From Real Name to Stage Name | Music Quiz Challenge!
Do you know these musicians’ stage names?
Gm quizzers! 👋 Stage names can become so iconic that we forget the real names behind them ever existed 🎤✨. But behind every superstar, there’s often a very different name that doesn’t quite scream “chart-topper”. From rock legends to pop royalty, these artists chose to reinvent themselves with names that packed a punch, rolled off the tongue, or simply fit their on-stage persona better.
Whether it was for style, memorability, or a total rebrand, the switch worked — many of these names are now recognised around the globe 🌍. But how many of the real names do you know? Let’s find out how well you know the stars behind the stage names — some will be obvious, others might totally catch you off guard. Ready to put your music knowledge to the test? 🎶
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Q1: Reginald Kenneth Dwight Elton John
Q2: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta Lady Gaga
Q3: Peter Gene Hernandez Bruno Mars
Q4: Alecia Beth Moore Pink
Q5: Robert Zimmerman Bob Dylan
Q6: Elizabeth Woolridge Grant Lana Del Rey
Q7: Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr. Snoop Dogg
Q8: Destiny Hope Cyrus Miley Cyrus
Q9: William Bruce Rose Jr. Axl Rose (Guns N’ Roses)
Q10: Katherine Elizabeth Hudson Katy Perry
Q11: Shaffer Chimere Smith Ne-Yo
Q12: Onika Tanya Maraj Nicki Minaj
Q13: Marshall Bruce Mathers III Eminem
Q14: Robyn Fenty Rihanna
Q15: Aubrey Graham Drake
Q16: Paul David Hewson Bono (U2)
Q17: Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar Cardi B
Q18: Thomas DeCarlo Callaway CeeLo Green
Q19: Adele Laurie Blue Adkins Adele
Q20: John Roger Stephens John Legend
Check your score
Now that you've uncovered all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Music Maestro 🔥 You’re a true music aficionado! Whether you were dancing in the spotlight or just chilling backstage, you nailed this quiz. You've got a mind for music’s deepest secrets — keep rocking those tunes! 🎶🌟
10–16 correct – Hitmaker 🎓 Not bad! You've got a solid grasp of the stars behind the stage names. You’re a true music fan who knows more than most — just a bit more practice, and you’ll be at the top of the charts! 🎧🎤
0–9 correct – Amateur 🧸 Hey, don’t sweat it! We all start somewhere, and every quiz is a learning opportunity. Ready to give it another go? Who knows, maybe next time you’ll get them all! 🎶💪
And that’s your music quiz fix complete, thanks for playing along! See you next time, I Eat Quizzes – Out! 👋
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