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

Quiz about Australian Music in the 1970s

Australian Music in the 1970s Trivia Quiz

I've based these questions on the early 70's. Hope you enjoy!:)

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

Author
mandamoo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
95,069

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
887

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who sang the hit 'Julia' in 1970?

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

Question 2 of 10

2. Which band had a number-one hit with 'The Pushbike Song' in 1970?

Answer: (lots of things combined)

NEXT>

Question 3 of 10

3. Name the band that had a massive hit in 1971 with 'Eagle Rock'.

Answer: (Two Words)

NEXT>

Question 4 of 10

4. Name the music festival held on the outskirts of Melbourne in 1972. Hint

Narara

Woodstock

Sunbury

Moomba

NEXT>

Question 5 of 10

5. True or false: Bon Scott was the lead singer of Fraternity.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 6 of 10

6. Name the female singer who had a number 1 hit with 'Day By Day' in 1972. Hint

Alison Durbin

Colleen Hewett

Marcia Hines

Renee Geyer

NEXT>

Question 7 of 10

7. Who was the lead singer of The Moonshine Jug and String Band?

Answer: (two words)

NEXT>

Question 8 of 10

8. True or False: Billy Thorpe had a song called 'It's Almost Summer'.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 9 of 10

9. Did Axiom have a hit with 'A Little Ray Of Sunshine' in 1973?

Yes

NEXT>

Question 10 of 10

10. Name the band that had a number 1 hit with 'Boppin' The Blues'. Hint

Masters Apprentices

Spectrum

Black Feather

The La De Das

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

Select a User ID:

Choose a Password:

Your Email:

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who sang the hit 'Julia' in 1970?

Answer: Ted Mulry

It was indeed the late Ted Mulry, who went on to huge success fronting the legendary Ted Mulry Gang.

2. Which band had a number-one hit with 'The Pushbike Song' in 1970?

Answer: The Mixtures

'shhh, ooh-ooh, shhh, aaah...'

3. Name the band that had a massive hit in 1971 with 'Eagle Rock'.

Answer: Daddy Cool

'Eagle Rock' is still an Aussie favourite and guaranteed to get a dull party jumping when pumped out of a set of speakers!

4. Name the music festival held on the outskirts of Melbourne in 1972.

Answer: Sunbury

Sunbury was Australia's own Woodstock. It was also held in 1973 and 1974.

5. True or false: Bon Scott was the lead singer of Fraternity.

Answer: True

He was indeed, releasing the beautiful ballad 'Seasons Of Change' in 1971.

6. Name the female singer who had a number 1 hit with 'Day By Day' in 1972.

Answer: Colleen Hewett

Another gem produced by Ian 'Molly' Meldrum. This song is from the musical 'Godspell'.

7. Who was the lead singer of The Moonshine Jug and String Band?

Answer: Doc Neeson

Yes, it was the legendary Doc Neeson. The band later changed their name to The Angels - 'Am I Ever Gonna See Your Face Again'?

8. True or False: Billy Thorpe had a song called 'It's Almost Summer'.

Answer: True

His better known song and biggest hit was 'Most People I Know Think That I'm Crazy' which he performed with The Aztecs in 1972.

9. Did Axiom have a hit with 'A Little Ray Of Sunshine' in 1973?

Answer: No

This was a hit for them in 1970.

10. Name the band that had a number 1 hit with 'Boppin' The Blues'.

Answer: Black Feather

'Boppin' The Blues' was the number-one Aussie song for 1972.

Source: Author mandamoo

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