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Quiz about Classic Rock Trivia from the 50s 60s and 70s

Classic Rock Trivia from the 50s, 60s and 70s Quiz

Come on people. Tell me you haven't forgotten about the classic rock music from the 50s, 60s and 70s!

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

Author
terrilegault

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
193,906

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1555

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which historic event occurred first? Hint

"The Twist" hits #1 for Chubby Checker

Buddy Holly is killed in plane crash

Elvis is drafted into the U.S Army

Bobby Darin's, " Mack the Knife" becomes a hit

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Question 2 of 10

2. December 11th, 1964, one of the greatest soul singers of all time was shot and killed under mysterious circumstances. Who was he?

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

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Question 3 of 10

3. Simon and Garfunkel split up in August 1969?

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following rock legends lost their lives in the same year? Hint

Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin

Brian Jones and Duane Allman

Duane Allman and Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which year did Mick Taylor leave the Rolling Stones? By the way ,it's the same year Muhammed Ali knocked out George Foreman to regain his heavyweight title. Hint

1975

1973

1974

1972

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1964 The Detours became better known as The Who.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. Neil Young was a member of which of the following bands? Hint

The Squires

Buffalo Springfield

All of them

The Mynah Birds

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bob Dylan once opened for the legendary group, The Band?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which one of these songs was not on the Eagles album "The Long Run"? Hint

"Desperado"

"Sad Cafe"

"In The City"

"Heartache Tonight"

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Question 10 of 10

10. Kiss released both "Rock and Roll Over" and this album in 1976 ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which historic event occurred first?

Answer: Elvis is drafted into the U.S Army

On March 24, 1958 Elvis Presley starts his service with the U.S Army. Almost 1 year later, on Feb.3rd, 1959, Buddy Holly is killed in plane crash along with The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens.

2. December 11th, 1964, one of the greatest soul singers of all time was shot and killed under mysterious circumstances. Who was he?

Answer: Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke was shot during a confrontation with a hotel manager in Los Angeles. The death was ruled a justifiable homicide.

3. Simon and Garfunkel split up in August 1969?

Answer: false

Simon and Garfunkel split up in March 1970. We all know that August of '69 the original Woodstock was held.

4. Which of the following rock legends lost their lives in the same year?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin

Jimi Hendrix die on Sept. 18th, 1970. Less than one month later, on Oct. 4th that same year, Janis Joplin lost her life.

5. Which year did Mick Taylor leave the Rolling Stones? By the way ,it's the same year Muhammed Ali knocked out George Foreman to regain his heavyweight title.

Answer: 1974

Mick Taylor left the Rolling Stones to join the Jack Bruce Band, which didn't last very long.

6. In 1964 The Detours became better known as The Who.

Answer: True

The Who stuggled to get a break that year, which led to the hiring of manager, Pete Meaden. He renamed the band, High Numbers. After their first single bombed, the group ditched Meaden, and reclaimed the "Who" name.

7. Neil Young was a member of which of the following bands?

Answer: All of them

It seems impossible to believe, but for a short time in 1966, Rick James and Neil Young were in the same band, The Mynah Birds.

8. Bob Dylan once opened for the legendary group, The Band?

Answer: false

Bob Dylan recruited them as his backup group for a brief period in the late 1960's. I'm sure you all knew that one.

9. Which one of these songs was not on the Eagles album "The Long Run"?

Answer: "Desperado"

"Desperado" was a song on the album of the same name, which was released in 1973.

10. Kiss released both "Rock and Roll Over" and this album in 1976 ?

Answer: Destroyer

Kiss went on to release five albums during a two year span.

Source: Author terrilegault

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