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