Music on Television

Which televisual singing competition debuted in 2002?

American Idol

Who created American Idol?

Simon Fuller

Name three original judges on American Idol.

Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson

Which network aired American Idol?

Fox Network

Which American rock band from New Jersey is associated with hair metal?

Bon Jovi

What is Bon Jovi’s breakthrough album (1986), label, and recording location?

Slippery When Wet Mercury Records, recorded at Little Mountain Studios in Vancouver

Name the Bon Jovi song that runner-up Blake Lewis performed on American Idol Season 6.

You Give Love a Bad Name

What year did Blake Lewis perform “You Give Love a Bad Name” on American Idol?

2007 (Season 6)

Define diegetic music in television/film.

Music that the characters are hearing along with the viewer (emerging from the world of the show/film)

Define non-diegetic music in television/film.

Sound that does not emerge from the world of the film or show (e.g., background score)

Which singer-songwriter and pianist from the Bronx is described as “soft rock” (a label he rejects)?

Billy Joel

When was Billy Joel inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

1999

What is Billy Joel’s 1973 album, label, and title track?

Piano Man, Columbia Records, title track “Piano Man”

What is “Piano Man” about?

A retelling of Billy Joel’s time playing in Los Angeles bars

On which Fox television series was “Piano Man” performed (by Darren Criss)?

Glee (2013)

Which San Francisco arena rock band was fronted by Steve Perry since 1976?

Journey

What is Journey’s 1981 album (Columbia Records) and its hit power ballad?

Escape - Don’t Stop Believin’

How did Glee reinterpret “Don’t Stop Believin'”?

The cast recorded and performed a version of the song

What distinction does “Don’t Stop Believin'” hold in digital sales?

One of the best-selling digital tracks from the 20th century

Which Canadian indie rock band from Montreal is featured in the slides?

Wolf Parade

What is Wolf Parade’s 2005 album and featured track?

Apologies to the Queen Mary

Name the Crave TV show from 2025 that revived Wolf Parade’s popularity.

Heated Rivalry

What is Wolf Parade’s Label

Sub Pop

What song was featured on the album Apologies to the Queen Mary

I’ll Believe In Anything