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Quiz about Great Rock Bands and Their Songs

Great Rock Bands and Their Songs Quiz

This quiz contains songs from some of the greatest rock bands of all time. I'll give you the name of a song, you pick the correct rock band. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by nmerr. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
nmerr

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
322,022

Updated
Aug 02 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
6841

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Formed in Pasadena, California in 1972, this rock band is still going strong. "Hot For Teacher" was a hit for this band. Which band? Hint

Aerosmith

Metallica

The Rolling Stones

Van Halen

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Question 2 of 10

2. Known as the "Bad Boys from Boston," which famous rock group recorded the song "Jaded?" Hint

Aerosmith

Guns N' Roses

Def Leppard

Twisted Sister

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Question 3 of 10

3. Originally named "Force," which Swedish rock band recorded the popular song "The Final Countdown"? Hint

Europe

Styx

AC/DC

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Question 4 of 10

4. This hard rock/heavy metal band from Sheffield, England was formed in 1977. Their song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" was recorded in 1987. Can you name this rock band? Hint

Metallica

AC/DC

Motley Crue

Def Leppard

5. This rock and roll band goes way back to the 60s. They're one of the greatest rock bands of all time. The song "Start Me Up" is from their album "Tattoo You." Who is this famous English rock band?
Hint

Guns N' Roses

Motley Crue

The Rolling Stones

Metallica

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who can forget this heavy metal band from New York City and their memorable MTV videos? Their hit song "We're Not Gonna Take It" seemed to appear everywhere on MTV in the 1980s. Which metal group am I talking about? Hint

Guns N' Roses

Bon Jovi

Twisted Sister

Motley Crue

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which rock band, from my home state of New Jersey, recorded the hit single "Livin' On a Prayer"? Hint

Journey

Bon Jovi

Metallica

Motley Crue

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Question 8 of 10

8. I just know you've been waiting patiently for me to include a song from this heavy metal/thrash metal band from Los Angeles, California. Does the title-track song, "Master of Puppets," ring a bell? Hint

Motley Crue

Metallica

AC/DC

Guns N' Roses

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Question 9 of 10

9. The song is titled "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Can you name the group? Hint

Motley Crue

Kiss

Journey

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Question 10 of 10

10. I cannot end this quiz without including this famous hard rock/heavy metal band from Hollywood, California. "Welcome To the Jungle" is the song. Who is the band? Hint

Kiss

Guns N' Roses

Styx

Journey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Formed in Pasadena, California in 1972, this rock band is still going strong. "Hot For Teacher" was a hit for this band. Which band?

Answer: Van Halen

"Hot for Teacher" appeared on Van Halen's album "1984." The song is known for its long opening drum solo.

2. Known as the "Bad Boys from Boston," which famous rock group recorded the song "Jaded?"

Answer: Aerosmith

One of my favorite rock bands of all time, Aerosmith's debut album in 1973 was titled "Aerosmith." The song "Jaded" was the first single off the album "Just Push Play."

3. Originally named "Force," which Swedish rock band recorded the popular song "The Final Countdown"?

Answer: Europe

The rock band, Europe, recorded their third album, "The Final Countdown," in 1986. It was an international success. Their star was on the rise. Their album "Last Look at Eden" was released in September 2009.

4. This hard rock/heavy metal band from Sheffield, England was formed in 1977. Their song "Pour Some Sugar On Me" was recorded in 1987. Can you name this rock band?

Answer: Def Leppard

"Pour Some Sugar On Me" is from Def Leppard's album "Hysteria." Members of this metal band have included Rick Savage, Joe Elliot, and Rick Allen.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones first formed in London in 1962. The original members included Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts. Ian Stewart originally played piano for the group but became their road manager and occasional keyboardist until his death in 1985.

Answer: Twisted Sister

The band was formed by Jay Jay French in 1972. It was originally called Silverstar. The name was changed to Twisted Sister in 1973. Twisted Sister formally disbanded in 1987 but the band members have occasionally reunited over the years. The band recorded an album titled "Twisted Christmas" in 2006.

7. Which rock band, from my home state of New Jersey, recorded the hit single "Livin' On a Prayer"?

Answer: Bon Jovi

Named for the leader singer John Bongiovi, the band formed in 1983. "Livin' On a Prayer" is featured on the album "Slippery When Wet." The album was released in 1986.

Answer: Metallica

One of groups placed in the sub-genre thrash metal, Metallica first formed in 1981. "Master of Puppets," from the album of the same name, was released in 1986.

9. The song is titled "Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Can you name the group?

Answer: U2

U2 consists of Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton, and Larry Mullen Jr. The band hails from Dublin, Ireland. "Still Haven't Found What I'm looking For" is the second track of the album, "Joshua Tree." The album was released in 1987.

10. I cannot end this quiz without including this famous hard rock/heavy metal band from Hollywood, California. "Welcome To the Jungle" is the song. Who is the band?

Answer: Guns N' Roses

Born William Rose, Axl Rose co-founded the band in 1985. The song "Welcome To The Jungle" is featured on their debut studio album, "Appetite For Destruction." Besides Axl, other band members have included Dizzy Reed, Ron Thal, and DJ Ashba.

Source: Author nmerr

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