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Rock And Roll Trivia Quiz

Here is a general rock music quiz about bands, musicians and music from the 1970s and 80s.

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

Author
smoothie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,440

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4300

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (7/10), Guest 205 (3/10), Guest 67 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which was not a member of the Monkees? Hint

David Cassidy

Micky Dolenz

Peter Tork

Davy Jones

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Question 2 of 10

2. The LP 'Some Girls' was recorded by what group? Hint

Supertramp

The Rolling Stones

The Who

Procol Harum

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first British rocker to perform in the USSR in 1979? Hint

David Bowie

Eric Clapton

George Harrison

Elton John

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Question 4 of 10

4. Aerosmith's 'Dude Looks Like a Lady' was written about what rock and roller? Hint

Mick Jagger

Vince Neil

David Bowie

Steven Tyler

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year were the Beatles formed? (Include the year the 'same' Beatles were known as The Silver Beatles) Hint

1961

1960

1962

1956

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which rock band wrote and performed the song Train In Vain (Stand By Me)? Hint

The Ramones

The Stranglers

The Jam

The Clash

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Is the first song on the Doors first self titled album ever released? Hint

'Soul Kitchen'

'Break On Through'

'Light My Fire'

'The End'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which band recorded the song '30 Days In The Hole'? Hint

Grand Funk Railroad

Humble Pie

The James Gang

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Question 9 of 10

9. What band recorded and performed the song 'Space Truckin'? Hint

Hot Tuna

Bad Company

The Greatful Dead

Deep Purple

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bruce Springsteen had an album called Greetings From....? Hint

Atlantic City

Madam Marie

Asbury Park

The Stone Pony

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Most Recent Scores

Nov 20 2024 : Guest 172: 7/10
Nov 07 2024 : Guest 205: 3/10
Nov 02 2024 : Guest 67: 6/10
Oct 28 2024 : Guest 24: 7/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 35: 8/10
Oct 21 2024 : Guest 50: 8/10
Oct 14 2024 : Guest 73: 3/10
Oct 13 2024 : Guest 47: 8/10
Oct 10 2024 : Guest 213: 7/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which was not a member of the Monkees?

Answer: David Cassidy

David Cassidy was with the Partridge Family and also a solo artist.

2. The LP 'Some Girls' was recorded by what group?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

'Miss You' was the big hit but I still say 'Shattered' was there best song on the album.

3. Who was the first British rocker to perform in the USSR in 1979?

Answer: Elton John

I wonder if he sang in Russian.

4. Aerosmith's 'Dude Looks Like a Lady' was written about what rock and roller?

Answer: Vince Neil

Great Aerosmith tune.

5. In what year were the Beatles formed? (Include the year the 'same' Beatles were known as The Silver Beatles)

Answer: 1960

The Beatles go back 60 years and their music is still as popular as it was then.

6. Which rock band wrote and performed the song Train In Vain (Stand By Me)?

Answer: The Clash

A top song in my books along with London Calling.

7. What Is the first song on the Doors first self titled album ever released?

Answer: 'Break On Through'

Another band who's music is still played and has gathered new fans even after the break up from Morrisons untimely departure.

8. Which band recorded the song '30 Days In The Hole'?

Answer: Humble Pie

Peter Framptons band with Steve Marriott before he went on his own solo career.

9. What band recorded and performed the song 'Space Truckin'?

Answer: Deep Purple

Made In Japan in my opinion was a classic album by them.

10. Bruce Springsteen had an album called Greetings From....?

Answer: Asbury Park

The Boss is the pride of Rock and Roll from my home state N.J.

Source: Author smoothie

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