FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!

Aussie Rock Trivia Quiz

Music from the golden age of Aussie pub rock of the 70s and 80s.

A multiple-choice quiz by Eraserhead. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Eraserhead

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
114,764

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
835

Last 3 plays: Guest 103 (6/10), Guest 147 (0/10), Guest 59 (8/10).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which theatrical band had a minor hit with "I'm Not Like Everybody Else"? Hint

Jimmy and the Boys

Cyril B Bunter Band

Mother Goose

The Sports

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which band enjoyed "Surf & Mull & Sex & Fun"? Hint

The Angels

Cold Chisel

Mental As Anything

Australian Crawl

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Which band had a classic hit better known to fans as "It's A Long Way To The Shop If You Want A Sausage Roll"? Hint

The Angels

Cold Chisel

AC/DC

Cyril B Bunter Band

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Which Melbourne band had a hit with the album "Great Trucking Songs of the Renaissance"?

Answer: (This is serious mum!)

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. Which band had a hit with "I Can't Help Myself"? Hint

Flowers

Mondo Rock

Cyril B Bunter Band

Numbers

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Which band had an early hit with "My Mistake"?

Answer: (Bad hair?)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Which band was originally known as Big Swifty? Hint

Radiators

Cold Chisel

Mondo Rock

Midnight Oil

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. Which Melbourne band had a hit with "Strangers On A Train"? Hint

Midnight Oil

Australian Crawl

Sports

Cyril B Bunter Band

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Which Perth band's first hit was "Just Keep Walking"? Hint

INXS

The Angels

Dave Warner From The Suburbs

Cyril B Bunter Band

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Which Perth band had a hit with "Suburban Boy"? Hint

INXS

Dave Warner From The Suburbs

Eurogliders

The Dugites

(Optional) Create a Free FunTrivia ID to save the points you are about to earn:

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Most Recent Scores

Nov 16 2024 : Guest 103: 6/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 147: 0/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 59: 8/10
Nov 05 2024 : Guest 147: 2/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 1: 3/10
Oct 27 2024 : Guest 1: 6/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 58: 3/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which theatrical band had a minor hit with "I'm Not Like Everybody Else"?

Answer: Jimmy and the Boys

Lead singer Ignatius Jones went on to co-ordinate Sydney's 2000 New Year celebrations.

2. Which band enjoyed "Surf & Mull & Sex & Fun"?

Answer: Mental As Anything

The band's first hit was "Nips Are Getting Bigger".

3. Which band had a classic hit better known to fans as "It's A Long Way To The Shop If You Want A Sausage Roll"?

Answer: AC/DC

"It's A Long Way To The Top" (If You Want To Rock And Roll).

4. Which Melbourne band had a hit with the album "Great Trucking Songs of the Renaissance"?

Answer: TISM

Most people don't know the identity of the members of the band due to their choice of wearing various masks on stage.

5. Which band had a hit with "I Can't Help Myself"?

Answer: Flowers

Flowers later changed their name to Icehouse.

6. Which band had an early hit with "My Mistake"?

Answer: Split Enz

Alright they're a New Zealand band, but were adopted in Australia.

7. Which band was originally known as Big Swifty?

Answer: Radiators

They started under this name whilst playing around Sydney's western suburbs.

8. Which Melbourne band had a hit with "Strangers On A Train"?

Answer: Sports

Also had a big hit with Elvis' "Suspicious Minds".

9. Which Perth band's first hit was "Just Keep Walking"?

Answer: INXS

Of course, they then moved to Sydney and went onto become a huge international hit.

10. Which Perth band had a hit with "Suburban Boy"?

Answer: Dave Warner From The Suburbs

In case you're wondering, Cyril B Bunter Band were a great Blues and Boogie band who played around Sydney in the 70's and 80's.

Source: Author Eraserhead

This quiz was reviewed by FunTrivia editor Dalgleish before going online.
Any errors found in FunTrivia content are routinely corrected through our feedback system.