Five Bands a-Rockin' Trivia Quiz

Answer: "Jailbreak" (1976)

Although Australian band AC/DC has gone through several changes in members since it was first formed in 1973, typically the band has performed and recorded with five members providing lead vocals, lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar and drums. "Jailbreak", which appeared on the "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" album in 1976, featured the talents of Bon Scott (vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar and backup vocals), Mark Evans (bass guitar) and Phil Rudd (drums).

Did you know? "Jailbreak" wasn't included on the international release of "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap". Outside of Australia, the song first appeared on the 1984 album "'74 Jailbreak".

"Jailbreak" was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott and peaked at number ten on the Kent Music Report in Australia.

Answer: "Back in the Saddle" (1977)

Aerosmith is an American band formed in Boston, Massachusetts in 1971 by founding members Steven Tyler (lead vocals), Joe Perry (lead guitar), Ray Tabano (guitar), Tom Hamilton (bass guitar) and Joey Kramer (drums). Ray Tabano was replaced early on by Brad Whitfield, but aside from some leaves of absence while members battled with substance abuse, the lineup has remained largely unchanged during the band's decades-long career.

"Back in the Saddle" is the third song on Aerosmith's 1976 album, "Rocks". The song was co-written by Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, and peaked at number 38 on the USA's "Billboard" Hot 100.

Did you know? Several Aerosmith members were injured trying to create sound effects for "Back in the Saddle" using a real bullwhip. Eventually a swung wire and cap gun were used instead.

Answer: "I Want It That Way" (1999)

Here's a band that provided much of the musical backdrop to my high school years. The Backstreet Boys consists of vocalists Nick Carter, Howie D., AJ McLean, Brian Littrell and Kevin Richardson. Richardson left the group in 2006, during which time the Backstreet Boys performed as a quartet, but rejoined the group again in 2012 and contributed to the BSB's eighth album, "In a World Like This" (2013), which coincided with the band's 20th anniversary as performers.

"I Want It That Way" comes from BSB's third album, "Millennium" (1999). It peaked at number six on the "Billboard" Hot 100 but fared even better in other countries, reaching number one on charts in more than 25 countries. The song was not written by any members of the Backstreet Boys; two Swedish songwriters, Max Martin and Andreas Carlsson, have that creative credit.

Did you know? Comedic musician Weird Al Yankovic made a parody of "I Want it That Way" which appeared on his 2003 album, "Poodle Hat". In the parody, called "eBay", the narrator makes a series of improbable purchases on the popular online auction site.

Answer: "Little Deuce Coupe" (1963)

The original members of the Beach Boys in 1961 were Al Jardine, Mike Love, and brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson. Their early singles and albums were largely beach-themed--no surprise there--and their sound resonated with the southern California youth culture of the 1960s. The band is often praised for its intricate vocal harmonies.

"Little Deuce Coupe" was written by Brian Wilson and Roger Christian and was originally released as the B-side to another of the Beach Boys' hit singles, "Surfer Girl". Reaching number 15 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, "Little Deuce Coupe" is the Beach Boys' highest-charted single that was never released as an A-side track.

Did you know? A "deuce coupe" is a 1932 Ford Model 18. In the 1973 film "American Graffiti" a yellow deuce coupe modified for racing is the car of choice for the character John Milner, who was played by Paul Le Mat.

Answer: "Money Back Guarantee" (1972)

When Canadian band The Staccatos re-branded themselves as Five Man Electrical Band in 1969, the band's members included Les Emmerson on lead vocals and guitar, Brian Rading on bass, brothers Rick and Mike Bell both on drums and backup vocals and Ted Gerow on keyboard. "Money Back Guarantee" (written by Emmerson) was the first single released from their fifth album, "Sweet Paradise", and reached number 17 on the Canadian Singles Chart. Five Man Electrical Band's most popular song, "Signs", reached number four in Canada, number three in the USA, and was the number one song in Australia for two months! Not bad for an obscure band from Ottawa!

Did you know? In 1967 The Staccatos recorded the album "A Wild Pair" jointly with another Canadian band, The Guess Who (of "American Woman" fame). Each band recorded one side of the album.

Answer: "You Could Be Mine" (1991)

Guns N' Roses is another American band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band got its name from two of the founding members, Tracii Guns and lead vocalist Axl Rose. However, shortly after forming the band, the two members got in an argument. Guns quit and was replaced by Slash. The members of Guns N' Roses when they signed their record deal were Axl Rose (vocals), Slash (lead guitar), Izzy Stradlin (rhythm guitar), Duff McKagen (bass) and Steven Adler (drums).

"You Could Be Mine" was written by Axl Rose and Izzy Stradlin. It was only the band's seventh single to be released, and reached number 29 on the "Billboard" Hot 100.

Did You Know? When AC/DC vocalist Brian Johnson had to quit their "Rock or Bust" world tour in 2016 or risk losing his hearing completely, GNR frontman Axl Rose was asked to step in as his replacement.

Answer: "Mama's Pearl" (1970)

The Jackson 5 was formed by brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Tito Jackson in 1964, originally performing as the Jackson Brothers. The band had a number of popular songs in the early 1970s, including "ABC" and "I'll Be There". "Mama's Pearl" came from the group's aptly named "Third Album", and peaked at number two on the "Billboard" Hot 100. Two of the band's members, Michael Jackson and Tito Jackson, went on to have prominent solo careers.

Did you know? The Jackson sisters, Janet, La Toya and Rebbie, also had successful careers in the music industry. What an incredibly talented family!

Answer: "Makes Me Wonder" (2007)

When Maroon 5 formed in 2001 the lineup consisted of Adam Levine (vocals), Jesse Carmichael (keyboard, rhythm guitar), Ryan Dusick (drums), Mickey Madden (bass) and James Valentine (guitar). The members (except Valentine) had previously performed together in high school under the name Kara's Flowers. "Makes Me Wonder" is from Maroon 5's second album, "It Won't Be Soon Before Long", and hit number one in both the USA and Canada.

Did you know? Maroon 5 performed in the American Film Institute tribute to "Star Wars" creator George Lucas in 2005 when the cinematic icon was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Lucas had requested Maroon 5 specifically--they were his kids' favourite band.

Answer: "Fake Plastic Trees" (1995)

Radiohead is a British band, formed in 1985 by members Thom Yorke (lead vocals, guitar, keyboard, piano), Colin Greenwood (bass), Jonny Greenwood (lead guitar, keyboard), Ed O'Brien (guitar, backup vocals) and Philip Selway (drums, backup vocals). "Fake Plastic Trees" was written for Radiohead's second studio album, "The Bends" and writing credits are given to the band as a whole. The single reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.

Did you know? Thom Yorke grew to hate Radiohead's first single, "Creep", the song that rocketed the group to international stardom. Apparently fans would attend Radiohead's shows just to hear "Creep" and then leave, which Yorke found irritating.

Answer: "Spice Up Your Life" (1997)

Here's another group that dominated the airwaves when I was in high school. Very few groups rocket to success in the same way the Spice Girls did: their first single, "Wannabe" (1996) topped the charts at number one in more than 30 countries worldwide. "Spice Up Your Life" was written by the Spice Girls, Matt Rowe and Richard Stannard and not only was it the group's fifth single, it was also their fifth single to reach number one in the UK. The five members of the group were also popularly known by their "spicy" stage names: Victoria Adams (Posh Spice), Mel Brown (Scary Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Mel Chisholm (Sporty Spice) and Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice).

Did you know? More than 400 girls auditioned to be in the group in 1994. The industry was looking to form an all-female pop group to complement the popularity of boy bands at the time in the UK.