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Are You an Old Rocker? Trivia Quiz

Are you an old rocker? Do you have longer hair on the sides of your head than on top? Do you tell your kids, "...I remember when...?" Do you remember when there was no MTV? This is the test for you!

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

Author
mgkbus

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
82,341

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
11 / 25

Plays
3750

Last 3 plays: Dagny1 (15/25), frinkzappa (13/25), MK240V (23/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. "Life is a Rock (but the radio rolled me)" was a 1974 hit for which group of studio musicians? Hint

Klaatu

Dafos

Negativeland

Reunion

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Question 2 of 25

2. And speaking of Klaatu, who were these Canadian studio guys reputed to be? Hint

The Kinks

Lol Creme & Kevin Godley

Frank Zappa & Captain Beefheart

The Beatles

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Question 3 of 25

3. In terms of instruments, what is "the Stick?" Hint

an Oboe

a multi-stringed instrument played by finger tapping

a soprano Sax

a viol players bow

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Question 4 of 25

4. "In the Court of the Crimson King" is the album and song title by which band in 1969? Hint

Emerson, Lake and Palmer

King Crimson

Yes

Moody Blues

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Question 5 of 25

5. True or False: the ultimate art rock band, Gentle Giant was formed in 1970 by 3 brothers

True

False

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Question 6 of 25

6. Which song was never a Fleetwood Mac piece? Hint

Frozen Love

Fireflies

Crystal

Oh Yeah

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Question 7 of 25

7. "Heavy Horses" was a 1977 album for which band? Hint

Van der Graaf Generator

Gong

Jethro Tull

Camel

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which of these is not a Joe Walsh album title? Hint

The smoker you drink, the player you get

First pull up - Then pull down

You can't argue with a sick mind

But seriously, folks

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Question 9 of 25

9. Who was the first bassist for John Mayall's Bluesbreakers? Hint

John McVie

Tony Reeves

Jack Bruce

Angus Thomas

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Question 10 of 25

10. The late Wendy O. Williams was the lead performer in which band? Hint

Skafish

The Runaways

The Plasmatics

The Cramps

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Question 11 of 25

11. Which actress and 80's pop diva is married to Robert Fripp (King Crimson, League of Gentlemen)? Hint

Lulu

Toyah

Jobriath

Nina Hagen

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Question 12 of 25

12. Who claims to have been impregnated by aliens? Hint

Lene Lovich

Nina Hagen

Lulu

Dale Bozzio

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Question 13 of 25

13. Who is the oldest of the Zappa children? Hint

Dweezil

Diva

Ahmet

Moon Unit

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Question 14 of 25

14. Which pop Goddess, considered the inspiration for Tori Amos, has fans who would rip you apart for dissing "the Red Shoes" , "the Dreaming, or "Hounds of Love?" Hint

Happy Rhodes

Kate Bush

Martha Davis

Sarah McLaughlin

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Question 15 of 25

15. What rockers are known to their friends as "Erick and Chris?" Hint

Paul Simon & Edie Brickell

Simon Raymonde & Elizabeth Fraser

Noel & Liam Gallagher

Lux Interior & Poison Ivy Rorschach

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Question 16 of 25

16. George Harrison convinced Ronnie Spector to record for Apple records and co-produced her 1971 hit called? Hint

(The Best part of) Breakin' up

You Came, You Saw, You Conquered

Try some, Buy Some

Say Goodbye to Hollywood

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Question 17 of 25

17. Y U I ORTA is the name of the 1989 release from which two legendary rockers? Hint

Greg Lake & Peter Sinfield

Richie Zambora & Jon Bon Jovi

Ian Hunter & Mick Ronson

Jimmy Page & Robert Plant

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Question 18 of 25

18. Delaney and Bonnie (Bramlett)'s daughter would eventually join which long lived band? Hint

Fleetwood Mac

Pink Floyd

The Supremes

Chicken Shack

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Question 19 of 25

19. What do these groups have in common: Talking Heads, Roxy Music, 801, U2, Genesis and Devo

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 20 of 25

20. Which of these bands never shows their faces? Hint

Vanilla Fudge

Pere Ubu

Negativeland

The Residents

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Question 21 of 25

21. Who wrote the Rolling Stones hit "Sister Morphine?" Hint

Marianne Faithfull

Charlie Watts

Ron Wood

Brian Jones

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Question 22 of 25

22. What do these bands have in common: Shriekback, Low Pop Suicide, King Swamp and Gang of Four?

Answer: (Two Words, bassist)

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Question 23 of 25

23. True or False, the Mamas and the Papas main recording career lasted about two years.

True

False

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Question 24 of 25

24. What is Ozzy Osbourne's real first name? Hint

Dwight

Kenneth

John

Reginald

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Question 25 of 25

25. What group had members Aynsley Dunbar, Prairie Prince and Ross Valory? Hint

Journey

Yes

Frank Zappa

Mountain

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Life is a Rock (but the radio rolled me)" was a 1974 hit for which group of studio musicians?

Answer: Reunion

RCA studio group. Joey Levine (Ohio Express) lead singer. Hit #8 on pop chart 9/28/74.

2. And speaking of Klaatu, who were these Canadian studio guys reputed to be?

Answer: The Beatles

Toronto studio musicians who wrote "Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft," a 1977 hit for the Carpenters.

3. In terms of instruments, what is "the Stick?"

Answer: a multi-stringed instrument played by finger tapping

Created in 1975 by Dr. Emmett Chapman, visit @ stick.com.

4. "In the Court of the Crimson King" is the album and song title by which band in 1969?

Answer: King Crimson

Robert Fripp's King Crimson is still recording (2000 album: " the construKction of light") and in the studio as of this date (6/02).

5. True or False: the ultimate art rock band, Gentle Giant was formed in 1970 by 3 brothers

Answer: True

Brothers Derek, Phil and Ray Shulman along with Kerry Minnear & Gary Green were the heart of Gentle Giant. Derek Shulman became an A&R executive with Polygram (he signed Bon Jovi) and Atco Records

6. Which song was never a Fleetwood Mac piece?

Answer: Frozen Love

Written by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham, it appeared on their pre-FMac "Buckingham Nicks" 1974

7. "Heavy Horses" was a 1977 album for which band?

Answer: Jethro Tull

Album included the title cut, "One Brown Mouse" and "Moths"

8. Which of these is not a Joe Walsh album title?

Answer: First pull up - Then pull down

"First pull up - Then pull down" is Hot Tuna's 2nd album.

9. Who was the first bassist for John Mayall's Bluesbreakers?

Answer: John McVie

They were all bassists for the group at one time or another. Jack Bruce was #2.

10. The late Wendy O. Williams was the lead performer in which band?

Answer: The Plasmatics

The late singer also had a movie career (Reform School Girls). Wendy O. Williams died 4/7/98, self inflicted gun wound.

11. Which actress and 80's pop diva is married to Robert Fripp (King Crimson, League of Gentlemen)?

Answer: Toyah

Toyah Willcox has starred with Sir Laurence Olivier and Greta Scacchi in "the Ebony Tower" as well as the Derek Jarman film "Jubilee."

12. Who claims to have been impregnated by aliens?

Answer: Nina Hagen

Cosma Shiva, her daughter, is said to have an UFO father.

13. Who is the oldest of the Zappa children?

Answer: Moon Unit

Gail and Frank Zappa were excellent parents, if not a bit freaky.

14. Which pop Goddess, considered the inspiration for Tori Amos, has fans who would rip you apart for dissing "the Red Shoes" , "the Dreaming, or "Hounds of Love?"

Answer: Kate Bush

Kate Bush has one of the oldest newsgroups online (Love Hounds), and even though she has not put out an album in nearly 10 years, her fans celebrate her birthday, Katemas, every July 30th.

15. What rockers are known to their friends as "Erick and Chris?"

Answer: Lux Interior & Poison Ivy Rorschach

The Cramps leaders met while in College and have been inseparable ever since, rubber clothing included. That's their real first names. Chris(tine)

16. George Harrison convinced Ronnie Spector to record for Apple records and co-produced her 1971 hit called?

Answer: Try some, Buy Some

All above songs co-produced by Phil Spector and feature his trademark "wall of sound". "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" was penned by Billy Joel for her.

17. Y U I ORTA is the name of the 1989 release from which two legendary rockers?

Answer: Ian Hunter & Mick Ronson

Lifelong friends Ian Hunter (Mott the Hoople) and Mick Ronson (Bowie, etc) continued recording until Mick's death in 1991. Ronson's last public performance was at the All Star Freddie Mercury Tribute, with Bowie, Ian and Joe Elliot (Def Leppard). the Song: "All the Young Dudes" Bowie's tribute to Mott the hoople (sort of).

18. Delaney and Bonnie (Bramlett)'s daughter would eventually join which long lived band?

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

Bekka Bramlett did join Fleetwood Mac in 1993 when Stevie Nicks was unavailable. BTW, Chicken Shack was the group that Christine Perfect (McVie) was in before FMac.

19. What do these groups have in common: Talking Heads, Roxy Music, 801, U2, Genesis and Devo

Answer: Brian Eno

Brian Eno produced albums for Talking Heads, U2 and Devo. He was a member of Roxy Music and 801 (w/ Roxy Alumnus Phil Manzanera) and enossificated some Genesis (Lamb Lies down on Broadway)

20. Which of these bands never shows their faces?

Answer: The Residents

Best known for their giant eyeballs in Top Hat and Tails disguise.

21. Who wrote the Rolling Stones hit "Sister Morphine?"

Answer: Marianne Faithfull

Jagger and Richards wrote "As Tears Go By" for her when she was seventeen. She got shafted from the credits of "Sister Morphine." Some say her 1979 "Why'd ya Do It?" was an anti-Mick statement.

22. What do these bands have in common: Shriekback, Low Pop Suicide, King Swamp and Gang of Four?

Answer: Dave Allen

Gang of four's "To Hell with Poverty" is my favorite song.

"...to hell with poverty, we'll get drunk on cheap wine..."

23. True or False, the Mamas and the Papas main recording career lasted about two years.

Answer: True

First charting in 1966, the band had broken up by 1968, although they did reunite for an album in 1971.

24. What is Ozzy Osbourne's real first name?

Answer: John

Comforting, isn't it? Reginald Kenneth Dwight is Elton John

25. What group had members Aynsley Dunbar, Prairie Prince and Ross Valory?

Answer: Journey

Valory worked with Steve Miller, Prairie Prince with the Tubes before Journey; Dunbar worked with Zappa afterwards.

Source: Author mgkbus

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