Answer: Music Trivia 9

Formed in 1981, the band Queensryche would go on to produce their most successful album in 1990. Empire was their 4th album and would generate their first top 10 single, "Silent Lucidity". This Power Ballad, which contained an instrumental background played by an orchestra, would reach number 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks.....but here's the catch...I threw a curve ball in this one. The song lyrics are not that of "Silent Lucidity", they are of the song "Anybody Listening", which also appears on the album Empire.

Jeff got this one...Good Job Cousin Jeff!!!! I knew the minute I put this one out there, you'd get it...(smiling).

Sorry it took so long to get the answer posted everyone. Yesterday was kind of a rough day for me. So after talking with Jeff last night, I'm posting the answer and taking the rest of today off on trivia, to get some much needed rest and cleaning done. I will be back tomorrow, Saturday, to post another trivia question. Thank you all for playing, and I'm hoping tomorrow's question will be a stumper!!! ;o)~

Music Trivia 9

Formed in 1981, this heavy metal/progressive metal group got it's humble beginning in Bellvue, Washington. The band released several albums prior to the release of it's most successful album in 1990. The release of this, their 4th album, would generate the band's first top 10 single. One such power ballad on the album, which contained an orchestra, would reach number 1 on the Mainstream Rock Tracks. Among issues discussed in the band's songs were gun control and the environment. Can you name this band, and the song from them, that contains the following lyrics?

"There's a warm wind from the south, hoist the sail and we'll be gone
By morning this will all seem like a dream..."

Answer: Music Trivia 8

Bush, formed in 1992, when lead singer Gavin Rossdale and lead guitarist Nigel Pulsford united over a mutual admiration for the group The Pixies. In 1994, their debut album, Sixteen Stone, was released, and has sold over 80 million copies here in the US alone. The single, Alien, appears on this album.

Music Trivia 8

This British band was formed in 1992, when their lead guitarist and lead vocalist united over a mutual admiration for the group The Pixies. In 1994, their debut album was released, and since then, has sold over 80 million copies here in the US alone. Although they formed in the UK, they would have more success in the United States, then in their homeland. The group broke up in 2002, and since then each of the band members have gone their separate ways. In 2008, the group's lead singer said in an interview, that the possibility of a reunion together was "highly unlikely". Can you name this band, and this song that appears on their debut album?

"...she felt like velvet,
second blonde child she meant it...."

Answer: Music Trivia 7

Nina Gordon, previously of the rock group Veruca Salt released her first solo album in 2000. Her hit single from the album, "Tonight and the Rest of My Life" was included in the previews for the movie The Notebook.

Good Job Jay!!!! Go Jay, Go Jay, Go Jay!!! Whoop, Whoop...AWESOME JOB!!!!

Music Trivia 7

This artist recorded her first solo album in 1998, after a bumpy and turbulent career in a rock band that she co-founded. Although this first solo album was recorded in 1998, it was not released until 2000 due to problems with labels. The wait was worth it. The debut album has sold nearly 300,000 copies here in the US. The following single from this album, was included in the preview for the movie The Notebook. Can you name the artist and the song she sang from her debut solo album from the following lyric?

"....everything is waves and stars, the universe is resting in my arms.."

Good Luck!!!!

Answer: Music Trivia 6

Van Halen got their start in Pasadena, California in 1972. In 1995, they released their album Balance, which contained the song "Feelin".

Music Trivia 6

This heavy metal/hard rock band, got their start in Pasadena, California in 1972. By 2007 they had the most number 1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart and had sold over 80 million records globally. They are considered the 19th best selling band and have sold 56 million albums in the United States alone. In 1995 they released an album with a song containing the following lyrics:

"If I were you and you were me
Wonder who I'd wanna be...."

Can you name this band, and this song that they sang in 1995?????? Good Luck!!!!

Answer: Music Trivia 5

Neil Diamond had numerous hits spanning 3 decades, from the 1960's to the 1990's. Originally covered by Elvis Presley, "And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind" was a song written by Neil Diamond, and one that he would later go on to record himself.

Music Trivia 5

Since Today is Mother's Day, I'd like to do a Trivia Question, dedicated to my Mom. This artist is a favorite of both hers and mine...

This artist has numerous hits spanning over 3 decades, from the 1960's to the 1990's. In 1962, he signed his second recording contract, but this time he signed on as a solo performer. His hand prints can be found in front of a ride at Walt Disney World. He's been inducted into several Music Hall of Fame's. As recently as 2009, he tweeted on his Twitter page that he had a new album that was coming out, and that for the first time he would be playing electric guitar on it. He tweeted that he enjoyed to play Gibson and Martin acoustic guitars, but recently was playing a Gibson electric guitar for the new album. Not only has he gained fame as a performer, but he has likewise gained success through his ability to write music as well. Many well known performers, such as Elvis Presley and Mark Lindsay (lead singer of Paul Revere and the Raiders,) UB40, and Deep Purple have covered songs written by this artist. Can you name this artist and this song, that he wrote as well as recorded?

"Saying nothing, lying where the sun is
Baking down upon our sides
My lips touch you, with their soft wet kisses
Your hands in gentle reply...."

Answer: Music Trivia 4

When the 1980's British Pop/Rock Group The Outfield burst onto the music scene in 1985, their debut album went triple Platinum. Their hit single "Your Love" was a top 10 hit here in the United States.

AWESOME Job Jay and Gloria....I need to start stumping you guys...lol ;0)~ I'm so glad you guys are having fun at this......I am too.

Music Trivia 4

When this 1980's British Pop/Rock Group burst onto the music scene, their debut album went triple Platinum here in the United States. Can you name the band and the song, which was a top 10 hit here in the US in 1985, from the following lyrics?

"I ain't got many friends left to talk to, No one's around when I'm in trouble..."

Good Luck, and thanks to everyone who has been playing.....it keeps me going with this..it's where I get the enjoyment out of doing this..when everyone else is having fun with hit! ;o)~

Answer: Music Triva 3

Formed in 1975, by neighborhood friends, Don Barnes and Donnie Van Zant in Jacksonville, Florida, .38 Special would soar to the top of the Billboards with instant success. "Like No Other Night" would be 14th on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1986.

Congrats to Kandy for guessing correctly!!!!!!

Music Trivia 3

Formed in 1975 by neighborhood friends, in a Jacksonville Florida neighborhood, this group would soar to the top of the Billboards with instant success. They were known for many forms of rock, such as arena rock, boogie rock, and hard rock to name a few. With a Gold Album and numerous Platinum's under their belts, they would open for many well known artists such as Hank Williams Jr., Styx, and Reo Speedwagon. Can you name the band that sang this song in the mid 80's, with the following lyrics:

"There's a child I can see in the back of your eyes, dyin' to be set free...."

Had a little input on this one...Jon helped out..so I can't take all the credit here. Good Luck everyone!!!!

Answer: Music Trivia 2

Sorry it took so long everyone..been a long, rough day. I know everyone has been waiting...so here it is........

Formed in 1977, the group Icehouse originally started performing as a "pub style band". In September 1987, they crossed the Big Pond to achieve major success here in America with their "new wave" music. The release of their 5th album Man of Colours generated 5 top 30 hits in their homeland of Australia. "Anybody's War" appears 9th on the Man of Colours US release of this album.

Music Trivia 2

Formed in 1977, this group that originally started performing as a "pub style band", crossed the Big Pond in September 1987 to achieve major success here in America with their "new wave" music. The release of their 5th album, generated 5 top 30 hits in their homeland of Australia. Can you name the band, and the song that contains the following lyrics?

"She catches every last regret, She holds it gently like a dying star..."

Good Luck Everyone!!!!! ;0)

Answer: Music Trivia 1

The year was 1978. Newly hired lead singer Steven Perry, and lead guitarist Neal Schon sat down in a Denver hotel room, and in just one hour, penned out the song "Patiently" for Journey's 4th Album Infinity. It was the first time the two had collaborated on writing a song together, and Perry wanted to do his utmost to impress Schon. It worked, because Infinity soared up the charts, and the band gained more stardom then ever with their first Platinum Album.

Music Trivia 1

I want to take you back 32 years...the year was 1978. This song was released on this particular groups fourth album. It took just 1 hour in a hotel room in Denver, for the groups lead singer and lead guitarist to pen this song...the first song they ever wrote together. Can you name the song, and the group that sang it, from the following lyrics?? I will reveal the answer tomorrow. Good Luck!!!

"Just to reach and try, to live my life, these are my reasons......."

My Introduction

I want to begin by introducing myself. My name is Heather Lynn Lyons. I married into the Lyons family nearly 11 years ago. I am married to Jon Lyons, Jeff's cousin. Jon and I have 2 beautiful boys...Cory Robert Lyons age 13 and Shane Nolan Boge age 12. Like my husband Jon, I have lived in Michigan all my life. I am an only child, and as some of you have seen by my posts to Jeff, I lost my Mom 3 1/2 years ago after her 20 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. I am a stay-at-home wife/Mom, domestic diva sounds better...lol....as that Jon prefers it that way. I have a Criminal Justice degree and minored in Paralegal Studies in college as well. I graduated at the top of my Criminal Justice class, being only 1 of 3 girls in a whole class of guys...ouch! At the time of my graduation from college, I was married to my ex-husband. I was preparing to enter the State Police Academy, when we found out that we were expecting our son Shane. My ex-husband was raised on a farm, and he too, had had a Mom that stayed at home and took care of him and his 3 younger brothers and 1 younger sister. So, it only seemed right, that I drop my future plans, as he too wished, and be at home to be a farm wife/mother. Our marriage was dissolved not long after Shane was born, and a year later is when Jon Lyons, my soul mate, walked into my life. The rest is history.....

Over the last 11 years, I have met some of the most wonderful people on the Lyons side of the family. It has only been in the last year, that I came to know cousin Jeff, aka my adopted big brother, and his wife Gloria. I have had some of the most wonderful conversations with Jeff, and it is because of that, that I have been led here to write for his blog. Jeff came to me back in January 2010, and asked if I would like to do this. At the time, my husband and I had recently moved into our new house, and life was quite crazy. Wait, who am I kidding, it's still crazy, but I'm learning to multi-task, my multi-tasking. At any rate, I am at a point in my life now, where I can take some time to sit down everyday, and generate a blog. Jeff gave me full reign...but one of the things we have talked very in depth about is music. This past weekend, May 1st, I got involved on Facebook in a trivia competition, quite by accident I might add. And that got me to thinking..."why not do music trivia on Facebook???" So yesterday, I started it, and it blossomed into something I never would have expected it to. While in the middle of an all day music trivia challenge with my best friend, cousin Jeff answered one of my questions that had my best friend stumped. He approached me via email, and asked if I would like to do a music trivia blog on SlippedGear. "How cool would that be I thought.....a daily blog that I do, I'll research, post a lyric everyday, and that will allow people to answer with who the band/artist is and the name of the song. The next day, I will reveal the true answer to who the artist is and the name of the song, before I post yet another lyric." I asked around, felt out what people's thoughts were on the subject, and it sounded fun to some people, so we are a go on it.............

So, I hope everyone who sees this will join in. Let's have some fun...listen to a little music while we are at it. I'm going to confess something to all of you...I am a music geek..biggest music geek EVER. I sing in the car while going down the road, I sing in my house...I don't care how bad I suck, and I don't care who hears me. I find music makes the day go better and tasks get accomplished faster. My son uses the excuse every time I go make him do something, "Mom, I need music to work, I just can't do this job without music. If you want it done right, then you need to let me listen to music." Sounds like a lame excuse, but I go with it, because in all actuality, I feel the same deep down inside too. (winking) I am a HUGE fan of the 80's hairbands. There is just something about that time period in music, and the music that was generated, that just is so incredibly awesome to me. But, I will touch on other genres of music, from various periods in history. We'll do a little country, we'll do a little rock, we will do some pop, we'll cover the 80's, 90's and the present. Many tunes in my library, so I hope everyone will join in.

Thank you all for reading my blog/introduction, and I hope everyone has fun with this, I know I will.