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Glam Rockers Trivia Quiz

The 70s and 80s was the period that Glam Rockers came onto the music scene. Enjoy the blast from the past.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
ClaudiaCat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
359,694

Updated
Jul 19 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1331

Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (9/10), Guest 185 (7/10), Guest 124 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1972 this alter ego emerged on the scene, Ziggy Stardust performing his hit song "Starman". Who is this now? Hint

Brian Ferry

Iggy Pop

Marc Bolan

David Bowie

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Question 2 of 10

2. Starting with Glam Rock band Roxy Music, this keyboardist is a talented musician who went solo and worked with other artists such as David Bowie. Who is this Glam Rocker? Hint

Brian Ferry

Brian Eno

Robert Smith

Adam Ant

3. This person was born in the 1940s and in the 1970s had a hit with "Rock and Roll". "The Leader of the Gang" was known for his glitter and later in life for his tumultuous life style. Who is this?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Thought to be the godfather of punk music, this electric performer did it all with a "Lust for Life". Who is he? Hint

Robert Smith

Sid Vicious

Iggy Pop

Johnny Rotten

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Question 5 of 10

5. This Glam Rocker started his career with The Velvet Underground and went on to have a "Walk on the Wild Side" solo career. Who is this?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 6 of 10

6. This artist had great looks, was very charismatic and had his own dress style. Unfortunately this artist died in a car accident just before his 30th birthday. Who was this? Hint

Marc Bolan

Boy George

Adam Ant

Phil Lynott

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Question 7 of 10

7. This artist has been an enigma and continues to be a pop star, movie score writer, is involved with royalty and could be said to be the Lion King. Who is this Glam Rocker? Hint

Elton John

Billy Joel

Phil Collins

Tom Jones

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Question 8 of 10

8. There is one who stands out and could be described as a "Killer Queen". Who was he? Hint

Brian May

Freddie Mercury

Elton John

Marc Bolan

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Question 9 of 10

9. This 70s star was the epitome of a star with good looks, style and a voice; the song is "Rock On". Who is this Glam Rocker? Hint

David Essex

David Cassidy

Steve Harley

Donny Osborn

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Question 10 of 10

10. Now it is time for the American Glam Rockers. This person was part of an army and was known for sticking his tongue out at society. Who is this Glam Rocker? Hint

Paul Stanley

Frank Zappa

Alice Cooper

Gene Simmons

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1972 this alter ego emerged on the scene, Ziggy Stardust performing his hit song "Starman". Who is this now?

Answer: David Bowie

David Bowie came up with the concept album "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars" with the persona of Ziggy Stardust in 1972. Ziggy dressed in elaborate costumes, had bright red hair and theatre make up giving the impression of a glam rocker and an alien.

2. Starting with Glam Rock band Roxy Music, this keyboardist is a talented musician who went solo and worked with other artists such as David Bowie. Who is this Glam Rocker?

Answer: Brian Eno

After a chance meeting with Andy Mackay on a train platform, Brian Eno joined Roxy Music. Firstly Eno played the synthesizer and was the band's mixer before joining them on stage. Leaving Roxy Music, Eno's solo musical career was innovative and experimental. Eno also collaborated with numerous other Glam Rockers during the 70s and later.

Answer: Gary Glitter

Gary Glitter was known for his glitter suits and silver platform shoes creating a Glam Rock stage presence that was strong through the 70s and 80s. Unfortunately Glitter's criminal behaviour became more known than his music in the 1970/80s. His reputation was linked to child pornography and he was convicted of these crimes in Vietnam and deported back to the UK.

4. Thought to be the godfather of punk music, this electric performer did it all with a "Lust for Life". Who is he?

Answer: Iggy Pop

Iggy Pop and The Stooges were a shock band from America during the 1960s and 1970s. Iggy received his inspiration from Jim Morrison of the Doors after seeing a live performance with Jim's unique stage performance. Pop was the first performer to do a stage dive into the crowd and many other antics.

5. This Glam Rocker started his career with The Velvet Underground and went on to have a "Walk on the Wild Side" solo career. Who is this?

Answer: Lou Reed

The Velvet Underground was not a successfully commercial band but did have a cult following. Lou's solo career was successful and he collaborated with many other Glam Rockers.

6. This artist had great looks, was very charismatic and had his own dress style. Unfortunately this artist died in a car accident just before his 30th birthday. Who was this?

Answer: Marc Bolan

Marc Bolan (born Mark Feld) was the perfect image of a Glam Rocker and when playing with T-Rex his stage presence was unique, with him wearing top hats, feather boas, trendy clothes and make up.

7. This artist has been an enigma and continues to be a pop star, movie score writer, is involved with royalty and could be said to be the Lion King. Who is this Glam Rocker?

Answer: Elton John

Sir Elton John (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight) won a scholarship to the Royal Academy of Music. Elton started at 15 years old playing piano in pubs; in 1967 Elton answered an advertisement placed by Ray Williams, Manager, Liberty Records. Williams introduced Elton to Bernie Taupin. Elton has enjoyed glam success, solo success, movie score success and finally a happy personal life.

8. There is one who stands out and could be described as a "Killer Queen". Who was he?

Answer: Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) in Zanzibar City, Tanzania. Freddie was the charismatic lead singer of Queen with the voice everyone would envy, and died young of complications due to AIDS. Such a loss to the world.

9. This 70s star was the epitome of a star with good looks, style and a voice; the song is "Rock On". Who is this Glam Rocker?

Answer: David Essex

David Essex (born David Cook) is a star of stage as well as music star. Starting in the 1970s David has 40 hit singles in the UK Top 40s. David's good looks and personality were addictive and he was soon a favourite of all. He was a teen idol for more than a decade.

10. Now it is time for the American Glam Rockers. This person was part of an army and was known for sticking his tongue out at society. Who is this Glam Rocker?

Answer: Gene Simmons

Gene Simmmons was born Chaim Weitz in Israel. Gene and Paul Stanley started the band Kiss in 1973. Kiss was a band that got a cult following - their fans called themselves the Kiss army, and from the mystique of their makeup concealing their identities, coupled with the symbolism of their characters, they were Glam Rocker band to beat.

Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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