Guess the Stage Name

Popular Culture · 10 questions

Guess the Stage Name — Match famous artists to their stage names and memorable songs, then see who wins the round.

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1. Born Reginald Dwight, which stage name did this British singer adopt?

   1. David Bowie
   2. Elton John
   3. Sting
   4. Freddie Mercury
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   B) Elton John

2. Known by the birth name Stefani Germanotta, who performed “Poker Face”?

   1. Lady Gaga
   2. Pink
   3. Cardi B
   4. Miley Cyrus
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   A) Lady Gaga

3. Which English musician was the lead singer of The Police?

   1. Bono
   2. Sting
   3. Elton John
   4. David Bowie
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   B) Sting

4. Born Peter Gene Hernandez, which artist sang vocals on “Uptown Funk”?

   1. Justin Timberlake
   2. The Weeknd
   3. Usher
   4. Bruno Mars
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   D) Bruno Mars

5. The artist behind “Blinding Lights” and “Starboy” was born Abel Tesfaye. Who is he?

   1. The Weeknd
   2. Bruno Mars
   3. Post Malone
   4. Drake
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   A) The Weeknd

6. Queen’s lead singer was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar. What was his stage name?

   1. Elton John
   2. David Bowie
   3. Freddie Mercury
   4. Mick Jagger
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   C) Freddie Mercury

7. Which artist changed his surname to avoid confusion with Monkees member Davy Jones?

   1. Mick Jagger
   2. Elton John
   3. Bob Dylan
   4. David Bowie
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   D) David Bowie

8. Born Alecia Beth Moore, which artist performed “So What”?

   1. Adele
   2. Miley Cyrus
   3. Pink
   4. Lady Gaga
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   C) Pink

9. Which artist is known for “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “Like a Rolling Stone”?

   1. David Bowie
   2. Bruce Springsteen
   3. Leonard Cohen
   4. Bob Dylan
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   D) Bob Dylan

10. Born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar, who performed “Bodak Yellow”?

    1. Nicki Minaj
    2. Cardi B
    3. Megan Thee Stallion
    4. Doja Cat
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    B) Cardi B