Classic Rock Band Anagrams Trivia Quiz

Answer: Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones were a British band that began in the 1960s, named after a song by Muddy Waters. They were one of the most popular and influential bands in all of rock and roll history. They were famous for songs like "I Can't Get No Satisfaction," (1965) "Sympathy For The Devil," (1968) and "Gimme Shelter" (1969).

Answer: Aerosmith

Aerosmith were regarded by many people as the greatest American rock and roll band ever. They had two waves of massive popularity. In the 1970s, they were famous for hits like "Dream On," (1972) "Walk This Way," (1975) and "Sweet Emotion" (1975) From 1987-2001, they were popular for hits like "Love in an Elevator," (1989) "Crazy," (1994) and "I Don't Want to Miss A Thing" (1999).

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin were arguably the most popular and influential rock band of the 1970s. Some of their songs that are most commonly on the radio include "Communication Breakdown,"(1969) "Whole Lotta Love," (1969) "Black Dog," (1971) "Rock and Roll," (1971) and one of the biggest rock songs ever, "Stairway to Heaven" (1971).

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival were an American rock band from 1967 to 1972. They were from San Francisco, but they sang songs about bayous and the Mississippi River. They also sang anti-war songs. Their career was short-lived, but successful, with 26 million records sold worldwide and a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Popular songs of theirs include "Fortunate Son," (1969) "Proud Mary," (1969) "Run Through the Jungle," (1970) and "Have You Ever Seen The Rain?" (1971)

Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd were a popular American rock band from the 1970s. In 1974, they created two of the most popular rock songs ever: "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird." The latter song as probably the most requested song ever at any concerts. Sadly, according to an article called in the Wall Street Jounral called "Rock's oldest Joke: Yelling 'Free Bird' in a Crowded Theater," it is often requested at concerts that aren't Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts.

Answer: Blue Oyster Cult

Blue Oyster Cult were an American rock band from the 1970s who created the 1976 song "Don't Fear the Reaper." They were one of the most influential bands ever, having influenced Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Twisted Sister among others.

Answer: Echo and the Bunnymen

Echo and the Bunnymen were a British band that enjoyed popularity in the 1980s. They had hits such as "The Killing Moon" (1984) and "Never Stop" (1983). They were popular in the U.K., but were less popular in the U.S.

Answer: Rage Against the Machine

Rage Against the Machine were a rock/rap band from California. They call themselves the "Renegades of Funk." They had radio hits such as "Killing in the Name," (1992) "Testify," (2000) "Bulls on Parade," (1996) "Guerilla Radio," (1999) and "Sleep Now In The Fire" (2000).

Answer: Stone Temple Pilots

Stone Temple Pilots were a rock band from California. Critics initially mocked them for sounding a lot like Seattle grunge band Pearl Jam. Nonetheless, they achieved success with hits like "Plush," (1992) "Interstate Love Song," (1994) "Wicked Garden," (1992) and "Vaseline" (1994). Sadly, their first two singers, Scott Weiland and Chester Bennington, passed away within a three year span, with the former dying in 2015 and the latter dying in 2017.

Answer: Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age were a rock band formed in California. They achieved fame with their 2002 album "Songs For The Deaf," which has been certified gold. That album had the hits "No One Knows" and "Go With the Flow."