Ultimate PopMaster by Phil Swern & Neil Myners - Music Quiz Non Fiction - Paperback

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Details. Condition: New. Format: Paperback. ISBN: 9781785944987. Publisher: BBC Books (Ebury Publishing). Age Range: Adult. Overview. Do you stop for PopMaster? Ultimate PopMaster brings the nation's favourite music quiz off the airwaves and onto the page, with over 1,500 brand new questions set by the very team behind BBC Radio 2's iconic daily challenge. Featuring a foreword from Ken Bruce himself, this paperback companion covers pop history from 1958 to 2020, testing everything from chart-topping hits to one-hit wonders. Whether played solo or with friends, it's an addictive test of musical memory for every kind of fan.. About the Book. Every weekday morning, millions of listeners pause to tune into PopMaster on The Ken Bruce Show, and now that same addictive format has been transformed into a brilliant printed quiz book. Ultimate PopMaster is packed with more than 1,500 completely new questions, compiled by expert question setters Phil Swern and Neil Myners, the very people who devise the questions heard on air each day. The quizzes get progressively harder as readers work through the book, meaning even seasoned pop fans will find themselves stretched by the later rounds. Covering six decades of chart history from 1958 through to 2020, the book touches on classic number ones, novelty hits, one-hit wonders, and the stories behind songs that shaped British pop culture. There's a specially devised final quiz with a twist, giving readers the chance to crown themselves the ultimate PopMaster champion. A foreword from Ken Bruce adds an authentic touch, tying the book to the beloved radio show that inspired it. Designed for quick dipping-in sessions or marathon quiz nights, the paperback format is compact and endlessly re-playable, just as suited to a solo train journey as a full house party.. Over 1,500 brand new questions covering pop music from 1958 to 2020. Progressive difficulty that challenges casual fans and pop experts alike. Written by the real PopMaster quest