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Average Music Trivia: 1970s Albums | 10 Questions

I'll name the album you tell me the group.

A multiple-choice quiz by hec86. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
hec86

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1347

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (7/10), VAMac (8/10), Guest 98 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which reggae artist recorded "Police and Thieves"? Hint

Junior Murvin

Jimmy Cliff

Toots and the Maytals

Bob Marley

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which band recorded "Meddle"? Hint

Yes

Pink Floyd

David Bowie

King Crimson

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Raw Power" was a 1973 release by which band? Hint

New York Dolls

Iggy and the Stooges

Velvet Underground

The MIsfits

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which British band recorded "Unknown Pleasures"?
Hint

The Buzzcocks

Joy Division

The Sex Pistols

The Jam

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Transformer" was a hit album in 1972 for which artist? Hint

John Cale

David Bowie

Iggy Pop

Lou Reed

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Blood on the Tracks" is regarded as one of this artist's best albums. Who recorded it? Hint

Crosby,Stills and Nash

Tom Waits

Bob Dylan

The Eagles

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who recorded "After the Gold Rush"?
Hint

The Who

Johnny Cash

Neil Young

Donovan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which heavy rock band released "Machine Head"? Hint

Black Sabbath

The Who

Led Zeppelin

Deep Purple

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Exile on Main Street" is an album by which highly influential band? Hint

Beatles

Led Zeppelin

The Who

The Rolling Stones

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who recorded the 1973 album "Funky Kingston"? Hint

Max Romeo

Toots and the Maytals

Lee "Scratch" Perry

Jimmy Cliff

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Nov 20 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Oct 31 2024 : VAMac: 8/10
Oct 31 2024 : Guest 98: 7/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 24: 5/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 72: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which reggae artist recorded "Police and Thieves"?

Answer: Junior Murvin

The title track of this 1977 album was later covered by The Clash.

2. Which band recorded "Meddle"?

Answer: Pink Floyd

"Meddle" was released in 1971.

3. "Raw Power" was a 1973 release by which band?

Answer: Iggy and the Stooges

This album featured "Search and Destroy" which was later covered by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

4. Which British band recorded "Unknown Pleasures"?

Answer: Joy Division

"Unknown Pleasures" was released by Factory Records in 1979 and was produced by Martin Hannett.

5. "Transformer" was a hit album in 1972 for which artist?

Answer: Lou Reed

"Transformer" featured the hit singles "Walk on the Wild Side" and "Perfect Day".

6. "Blood on the Tracks" is regarded as one of this artist's best albums. Who recorded it?

Answer: Bob Dylan

"Blood on the Tracks" was released on January 17th 1975.

7. Who recorded "After the Gold Rush"?

Answer: Neil Young

Released in 1970, "After the Gold Rush" featured "Southern Man" which famously led to Lynyrd Skynyrd writing "Sweet Home Alabama"

8. Which heavy rock band released "Machine Head"?

Answer: Deep Purple

Deep Purple released "Machine Head" in 1972. It is widely regarded as a heavy metal classic.

9. "Exile on Main Street" is an album by which highly influential band?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

"Exile on Main Street" was released in 1972.

10. Who recorded the 1973 album "Funky Kingston"?

Answer: Toots and the Maytals

This album features reggae covers of "Louie,Louie" ans "Take me home, Country Roads".

Source: Author hec86

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