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Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #9 Trivia Quiz

This is my ninth installment of Classic Rock Trivia and is leaning more towards The Beatles in dedication to "Revolution #9". I hope you enjoy this installment.

A multiple-choice quiz by bilig. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bilig

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
136,671

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. When did The Beatles audition for Decca Records? Hint

January 2, 1962

January 2, 1963

January 1, 1963

January 1, 1962

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Question 2 of 10

2. How did The Rolling Stones come up with their name? Hint

They used it because a rolling stone gathers no moss

It was a blues song title

They thought it fit their style of music

They put names on a dart board and that is what the dart landed on

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following bands did not perform at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969? Hint

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Jimi Hendrix

Led Zeppelin

Sweetwater

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was The Beatles original drummer back in the club days?

Answer: (First and last name, or just surname)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Jerry Garcia was a guitarist for which band? Hint

The Grateful Dead

Spirit

Free

Love

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed in New York City.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Boz Scaggs got his start in which band? Hint

Traffic

The Steve Miller Band

Fleetwood Mac

Mountain

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who released the album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?

Answer: (Two Words (first and last name))

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which Beatle was the last to marry? Hint

Ringo

John

Paul

George

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of Led Zeppelin's own recording label?

Answer: (Two Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did The Beatles audition for Decca Records?

Answer: January 1, 1962

On January 1, 1962 The Beatles audition for Decca. The songs include three Lennon-McCartney tunes, "Hello Little Girl," "Love of the Loved" and "Like Dreamers Do", plus 12 others. Decca decides not to sign them. I guess that was there loss. On January 2, 1962, The Beatles formally make Epstein their manager.

He transforms the group from a scruffy band with leather jackets and pants to a slick dressed group with suits, ties and trimmed hair

2. How did The Rolling Stones come up with their name?

Answer: It was a blues song title

"The Rolling Stones" was a popular blues tune in the 1950's.

3. Which of the following bands did not perform at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969?

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin was not even invited. Other Woodstock facts: The Beatles were invited but declined, The Rolling Stones wanted too much money, and Bob Dylan was not even invited.

4. Who was The Beatles original drummer back in the club days?

Answer: Pete Best

Pete's mother ran the Casbah Club. Pete recorded an album after The Beatles were popular called "Best of The Beatles".

5. Jerry Garcia was a guitarist for which band?

Answer: The Grateful Dead

Formed in the 1960's, they also travelled with Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters but at the time were called Warlocks.

6. The Jimi Hendrix Experience was formed in New York City.

Answer: False

They formed in London, England.

7. Boz Scaggs got his start in which band?

Answer: The Steve Miller Band

Boz Scaggs met Steve Miller while attending prep school in Texas. He was on the first two Steve Miller Band albums. He then left to begin a solo career.

8. Who released the album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?

Answer: Elton John

One of his best albums in my opinion.

9. Which Beatle was the last to marry?

Answer: Paul

Paul married Linda Eastman March 12, 1969.

10. What was the name of Led Zeppelin's own recording label?

Answer: Swan Song

Bad Company was also featured on this label.

Source: Author bilig

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