question: Which Welsh wonder turned “Warwick Avenue” into an emotional rollercoaster smash?

Answer: Duffy

Question: Before going solo, Geri Halliwell spiced up pop with which iconic girl group?

Answer: Spice Girls

Question: Who cornered the rap scene with the breakthrough album “Boy in Da Corner”?

Answer: Dizzee Rascal

Question: Which singer rented out our hearts with the hit “Life For Rent”?

Answer: Dido

Question: On which TV stage did Leona Lewis belt her way to stardom and fairy‑tale fame?

Answer: The X Factor

Question: Which rapper Stephen Manderson morphed into a lyrical genius under what alias?

Answer: Professor Green

Question: Who once waved a “White Flag” and scored a love anthem for the ages?

Answer: Dido

Question: Which fashion icon found her fame in a group that spiced up the ’90s?

Answer: Spice Girls

Question: Kerry Katona sprinkled pop magic in which girl group?

Answer: Atomic Kitten

Question: Which soul songstress declared “Rehab” wasn’t an option?

Answer: Amy Winehouse

Question: Which Welsh alt‑rock crew sped off in a “Road Rage”?

Answer: Catatonia

Question: Who proclaimed they’d be “Alive Till I’m Dead” on their 2010 debut?

Answer: Professor Green

Question: Which tartan teen idols ruled the ’70s with “Bye Bye Baby”?

Answer: Bay City Rollers

Question: Kelly Jones rocks the mic for which Welsh rock powerhouse?

Answer: Stereophonics

Question: Which Oasis album taught us “Wonderwall” could mend a broken heart?

Answer: What's the Story Morning Glory

Question: Nick Banks sat behind the drum kit, fueling the Britpop revolution for which iconic ’90s band?

Answer: Pulp

Question: Which legendary British band rocked out with Brian Jones shredding the guitar?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Question: Which band serenaded the city with “Waterloo Sunset,” turning every train ride into a love letter?

Answer: The Kinks

Question: Which band made every “Sunny Afternoon” feel like the perfect excuse to skip work and soak up the rays?

Answer: The Kinks

Question: Which girl group made us believe we'd “Never Ever” say goodbye to their pop hooks?

Answer: All Saints

Question: What was the debut album that dropped Coldplay into our playlists like a parachute of emotion?

Answer: Parachutes

Question: Which art‑rock pioneers were fronted by Graham Gouldman, the man behind the catchy hooks?

Answer: 10cc

Question: Which Welsh songbird sailed into our hearts with her debut album “Rockferry”?

Answer: Duffy

Question: Which pop princess rented out our hearts with “Life For Rent”?

Answer: Dido

Question: Which Britpop crew sent us spinning into the future with “Disco 2000”?

Answer: Pulp

Question: Which boy band asked for “One Love” and got us singing along in harmony?

Answer: Blue

Question: Which heartthrobs revived “Take On Me” for a whole new generation?

Answer: A1

Question: Which Irish lads crowned us with “Queen of My Heart”?

Answer: Westlife

Question: Which city was home to four mop‑topped legends who changed music forever?

Answer: Liverpool

Question: Guess which emerald isle the Corrs’ family harmonies first echoed across?

Answer: Ireland

Question: Leona Lewis sprinted into our hearts with “Run,” but which band originally laced up those shoes?

Answer: Snow Patrol

Question: Which glam rock heroes had Noddy Holder roaring at the mic in a flurry of platform boots?

Answer: Slade

Question: Complete the lyric that had us grooving in 2001: “Let’s ____”?

Answer: Dance

Question: Which year did All Saints whisper “Never Ever” and snag the BRIT Award for Best Single?

Answer: 1998

Question: Ben Drew might sound like a dentist, but he’s better known by which suave stage name?

Answer: Plan B

Question: Which Britpop duo dreamt up glittery riffs in Suede with Bernard Butler and Brett Anderson at the helm?

Answer: Suede

Question: Who told us “Rehab” wasn’t an option and sold out arenas with that raw voice?

Answer: Amy Winehouse

Question: Which common‑sense rockers had Jarvis Cocker leading the charge in the ’90s, serving indie cool before it was cool?

Answer: Pulp

Question: Which Welsh songbird Cerys Matthews led the indie‑chic revolution in Catatonia?

Answer: Catatonia

Question: Which punk‑poet turned pop prophet fronted the Boomtown Rats?

Answer: Boomtown Rats

Question: Which boyband reminded us “Love Me For A Reason” before any of us could sing it back?

Answer: Boyzone

Question: Which band’s frontman James Dean Bradfield made our hearts flutter with Manic Street Preachers anthems?

Answer: Manic Street Preachers

Question: Which punk‑pop group featured the flamboyant Johnnie Fingers tickling the ivories?

Answer: Boomtown Rats

Question: Which silver‑voiced rocker took “Maggie May” straight to the top of the charts?

Answer: Rod Stewart

Question: In what year did Liberty X get “Just a Little” extra love and snag the BRIT Award for Best Single?

Answer: 2003

Question: Who had us all swooning worldwide with “Bleeding Love” and cemented themselves as an international superstar?

Answer: Leona Lewis

Question: Complete this rollercoaster of emotion: “Life is a ” topped the charts for Ronan Keating.

Answer: Rollercoaster

Question: Guess which Midlands maestros sent “Angel Fingers” spinning to number one?

Answer: Wizzard

Question: Which former Beatle blessed us with a 1970s smash called “My Sweet Lord”?

Answer: George Harrison

Question: Anthony Newley asked the big question with his 1960 Number 1 hit “”?

Answer: Why

Question: Lee Ryan hit the high notes as part of which harmony‑heavy boy band?

Answer: Blue

Question: Which soulful songbird begged for “Mercy” and ruled the UK charts?

Answer: Duffy

Question: “Children of the Revolution” and “Get It On” roared from the speakers of which glam rock legends?

Answer: T Rex

Question: Which Madchester icon would you spot waving their maracas alongside Bez?

Answer: Happy Mondays

Question: Sir Paul McCartney once plucked basslines for which world‑changing British band?

Answer: The Beatles

Question: Which vibrant city did the Fab Four call home before conquering the globe?

Answer: Liverpool

Question: What cheeky title did The Beatles slap on their very first album in 1963?

Answer: Please Please Me

Question: Which Welsh wonder launched her career with the debut album “Rockferry”?

Answer: Duffy