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Do You Know Your '70s Bands Trivia Quiz

The 70s was a great time in rock music. Many classic artists came into the music scene, but how many of them do you know?

A multiple-choice quiz by drinkboron. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
drinkboron

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
347,142

Updated
Mar 21 24

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
20 / 25

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11886

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Question 1 of 25

1. Guitarist Jimmy Page migrated from The Yardbirds into one of the most popular rock groups of all time. Which was this group? Hint

The Beatles

Led Zeppelin

AC/DC

The Who

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Question 2 of 25

2. "Demons and Wizards" was a popular album by this 70s band. Hint

Badfinger

Uriah Heep

Mott the Hoople

T. Rex

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Question 3 of 25

3. Featuring Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, this founder of heavy metal released the successful album "Paranoid". Hint

Deep Purple

Blue Cheer

Cream

Black Sabbath

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Question 4 of 25

4. This progressive rock group had hits with "Karn Evil 9" and "Lucky Man". Hint

King Crimson

Jethro Tull

Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

Yes

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Question 5 of 25

5. Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood were behind this British rock band who used a wide variety of instruments. Hint

Traffic

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Electric Light Orchestra

Mahavishnu Orchestra

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Question 6 of 25

6. This guitarist, formerly of Humble Pie, made wide use of the guitar effect, the talkbox. Hint

Jackson Browne

Joe Walsh

Peter Frampton

Lindsey Buckingham

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Question 7 of 25

7. This American singer-songwriter released hits such as "Fire and Rain" and "Carolina in My Mind". Hint

James Taylor

Kris Kristofferson

Paul Simon

Jim Croce

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Question 8 of 25

8. Heard often on the radio, this rock band released songs such as "More Than a Feeling" and "Peace of Mind". Hint

Journey

Bob Seger

Pink Floyd

Boston

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Question 9 of 25

9. This glam rock band had their biggest hit with "All the Young Dudes" which was written for them by David Bowie. Hint

Slade

Mott the Hoople

Sweet

Roxy Music

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Question 10 of 25

10. This former Beatle debuted his solo career with the triple album, "All Things Must Pass". Hint

John Lennon

George Harrison

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

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Question 11 of 25

11. This punk band contained the members Johnny, Dee Dee, Joey, and Tommy. Hint

The Ramones

The Clash

The Replacements

The Sex Pistols

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Question 12 of 25

12. "Just What I Needed" and "My Best Friend's Girl" were songs by what new wave artist? Hint

The Police

Autobus

The Fenders

The Cars

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Question 13 of 25

13. Paul Rodgers, of Free, and Mick Ralphs, of Mott the Hoople, were part of this English supergroup. Hint

Bad Company

Whitesnake

Cream

Foreigner

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Question 14 of 25

14. This rock band released the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" off their album "Agents of Fortune". Hint

Mahavishnu Orchestra

Aerosmith

Nazareth

Blue Oyster Cult

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Question 15 of 25

15. This soft rock band had hits such as "The Guitar Man", "Make it With You", and "If". Hint

America

Bread

Nilsson

Chicago

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Question 16 of 25

16. This English pianist released popular albums such "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Honky Chateau". Hint

Billy Joel

Elvis Costello

Stevie Wonder

Elton John

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Question 17 of 25

17. This pianist from Long Island, New York, released the album "The Stranger", which produced many hits including the title track. Hint

Joan Armatrading

Stevie Wonder

Billy Joel

Carole King

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Question 18 of 25

18. "Can't Buy A Thrill" was the debut album of this American rock band. Hint

Hall & Oates

The Doobie Brothers

Steely Dan

Grand Funk Railroad

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Question 19 of 25

19. Billy Gibbons fronted this blues rock band from Texas, known for their long beards. Hint

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Molly Hatchet

Black Oak Arkansas

ZZ Top

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Question 20 of 25

20. This soft rock band that started in England had a major hit with "Horse With No Name". Hint

America

Chicago

Fleetwood Mac

The Eagles

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Question 21 of 25

21. This English singer-songwriter converted to Islam in 1977 and changed his name to Yusuf Islam. Hint

Dave Mason

Cat Stevens

Van Morrison

Don Henley

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Question 22 of 25

22. From Jamaica, Bob Marley was one of the most popular reggae musicians, but what was his back up band? Hint

The Weepers

The Tears

The Whalers

The Wailers

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Question 23 of 25

23. This country/folk guitarist once belonged to the Chad Mitchell Trio. His song "Leaving on a Jet Plane" became a hit for Peter, Paul, and Mary. Hint

Jonathan Edwards

Gordon Lightfoot

John Denver

Johnny Cash

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Question 24 of 25

24. This Australian hard rock band is known for their raw energy and the school uniform worn by their guitarist Angus Young. Hint

The Youngbloods

Test Icicles

The Young Rascals

AC/DC

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Question 25 of 25

25. This power pop band from the USA were popular in Japan. Hint

Queen

Cheap Trick

The Knack

The Kix

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Guitarist Jimmy Page migrated from The Yardbirds into one of the most popular rock groups of all time. Which was this group?

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Jimmy Page wanted Terry Reid to sing for Led Zeppelin, but Reid, who was busy then with a solo album, turned down the offer and recommended Robert Plant.

2. "Demons and Wizards" was a popular album by this 70s band.

Answer: Uriah Heep

Mick Box played guitar for Uriah Heep.

3. Featuring Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, this founder of heavy metal released the successful album "Paranoid".

Answer: Black Sabbath

Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward accompanied Osbourne in Black Sabbath.

4. This progressive rock group had hits with "Karn Evil 9" and "Lucky Man".

Answer: Emerson, Lake, and Palmer

Emerson, Lake, and Palmer were a supergroup consisting of Keith Emerson (formerly of the Nice), Greg Lake (of King Crimson), and Carl Palmer (of Atomic Rooster).

5. Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood were behind this British rock band who used a wide variety of instruments.

Answer: Electric Light Orchestra

Jeff Lynne later joined the Traveling Wilburys with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan.

6. This guitarist, formerly of Humble Pie, made wide use of the guitar effect, the talkbox.

Answer: Peter Frampton

Peter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive!" produced the major hits "Baby, I Love Your Way", "Do You Feel Like We Do", and "Show Me the Way" among others.

7. This American singer-songwriter released hits such as "Fire and Rain" and "Carolina in My Mind".

Answer: James Taylor

James Taylor had other hits, such as "Mexico", "Something in the Way She Moves", "Sweet Baby James", and Carole King's "You've Got a Friend".

8. Heard often on the radio, this rock band released songs such as "More Than a Feeling" and "Peace of Mind".

Answer: Boston

Boston released other common songs such as "Rock and Roll Band", "Foreplay/Longtime", and "Don't Look Back".

9. This glam rock band had their biggest hit with "All the Young Dudes" which was written for them by David Bowie.

Answer: Mott the Hoople

Other songs by Mott the Hoople are "All the Way From Memphis" and a cover of the Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane".

10. This former Beatle debuted his solo career with the triple album, "All Things Must Pass".

Answer: George Harrison

"All Things Must Pass" included the songs "My Sweet Lord", "I'd Have You Any Time", "The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let it Roll)", "Isn't It a Pity", "What is Life", "Beware of Darkness", and "Behind That Locked Door".

11. This punk band contained the members Johnny, Dee Dee, Joey, and Tommy.

Answer: The Ramones

Tommy Ramone is the only living original Ramone.

12. "Just What I Needed" and "My Best Friend's Girl" were songs by what new wave artist?

Answer: The Cars

Other well-known songs by The Cars are "Drive", "Let's Go", and "It's All I Can Do".

13. Paul Rodgers, of Free, and Mick Ralphs, of Mott the Hoople, were part of this English supergroup.

Answer: Bad Company

Bad Company released music on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label.

14. This rock band released the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" off their album "Agents of Fortune".

Answer: Blue Oyster Cult

"Godzilla", "Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll", and "Burnin' For You" are other songs by Blue Oyster Cult.

15. This soft rock band had hits such as "The Guitar Man", "Make it With You", and "If".

Answer: Bread

Bread had other hits including "Everything I Own", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Sweet Surrender", "Aubrey", and "It Don't Matter to Me".

16. This English pianist released popular albums such "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Honky Chateau".

Answer: Elton John

Some hits by Elton John were "Rocket Man", "Honky Cat", "Your Song", "Candle in the Wind", "Bennie and the Jets", "Daniel", and "Crocodile Rock".

17. This pianist from Long Island, New York, released the album "The Stranger", which produced many hits including the title track.

Answer: Billy Joel

Also on "The Stranger" were the tracks "Only the Good Die Young", "She's Always a Woman", "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)", and "Vienna".

18. "Can't Buy A Thrill" was the debut album of this American rock band.

Answer: Steely Dan

Some popular songs by Steely Dan are "Peg", "Kid Charlemagne", "Do It Again", "Reelin' in the Years", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Josie", and "Deacon Blues".

19. Billy Gibbons fronted this blues rock band from Texas, known for their long beards.

Answer: ZZ Top

"La Grange", "Tush", "Sharp Dressed Man", "Legs", "Pearl Necklace", and "Tube Snake Boogie".

20. This soft rock band that started in England had a major hit with "Horse With No Name".

Answer: America

America had other popular songs like "Sister Golden Hair", "Tin Man", "Lonely People", and "Ventura Highway".

21. This English singer-songwriter converted to Islam in 1977 and changed his name to Yusuf Islam.

Answer: Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens released popular songs such as "Moonshadow", "Wild World", "Can't Keep it In", "Father and Sun", "Hard Headed Woman", "Where Do the Children Play?", "Peace Train", "Morning Has Broken", "Oh Very Young", and "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out".

22. From Jamaica, Bob Marley was one of the most popular reggae musicians, but what was his back up band?

Answer: The Wailers

Some popular songs by Bob Marley & the Wailers are "One Love/People Get Ready", "Jamming", "Could You Be Loved", "No Woman, No Cry", "Get Up, Stand Up", "Stir It Up", "I Shot the Sheriff", "Three Little Birds", "Redemption Song", and "Buffalo Soldier [Posthumously Released]".

23. This country/folk guitarist once belonged to the Chad Mitchell Trio. His song "Leaving on a Jet Plane" became a hit for Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Answer: John Denver

Some popular John Denver songs were "Rocky Mountain High", "Take Me Home Country Roads", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Annie's Song", and "I'm Sorry".

24. This Australian hard rock band is known for their raw energy and the school uniform worn by their guitarist Angus Young.

Answer: AC/DC

Lead singer Brian Johnson was recruited after the death of Bon Scott, the original singer.

25. This power pop band from the USA were popular in Japan.

Answer: Cheap Trick

Some popular Cheap Trick songs are "Dream Police", "I Want You to Want Me", and "Surrender".

Source: Author drinkboron

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