Rock Chicks Trivia Quiz

Answer: Siouxsie And The Banshees

Siouxsie Sioux was born as Susan Janet Ballion. She was born on 27 May 1957. Siouxsie Sioux and Steven Severin formed the band Siouxsie And The Banshees in 1976. Three of the band's top twenty hits in the UK were "Hong Kong Garden" in 1978, "Happy House" in 1980, and "Dear Prudence" in 1983.

Siouxsie Sioux pursued a solo career in 2004 and toured as Siouxsie. As a solo artist, her first album was titled "Mantaray" released in 2007. Because of her ability to write songs as well as being a singer, Siouxsie Sioux has been one of the most influential British female rock singers.

Answer: Amy Lee

Amy Lee was born on December 13, 1981, in Riverside, California, U.S. Amy co-founded the band Evanescence with Ben Moody in 1994. Ben Moody left the band in 2003. Amy is known by her voice, which is between the soprano and the contralto voice types. She also has the distinction of being a classically trained pianist. The band has a very distinctive sound.

In 2003 the band released their debut album titled "Fallen.". The album was a worldwide hit, reaching the top spot in several countries. "Bring Me to Life" was also the debut single taken from the album. Amy wrote the song in 2000.

Answer: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was born on January 19, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, U.S., and died of a heroin overdose in 1970, aged just 27 years old. In 1965 Joplin joined the band Big Brother and the Holding Company and was the lead singer for two of the band's albums, "Big Brother & the Holding Company" and "Cheap Thrills.". Joplin left the band in 1970 to pursue a solo career.

"Me and Bobby McGee" was written by Kris Kristofferson, although Fred Foster, an American producer, is also credited with the song as he had an idea for it. Janis Joplin's version, released in 1971 a few weeks after her death, topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Chrissie Hynde

Chrissie Hynde was born on September 7, 1951, in Akron, Ohio, U.S. Chrissie was a founding member of The Pretenders, which formed in 1978.

As well as being the lead singer of the band, Chrissie plays the guitar and writes most of the band's songs. Other well-known songs from the band were "Don't Get Me Wrong" (1986), "I Go to Sleep" (1981), and "I'll Stand by You" (1994). The band's debut album was titled "Pretenders," which was released in 1980.

Answer: Tina Turner

Tina Turner (born Anna Mae Bullock) was born November 26, 1939, and sadly passed away on May 24, 2023. Originally Turner was part of a duo with her then-husband, Ike. The duo was known as Ike & Tina Turner. In 1973 Ike & Tina Turner released their album "Nutbush City Limits.". The album is a reference to where Tina was born, in an area called Nutbush, Tennessee. In 1976 the pair divorced, and Turner then went solo.

Mel Gibson and Tina Turner co-starred in the film "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" in 1985. Tina received a Grammy for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and two of the songs she recorded for the movie, "We Don't Need Another Hero" and "One for the Living," both became huge hits on both the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry was the lead singer in the new wave band Blondie. Blondie was formed in New York City, U.S., in 1974. The band's breakthrough was with the album "Parallel Lines," which was released on September 8, 1978, in the US. The album topped the charts on the UK Albums Chart and reached number six on the US Billboard 200.

The 1970s and early 1980s were the band's best era, with chart hits like "Denis," "Heart of Glass,", "Call Me" and "Rapture.". The band disbanded in 1982 after the lead guitarist, Chris Stein, was diagnosed with pemphigus. Pemphigus is a rare group of blistering autoimmune diseases that affect the skin and mucous membranes.

Debbie carried on as a solo artist and released five albums between 1981 and 2007. In 1997 the original members of the band re-formed. The band's first album after a 17-year break was titled "No Exit," recorded in 1998 and released on February 15, 1999, in the US. The album did well considering the long break, reaching number three on the UK Albums Chart and reaching number 18 on the US Billboard 200.

Answer: Stevie Nicks

Stevie Nicks was born on May 26, 1948, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. She is a renowned solo artist and was a member of the band Fleetwood Mac. Stevie Nicks joined Fleetwood Mac in 1975. The first album that included Stevie Nicks was called "Fleetwood Mac". It also included another new member to the band, Lindsey Buckingham, who was a guitarist and vocalist. The album topped the charts on the US Billboard 200 and stalled at number 23 on the UK Albums Chart.

The song "Tusk" is taken from the same-titled album. Lindsey Buckingham wrote and sang the song, while Christine McVie and Stevie Nicks provided backup vocals. Both the single and the album were top ten hits in the UK and the US.

As a solo artist, Stevie Nicks has recorded eight studio albums and has released several singles. Fleetwood Mac disbanded in 2022 after Christine McVie died aged 79.

Answer: Joan Jett

Joan Jett was born as Joan Marie Larkin on September 22, 1958, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, U.S. Joan co-founded The Runaways, a five-piece all-girl group that was in action between 1975 and 1979. The band released four studio albums in their career.

In 1979 Joan formed Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. The band has had several lineup changes over the years, with Joan and producer Kenny Laguna being the only consistent members. The song "I Love Rock 'n Roll" was not written by Joan or any member from the band but by Alan Merrill and Jake Hooker from the UK band The Arrows. The version by Joan Jett and the Blackhearts reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and topped the charts on the US Billboard Hot 100.

In 2015 Joan was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Answer: Patti Smith

Patti Smith was born on December 30, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Not only is Patti a singer/songwriter, but she is also known for her role as a poet, author, and photographer. Patti performs as a solo artist but also as the lead singer of the Patti Smith Group. In 1975 Patti released her debut solo album, "Horses," but was assisted by her backing band. The album was a blend of rock music and poetry and was written in a joint effort between herself and her backing band.

As a solo artist, Patti has released eight studio albums, and as the Patti Smith Group, she has recorded three albums that were released between 1976 and 1979. Although not really known for releasing singles, she had a top twenty hit with the song "Because the Night," written by Bruce Springsteen and herself. The track reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number five on the UK Singles Chart.

Answer: Grace Slick

Grace Slick was born as Grace Barnett Wing. Grace was born on October 30, 1939, in Highland Park, Illinois, U.S. If you're old enough, who can't remember "The Summer of Love" in the mid-1960s? This was the area of Grace and Jefferson Airplane. A time of psychedelic music, sex, magic mushrooms, and LSD! However, it wasn't as bad as it sounds.

The song "White Rabbit" was recorded on November 3, 1966, and released in June 1967 in the US. The song peaked at number eight on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was a track from the band's second studio album, "Surrealistic Pillow," released in the same year.

Grace would later be the lead singer for the band Starship, who had several hits in the 1980s with songs like "We Built This City," 1985, and "Sara," also from 1985, and "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now," 1987. Grace retired from the music scene in 1990 to pursue her involvement in visual art.