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History of Rock and Roll Trivia Quiz

This is a brief quiz on the history of rock music.

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

Author
RockandRull

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,482

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1806

Last 3 plays: Guest 110 (5/10), Guest 159 (6/10), Guest 89 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these Chuck Berry songs, released in 1958, was one of the earliest rock songs, and would be featured on the album "Chuck Berry is On Top"? Hint

"Roll Over Beethoven"

"Johnny B. Goode"

"Allmost Grown"

"Rock and Roll Music"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which astronomical year in the mid-60's had the release of "My Generation", "Satisfaction", "Like A Rolling Stone" and "Rubber Soul"? Hint

1964

1967

1966

1965

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1967, this legendary guitarist released his first album. He would die in 1970. Who is he? Hint

Eric Clapton

Duane Allman

Les Paul

Jimi Hendrix

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Beatles broke up in 1970. Who temporarily quit the band in 1968? Hint

Paul McCartney

John Lennon

George Harrison

Ringo Starr

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these albums did not come out in 1971, and is regarded as heavy metal's original album? Hint

"Paranoid" - Black Sabbath

"What's Going On" - Marvin Gaye

"Led Zeppelin IV" - Led Zeppelin

"L.A. Woman" - The Doors

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of these punk bands only released one album? Hint

Ramones

The Sex Pistols

The Clash

The Dead Kennedys

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these famous pairs of songs were the first to be released, and are still classics on rock and roll radio? Hint

"Heartbreaker"/"Living Loving Maid" - Led Zeppelin

"We Will Rock You"/"We Are the Champions" - Queen

"Eruption"/"You Really Got Me" - Van Halen

"Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)"/"A Day In the Life" - The Beatles

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Question 8 of 10

8. This song was the Police's big hit, it was number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1983. What song is it? Hint

"Every Breath You Take"

"Message In a Bottle"

"Roxanne"

"Don't Stand So Close To Me"

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1987, which of these bands held the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the most weeks? Hint

Bon Jovi

Huey Lewis and the News

Guns N' Roses

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Question 10 of 10

10. 1991 was the biggest year of the 90's. Which of these songs did not come out in that year? Hint

"Zoo Station" - U2

"Dissident" - Pearl Jam

"Shiny Happy People" - REM

"Smells Like Teen Spirit" - Nirvana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these Chuck Berry songs, released in 1958, was one of the earliest rock songs, and would be featured on the album "Chuck Berry is On Top"?

Answer: "Johnny B. Goode"

This song was ranked 7 on "Rolling Stone Magazine's" 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. It was also ranked as the greatest guitar song of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine.

2. Which astronomical year in the mid-60's had the release of "My Generation", "Satisfaction", "Like A Rolling Stone" and "Rubber Soul"?

Answer: 1965

The UK version of "Rubber Soul", by the Beatles, features songs such as "In My Life", "Drive My Car" and "Norwegian Wood". "Satisfaction" can be found on the Rolling Stones album "Out of Our Heads", "Like a Rolling Stone" by Bob Dylan is featured on the album "Highway 61 Revisited", and "My Generation" is by the Who.

3. In 1967, this legendary guitarist released his first album. He would die in 1970. Who is he?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

This album was know as "Are You Experienced?". It includes songs like "Purple Haze", "Hey Joe", "The Wind Cries Mary", and "Foxey Lady".

4. The Beatles broke up in 1970. Who temporarily quit the band in 1968?

Answer: Ringo Starr

Yes, Ringo quit during the making of the White Album. When he returned, the other three decorated his drums with flowers.

5. Which of these albums did not come out in 1971, and is regarded as heavy metal's original album?

Answer: "Paranoid" - Black Sabbath

"Paranoid" was released in 1970, and featured songs such as "Iron Man" and "War Pigs".

6. Which of these punk bands only released one album?

Answer: The Sex Pistols

That album was "Nevermind the Bollocks - Here's the Sex Pistols!" in 1977. Some of it's songs are "Anarchy In the UK" and "Holidays in the Sun".

7. Which of these famous pairs of songs were the first to be released, and are still classics on rock and roll radio?

Answer: "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise)"/"A Day In the Life" - The Beatles

The two are from the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band", which was released in 1967. The two Led Zeppelin songs are from the 1969 album "Led Zeppelin II". The Queen songs came out in 1977, and the Van Halen songs came out in 1978.

8. This song was the Police's big hit, it was number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1983. What song is it?

Answer: "Every Breath You Take"

From the album "Synchronicity", it is known as the song of the stalker. The song was written by Sting while his marriage to Frances Tomelty fell apart.

9. In 1987, which of these bands held the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 for the most weeks?

Answer: U2

U2 held number one for five weeks, and with two different songs being "With or Without You" and "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Lookin' For". Bon Jovi held number one for four weeks with "Livin' on a Prayer", Huey Lewis held it for one week with "Jacob's Ladder", and Guns N' Roses did not get to number one until 1988 when "Sweet Child O' Mine" held number one for two weeks.

10. 1991 was the biggest year of the 90's. Which of these songs did not come out in that year?

Answer: "Dissident" - Pearl Jam

Other song that came out in 1991 are "Losing My Religion" by REM, "One" by U2, "Alive" by Pearl Jam and "Under the Bridge" by the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Source: Author RockandRull

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