- 1. Neil Young and Joni Mitchell are two iconic Canadian musicians who have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Neil Young, known for his distinctive voice and powerful songwriting, has produced timeless hits such as 'Heart of Gold' and 'Old Man'. His career spans several decades and has influenced countless artists across different genres. Joni Mitchell, an accomplished singer-songwriter and artist, has captivated audiences with her emotional lyrics and unique style. Songs like 'Big Yellow Taxi' and 'Both Sides, Now' showcase her exceptional talent and creativity. Both Neil Young and Joni Mitchell have received numerous accolades for their contributions to music and continue to inspire new generations of musicians around the world.
Where was Neil Young born?
A) Calgary, Alberta
B) Vancouver, British Columbia
C) Montreal, Quebec
D) Toronto, Ontario
- 2. In which year did Neil Young release his debut album?
A) 1965
B) 1968
C) 1972
D) 1978
- 3. What is Joni Mitchell's birth name?
A) Robyn Anderson
B) Joan Mitchell
C) Joni Matthews
D) Roberta Joan Anderson
- 4. Which instrument is Joni Mitchell known for playing?
A) Drums
B) Guitar
C) Piano
D) Violin
- 5. What is the title of Neil Young's influential third studio album?
A) Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
B) After the Gold Rush
C) Harvest
D) Rust Never Sleeps
- 6. Joni Mitchell won a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in which year?
A) 1995
B) 2010
C) 1987
D) 2002
- 7. Neil Young was a member of which band prior to his solo career?
A) Buffalo Springfield
B) The Byrds
C) Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
D) The Eagles
- 8. Neil Young's hit song 'Heart of Gold' was released in which year?
A) 1972
B) 1969
C) 1975
D) 1980
- 9. Neil Young's collaboration album with Crosby, Stills, and Nash is called?
A) CSNY
B) Carry On
C) Teach Your Children
D) Déjà Vu
- 10. Which of Neil Young's albums was recorded live in concert?
A) Freedom
B) Live Rust
C) Comes a Time
D) Harvest
- 11. Joni Mitchell's song 'Big Yellow Taxi' is from which album?
A) Ladies of the Canyon
B) Both Sides Now
C) Court and Spark
D) Blue
- 12. What is the title of Neil Young's autobiographical book?
A) Waging Heavy Peace
B) Heart of Gold
C) Rust Never Sleeps
D) Old Man
- 13. Neil Young played which instrument in addition to guitar?
A) Harmonica
B) Violin
C) Piano
D) Drums
- 14. What is the title of Neil Young's song that references Kent State university shootings?
A) Heart of Gold
B) Ohio
C) Helpless
D) Southern Man
- 15. Joni Mitchell received the Polar Music Prize in which year?
A) 1989
B) 2011
C) 1996
D) 2005
- 16. Neil Young founded which annual benefit concert for farmers in 1985?
A) Farm Aid
B) We Are the World
C) Concert for Bangladesh
D) Live Aid
- 17. What was Joni Mitchell's first album released in 1968?
A) Ladies of the Canyon
B) Blue
C) Song to a Seagull
D) Clouds
- 18. Which record label did Joni Mitchell release her first album through?
A) Columbia Records
B) Atlantic Records
C) Reprise Records
D) Elektra Records
- 19. Joni Mitchell's song 'Woodstock' was made famous by which cover artists?
A) Buffalo Springfield
B) The Byrds
C) The Eagles
D) Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
- 20. Neil Young's album 'Harvest' includes the hit song?
A) Heart of Gold
B) Harvest Moon
C) Old Man
D) Cinnamon Girl
- 21. Joni Mitchell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in which year?
A) 2003
B) 1997
C) 1990
D) 2008
- 22. What is the title of Neil Young's most famous album released in 1972?
A) Decade
B) After the Gold Rush
C) On the Beach
D) Harvest
- 23. Joni Mitchell received a Lifetime Achievement Award at which prestigious event?
A) The Grammy Awards
B) The Emmys
C) The Golden Globes
D) The Oscars
- 24. Joni Mitchell's song 'Both Sides Now' was famously covered by which artist?
A) Stevie Nicks
B) Adele
C) Judy Collins
D) Diana Ross
- 25. Joni Mitchell's album 'Blue' is often considered one of the greatest albums of all time. In what year was 'Blue' released?
A) 1969
B) 1971
C) 1973
D) 1975
- 26. Which music genre is Neil Young often associated with?
A) Folk rock
B) Heavy metal
C) Hip hop
D) Reggae
- 27. In which year was Neil Young inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
A) 2005
B) 1985
C) 2015
D) 1995
- 28. Neil Young's politically charged song 'Ohio' was a response to which tragic event?
A) Kent State shootings
B) Vietnam War
C) Watergate scandal
D) Challenger explosion
- 29. Which Neil Young album features the song 'Cinnamon Girl'?
A) Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
B) After the Gold Rush
C) Neil Young
D) Harvest
- 30. Joni Mitchell's song 'A Case of You' is featured on which album?
A) Court and Spark
B) The Hissing of Summer Lawns
C) Hejira
D) Blue
- 31. What is the title of Neil Young's controversial 1988 album recorded with the band The Bluenotes?
A) Harvest Moon
B) Freedom
C) This Note's for You
D) Sleeps with Angels
- 32. In what year did Neil Young release his album 'On the Beach'?
A) 1978
B) 1976
C) 1974
D) 1970
- 33. Where was Joni Mitchell born?
A) Quebec
B) Ontario
C) Alberta
D) British Columbia
- 34. Neil Young performed at the famous Woodstock music festival in what year?
A) 1969
B) 1971
C) 1973
D) 1967
- 35. What is the title of Neil Young's electric guitar-inspired album, released in 1990?
A) Ragged Glory
B) Trans
C) Sleeps with Angels
D) Mirror Ball
- 36. Neil Young collaborated with what band for the album 'Mirror Ball'?
A) The Byrds
B) Buffalo Springfield
C) Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
D) Pearl Jam
- 37. Neil Young's album 'Tonight's the Night' was dedicated to two of his friends who passed away, who were they?
A) Johnny Cash and June Carter
B) Danny Whitten and Bruce Berry
C) David Crosby and Stephen Stills
D) Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley
- 38. Neil Young’s album 'Zuma' takes its name from a beach located in which state?
A) Oregon
B) Hawaii
C) Florida
D) California
- 39. Which musician did Joni Mitchell collaborate with on the album 'Hejira'?
A) Eric Clapton
B) Jaco Pastorius
C) Stevie Wonder
D) Carlos Santana
- 40. Neil Young's live album 'Unplugged' was recorded in what year?
A) 1995
B) 1993
C) 1991
D) 1997
- 41. Which of the following Joni Mitchell songs was covered by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young?
A) A Case of You
B) You Turn Me on, I'm a Radio
C) Woodstock
D) River
- 42. Which Neil Young album features the song 'Rockin' in the Free World'?
A) Rust Never Sleeps
B) Harvest Moon
C) Freedom
D) Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere
- 43. Joni Mitchell won a total of how many Grammy Awards?
A) 12
B) 5
C) 7
D) 9
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