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

Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #3 Trivia Quiz

A general quiz on classic rock, focusing on the 60's and 70's.

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

Author
bilig

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
128,531

Updated
Apr 22 23

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

Plays
8746

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Gumby1967 (18/20), Joepetz (19/20), Samoyed7 (7/20).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 20

1. Which band recorded "Ride Captain Ride"? Hint

Blue Magoos

Blue Wave

Shocking Blue

Blues Image

NEXT>

Question 2 of 20

2. Who was the opening act of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969? Hint

Country Joe McDonald

John Sebastian

Tim Hardin

Richie Havens

NEXT>

Question 3 of 20

3. What was the license plate number of the Volkswagen on the "Abbey Road" album cover? Hint

291F

281F

271F

301F

NEXT>

Question 4 of 20

4. What song was Jimi Hendrix's first UK hit single? Hint

Purple Haze

The Wind Cries Mary

Foxy Lady

Hey Joe

NEXT>

Question 5 of 20

5. Who wrote the Aretha Franklin song "R.E.S.P.E.C.T."?

Answer: (Both names or just last)

NEXT>

Question 6 of 20

6. Carly Simon was married to what classic rocker?

Answer: (Both names or just last)

NEXT>

Question 7 of 20

7. Who was Ten Years After's lead guitarist? Hint

Alvin Lee

Mick Ralphs

Michael Pinera

Mick Taylor

NEXT>

Question 8 of 20

8. What song writing team was known as the Glimmer Twins? Hint

Lennon and McCartney

Seals and Croft

Axle Rose and Slash

Jagger and Richards

NEXT>

Question 9 of 20

9. The song "Without You" has been recorded by all but which of the following artists? Hint

Harry Nilsson

Bad Company

Heart

Mariah Carey

NEXT>

Question 10 of 20

10. What band was Keith Emerson in before recording as Emerson, Lake, and Palmer (ELP)? Hint

Spirit

The Nice

Love

Them

NEXT>

Question 11 of 20

11. Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton played together in The Yardbirds.

True

False

NEXT>

Question 12 of 20

12. What was the title of The Beatles' second album released in the United States? Hint

The Beatles' Second Album

With The Beatles

Something New

Meet The Beatles

NEXT>

Question 13 of 20

13. Who sang The Eagles' song "Life In The Fast Lane"?

Answer: (Two Words or surname)

NEXT>

Question 14 of 20

14. Who replaced Joe Perry of Aerosmith when he left? Hint

Jimmy Crespo

Jim Allen

Perry never left Aerosmith

Jimmy Crawford

NEXT>

Question 15 of 20

15. The song writing duo of Ham and Evans were from what band/duo? Hint

Mott The Hoople

Ham and Evans

Spookey Tooth

Badfinger

NEXT>

Question 16 of 20

16. Who sang lead vocals on The Who's song "My Wife"? Hint

Roger Daltrey

Pete Townsend

Keith Moon

John Entwistle

NEXT>

Question 17 of 20

17. Which act was left stranded at the airport, therefore becoming a no show at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969? Hint

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Sweetwater

Johnny Winter

Iron Butterfly

NEXT>

Question 18 of 20

18. Who was Jimi Hendrix's drummer when he was with The Jimi Hendrix Experience? Hint

Mitch Mitchell

Otis Redding

Noel Redding

Chas Chandler

NEXT>

Question 19 of 20

19. "Epistle To Dippy" was a song by what artist?

Answer: (One Word)

NEXT>

Question 20 of 20

20. Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Bad Company, was the lead singer of which band before Bad Company?

Answer: (One Word)

(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

Dec 19 2024 : Gumby1967: 18/20
Dec 19 2024 : Joepetz: 19/20
Dec 19 2024 : Samoyed7: 7/20
Dec 19 2024 : FrappMaster: 20/20
Dec 19 2024 : Kankurette: 16/20
Dec 19 2024 : fado72: 20/20
Dec 19 2024 : Xanadont: 17/20
Dec 19 2024 : Rizeeve: 19/20
Dec 19 2024 : mandy2: 15/20

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band recorded "Ride Captain Ride"?

Answer: Blues Image

Blues Image is from Tampa, Florida, US and formed in 1966. Their 1970 album "Open" contained this hit.

2. Who was the opening act of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969?

Answer: Richie Havens

With the opening act, Tim Hardin still not there the producers took a chance and sent out Richie Havens. They then realized they had no second act and recruited Country Joe to fill that spot.

3. What was the license plate number of the Volkswagen on the "Abbey Road" album cover?

Answer: 281F

There was rumor that this was a clue that Paul McCartney was dead. However, no matter what date I tried to apply to it, I could not come up with Paul being 28 (28 IF).

4. What song was Jimi Hendrix's first UK hit single?

Answer: Hey Joe

Written by Billy Roberts in 1962, Jimi had a UK hit with it in 1967.

5. Who wrote the Aretha Franklin song "R.E.S.P.E.C.T."?

Answer: Otis Redding

Otis Redding's "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay" reached number 1 after his death.

6. Carly Simon was married to what classic rocker?

Answer: James Taylor

James Taylor was actively involved in the M.U.S.E. tours of the '70's and '80's.

7. Who was Ten Years After's lead guitarist?

Answer: Alvin Lee

Michael Pinera was the lead guitarist for Blues Image, then later Iron Butterfly. Mick Ralphs was the lead guitarist for Mott The Hoople and later Bad Company; Mick Taylor was a guitarist for The Rolling Stones.

8. What song writing team was known as the Glimmer Twins?

Answer: Jagger and Richards

This name was coined in the 1960's.

9. The song "Without You" has been recorded by all but which of the following artists?

Answer: Bad Company

Written by Peter Ham and Tom Evens of Badfinger.

10. What band was Keith Emerson in before recording as Emerson, Lake, and Palmer (ELP)?

Answer: The Nice

Keith Emerson played the keyboards, Greg Lake played the guitars, and Carl Parlmer played drums for ELP.

11. Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton played together in The Yardbirds.

Answer: False

Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck played together in The Yardbirds. Both Clapton and Beck were friends with Jimmy Page prior to his joining The Yardbirds.

12. What was the title of The Beatles' second album released in the United States?

Answer: Meet The Beatles

"Introducing The Beatles" was released July 22, 1963 on Vee Jay records. "The Beatles' Second Album" was the second album released by Capitol Records, and "Meet The Beatles" was the first released by Capitol Records.

13. Who sang The Eagles' song "Life In The Fast Lane"?

Answer: Don Henley

Joe Walsh joined The Eagles prior to their album "Hotel California". He was also a great solo artist and was the lead guitarist for The James Gang.

14. Who replaced Joe Perry of Aerosmith when he left?

Answer: Jimmy Crespo

Joe Perry left Aerosmith in 1979 due to internal turmoil and formed the Joe Perry Projet. He rejoined in 1984.

15. The song writing duo of Ham and Evans were from what band/duo?

Answer: Badfinger

Badfinger recorded on the Apple label owned by The Beatles.

16. Who sang lead vocals on The Who's song "My Wife"?

Answer: John Entwistle

"My Wife" was written by John Entwistle and released on "Who's Next". An excellent song, in my opinion.

17. Which act was left stranded at the airport, therefore becoming a no show at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969?

Answer: Iron Butterfly

Iron Butterfly demanded a ride from the airport and the promoters decided since everyone else made it on their own, including uninvited guests, that they would just leave them stranded.

18. Who was Jimi Hendrix's drummer when he was with The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Answer: Mitch Mitchell

Jimi Hendrix - lead guitar, Noel Redding - bass guitar, Mitch Mitchell - drums, Chas Chandler - Manager.

19. "Epistle To Dippy" was a song by what artist?

Answer: Donovan

Donovan's other hit songs included "Hurdy Gurdy Man", "Mellow Yellow", and "Season Of The Witch".

20. Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Bad Company, was the lead singer of which band before Bad Company?

Answer: Free

Free's biggest hit was "All Right Now".

Source: Author bilig

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