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