Test Your Grammy Trivia Skills Alongside Yesterday’s ‘Jeopardy!’ Participants
On the latest episode of ‘Jeopardy!’ which aired yesterday, contestants faced a special category dedicated entirely to Grammy Award trivia. This proved not only a challenge for the participants but also highlighted some intriguing aspects of Grammy history. Let’s delve into the questions that were posed and test your knowledge as well!
Important Grammy Milestones and Records
The show’s Grammy category kicked off with some challenging questions about key moments and record-holders in Grammy history. Here are a couple of the featured questions:
- Question: This artist holds the record for most Grammy wins by a solo artist with a total of 31 awards. Who is he?
- Answer: Georg Solti.
- Question: The Grammy for Album of the Year in 1984 went to Michael Jackson for this album, which includes hits like ‘Thriller’ and ‘Beat It’.
- Answer: Thriller.
Recent Grammy Winners
Reflecting the recent history of the Grammys, another segment focused on winners from the past decade. Here’s a standout question from this segment:
- Question: Which artist set a record at the 2021 Grammys winning four major categories including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist?
- Answer: Billie Eilish.
Genre-specific Grammy Awards
The category also highlighted genre-specific awards, illustrating the diversity of the music celebrated by the Grammys.
- Question: This band won the Grammy for Best Metal Performance in 1992 with their song ‘Enter Sandman’.
- Answer: Metallica.
- Question: Awarded the Best Rap Album in 2016, this album by Kendrick Lamar brought attention to societal issues through tracks like ‘Alright’ and ‘King Kunta’.
- Answer: To Pimp a Butterfly.
Test Your Knowledge!
How well did you do? The questions used in ‘Jeopardy!’ serve as a reminder of the rich history of the Grammy Awards and the artists they celebrate. From historical record holders to recent hits and from rock and roll to rap, the Grammys offer a prestigious recognition to musical talents across a wide spectrum. Continue exploring your music trivia skills and perhaps, you could be a contestant on the next ‘Jeopardy!’ show!