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1960s and 70s Rock Music Trivia Quiz

This quiz deals mostly with the 60s and 70s. Have fun and good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by KingSkip. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
KingSkip

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
92,766

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
9632

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Question 1 of 10

1. What band did Jimi Hendrix form after The Jimi Hendrix Experience? Hint

The Savage Rose

Midnight Lightning

Band Of Gypsys

Experience Hendrix

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before embarking on a successful solo career, and also a stint with Van Halen, Sammy Hagar fronted which of these rock bands? Hint

Mountain

Montrose

Edgar Winter's White Trash

Nazareth

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Question 3 of 10

3. "I saw a lion he was standing alone with a tadpole in a jar". Which Led Zeppelin song are these lyrics from? Hint

Misty Mountain Hop

The Ocean

Dancing Days

Boogie With Stu

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the real name of the late Dee Dee Ramone? Hint

John Lydon

Phil Ramone

Douglas Colvin

Ian Richard

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the song "We're An American Band", Grand Funk sings about being up all night playing poker. Who did they play poker with? Hint

Chuck Berry

Keith Moon

Freddie King

Johnny Winter

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Question 6 of 10

6. The legendary Beach Boys were led by the three Wilson brothers. What were their first names? Hint

Dennis, Mike, Carl

Mike, Brian, Murray

Brian, Carl, Dennis

Brian, Al, Mike

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following is often Neil Young's backing band? Hint

Angel City

Stone The Crows

Ruby Starr and Grey Ghost

Crazy Horse

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Question 8 of 10

8. This phenomenal drummer has played with Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake and Ted Nugent. Who is he? Hint

Ginger Baker

Aynsley Dunbar

Tommy Aldridge

Corky Lang

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Question 9 of 10

9. In the song "Ramblin' Man" by the Allman Brothers Band, the main character sings about where he was born. Where was it? Hint

back seat of Greyhound bus

backstage at the Bitter End nightclub

behind the stadium

in a gambling hall

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the Rolling Stones' first live album?

Answer: (not Get Your Ya Ya's Out-6 words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What band did Jimi Hendrix form after The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Answer: Band Of Gypsys

Band Of Gypsys also included Billy Cox on bass guitar and Buddy Miles on drums.

2. Before embarking on a successful solo career, and also a stint with Van Halen, Sammy Hagar fronted which of these rock bands?

Answer: Montrose

The first Montrose album contained powerful songs such as "Rock The Nation" and "Bad Motor Scooter".

3. "I saw a lion he was standing alone with a tadpole in a jar". Which Led Zeppelin song are these lyrics from?

Answer: Dancing Days

Weird lyrics! "Dancing Days" is from "Houses Of The Holy".

4. What was the real name of the late Dee Dee Ramone?

Answer: Douglas Colvin

By the way, John Lydon is the real name of Johnny Rotten.

5. In the song "We're An American Band", Grand Funk sings about being up all night playing poker. Who did they play poker with?

Answer: Freddie King

"Up all night with Freddie King. I got to tell you, poker's his thing". Freddie King was a great blues guitarist, and no relation to either B.B. King or Albert King.

6. The legendary Beach Boys were led by the three Wilson brothers. What were their first names?

Answer: Brian, Carl, Dennis

In the original Beach Boys, the Wilsons were joined by Al Jardine and cousin Mike Love. Murray was the Wilson boys' overbearing father.

7. Which of the following is often Neil Young's backing band?

Answer: Crazy Horse

Neil has also been backed by the likes of Pearl Jam and Booker T and the MGs.

8. This phenomenal drummer has played with Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake and Ted Nugent. Who is he?

Answer: Tommy Aldridge

Aldridge is widely considered one of the best drummers in the world.

9. In the song "Ramblin' Man" by the Allman Brothers Band, the main character sings about where he was born. Where was it?

Answer: back seat of Greyhound bus

"I was born in the backseat of a Greyhound bus. Rollin' down highway Forty-one."

10. What is the name of the Rolling Stones' first live album?

Answer: Got Live If You Want It

The album contains high-pitched teenage girls screaming over the top of songs like "The Last Time" and "Fortune Teller".

Source: Author KingSkip

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