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Classic Rock Musicians 2 Trivia Quiz

Here is another classic rock musicians quiz for you all. I hope you have a lot of fun playing it. If you discover an incorrect answer or statement, please don't hesitate to inform me. Rock On! Thanks.

A multiple-choice quiz by highflyingbird71. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
highflyingbird71

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,591

Updated
Jul 04 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5315

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/10), Guest 75 (6/10), Kalibre (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the lead guitarist in The James Gang? Hint

Joe Walsh

Peter Frampton

Jimmy Page

Jimi Hendrix

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was NOT in the Allman Brothers Band? Hint

Greg Allman

Dickey Betts

Duane Allman

Jeff Beck

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the guitarist and patented inventor in Boston? Hint

Tom Scholtz

Peter Frampton

Neal Schon

Dickey Betts

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the bass player for Queen? Hint

John Paul Jones

Dee Murray

John Entwistle

John Deacon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who is the guitarist and music coordinator for Elton John? Hint

Brian May

Davey Johnstone

Jeff Beck

Pete Townshend

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the bass player for Led Zeppelin? Hint

Jimmy Page

Noel Redding

Ross Vallory

John Paul Jones

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who sang lead vocals in The Lynyrd Skynyrd band until 1977? Hint

Johnny Van Zant

Ronnie Van Zant

Robert Plant

Roger Daltry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the drummer for Journey during their rise to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s? Hint

Nigel Olssen

Ginger Baker

Greg Rolie

Steve Smith

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who is Vincent Damon Furnier's other persona? Hint

Alice Cooper

Jethro Tull

Marilyn Manson

The Edge

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was the original bass player for The Jimi Hendrix Experience? Hint

Noel Redding

Peter Tork

Mitch Mitchell

Neil Peart

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 19 2024 : Guest 136: 9/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 75: 6/10
Nov 27 2024 : Kalibre: 7/10
Nov 27 2024 : Johnmcmanners: 10/10
Nov 01 2024 : cyndi50: 7/10
Oct 30 2024 : Guest 71: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the lead guitarist in The James Gang?

Answer: Joe Walsh

Jimmy Page played with Led Zeppelin, Peter was with Humble Pie, and Hendrix was experienced.

2. Who was NOT in the Allman Brothers Band?

Answer: Jeff Beck

Jeff played with Rod Stewart early in their careers. Jeff even wanted to join Elton John, provided he could bring his own drummer. And as you might already know, that didn't happen.

3. Who was the guitarist and patented inventor in Boston?

Answer: Tom Scholtz

Tom invented and patented a device, that would automatically harmonize (one third step up) with any note played on the guitar. It sounded great. Before Boston, Tom worked for Polaroid.

4. Who was the bass player for Queen?

Answer: John Deacon

Entwistle is the bass player for The Who, Dee was the bass player in Elton John's band for many years, and Jones played bass for Zeppelin.

5. Who is the guitarist and music coordinator for Elton John?

Answer: Davey Johnstone

Davey has been with Elton almost from the beginning. Brian was the 'no synths' guitarist for Queen. Pete played guitar with The Who. And Jeff tried to join Elton, but it never happened.

6. Who was the bass player for Led Zeppelin?

Answer: John Paul Jones

Noel was the initial bass player in the Jimi Hendrix Experience. Ross was the bass player for Journey. And Jimmy was with Zeppelin, but he played lead guitar.

7. Who sang lead vocals in The Lynyrd Skynyrd band until 1977?

Answer: Ronnie Van Zant

Unfortunately, Ronnie died in a plane crash on October 20, 1977. But little brother Johnnie, eventually stepped up to the mike and showed us that the talent definitely runs in the family.

8. Who was the drummer for Journey during their rise to fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s?

Answer: Steve Smith

Nigel played drums initially with Elton John for years. Although Greg was with Journey, he played keyboards and sang. Ginger played with Cream.

9. Who is Vincent Damon Furnier's other persona?

Answer: Alice Cooper

Yes Vince is Alice, or vice versa, depending on his mood I suppose. The Edge is with U2 and Jethro Tull is a band, not one person. And Marilyn Manson's name is Brian Hugh Warner.

10. Who was the original bass player for The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Answer: Noel Redding

Noel was with The Experience from the beginning, but vanishing finances forced Noel to ask questions. Then, only months from Jimi's death on September 18, 1970, Noel was quietly replaced by another bass player.

Source: Author highflyingbird71

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