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Music of the '70s and the '80s Quiz

See what you know about these well-known groups and artists. Good luck.

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

Author
rambler

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
80

Updated
Mar 16 24

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
12309

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 15

1. Who was the drummer for the band Cream? Hint

Ginger Baker

Buddy Rich

Cozy Powell

Ian Paice

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Question 2 of 15

2. At sixteen, who was the voice of the Spencer Davis Group? Hint

Frank Zappa

Manfred Mann

Steve Winwood

Peter Frampton

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who was the lead singer of Bad Company? Hint

Paul Rodgers

Peter Reed

Steve Marriote

Johhny Rotten

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Question 4 of 15

4. This group had a huge hit with "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes". Hint

Alabama

Crosby, Stills and Nash

Humble Pie

The Police

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which singer's nickname is 'Slowhand'? Hint

Stevie Ray Vaughn

George Benson

B.B.King

Eric Clapton

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was the lead singer of the Moody Blues? Hint

Steve Winwood

Justin Hayward

Mark Harmon

John St. Peters

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Question 7 of 15

7. Name the lead guitarist and front man for Mountain. Hint

Jeff Beck

Leslie West

John Mayhal

Tony Lomi

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who was the lead singer of INXS? Hint

Rick Aspley

John Farnham

Michael Hutchence

Jimmy Barnes

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Question 9 of 15

9. What was the name of Stevie Ray Vaughn's band? Hint

Crazy Horse

Double Trouble

Blues Brothers

Manic Street Preachers

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was the lead singer of the Animals? Hint

Frank Zappa

Ozzie Osbourne

Eric Burdon

Paul Rogers

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Question 11 of 15

11. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young had a hit with the song "Woodstock", but who wrote the song? Hint

Niel Young

Steven Stills

Joan Baez

Joni Mitchell

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Question 12 of 15

12. This lady had a hit with "Wuthering Heights". Hint

Celine Dion

Kate Bush

Melanie

Kylie Minogue

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Question 13 of 15

13. The song "Ebony and Ivory" was a collaboration between Paul McCartney and what other great songwriter? Hint

Michael Jackson

Prince

Ray Charles

Stevie Wonder

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which artist had a huge album called "Silk Degrees"? Hint

Lou Rawls

Lionel Ritchie

Boz Scaggs

Mark Harmon

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Question 15 of 15

15. He was the bass guitarist and lead singer for Thin Lizzy. Hint

Phil Lynott

John Etwistle

Jack Bruce

Sting

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the drummer for the band Cream?

Answer: Ginger Baker

Born Peter Edward Baker in 1939 London, "Ginger" played drums for the worldwide sensation, "Cream". The group also featured Eric Clapton and Jack Bruce.

2. At sixteen, who was the voice of the Spencer Davis Group?

Answer: Steve Winwood

As a part of the Spencer Davis Group, Steve grew to taste success at a young age. Prompted by the producers, Steve left the band and started his own group -Traffic.

3. Who was the lead singer of Bad Company?

Answer: Paul Rodgers

This band formed in 1973 with the talents from three other groups - King Crimson, Free, and Mott the Hoople. They got the name for the group from Jeff Bridges' movie with the same name.

4. This group had a huge hit with "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes".

Answer: Crosby, Stills and Nash

Later on, the band added Neil Young as a keyboard player, and let him maintain his career with "Crazy Horse".

5. Which singer's nickname is 'Slowhand'?

Answer: Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton was the first to get three inductions into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". He had a heroin addiction that forced him to put his career on hold, but luckily he was able to kick it.

6. Who was the lead singer of the Moody Blues?

Answer: Justin Hayward

Another British rock band, the Moody Blues became famous for their single "Go Now".

7. Name the lead guitarist and front man for Mountain.

Answer: Leslie West

The name Mountain is probably because of Leslie West's huge size. Despite being formed back in 1969, the band was still active in the 21st century.

8. Who was the lead singer of INXS?

Answer: Michael Hutchence

Michael Hutchence died on November 22, 1997, and was the lead singer for INXS. In 2004, the band prompted a reality show in which 15 singers vied to become the new lead singer. Canadian J.D. Fortune won the competition.

9. What was the name of Stevie Ray Vaughn's band?

Answer: Double Trouble

They were a blues and rock band that performed in the 70's and the 80's, and were based out of Dallas, Texas. David Bowie fell in love with the guitar-playing ability of Stevie Ray Vaughn at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1981.

10. Who was the lead singer of the Animals?

Answer: Eric Burdon

Formed in 1962, this is a British band that made it to fame with their song "House of the Rising Sun". Originally the band also included Alan Price, Hilton Valentine, John Steel, and "Chas" Chandler.

11. Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young had a hit with the song "Woodstock", but who wrote the song?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Born Roberta Joan Anderson in the Canadian province of Alberta, Joni Mitchell made it to fame in New York City by being noticed by David Crosby. She married Chuck Mitchell in 1965, and divorced him later that year.

12. This lady had a hit with "Wuthering Heights".

Answer: Kate Bush

Kate Bush wrote many of the songs released on her first album when she was only 15 years old. She has only been on tour once up to 2006, back in 1979, when she played concerts around England, and a few in nearby countries in Europe.

13. The song "Ebony and Ivory" was a collaboration between Paul McCartney and what other great songwriter?

Answer: Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder has been blind since he was an infant. A medical mistake in the incubator made him lose his eyesight, but his musical genius took him far. He has been the influence of many artist in later years.

14. Which artist had a huge album called "Silk Degrees"?

Answer: Boz Scaggs

Scaggs' first album in 1965 was a huge disaster, but this did not crush his spirit. Even though had released a second album in 1969 which was only a moderate success, he only broke out in 1976 with "Silk Degrees" which had three hit songs.

15. He was the bass guitarist and lead singer for Thin Lizzy.

Answer: Phil Lynott

Growing up in a poor single-parent family in Dublin, Phil's story was one of rags-to-riches. After trying his hand in many groups, singing, playing guitar and playing the bass, he finally found success with Thin Lizzy.

Source: Author rambler

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