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The Ultimate Classic Rock Quiz | Rock and Roll

Classic rock from the late 60's to mid 70's.

A multiple-choice quiz by GOSTEELERS. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
GOSTEELERS

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
88,866

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Very Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
3626

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Question 1 of 10

1. Guitarist Ed King played in what band before joining Lynyrd Skynyrd?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before going solo what band did Robin Trower play for? Hint

Procol Harum

Deep Purple

Savoy Brown

Ides of March

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who sang the part of Judas on "Jesus Christ Superstar"? Hint

Paul Raven

Murray Head

Brian Keith

Barry Dennon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who co-wrote the song "Badge" with Eric Clapton? Hint

Paul McCartney

George Harrison

Pete Townsend

Jack Bruce

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons' Les Paul guitar's nickname? Hint

Slinger

Mr. Lester

Pearly Gates

Black Axe

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who wrote the Marshall Tucker Band's hit "Can't You See"? Hint

Waylan Jennings

Toy Caldwell

Willie Nelson

Merle Haggard

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Question 7 of 10

7. What one-hit wonder gave us the song "Ride Captain Ride"?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. Several members of the band Savoy Brown reformed later as what 70's hit band? Hint

Steely Dan

Bad Company

Wet Willie

Foghat

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Question 9 of 10

9. What city was Lynyrd Skynyrd flying to when they crashed? Hint

Alexandria La.

Lake Charles

Baton Rouge La.

New Orleans La.

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Outlaws, referred to as the Flordia guitar army, were from what city? Hint

Orlando, Fl.

Jacksonville, Fl.

Tampa, Fl.

Pensacola, Fl.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Guitarist Ed King played in what band before joining Lynyrd Skynyrd?

Answer: Strawberry Alarm Clock

Ed King played bass on Skynyrd's first record before changing to guitar.

2. Before going solo what band did Robin Trower play for?

Answer: Procol Harum

3. Who sang the part of Judas on "Jesus Christ Superstar"?

Answer: Murray Head

The part of Jesus was sung by Deep Purple's Ian Gillian.

4. Who co-wrote the song "Badge" with Eric Clapton?

Answer: George Harrison

Eric Clapton quote: "The blues make more sense to me than any other type of music".

5. What is ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons' Les Paul guitar's nickname?

Answer: Pearly Gates

In 1973 ZZ Top toured the USA opening for Ten Years After.

6. Who wrote the Marshall Tucker Band's hit "Can't You See"?

Answer: Toy Caldwell

The Marshall Tucker Band was one of the few if only southern rock bands to use a flute as one of its regular instruments.

7. What one-hit wonder gave us the song "Ride Captain Ride"?

Answer: Blues Image

Rumors were that this band was actually The Beatles.

8. Several members of the band Savoy Brown reformed later as what 70's hit band?

Answer: Foghat

Several members reformed Savoy Brown in the late 70's but sold few records.

9. What city was Lynyrd Skynyrd flying to when they crashed?

Answer: Baton Rouge La.

Survivors of Lynyrd Skynyrd later reformed as The Rossington-Collins band and had a hit LP with "Anytime, Anyplace, Anywhere".

10. The Outlaws, referred to as the Flordia guitar army, were from what city?

Answer: Tampa, Fl.

Hughie Thomasson, lead guitar, vocals and main song writer for the Outlaws, now plays with The Lynyrd Skynyrd Band.

Source: Author GOSTEELERS

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