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Quiz about Classic Rock from the 50s to the 90s
Quiz about Classic Rock from the 50s to the 90s

Classic Rock from the 50s to the 90s Quiz


Think you know all about Classic rock through the ages? Take my quiz and find out!

A multiple-choice quiz by supadork1029. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
supadork1029
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
140,925
Updated
Aug 24 23
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
18 / 25
Plays
5307
Last 3 plays: kitter96 (19/25), Guest 76 (22/25), Guest 50 (21/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. What was the first rock single to top the charts? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. Who was the original singer of the 1956 hit "Blue Suede Shoes"? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. What song title originally came from the 1956 John Ford film, "The Searchers"? Hint


Question 4 of 25
4. Jerry Lee Lewis played piano in his song "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On".


Question 5 of 25
5. What song was the second US number one hit from the duo The Everly Brothers? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. What Elvis Presley album was released in 1960? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Who came out with the live performance album "Live at the Apollo" in 1962? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Jimi Hendrix's debut album, "Are You Experienced?", was number two on the UK charts, behind the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts' Club".


Question 9 of 25
9. The single from The Righteous Brothers: "You've Lost _______ Feelin'" Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. The band "Cream" featured Eric Clapton on guitar.


Question 11 of 25
11. "Paranoid" was Black Sabbath's first album.


Question 12 of 25
12. What group broke box office records in 1973? Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Bruce Springsteen's third album was released in 1976.


Question 14 of 25
14. The song "Anarchy in the UK" was sung by what group? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. Who is Gordon Sumner also known as? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. What drummer died from asphyxiation in 1980? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. This 1982 album was for many years the best selling pop record of all time. Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Who organized the rock festival "Live Aid" in 1985? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Name the album that gave Bon Jovi three US Top Ten Hits in 1986. Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. This song was a two-hit wonder from a white rapper. Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. Which band released "Nevermind" in 1991? Hint


Question 22 of 25
22. What was the biggest selling metal album since Guns N' Roses' first release? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Dave Grohl is the lead singer and guitarist for the group The Foo Fighters.


Question 24 of 25
24. This song was featured on the "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" soundtrack. Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. What classic Bruce Springsteen song was remade by Enrique Iglesias? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What was the first rock single to top the charts?

Answer: "Rock Around the Clock"

The song "Rock Around the Clock" was sung by Bill Haley and his Comets. It was Haley's fourth US Top 40 entry and his first number one hit.
2. Who was the original singer of the 1956 hit "Blue Suede Shoes"?

Answer: Carl Perkins

Perkins wrote the song after he heard a teenage fan telling someone not to tread on his "blue suedes". Perkins' version was number two on the charts, while Elvis' version was number twenty.
3. What song title originally came from the 1956 John Ford film, "The Searchers"?

Answer: "That'll be The Day"

John Wayne spoke these words in the film. The song was written and performed by Buddy Holly and the Crickets.
4. Jerry Lee Lewis played piano in his song "Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On".

Answer: True

"Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On" was released in 1957. "Shakin" made Jerry Lee Lewis a star through his great piano playing and the fast-tempo songs.
5. What song was the second US number one hit from the duo The Everly Brothers?

Answer: "All I Have to Do is Dream"

This song was written in 15 minutes.
6. What Elvis Presley album was released in 1960?

Answer: "GI Blues"

This album featured "Blue Suede Shoes". The album topped both US and UK charts.
7. Who came out with the live performance album "Live at the Apollo" in 1962?

Answer: James Brown

This album was recorded on October 24, 1962. Brown put his money toward the recording because King Records didn't believe it was worth it.
8. Jimi Hendrix's debut album, "Are You Experienced?", was number two on the UK charts, behind the Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts' Club".

Answer: True

Jimi Hendrix is thought to be one of the greatest gutiarists of all time. In August 1969 he played at the Woodstock Festival. His tragic death on September 18, 1970 was a shock to all of his fans.
9. The single from The Righteous Brothers: "You've Lost _______ Feelin'"

Answer: That Lovin'

Tom Cruise sang this song in the movie "Top Gun". This song was released in 1965.
10. The band "Cream" featured Eric Clapton on guitar.

Answer: True

The group also had Jack Bruce on bass and Ginger (Peter) Baker on drums. The trio was formed in 1966 and only three albums were recorded from the group. Eric Clapton went on to individual success after 1969.
11. "Paranoid" was Black Sabbath's first album.

Answer: False

Ozzy Osbourne was the vocalist, Tony Iommi was on guitar, Terry Butler on bass and Bill Ward on drums. Black Sabbath was credited as being one of the first heavy metal bands and a major influence for generations to come. Osbourne was kicked out of the band in 1979 and went on to have a great successful solo career.

He was replaced by Ronnie James Dio and Bill Ward was replaced by Vincet Appice.
12. What group broke box office records in 1973?

Answer: Led Zeppelin

"Houses of Holy" incorporated many styles, including reggae and funk. This led to the record breaking world tour in 1973.
13. Bruce Springsteen's third album was released in 1976.

Answer: False

It was released in 1975 and was called "Born to Run". His future and probably one of his greatest works, "Born in the USA", was released in 1984. Both were multi-platinum albums.
14. The song "Anarchy in the UK" was sung by what group?

Answer: The Sex Pistols

"Anarchy in the UK" was released by the Sex Pistols in 1976. Their lyrics proclaimed them to be antichrists. The Sex Pistols are well known for their publicity stunts.
15. Who is Gordon Sumner also known as?

Answer: Sting

Sting is from the British trio The Police, who enjoyed major success with their release of major hit songs like "Every Breath You Take", "Roxanne", and "Don't Stand So Close To Me". The trio consists of Sting on the bass and lead vocals, Stewart Copeland on drums, and Andy Summers on guitar.

After the major success of "Synchronicity", Sting went on to a solo career. The band recently played together for the first time in 10 years, during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction (they, of course, were inducted as well).
16. What drummer died from asphyxiation in 1980?

Answer: John Bonham

John Bonham was the drummer for the world famous group Led Zeppelin. Gar Samuelson was the drummer for Megadeath. Lars Ulrich is the drummer for Metallica, and Peter Criss was the drummer for KISS.
17. This 1982 album was for many years the best selling pop record of all time.

Answer: "Thriller"

A child singer for the group Jackson 5 (consisting of him and his other four brothers, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, and Marlon), he attained nationwide attention. Jackson 5's first hit was "I Want You Back" in 1970. Michael Jackson went on to do solo work, nothing compared to 1982's success of "Thriller", which sold over 40 million records and had seven hit singles.
18. Who organized the rock festival "Live Aid" in 1985?

Answer: Bob Geldof

Geldof organized it along with Midge Ure. The huge rock concert consisting of many popular artists and bands was held on July 13, 1985 and was set for being in UK and America. Phil Collins was the only one to play at both concerts.
19. Name the album that gave Bon Jovi three US Top Ten Hits in 1986.

Answer: "Slippery When Wet"

"Slippery When Wet" sold over 16 million copies. "7,800 Fahrenheit" was before 1986, and "New Jersey" was after. "Licensed to Ill" was a Beastie Boys album.
20. This song was a two-hit wonder from a white rapper.

Answer: "Ice Ice Baby"

Robbie Van Winkle (aka Vanilla Ice) gave us the number one hit "Ice Ice Baby" in 1990. The song came from Queen and David Bowie's UK Number 1 hit from 1981, "Under Pressure."
21. Which band released "Nevermind" in 1991?

Answer: Nirvana

Kurt Kobain was idolized by many and his tragic suicide on April 5, 1994 left many feeling very depressed and empty. Nivana was considered a Seattle 'grunge' band. Kurt Cobain was a lead singer and played guitar, Chris Novoselic was on bass, and Dave Grohl on drums.
22. What was the biggest selling metal album since Guns N' Roses' first release?

Answer: "Metallica (aka The Black Album)"

Metallica's self-titled album was a major success. Also called "the Black Album", it contained 12 tracks that were not like Metallica. But it managed to sell over 2 million albums in the first year and prompted Metallica to take a two-and-a-half year long tour. "Hysteria" is a Def Leppard album, released before Guns n' Roses' "Appetite for Destruction." "Use You Illusion" is another Guns n' Roses album, but did not sell as much as "Metallica." "Innuendo" is a Queen album.
23. Dave Grohl is the lead singer and guitarist for the group The Foo Fighters.

Answer: True

Dave Grohl, former drummer for Nirvana, is now the lead singer and guitarist for Foo Fighters.
24. This song was featured on the "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" soundtrack.

Answer: "(Everything I Do) I Do it For You "

This was a major success for Bryan Adams, and the single was on the UK charts for 16 weeks.
25. What classic Bruce Springsteen song was remade by Enrique Iglesias?

Answer: "Sad Eyes"

The remake is featured on Enrique's first album.
Source: Author supadork1029

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