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Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #2 Trivia Quiz

This is another general classic rock quiz.

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

Author
bilig

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
127,401

Updated
Feb 29 24

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
8 / 20

Plays
6502

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Dagny1 (18/20), Kiwikaz (9/20), Buddy1 (20/20).

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Question 1 of 20

1. Who co-wrote The Eagles' song "Take It Easy" with Glenn Frey? Hint

Don Felder

Don Henley

Jackson Browne

Randy Meisner

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Question 2 of 20

2. What is Paul McCartney's middle name?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 20

3. What day of the week is the album "Days Of Future Past" by The Moody Blues' album about?

Answer: (One Word- Week day)

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Question 4 of 20

4. What day of the week is not mentioned in The Beatles' "Lady Madonna"? Hint

Friday

Monday

Sunday

Saturday

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Question 5 of 20

5. The restaurant Cheeseburger in Paradise in Lahaina, Hawaii (on Maui) is owned by Jimmy Buffett.

True

False

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Question 6 of 20

6. What band was Linda Ronstadt in before she embarked on a solo career? Hint

Chicken Shack

The Stone Poneys

Great Society

Big Brother and The Holding Company

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Question 7 of 20

7. When was Stevie Nicks born? Hint

May 26, 1948

May 26, 1950

June 26, 1948

June 26, 1950

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Question 8 of 20

8. Two members of Terry Knight and The Pack went on to form this blockbuster American band.

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 9 of 20

9. Who was the only band to be paid in advance at The Woodstock Music And Art Fair in August 1969? Hint

The Who

Jefferson Airplane

Jimi Hendrix

The Grateful Dead

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Question 10 of 20

10. Alice Cooper owns his own sports bar.

True

False

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Question 11 of 20

11. What future guitar slinger got his start with The McCoys? (stage name, please)

Answer: (first and last name or surname)

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Question 12 of 20

12. Who is the song "Angie" by The Rolling Stones rumored to be about? Hint

Mick Taylor's girlfriend

Keith Richard's girlfriend

David Bowie's wife

Eric Clapton's wife

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Question 13 of 20

13. What John Lennon song was written, recorded, and produced in one day? Hint

"Instant Karma"

"Woman"

"Imagine"

"Mind Games"

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Question 14 of 20

14. Who played lead guitar on "Hurdy Gurdy Man" by Donovan? Hint

Jeff Beck

Alan Parker

Jimi Hendrix

Eric Clapton

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Question 15 of 20

15. What band was Ted Nugent in before he embarked on his solo career?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 16 of 20

16. Who was the lead guitarist for Blues Image? Hint

Ted Nugent

Ronny Montrose

Robin Trower

Mike Pinera

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Question 17 of 20

17. Frank Marino And Mahogany Rush were known for covering what act/artist? Hint

Eric Clapton

Jimi Hendrix

Rush

The Rolling Stones

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Question 18 of 20

18. How many US Billboard Hot 100 number one solo songs did John Lennon have during his lifetime? Hint

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Question 19 of 20

19. Jefferson Airplane did the original version of the protest song "White Rabbit".

True

False

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Question 20 of 20

20. Kenny Loggins of Loggins and Messina fame was a member of Buffalo Springfield.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who co-wrote The Eagles' song "Take It Easy" with Glenn Frey?

Answer: Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne was a huge influence on their early career.

2. What is Paul McCartney's middle name?

Answer: Paul

He was born James Paul McCartney.

3. What day of the week is the album "Days Of Future Past" by The Moody Blues' album about?

Answer: Tuesday

"Tuesday Afternoon"

4. What day of the week is not mentioned in The Beatles' "Lady Madonna"?

Answer: Saturday

"Friday night arrives without a suitcase. Sunday morning creep in like a nun. Monday's child has learned to tie his bootlace."

5. The restaurant Cheeseburger in Paradise in Lahaina, Hawaii (on Maui) is owned by Jimmy Buffett.

Answer: False

It was first opened in October 1989 and owned by Laren Gartner and Edna Bayliff. It is now a small chain in Hawaii, Nevada, and Mexico.

6. What band was Linda Ronstadt in before she embarked on a solo career?

Answer: The Stone Poneys

Christine McVie was the lead singer for Chicken Shack. Grace Slick was the lead singer for Great Society. And need I even say who the lead singer of Big Brother and The Holding Company was? Well for those who don't know, it was Janis Joplin.

7. When was Stevie Nicks born?

Answer: May 26, 1948

Stephanie Lynn Nicks was born to Barbara and Jess Seth Nicks on May 26, 1948 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona.

8. Two members of Terry Knight and The Pack went on to form this blockbuster American band.

Answer: Grand Funk Railroad

Mark Farner on lead guitar, Don Brewer on drums, and Mel Schacher on bass. Mel was originally with ? And The Mysterians at age 16. All three are from Flint, Michigan.

9. Who was the only band to be paid in advance at The Woodstock Music And Art Fair in August 1969?

Answer: The Grateful Dead

The Who's manager asked for advance payment a little too late. The Who was already on stage setting up and the promoters countered with a what-would-happen-if-we-told-the-people-The-Who-was-not-going-to- play scenario.

10. Alice Cooper owns his own sports bar.

Answer: True

Alice Cooperstown is located in downtown Phoenix, Arizona, near the multi-sports arenas complexes. His menu is incredible.

11. What future guitar slinger got his start with The McCoys? (stage name, please)

Answer: Rick Derringer

"Hang On Sloopy" is the Ohio State rock and roll song, according to Rick.

12. Who is the song "Angie" by The Rolling Stones rumored to be about?

Answer: David Bowie's wife

That song destroyed the strong relationship Mick and David had.

13. What John Lennon song was written, recorded, and produced in one day?

Answer: "Instant Karma"

In my opinion one of his best songs.

14. Who played lead guitar on "Hurdy Gurdy Man" by Donovan?

Answer: Alan Parker

Although Donovan has declared that it was d Jimmy Page who played the solo on "Hurdy Gurdy Man", John Paul Jones, Clem Cattini, Jimmy Page and others have stated that it was actually Alan Parker.

15. What band was Ted Nugent in before he embarked on his solo career?

Answer: Amboy Dukes

Amboy Dukes achieved national success with "Journey to the Center of the Mind", which reached number 16 in 1968.

16. Who was the lead guitarist for Blues Image?

Answer: Mike Pinera

Mike Pinera went on to be the lead guitarist with Iron Butterfly.

17. Frank Marino And Mahogany Rush were known for covering what act/artist?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Frank does a great rendition of "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Purple Haze".

18. How many US Billboard Hot 100 number one solo songs did John Lennon have during his lifetime?

Answer: 1

"Whatever Gets You Through The Night" from "Walls And Bridges". Elton John was featured on this song.

19. Jefferson Airplane did the original version of the protest song "White Rabbit".

Answer: False

Written by Grace Slick and first recorded by Great Society.

20. Kenny Loggins of Loggins and Messina fame was a member of Buffalo Springfield.

Answer: False

Jim Messina was in Buffalo Springfield and Poco before doing that duo.

Source: Author bilig

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