
The Big 500 - 1990s Music Trivia Questions and Fun Facts
Embrace the Nostalgia of the 90s By Testing Your Knowledge and History of Classic Rock, Grunge, Britpop, Hip Hop and More!
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Nick Swettenham
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Have you always felt a certain nostalgia to the 1990s even if you didn’t grow up in it?
Were you a child, teenager or young adult in the 90s and want to relive the best years of your life?
Well, now you can travel back in time and embrace that classic 90s fashion sense that’s dying to come out! Put on your baggy jean and bucket hats. Get those pencil thin eyebrows back and get ready to rumble!
It’s time to truly test your 90s expertise with a treasure chest of trivia questions and fun facts that will make you love the most exciting decade in music history even more!
In The Big 500: 1990s Music Trivia and Fun Facts, you will discover:
- Why the 1990s was one of the most influential, unique, and creative decades in music history.
- 350 trivia questions that cover the most important musical genres of the decade.
- Test yourself not only on mainstream Pop and Rock, Britpop and Boy and Girl Bands, but also tougher genres like Dance, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, and more!
- Bonus chapters to test your knowledge on historic events, album covers, music from film and tv, and more!
- 150 fun facts you might not know about your favorite artists and bands from this magical decade of music.
And much more.
If you’ve been waiting for a fun and exciting way to test your 1990s musical knowledge then your wait is finally over!
By the end of this audiobook, you will have found out just how much of a 90s music wizard you really are—and better yet, increased your knowledge even further so that any pub quiz team would be lucky to have you as their music round secret weapon!
If you're ready to find out just how well you remember 90s popular music, then download this audiobook.
PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.
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- lilfetz22
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So many fun facts!
This audiobook really captured the essence of the 90s music scene with the trivia and fun facts. There were so many things that I never knew! The narrator, Nick Swettenham, did an excellent job of keeping me engaged and entertained. I would definitely recommend this to any 90s music enthusiast looking for a fun and nostalgic trip down memory lane.
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- SFellers
- 02-19-25
Calling All ‘90s Music Fans
As someone who grew up in the ‘90s, this book was a blast! The trivia questions had me reminiscing about old favorites and discovering fun facts I never knew.
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- Frank J Dunnigan Jr
- 02-14-25
What an incredible nostalgic Time Machine this was
This audiobook was an incredible Time Machine for me. The 90s definitely had some bad spots in it, but for me it had so many bright spots, as I’m sure it did for many people. For 90s music it meant different things to different people. To some people it was all about the grunge or maybe the boys bands. Although that may be true for me, my favorite artist to come out of the 90s with Shania Twain. but I appreciate all of the artists from the 90s. It was such an amazing decade. As for the audiobook, the way it was structured and narrated was so incredibly well done. I learned so much throughout the book. My mind is always in a learning state. I want to thank the author for creating this ingenious book! I would like to see him create one for the 70s and 80s as well. Who knows? Maybe he already has one and I don’t know it. Well done!!
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- Donna R
- 02-17-25
Totally Fun!
This audio is a nostalgic dive into THE most influential decade in music history. This audiobook is perfect for music lovers who want to test their knowledge of 1990s pop, rock, hip-hop, Britpop, dance, heavy metal. Or host a music trivia night at home and play it with friends. There are bonus sections covering album covers, movie soundtracks, and historic events. This is a super look at the era's musical impact.
Nick Swettenham’s narration brings energy and enthusiasm to the experience, making it feel like a fun music quiz hosted by a fellow ‘90s enthusiast. His delivery keeps the content very engaging.
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- Emily P
- 02-18-25
Fun trip down memory lane
I recently listened to "The Big 500: 1990s Music Trivia and Fun Facts" by Nick Swettenham, and it was such a fun trip down memory lane. The audiobook features 350 trivia questions across various genres like pop, rock, hip-hop, and heavy metal, along with 150 interesting facts about artists and bands from that era. It was both fun and informative, making it a great choice for anyone looking to revisit the music of the '90s.
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- Butterflywings09
- 03-05-25
Test your knowledge!!!
Oh this is fun! Do you know who was originally approached to write the soundtrack for Train Spotting? Well you would if you listened to this audiobook!!!! If you love music and/or Trivia, you will love this.
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- Scott Marcum
- 02-19-25
Nostalgia Overload - In The Best Way!
I listened to this as a road trip companion, and wow, what a blast! My friends and I spent hours testing each other's 90s music knowledge, discovering I'm apparently a walking encyclopedia of one-hit wonders (who knew?). The mix of trivia and fun facts kept things challenging, and I learned some wild stuff about songs I've heard a thousand times. Perfect difficulty level - challenging enough to make you think but not so obscure that it gets frustrating. It's such a fun way to relive the golden age of music!
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- Joyce B
- 03-06-25
Such a great choice !
I enjoyed testing my knowledge while listening. Some questions were easy, and I knew the answers right away. Others made me think hard or even learn something new. The fun facts were also interesting! They reminded me of famous songs, bands, and events from that time.This audiobook is great for playing alone or with friends. I had fun challenging myself and seeing how much I remembered from the 90s. If you love music and trivia, this is a great choice!
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- Ivy2023
- 02-14-25
Blast from the Past: Your '90s Music Knowledge!
As a '90s kid, diving into this trivia book was like taking a trip down memory lane. My friends and I had a blast quizzing each other during our weekend get-together. The questions are a fun mix of challenging and entertaining, making it perfect for music lovers. Plus, the fun facts sprinkled throughout kept us entertained and reminiscing about the good old days. If you're a '90s music fan, this book is a must-have for your collection!
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- Jaime Lozano Demara
- 02-14-25
Fun Audio
I found this audio book to be very enjoyable, it was fun to listen to. During the 90 I was in High School an In College so Id found this book very relatable. It was great knowing that I could recall many of information shared and surprising to know that there was many thing I was not aware of that took place in those special years of my life. This would be a great book to listen to with your developed friendships of that time. It is also a great idea to use it when you are driving on heavy traffic.
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