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1. This classic rock band had hits such as "Sympathy for the Devil" and "Satisfaction". Although they were usually stoned during their early concerts, they've cleaned themselves up quite a bit and are now playing clean shows. Who are they?
2. This late 70's-early 80's classic rock band played the "Monsters of Rock" concert at Castle Donington in 1991, and released a DVD of the show. During this band's performances, items you may see on stage include a giant bell, a humongous inflatable woman and a Gibson SG. Name the band.
3. This rock band was formed in the 60s in Canada. Two of its members had played together all throughout high school. Their drummer, Neil Peart, wrote all of their lyrics, and the lead guitarist and bassist (who also sings) contribute with the music. Some hits include "Spirit of Radio" and "Fly by Night". Can you name the band?
4. This band released one of the best albums in classic rock history in the 1970s. It contained hits like "Us and Them", "Brain Damage", and "Time". One of this band's other albums, "The Wall", was made into a movie in 1982 and starred Bob Geldof as the main character who goes through several events that lead to mental isolation. Name the band.
5. One of this group's concept albums was made into a movie. This one depicted a boy shutting himself out from the world mentally. This band's singles include "Baba O' Riley", "My Generation", and "Won't Get Fooled Again". Who are they?
6. Members of this band include Steven Tyler and Joe Perry. They appeared on the "Saturday Night Live" skit "Wayne's World" once, and sung the "Wayne's World" theme song with Wayne and Garth. This is the band that Wayne and Garth also went to see in concert in "Wayne's World 2" where they performed "Dude Looks Like a Lady". What is the band's name?
7. This band has a habit of either recording very short songs, or very long songs. Out of the four members, three have had solo careers. Arguably, this band's greatest hit is "Stairway to Heaven". What is the band's name?
8. The lead singer of this band also wrote some of the band's lyrics, and is considered by many to be 'an American poet'. Their hits include "Light my Fire", "LA Woman", and "Break on Through (To the Other Side)". Name the band.
9. One of the most dysfunctional bands of the classic rock era would be this one, containing members such as Slash and Axl Rose. Rose was often late for concerts or never showed, and most of the members of the band had excessive problems associated with drugs or alcohol. The band split in 1996 after the guitarist left, but few of the members are still in a band today. Name the band that released hits of the 80's like "Paradise City" and "Mr. Brownstone".
10. This artist was too poor to afford a left handed Fender Stratocaster, so he played a right handed one upside-down! Although he lived a short life due to drugs, this artist played hits like "Hey Joe", "Purple Haze" and even managed to cover "The Star Spangled Banner"! Name the artist or band.
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