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Quiz about On First Name Terms with British Bands

On First Name Terms with British Bands Quiz

No points for knowing who John, Paul, George and Ringo were but do you know these bands? I'll give you the first names of members of ten classic British bands, simply choose the correct band name.

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

Author
Mutchisman

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
249,548

Updated
Feb 27 22

# Qns
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Question 1 of 10

1. This band started in the 1960s, although unfortunately two of the original members have died. The classic line up was Pete, Roger, John and Keith. Which band is this? Hint

The Troggs

The Rolling Stones

The Who

The Kinks

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Question 2 of 10

2. A talented trio from the 1960s comprised Eric, Jack and Ginger. Which band was this? Hint

T. Rex

Taste

Cream

Atomic Rooster

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Question 3 of 10

3. Robert, Jimmy, John and John. No clues on this one, who were these four better known as? Hint

Led Zeppelin

Deep Purple

Black Sabbath

Ten Years After

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Question 4 of 10

4. No clues on this one either; Freddie, Brian, John and Roger went under which name? Hint

Marillion

Pink Floyd

Queen

The Police

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Question 5 of 10

5. This band had two of the biggest selling albums of the '90s. The classic line-up was Thom, Jonny, Ed, Colin and Phil. Who are these five better known as? Hint

Reef

Muse

Radiohead

Oasis

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Question 6 of 10

6. Steve, Ronnie, Ian and Kenney were the four members of which sixties 'mod' band? Hint

Traffic

The Small Faces

The Herd

The Tremeloes

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Question 7 of 10

7. This outfit were one of the original goth bands, the classic line-up was Robert, Lol, Porl, Simon and Boris. Who are they? Hint

Sisters of Mercy

Dead can Dance

The Cure

Bauhaus

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Question 8 of 10

8. This trio had huge success in the late '70s and early '80s. How were Paul, Bruce and Rick better known? Hint

The Buzzcocks

The Jam

The Clash

The Damned

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which moody Manchester band were comprised of Steven, Johnny, Andy and Mike? Hint

Oasis

The Smiths

Primal Scream

Happy Mondays

10. This band comprised two brothers, Martin and Ted, plus Andy and Steve. Their heyday was the early and mid-seventies and they featured two lead guitarists instead of the more usual lead and rhythm. Who were these melodic rockers? Hint

King Crimson

Wishbone Ash

Yes

The Moody Blues

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This band started in the 1960s, although unfortunately two of the original members have died. The classic line up was Pete, Roger, John and Keith. Which band is this?

Answer: The Who

The Who's classic line-up was: Pete Townsend, guitar; Roger Daltry, vocals; John Entwistle, bass and the inimitable Keith Moon on drums.
Keith died in 1978 and John died in 2002.

2. A talented trio from the 1960s comprised Eric, Jack and Ginger. Which band was this?

Answer: Cream

Often dubbed the first 'supergroup', Cream's line-up was Eric Clapton on guitar, Jack Bruce on bass and Ginger Baker on drums. Eric and Jack shared the vocals.

3. Robert, Jimmy, John and John. No clues on this one, who were these four better known as?

Answer: Led Zeppelin

Led Zeppelin sold shedloads of albums but never had a hit single in the UK. The line-up (in case you didn't know!) was Robert Plant on vocals, Jimmy Page, guitars; John Paul Jones, bass and John Bonham on drums.

4. No clues on this one either; Freddie, Brian, John and Roger went under which name?

Answer: Queen

One of the greatest ever frontmen in rock, Freddie Mercury died in 1991. The other members of Queen were Brian May on guitar, John Deacon on bass and Roger Taylor on drums.

5. This band had two of the biggest selling albums of the '90s. The classic line-up was Thom, Jonny, Ed, Colin and Phil. Who are these five better known as?

Answer: Radiohead

Radiohead's albums "The Bends" and "OK Computer" sold millions around the world and usually feature somewhere near the top on 'Greatest Album' lists. The line-up usually comprised Thom Yorke on vocals and guitar, Jonny Greenwood, guitar; Ed O'Brien, guitar and vocal; Colin Greenwood, bass and Phil Selway on drums.

6. Steve, Ronnie, Ian and Kenney were the four members of which sixties 'mod' band?

Answer: The Small Faces

The Small Faces line up was: Steve Marriott on guitar and vocals, Ronnie Lane on bass, Ian McLagan on keyboards and Kenney Jones on drums. Steve Marriott went on to form Humble Pie, the other three stayed together to form the nucleus of The Faces along with Rod Stewart. Kenney Jones was later to become Keith Moon's replacement in The Who.

7. This outfit were one of the original goth bands, the classic line-up was Robert, Lol, Porl, Simon and Boris. Who are they?

Answer: The Cure

The Cure's line-up was as follows: Robert Smith on vocals and guitar; Lol Tolhurst, keyboards; Porl Thompson, guitar; Simon Gallup, bass and Boris Williams on drums.

8. This trio had huge success in the late '70s and early '80s. How were Paul, Bruce and Rick better known?

Answer: The Jam

Led by 'The Modfather', Paul Weller, the Jam enjoyed enormous success before Paul split the band and formed The Style Council. The Jam's other members were Bruce Foxton on bass and Rick Buckler on drums.

9. Which moody Manchester band were comprised of Steven, Johnny, Andy and Mike?

Answer: The Smiths

Steven is much better known by his surname, Morrissey. Alongside him in The Smiths were Johnny Marr on guitar, Andy Rourke on bass and Mike Joyce on drums.

Answer: Wishbone Ash

Wishbone Ash featured the guitars of Andy Powell and Martin Turner, Andy usually played the faster licks while Martin played the more reflective passages. Martin's Ted Turner, no relation, played bass with Steve Upton on drums.

Source: Author Mutchisman

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