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1.
  Finish the Classic Rock Lyric   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are some of my favorite songs of all time. Most of them are pretty old, but well known. It should be easy. Enjoy!
Easier, 10 Qns, munkigrl16, May 02 24
Easier
munkigrl16
May 02 24
21050 plays
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  Name That Tune (Classic Rock Version)   great trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
The ten most iconic classic rock songs of all-time are listed. Simply match them with the correct first three lyrics of the song, and you'll Name That Tune.
Easier, 10 Qns, mj20, Feb 08 22
Easier
mj20
Feb 08 22
1010 plays
3.
  Tough Some Classic Rock Lyrics Trivia   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
It's pretty simple, actually. The lyric is written and there are 4 possibilities. Just pick which song the lyric comes from.
Tough, 20 Qns, cheddartrix, Mar 05 22
Tough
cheddartrix
Mar 05 22
12968 plays
4.
  Fun Classic Rock Lyrics Quiz Challenge    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Think you know your classic rock? Well here's a test for you!
Easier, 10 Qns, marchmadness, Mar 05 22
Easier
marchmadness
Mar 05 22
10021 plays
5.
  10 Question Classic Rock Lyrics Quiz   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This quiz will give you a series of classic rock lyrics and you will have to try to either finish the lyrics, name the song in which the lyrics came from or to guess the band that made those lyrics! GOOD LUCK!
Average, 10 Qns, musiccg223, Jan 16 20
Average
musiccg223
Jan 16 20
1742 plays
6.
  Name That Song in Three Words, Part Une   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Can you name that song in three words? This quiz will test your knowledge of three-word phrases in classic rock songs through the years.
Tough, 10 Qns, umpire63, Mar 05 22
Tough
umpire63
Mar 05 22
5520 plays
7.
  10 Questions: Lyrics from the Classic Rock Era Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If I give you the name of some bands and lyrics heard on classic rock radio, could you name the songs? Give it a try!
Average, 10 Qns, CmdrK, Mar 05 22
Average
CmdrK gold member
Mar 05 22
549 plays
8.
  Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #1    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you a commonly known line or more and you name that tune.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Mar 05 22
Average
bilig
Mar 05 22
6937 plays
9.
  More Obscure Rock Classics    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
These are some obscure, yet recognizable, classic rock tunes that are underrated and underplayed. I'm sure you've heard most of them before. I give you the lyrics; you guess the artist that sang them.
Difficult, 20 Qns, miamisammy29, Dec 02 07
Difficult
miamisammy29
5698 plays
10.
  According to the Lyrics #1   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Answer ten questions based on the lyrics of classic rock songs. The ten songs in this quiz were all originally released in the 1970s, and the answers are all multiple choice.
Tough, 10 Qns, miamisammy29, Dec 17 07
Tough
miamisammy29
3900 plays
trivia question Quick Question
What song do these lyrics belong to: "This is the mystery of the quotient- Upon us all a little rain must fall... It's just a little rain"

From Quiz "Classic Rock Lyrics"




11.
  Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #3    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is my third installment. I give you common lyrics and you name that tune.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Mar 05 22
Average
bilig
Mar 05 22
7394 plays
12.
  Classic Rock Geographic Lyrics   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
These songs have the name of a geographic place in the lyrics. You pick the artist or group that sang them. Good luck.
Tough, 20 Qns, miamisammy29, Dec 15 18
Tough
miamisammy29
Dec 15 18
4535 plays
13.
  10 Questions about Some Classic Rock    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
See if you remember these lyrics from classic rock songs.
Average, 10 Qns, casper423, Apr 01 22
Average
casper423
Apr 01 22
6860 plays
14.
  Questions on Fun Classic Rock Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Match the lyrics to the artists. Some are pretty easy, and some are rather difficult. See how you do.
Average, 15 Qns, lamar41, Mar 22 23
Average
lamar41
Mar 22 23
5864 plays
15.
  Classic Rock 'n Roll Lyrics III    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Here's another classic rock n roll lyrics quiz! This time, the lyrics come from anywhere inside a well-known song from the 1960s through the 1990s. Can you name the original recording artist or performer?
Difficult, 15 Qns, mkp51, Dec 03 07
Difficult
mkp51
3850 plays
16.
  First Lines of Classic Rock Albums    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
As the title suggests, this quiz will test your knowledge of the first words uttered in classic albums by artists in the vein of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and other peerless rock artists. I'll name the lyric, you name the album. Good luck!
Tough, 10 Qns, SolidSnape, Nov 25 08
Tough
SolidSnape
1350 plays
17.
  Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #6    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I will give you a few lines of lyrics and you "Name That Tune".
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Aug 11 24
Average
bilig
Aug 11 24
3434 plays
18.
  Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #5    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, I will give you a few lines of lyrics and "You Name That Tune".
Tough, 10 Qns, bilig, Feb 18 04
Tough
bilig
3383 plays
19.
  Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #4    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give you lyrics to a classic rock song and you name that tune.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Oct 06 23
Average
bilig
Oct 06 23
3401 plays
20.
  What Is The Title?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz dedicated to classic rock artists. I will give you the lyrics you have to choose the correct song! Good Luck!
Average, 10 Qns, emmyrocks, Oct 03 13
Average
emmyrocks
4120 plays
21.
  Classic Rock Lyrics Part 3    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Match the lyrics to the artist who sang them.
Average, 15 Qns, dmbphreak41, Apr 25 13
Average
dmbphreak41
4268 plays
22.
  Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you a commonly known line or more and you name that tune. This is my 2nd edition.
Average, 10 Qns, bilig, Oct 05 10
Average
bilig
3636 plays
23.
  Classic Rock Rules!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
How well do you know your classic rock lyrics? Take this quiz and find out! I will give you the lyrics and you guess the title of the song.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ann6079, Oct 07 08
Difficult
ann6079
1539 plays
24.
  Name That Classic Band    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you the song lyric, you give me the band that sang it.
Tough, 10 Qns, plays88key, Dec 03 07
Tough
plays88key
2966 plays
25.
  Classic Rock Lyrics--#1 Pop Songs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give the classic rock lyric, and you name the artist. Remember, these were all #1 songs on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Average, 10 Qns, orcrush, Dec 11 18
Average
orcrush
Dec 11 18
3525 plays
26.
  Lyrical Odyssey-Classic Rock    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
These questions will test your knowledge on some well-known classic rock songs, and other less-popular songs from the 60's, 70's, and 80's.
Tough, 20 Qns, kreed7167, Mar 05 22
Tough
kreed7167
Mar 05 22
565 plays
27.
  More Classic Rock Lines    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
If you're looking for Britney or 'Nsync, DID YOU come to the wrong quiz! Just more lines from the music that keeps my heart pumping.
Tough, 10 Qns, bastage60, Oct 13 12
Tough
bastage60
2614 plays
28.
  Classic Rock Lyrics Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Match the lyrics to the artist who sang them.
Average, 15 Qns, dmbphreak41, Aug 02 22
Average
dmbphreak41
Aug 02 22
3492 plays
29.
  Obscure Rock Classics III    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
Here are some more classic rock tunes that don't get the airplay they deserve. You've heard most of them before, but some not for a while. I give you the lyrics, you guess the band or artist. Enjoy.
Tough, 20 Qns, miamisammy29, Dec 12 07
Tough
miamisammy29
1192 plays
30.
  More Great Classic Rock Songs    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you the year and a lyric, you name the artist or song. It's really that simple. Good Luck!
Difficult, 10 Qns, malcolmsex, Dec 17 07
Difficult
malcolmsex
1475 plays
31.
  Classic Rock Rules! - Part 2    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Another round of testing your knowledge of classic rock lyrics! I will give you the lyrics and the name of the band, and you provide the song title.
Difficult, 10 Qns, ann6079, Oct 16 08
Difficult
ann6079
1330 plays
32.
  Name the Classic Rock Tune    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A small portion of lyrics from classic rock songs will be provided for each question. All you have to do is select the title of the tune.
Difficult, 20 Qns, jacobaz, Jan 24 03
Difficult
jacobaz
2878 plays
33.
  Name That Tune -- Classic Rock    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a line from a classic rock song and you supply the song title. Fair enough? Enjoy yourself!
Tough, 10 Qns, cla2112, Oct 13 07
Tough
cla2112
1909 plays
34.
  Classic Rock Lyrics 2    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
Another classic rock lyrics quiz. Match the lyric to the artist.
Tough, 15 Qns, lamar41, Feb 23 18
Tough
lamar41
3003 plays
35.
  Rock's Obscure Classics    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
These songs might not be the artists' most popular or most recognized tunes, but they are definitely some of their best work. I'm sure you've heard most of them in the past. I give you the lyrics. You pick the artist or group. Good Luck.
Tough, 20 Qns, miamisammy29, Dec 12 07
Tough
miamisammy29
1400 plays
36.
  AM/FM Classic Rock: Name That Tune    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
I was born in the 50's, grew up in the 60's, raised hell in the 70's and 80's, matured in the 90's, and managed to survive into the new millenium... and rock and roll has provided a soundtrack for my life!
Very Difficult, 25 Qns, bigsouthern, Jul 08 04
Very Difficult
bigsouthern
1060 plays
37.
  Classic Rock Lyrics Multiple Choice Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 20 Qns
A wide variety of lyrics most of which were not top 40 hits.
Difficult, 20 Qns, benlinz100, Dec 02 07
Difficult
benlinz100
1380 plays
38.
  Beatles, Stones, or Who ?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Just choose the group that performed the song from which the given lyric was taken. The answer will be The Beatles, The Rolling Stones (The Stones), The Who or somebody else. It shouldn't be too hard. Good Luck !
Tough, 10 Qns, gweb, Dec 12 07
Tough
gweb
1599 plays
39.
  Difficult Classic Rock Lyrics Quiz - 10 Questions    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll give you a lyric and you pick the artist.
Difficult, 10 Qns, up4abeer, Dec 12 07
Difficult
up4abeer
1747 plays
40.
  The Law in Song    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In each classic rock lyric I give you will be a mention of some sort of law enforcement. Just name the band/artist.
Tough, 10 Qns, RonRut, Apr 28 22
Tough
RonRut
Apr 28 22
897 plays
41.
  Take this Classic Rock Lyrics Quiz    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Test your knowledge of classic rock music by finishing these lyrics.
Difficult, 10 Qns, stucress, Dec 03 07
Difficult
stucress
1313 plays
42.
  Name That Classic Rock Lyric    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here's another quiz to challenge your lyrical intellect of mostly Rock oriented music. Have fun!
Difficult, 10 Qns, cla2112, Feb 28 03
Difficult
cla2112
988 plays
43.
  Lyrics, Lyrics, Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I give you the lyric and you tell me which song it is from or vice versa. They will mostly be Classic Rock. Enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, BossFan18, Dec 12 07
Difficult
BossFan18
1410 plays
44.
  Time Warp: Classic Rock Lyrics    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hi, and welcome all to my first quiz creation. In this quiz, all you have to do is give the title of the song, or the name of the band which pertains to the lyrics provided. Hope you enjoy!
Difficult, 10 Qns, OhCubsfan77, Jul 18 08
Difficult
OhCubsfan77
1052 plays

Classic Rock Lyrics Trivia Questions
1. Which band wrote these lyrics: "On a dark desert highway Cool wind in my hair The warm smell of colitas Rising up through the air"?

From Quiz Classic Rock Lyrics

Answer: Eagles

The band that made this song is The Eagles! The Eagles' album "Hotel California" is a concept album. It is the Eagles' best-selling album and has sold in the US alone over 32 million copies. It is one of the most iconic rock songs and albums of all time!

2. In the song titled "You Can't Always Get What You Want," what does the lead singer, famous for his curled lips and swagger, say his favorite soda flavor is?

From Quiz Lyrical Odyssey-Classic Rock

Answer: Cherry Red

Mick Jagger was the lead singer of this band; it was, in fact, the Rolling Stones! The London Bach Choir sang the opening bars of the song, first released in late 1969 off the album "Let it Bleed." Here's the lyric: "We decided that we would have a soda. My favorite flavor, Cherry Red."

3. Can you name the song that begins with these lyrics? "There's a hole in the wall With a light shining in And it's letting me know to get up It's time to begin." - Kansas

From Quiz Classic Rock Rules! - Part 2

Answer: Fight Fire With Fire

"Fight Fire With Fire," my favorite Kansas track, is from 1983's "Drastic Measures" album. "Point of Know Return" and "Dust in the Wind" are both from the 1977 album, "Point of Know Return." "Carry On Wayward Son" was released on the 1976 album, "Leftoverture."

4. Name the song these lyrics came from: "Many dreams come true, and some have silver linings. I live for my dream, and a pocketful of gold." - Led Zeppelin

From Quiz Classic Rock Rules!

Answer: Over The Hills and Far Away

"Over The Hills and Far Away" is from Led Zeppelin's 1973 album, "Houses of the Holy." "The Rain Song" is from the same album. "Immigrant Song" is from "Led Zeppelin III", released in 1970. "Going to California" is from "Led Zeppelin IV", which came out in 1971.

5. Which song features the lyrics: "Get your motor runnin', Head out on the highway, lookin for adventure..."?

From Quiz What Is The Title?

Answer: Born to Be Wild

"Born To Be Wild" was on the LP that Steppenwolf released in 1968!

6. Who sang this in 1970: "Tall white mansions and..little shacks."?

From Quiz More Great Classic Rock Songs

Answer: Neil Young

This is a line from "Southern Man" from Neil Young's 1970 album "After the Goldrush". Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd's lead singer/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant apparently took offense to this song and responded angrily in the song "Sweet Home Alabama". This was not a raging conflict however, as Young and Van Zant were later on friendly terms.

7. In which song are all "the sinners saints"?

From Quiz Name That Song in Three Words, Part Une

Answer: Sympathy for the Devil

"Where every cop's a criminal and all the sinners saints". A huge hit for the Rolling Stones "Just a Sinner" is a Carly Simon tune; "Saint and Sinner" was a song by KISS; and Neil Young sings "Yonder Stands the Sinner."

8. According to the lyrics to "Hotel California" by the Eagles, where did they gather for the feast?

From Quiz According to the Lyrics #1

Answer: In the master's chambers

"And in the master's chambers, they gathered for the feast. They stab it with their steely knives, but they just can't kill the beast."

9. What city finishes the Marc Cohn song, "Walking in ______"?

From Quiz Fun Classic Rock Lyrics

Answer: Memphis

Marc Cohn had other hits like "Silver Thunderbird" and "Walk on Water".

10. Which song is this from "Now look at me baby struggling to do everything right"?

From Quiz Lyrics, Lyrics, Lyrics

Answer: "Brilliant Disguise"

"Brilliant Disguise" is one of my favorite Springsteen songs. It is so heartfelt and the pain in it is obvious. It is a true classic. Springsteen once again proves why he is "the boss" with this song.

11. Which choice finishes the lyric? "Remember all the movies Terry we'd go see."

From Quiz Classic Rock Lyrics

Answer: Trying to learn to walk like the heroes we thought we had to be

"Backstreets", from the "Born to Run" album, is one of my favorites by Bruce Springsteen.

12. "I hope I die before I get old."

From Quiz Beatles, Stones, or Who ?

Answer: The Who

From the song "My Generation", from their 1966 album "The Who sings My Generation."

13. "She was a fast machine, She kept her motor clean. She was the best ... woman I had ever seen."

From Quiz Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #6

Answer: You Shook Me All Night Long

"You Shook Me All Night Long" was released on the "Back In Black" album by AC/DC in 1980.

14. "I have a mansion, forget the price.
Ain't never been there they tell me it's nice.
I live in hotels, tear out the walls.
I have accountants pay for it all."

From Quiz Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #5

Answer: Life's Been Good

"Life's Been Good" was featured on the Joe Walsh album "But Seriously Folks" which was released in 1978. Besides his solo work Joe Walsh was also a member of The James Gang and The Eagles. This song was also released on The Eagles' live album.

15. "I'm living for giving the devil his due"

From Quiz Classic Rock Lyrics

Answer: Blue Oyster Cult

"I'm burning for you." Blue Oyster Cult formed in the late 60s on Long Island

16. Which Bad Company song contains the line "In the beginning, I believed every word that you said"?

From Quiz Time Warp: Classic Rock Lyrics

Answer: Silver, Blue and Gold

This song can be found on the "Run with the Pack" album, which was released in 1976.

17. "A pleasant faced man steps up to greet you, He smiles and says he's pleased to meet you. Beneath his hat the strangeness lies, Take it off, he's got three eyes. Truth is false and logic lost, Now the fourth dimension is crossed"

From Quiz Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #4

Answer: Twilight Zone& the twilight zone

This is from the song "Twilight Zone" by Rush, from their "2112" album.

18. "Well, I'm running down the road, tryin' to loosen my load, I've got seven women on my mind, Four that wanna own me, Two that wanna stone me, One says she's a friend of mine". What song is this?

From Quiz Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #3

Answer: Take It Easy

"Take It Easy" released in 1972 from The Eagles debut self titled album.

19. "Left a good job in the city, Working for The Man every night and day, And I never lost one minute of sleeping, Worrying 'bout the way things might have been."

From Quiz Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #2

Answer: Proud Mary

Released in 1969 on "Bayou Country" by CCR.

20. "Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better."

From Quiz Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #1

Answer: Hey Jude

"Hey Jude" was the first record released by Apple Records and was only a single, with "Revolution" on the B-side. "The Beatles", commonly refered to as "The White Album", was the first album released on Apple.

21. "As I walked through that hospital door, I was sewn up like a coat. I got a smile from the bite of the wind, watched the fresh fallen snow."

From Quiz Obscure Rock Classics III

Answer: The Who

"Sister Disco", from the classic Who album "Who Are You", originally released in 1978.

22. "It's so easy to blow up your problems. It's so easy to play up your breakdown. It's so easy to fly through a window. It's so easy to fool with the sound."

From Quiz More Obscure Rock Classics

Answer: The Cars

"Moving in Stereo", from the Cars' debut, self-titled album. Other classics off this one include "My Best Friend's Girl", "Just What I Needed", "Good Times Roll", and "All Mixed Up".

23. "The dream police they live inside of my head"?

From Quiz The Law in Song

Answer: Cheap Trick

From The song "The Dream Police".

24. "Relax, I'll need some information first. Just the basic facts, can you show me where it hurts?"

From Quiz Name the Classic Rock Tune

Answer: "Comfortably Numb"

This Pink Floyd song appeared on The Wall in 1979. Roger Waters describes his experience of being treated by a doctor so that the show could go on no matter how badly he felt.

25. "If you stretch my love 'til it's thin enough to tear, I'll just stretch my arms to reach you anywhere!"

From Quiz AM/FM Classic Rock: Name That Tune

Answer: Rubber Ball

Bobby Vee: 45 rpm single [1960]. From 1959 (at 15 years old) through 1990, Bobby Vee had 38 top 100 hits, 14 top 40 hits, 6 gold singles, and 2 gold albums. "Red Rubber Ball" [1966] (written by Paul Simon) was recorded by The Cyrcle, "Rubberband Man" [1976] was a hit for The Spinners, and "Plastic Fantastic Lover" [1967] was from the Jefferson Airplane's "Surrealistic Pillow" LP.

26. "...and I thought of all the bad luck, the struggles we went through, how I lost me and you lost you..." This is an excerpt from what Don Henley song?

From Quiz Name That Classic Rock Lyric

Answer: Heart Of The Matter

From his "End Of The Innocence" LP which included a variety of music and guests. Axle Rose helped on "How Bad Do You Want It?", Bruce Hornsby also collaborated on the LP.

27. "I'll learn to work the saxophone; I'll play just what I feel..."

From Quiz Classic Rock 'n Roll Lyrics III

Answer: Steely Dan

From the song "Deacon Blues" by Steely Dan. Originally appeared on the 1977 Steely Dan album "Aja." Lyrics and music by Walter Becker and Donald Fagen.

28. I'll start you off easy..."Before she gets to saying goodbye, she ought to think twice, she ought to do right by me."

From Quiz Name That Classic Band

Answer: The Beatles

This song appeared in the skiing scene of their second film, "Help." Oddly enough, none of them could ski...

29. 'The full moon is calling, the fever is high, and the wicked wind whispers and moans.'

From Quiz Classic Rock Lyrics--#1 Pop Songs

Answer: Eagles

'One of These Nights', #1 in 1975. Though I've often heard them called "The Eagles", their albums are all released as just "Eagles".

30. "Bye bye Miss American Pie. Drove my Chevy to the levee, but __ ___ __ __."

From Quiz Finish the Classic Rock Lyric

Answer: the levee was dry

Don McLean: American Pie (1971). Written about the plane crash that killed music legends Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and The Big Bopper. Feb. 3, 1959 The day the music died. This song is 8:35 min. long but I could listen to it over and over.

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