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Quiz about Bils Classic Rock Trivia 1
Quiz about Bils Classic Rock Trivia 1

Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #1 Trivia Quiz


This is a general quiz on classic rock.

A multiple-choice quiz by bilig. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
bilig
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
126,552
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
9 / 20
Plays
10996
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 195 (10/20), Guest 72 (10/20), Guest 173 (5/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. What song was said to have been written at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969 while the performer was performing live on stage? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Which was one group that was formed from Linda Ronstadt's backing musicians? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. The band Lynyrd Skynyrd was named for a real person. Who was it named for? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. On the cover of "Who Are You", Keith Moon is sitting in the producer's chair. What does the producer's chair say on the back? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Who plays rhythm guitar on Cream's "Badge"? Hint


Question 6 of 20
6. What song did John Lennon co-write with David Bowie? Hint


Question 7 of 20
7. What band was Gary Wright in before he went solo? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. Who is the only musician to get credit on the record for the work they performed with The Beatles? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. Who did Eric Clapton ask to be his replacement when he left The Yardbirds? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. Who replaced Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Whose idea was it to have Jimi Hendrix as the opening act for The Monkees? Hint


Question 12 of 20
12. Where was the band America formed? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. What was the "B" side to "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin? Hint


Question 14 of 20
14. What is Elton John's real name? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. Who was the drummer for Paul McCartney on "McCartney" his first solo album? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Who wrote the song "All The Young Dudes" by Mott The Hoople? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. What band was fronted by the guitar slinger Randy California? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Chrissie Hynde's birth name was Christine Perfect?


Question 19 of 20
19. What Fleetwood Mac song did Santana do a cover of?

Answer: (3 words)
Question 20 of 20
20. Who was the original drummer for Rush? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What song was said to have been written at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969 while the performer was performing live on stage?

Answer: "Freedom" by Richie Havens

"Freedom" was written while Richie Havens was performing. (Maybe - this is sometimes disputed). "Woodstock" was written by Joni Mitchell.
2. Which was one group that was formed from Linda Ronstadt's backing musicians?

Answer: The Eagles

The Band was Bob Dylan's backing musicians. Kansas were formed from several bands that played together in high school, the ones who thought it was a good idea to try it joined into one band.
3. The band Lynyrd Skynyrd was named for a real person. Who was it named for?

Answer: The band's P.E. teacher

Lynyrd Skynyrd was named after their P.E. teacher, Leonard Skinner. In his opinion they were just a bunch of long haired losers. They named the band Lynyrd Skynyrd to mock him.
4. On the cover of "Who Are You", Keith Moon is sitting in the producer's chair. What does the producer's chair say on the back?

Answer: Not to be taken away

This was the last album before Keith Moon's death. The last song recorded for the album was "Music Must Change" which was the first song by The Who that had no drums and no Moon on the track.
5. Who plays rhythm guitar on Cream's "Badge"?

Answer: George Harrison

George Harrison and Eric Clapton wrote "Badge". The name listed on the album for the rhythm guitarist is L'Angelo Misterioso.
6. What song did John Lennon co-write with David Bowie?

Answer: "Fame"

"Across the Universe" was a Beatles song written by Lennon and McCartney and appeared on the album "Young Americans" along with "Fame".
7. What band was Gary Wright in before he went solo?

Answer: Spooky Tooth

Wright's single "Dream Weaver" reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, and stayed there for four weeks.
8. Who is the only musician to get credit on the record for the work they performed with The Beatles?

Answer: Billy Preston

"Get Back" by The Beatles Featuring Billy Preston. It was recorded at the (in)famous rooftop session, and featured in the movie "Let It Be".
9. Who did Eric Clapton ask to be his replacement when he left The Yardbirds?

Answer: Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page turned him down on this offer. Page felt there would be too much pressure since he was a friend of Eric Clapton.
10. Who replaced Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds?

Answer: Jeff Beck

Jeff Beck replaced Eric Clapton after he was recommended by Jimmy Page.
11. Whose idea was it to have Jimi Hendrix as the opening act for The Monkees?

Answer: Mickey Dolenz

This concept did not last long since the two acts had different types of fans and opposite music styles.
12. Where was the band America formed?

Answer: England

The members parents were in the air force stationed in England when they formed America.
13. What was the "B" side to "Stairway To Heaven" by Led Zeppelin?

Answer: It was never officially released as a single

"Stairway To Heaven" is the most requested song in history, yet was never released as a single.
14. What is Elton John's real name?

Answer: Reginald Dwight

Elton John's godson is Sean Lennon, John Lennon's youngest son.
15. Who was the drummer for Paul McCartney on "McCartney" his first solo album?

Answer: Paul McCartney

Paul played all instruments, did all vocals, and produced this album release April 17, 1970.
16. Who wrote the song "All The Young Dudes" by Mott The Hoople?

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie found Mott The Hoople and Iggy Pop and made them into big names.
17. What band was fronted by the guitar slinger Randy California?

Answer: Spirit

Randy California's real name was Randy Wolfe.
18. Chrissie Hynde's birth name was Christine Perfect?

Answer: false

Chrissie Hynde is the lead singer for The Prentenders. Christine Perfect met her future husband John McVie while she was the lead singer for Chicken Shack. She is more known as Christine McVie singer/songwriter for Fleetwood Mac from the early 70's onward.
19. What Fleetwood Mac song did Santana do a cover of?

Answer: Black Magic Woman

"Black Magic Woman" was written by Peter Green.
20. Who was the original drummer for Rush?

Answer: John Rutsey

John Rutsey left after the first album and was replaced by Neil Peart.
Source: Author bilig

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