What Do You Know About Sylvester?
An American singer-songwriter popular in the genre of disco, rhythm and blue, and soul music, take a quiz and learn more about this American.
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Sylvester was an American musician, a songwriter, composer and record producer in the genre of soul, rhythm and blues and funky music, he was born in?
- A.
1945
- B.
1947
- C.
1948
- D.
1940
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B. 1947Explanation
Sylvester was an American musician, songwriter, composer, and record producer known for his work in the genres of soul, rhythm and blues, and funky music. Based on this information, we can deduce that he was born in 1947.Rate this question:
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He is known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and hit disco singles in the late 1970s and 1980s, what is his real name
- A.
Sylvester James Jr
- B.
Sylvester John Jr
- C.
Sylvester Jones
- D.
Sylvester Jones Jr
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A. Sylvester James JrExplanation
The correct answer is Sylvester James Jr. This individual is known for his flamboyant and androgynous appearance, falsetto singing voice, and hit disco singles in the late 1970s and 1980s. His real name is Sylvester James Jr.Rate this question:
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Grew up in Los Angeles to a middle-class African-American family, Sylvester developed a love of singing through the gospel choir of his?
- A.
Anglican church
- B.
Catholic church
- C.
Gospel church
- D.
Pentecostal church
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D. Pentecostal churchExplanation
Sylvester developed a love of singing through the gospel choir of his Pentecostal church.Rate this question:
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He left the church after the congregation expressed disapproval of his homosexuality, he found friendship among a group of black cross-dressers and transgender women who called themselves?
- A.
Disquotays
- B.
Phobia
- C.
Sorority
- D.
None of the above
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A. DisquotaysExplanation
The correct answer is Disquotays. The given explanation supports this answer by stating that the person in question left the church due to disapproval of his homosexuality and found friendship among a group of black cross-dressers and transgender women who called themselves Disquotays.Rate this question:
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He moved to San Francisco in 1970 at the age of 22, Sylvester embraced the counterculture and joined the avant-garde drag troupe called the?
- A.
Avengers
- B.
Disquaint
- C.
Sorority
- D.
Cockettes
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D. CockettesExplanation
Sylvester moved to San Francisco in 1970 at the age of 22 and embraced the counterculture. He joined an avant-garde drag troupe called the Cockettes.Rate this question:
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During the Cockettes critically panned tour of New York City, Sylvester left them to pursue his career elsewhere, he came to front Sylvester and his Hot Band called?
- A.
Rock Act
- B.
Cockettes
- C.
The Troupe
- D.
None of the above
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A. Rock ActExplanation
During the Cockettes' poorly received tour of New York City, Sylvester decided to leave the group and focus on his own career. He formed a new band called Sylvester and his Hot Band, which was known for its rock music. This decision to pursue a different musical direction led to the formation of the Rock Act.Rate this question:
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Focusing on a solo career, Sylvester signed a recording contract with Harvey Fuqua of Fantasy Records and obtained new backing singers in the form of?
- A.
Jeanie Tracy
- B.
Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes
- C.
Marshal Matters
- D.
A and B only
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D. A and B onlyExplanation
Sylvester, while focusing on a solo career, signed a recording contract with Harvey Fuqua of Fantasy Records. As part of his solo career, he obtained new backing singers in the form of Jeanie Tracy and Martha Wash and Izora Rhodes. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.Rate this question:
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His first solo album was a moderate success, it was followed with the acclaimed disco album Step II which spawned two of his singles both of which were hits in the US, which year did she released her solo album?
- A.
1990
- B.
1987
- C.
1978
- D.
1977
Correct Answer
D. 1977Explanation
Based on the information provided, the artist's first solo album was released before the acclaimed disco album Step II. Since the disco album is described as being successful and spawning hit singles, it can be inferred that it was released after the first solo album. Therefore, the correct answer is 1977.Rate this question:
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He later left Fantasy Records, he signed to Megatone Records, the dance-oriented company founded by friend and collaborator Patrick Cowley, where he recorded?
- A.
3 Albums
- B.
2 Albums
- C.
1 Album
- D.
4 Albums
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D. 4 AlbumsExplanation
The correct answer is 4 Albums. After leaving Fantasy Records, the person in question signed with Megatone Records, a dance-oriented company founded by their friend and collaborator Patrick Cowley. During their time with Megatone Records, they recorded a total of four albums.Rate this question:
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During the late 70s, Sylvester gained the moniker of the “Queen of Disco, during his life he attained particular requisition in San Francisco, where he was awarded the?
- A.
Knight of San Francisco
- B.
Key to the City
- C.
Magna Cum Laude
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Key to the CityExplanation
Sylvester gained the moniker of the "Queen of Disco" during the late 70s. He became particularly popular in San Francisco, where he was awarded the Key to the City.Rate this question:
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