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The Book Of Rock Quiz #3

Back again with the third installment of The Book Of Rock quizzes! This one is just has fun as the last two. Grab a beverage of choice, your favorite chair, put on some rock and roll through this quiz!

A multiple-choice quiz by zzbunk. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
zzbunk

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
113,788

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
2355

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Here's a pretty easy one to get you started. Which member of the group KISS was once a school teacher? Hint

Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons

Paul Stanley

Peter Criss

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Question 2 of 15

2. He was named Salvatore at birth. She was given the name Cherilyn. For the sake of rock and roll, they changed their names to - - -.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who released the 1964 album flop, 'Wednesday Morning, 3am?' Hint

Simon and Garfunkel

Marianne Faithful

Van Morrison

Ray Charles

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Question 4 of 15

4. Randy Wolfe played a great guitar in which one of these bands: Hint

The Grateful Dead

Ten Years After

Quicksilver Messenger Service

Spirit

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Question 5 of 15

5. The Runaways, featuring Lita Ford and Joan Jett, had a lead singer (Kari Krome) who was only ____ years old.

Answer: ( a number between 10 & 17)

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Question 6 of 15

6. What is rock opera-style singer Meat Loaf's real first name? Hint

Marvin

Mitch

Michael

Morris

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Question 7 of 15

7. In what city did Vincent Furnier originally perform as Alice Cooper? Hint

Phoenix, Arizona

San Francisco, California

Detroit, Michigan

Boston, Massachusetts

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Question 8 of 15

8. Syd Barrett, the original founding member of the legendary rock group Pink Floyd, was not born Syd. What was his real name? Hint

William

Micheal

Sydney

Roger

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Question 9 of 15

9. The group MC5 came out of Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1965. The name of the group stands for the '_____
_______ 5.'

Answer: (2 words and think automotive)

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Question 10 of 15

10. Kerry Livgren,Robby Steinhardt,Steve Walsh,Phil Ehart,David Hope and Rich Williams are better known as what rock group? Hint

Toto

Kansas

Supertramp

Little River Band

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Question 11 of 15

11. In 1971, the biggest selling US single belonged to the group Three Dog Night. What was the hit?

Answer: (Four words)

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Question 12 of 15

12. For what year did the seventies theatre rock group Jethro Tull win a Grammy Award for the best 'Hard Rock Album', beating out the monster group Metallica? Hint

1986

1989

1984

1991

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Question 13 of 15

13. Remember the song 'Hocus Pocus' by Focus? What year was this song a UK hit? Hint

1973

1971

1972

1970

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Question 14 of 15

14. Detroit's own Bob Seger had many, many hits. One early song was 'Ramblin' Gamblin' Man.' Which member of the rock group The Eagles sang backup on the song? Hint

Don Felder

Glenn Frey

Don Henley

Randy Meisner

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Question 15 of 15

15. We will finish the quiz with a beauty! What group released their seventh album on July seventh, nineteen seventy-seven (7/7/77)? Hint

Styx

Simon & Garfunkel

Supertramp

Santana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Here's a pretty easy one to get you started. Which member of the group KISS was once a school teacher?

Answer: Gene Simmons

Simmons (The Demon) taught at PS 75 in Manhattan. Go figure!

2. He was named Salvatore at birth. She was given the name Cherilyn. For the sake of rock and roll, they changed their names to - - -.

Answer: Sonny and Cher

Known to most as hippie pop singers, the music and the marriage lasted for brief time. Sonny was born in Detroit, Michigan and Cher came from El Centro, California. I got you babe!

3. Who released the 1964 album flop, 'Wednesday Morning, 3am?'

Answer: Simon and Garfunkel

Art Garfunkel and Paul Simon teamed up for one of the most sucessful duo's to ever hit the folk rock scene. Famous for 'Bridge Over Troubled Waters.'

4. Randy Wolfe played a great guitar in which one of these bands:

Answer: Spirit

Randy Wolfe is better known as Randy California. California, along with Jay Ferguson (Thunder Island), Mark Andes, Ed Cassidy & John Locke, produced one of the better kept decrets in rock history. Hits include 'Nature's Way & I Got A Line On You.'

5. The Runaways, featuring Lita Ford and Joan Jett, had a lead singer (Kari Krome) who was only ____ years old.

Answer: 13

The Runaways had one classic hit song called 'Cherry Bomb.' Joan Jett went and formed the Blackhearts, while early member Micki Steele joined up with the group The Bangles.

6. What is rock opera-style singer Meat Loaf's real first name?

Answer: Marvin

Meat Loaf was born Marvin Lee Aday. His claim to fame came from his performance in 'The Rocky Horror Picture Show.' In 1977, the classic album, 'Bat Out Of Hell' was released and the rest is rock history.

7. In what city did Vincent Furnier originally perform as Alice Cooper?

Answer: Phoenix, Arizona

Alice Cooper is definitely the king of 'shock rock!' Hangings, beheadings, spiders & a boa were all a part of his live 'horror shows'. Hits include 'Billion Dollar Babies', 'Only Women Bleed' & 'Eighteen.'

8. Syd Barrett, the original founding member of the legendary rock group Pink Floyd, was not born Syd. What was his real name?

Answer: Roger

Roger Barrett changed his name to Syd, after a jazz drummer in his native Cambridge.

9. The group MC5 came out of Lincoln Park, Michigan in 1965. The name of the group stands for the '_____ _______ 5.'

Answer: Motor City

The hit 'Kick Out The Jams' were the high-light of the MC5. Members include Fred "Sonic" Smith, Michael Davis, Dennis Thompson, Wayne Kramer & Rob Tyner.

10. Kerry Livgren,Robby Steinhardt,Steve Walsh,Phil Ehart,David Hope and Rich Williams are better known as what rock group?

Answer: Kansas

The group were all schoolmates out of Topeka, Kansas. Hit albums include 'LeftOverture and The Point Of Know Return.'

11. In 1971, the biggest selling US single belonged to the group Three Dog Night. What was the hit?

Answer: Joy To The World

The key members of the seventies super group were Mike Allsup,Jimmy Greenspoon,Danny Hutton,Chuck Negron,Joe Schermie,Floyd Sneed & Cory Wells.

12. For what year did the seventies theatre rock group Jethro Tull win a Grammy Award for the best 'Hard Rock Album', beating out the monster group Metallica?

Answer: 1989

Jethro Tull would be nothing if not for their frontman, Ian Anderson. A flute master, Ian paraded on stage during live concerts. Hits include 'Aqualung', 'Cross-Eyed Mary', 'Thick As A Brick' & 'Locomotive Breath'.

13. Remember the song 'Hocus Pocus' by Focus? What year was this song a UK hit?

Answer: 1973

The band is Dutch. The incredible yodeling in the song 'Hocus Pocus' was performed by Thijs Van Leer. (Yeah, right)

14. Detroit's own Bob Seger had many, many hits. One early song was 'Ramblin' Gamblin' Man.' Which member of the rock group The Eagles sang backup on the song?

Answer: Glenn Frey

Bob returned the favor when he lent his voice the The Eagles hit 'Heartache Tonight.' One of the best live albums ever put out was Rockin' Robert's 'Live Bullet' (1976).

15. We will finish the quiz with a beauty! What group released their seventh album on July seventh, nineteen seventy-seven (7/7/77)?

Answer: Styx

The group was formed by brothers John and Chuck Panozzo, and neighbor kid Dennis De Young. In 1968, they called themselves Tradewinds. 1970, they signed with Wooden Nickel records and the group Styx was born.

Source: Author zzbunk

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