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Good Old RocknRoll Trivia Quiz

A dibble and dabble of history, of good old rocknroll...

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

Author
GordonMissy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
69,774

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
2977

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Who assisted John Lennon and Paul McCartney in writing 'Yellow Submarine'? Hint

Elton John

Donovan Leitch

Mick Jagger

Brian Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. The song 'Layla' was written about whom? Hint

Patti Boyd

Marianne Faithful

Carly Simon

Judy Collins

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1972, Stevie Wonder was an unlikely opening act for which band? Hint

Bob Dylan

Rolling Stones

Jefferson Airplane

Fleetwood Mac

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Question 4 of 10

4. What group did 'Tobacco Road' in 1964? Hint

The Arbors

Lovin' Spoonful

The Nashville Teens

The Electric Prunes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Name the multi-talented band who produced 'Girl With No Eyes', 'Whitebird', and 'Hot Summer Day'? Hint

It's A Beautiful Day

Grateful Dead

Shocking Blue

Jefferson Airplane

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Question 6 of 10

6. 'In the Year 2525', a Zager and Evans song, spent 6 weeks on Top Charts. It was written in what amount of time? Hint

8 hours

55 minutes

24 hours

30 minutes

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Question 7 of 10

7. The first white Rock and Roll band signed by Motown Records was what?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 10

8. 'Tom and Jerry' were the names used by what musical group on their first recordings? Hint

Bee Gees

Righteous Brothers

Simon and Garfunkel

Jan and Dean

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first British band to top the charts in 1962? Hint

The Beatles

Tornadoes

The Rolling Stones

The Everly Brothers

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Question 10 of 10

10. On August 16, 1957, who were the first white performers to play at Harlem's Apollo Theater? Hint

Elvis Presley

Buddy Holly and the Crickets

Jerry Lee Lewis

Carl Perkins

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who assisted John Lennon and Paul McCartney in writing 'Yellow Submarine'?

Answer: Donovan Leitch

Paul McCartney later returned the favor by singing background in 'Mellow Yellow'.

2. The song 'Layla' was written about whom?

Answer: Patti Boyd

Patti Boyd was married to George Harrison when the song was written. She later married Eric Clapton, who wrote the song!

3. In 1972, Stevie Wonder was an unlikely opening act for which band?

Answer: Rolling Stones

I saw Stevie open for The Stones personally, in Akron, Ohio, 1972! Great Concert!

4. What group did 'Tobacco Road' in 1964?

Answer: The Nashville Teens

When these guys recorded 'Tobacco Road', most of the 'Teens' were way past their 20's!

5. Name the multi-talented band who produced 'Girl With No Eyes', 'Whitebird', and 'Hot Summer Day'?

Answer: It's A Beautiful Day

Talented musicians ... the band is from San Francisco.

6. 'In the Year 2525', a Zager and Evans song, spent 6 weeks on Top Charts. It was written in what amount of time?

Answer: 30 minutes

The record sold 5 million copies.

7. The first white Rock and Roll band signed by Motown Records was what?

Answer: Rare Earth

They signed in 1969.

8. 'Tom and Jerry' were the names used by what musical group on their first recordings?

Answer: Simon and Garfunkel

They performed under the names 'Tom and Jerry' on American Bandstand...the song was 'Hey School Girl'.

9. Who was the first British band to top the charts in 1962?

Answer: Tornadoes

The song was 'Telstar'.

10. On August 16, 1957, who were the first white performers to play at Harlem's Apollo Theater?

Answer: Buddy Holly and the Crickets

Wew...it's over!!! Rock and Roll!!

Source: Author GordonMissy

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