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Rock Band Members Trivia Quiz

I will list the original members of a rock band and you have to name the group that they were a part of. This will be relatively easy for the older crowd.

A multiple-choice quiz by lout62001. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lout62001

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
330,521

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
2727

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 162 (9/10), Alison4 (9/10), Guest 78 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Robby Krieger were members of which band? Hint

The Hollies

Jefferson Starship

Procol Harum

The Doors

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Question 2 of 10

2. Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield were musicians in which band? Hint

King Crimson

Bad Company

The Byrds

The Pretenders

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Question 3 of 10

3. Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon were which UK band? Hint

Deep Purple

Led Zeppelin

Humble Pie

Queen

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Question 4 of 10

4. John Kay, Michael Monarch, Rushton Moreve, Goldy McJohn, Jerry Edmonton were once part of which Canadian/American band? Hint

Creed

The Faces

Steppenwolf

Credence Clearwater Revival

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Question 5 of 10

5. Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley, Jerry Shirley at one time played together in which band? Hint

The Byrds

Blind Faith

The Hollies

Humble Pie

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Question 6 of 10

6. John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford were part of which American band? Hint

The Yardbirds

The Troggs

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Grateful Dead

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Question 7 of 10

7. Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore, Nick Simper, Ian Paice, Jon Lord were members of which band? Hint

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Black Sabbath

Deep Purple

Whitesnake

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Question 8 of 10

8. David Gates, Jimmy Griffin, Robb Royer, Mike Botts were all part of which band? Hint

ZZ Top

Blue Oyster Cult

Bread

Styx

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Question 9 of 10

9. James Young, Dennis DeYoung, John Curulewski, John Panozzo, Chuck Panozzo were all members of which seventies group? Hint

Supertramp

Blue Oyster Cult

Jefferson Starship

Styx

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Question 10 of 10

10. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner were all part of which diverse band? Hint

The Byrds

The Eagles

The Turtles

Wings

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore, Robby Krieger were members of which band?

Answer: The Doors

The Doors were formed in 1965 in Los Angeles. Due to Morrison's wild stage antics, The Doors were considered one of the most controversial acts of the sixties. Following the death of Morrison in 1971, the group continued as a trio until finally breaking up in 1973.

2. Robert Fripp, Michael Giles, Greg Lake, Ian McDonald, Peter Sinfield were musicians in which band?

Answer: King Crimson

King Crimson was progressive rock band from Dorset, England. Formed in 1969, this band has been unstable through the years with numerous personnel changes. Their first album, "In the Court of the Crimson King" was an instant hit that propelled them to stardom.

3. Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon were which UK band?

Answer: Queen

Queen was formed in 1971 in London, England. Their release of several albums gained them international success. Lead vocalist Freddie Mercury died of AIDS in 1991. In 2001, Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

4. John Kay, Michael Monarch, Rushton Moreve, Goldy McJohn, Jerry Edmonton were once part of which Canadian/American band?

Answer: Steppenwolf

Steppenwolf was another band from the sixties formed in Los Angeles by frontman Kay. Some of their hits included "Born to be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride". They had world-wide success until the mid-seventies.

5. Steve Marriott, Peter Frampton, Greg Ridley, Jerry Shirley at one time played together in which band?

Answer: Humble Pie

Humble Pie was a rock band from England formed in 1968 by Steve Marriott. They are perhaps best known for their tune "30 Days in the Hole". Frampton left the band in 1971 and went on to enjoy success as a solo artist.

6. John Fogerty, Tom Fogerty, Stu Cook, Doug Clifford were part of which American band?

Answer: Creedence Clearwater Revival

Creedence Clearwater Revival was an American band that was popular in the sixties and seventies. Their music genre was called swamp pop which encompasses a mixture of rhythm and blues, country and western, and rock and roll from the southern USA. CCR was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993.

7. Rod Evans, Ritchie Blackmore, Nick Simper, Ian Paice, Jon Lord were members of which band?

Answer: Deep Purple

Deep Purple was formed in 1968 in England. They are considered by many to be the pioneers of heavy metal and hard rock. Arguably, their most recognized song is "Smoke on the Water". Key band member Blackmore left the group in 1993 due to internal bickering.

8. David Gates, Jimmy Griffin, Robb Royer, Mike Botts were all part of which band?

Answer: Bread

Bread was another rock band from Los Angeles formed in 1969. Their music genre was considered to be soft rock. A couple of their popular songs are "Make It With You" and "Baby I'm-a Want You". They were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2006.

9. James Young, Dennis DeYoung, John Curulewski, John Panozzo, Chuck Panozzo were all members of which seventies group?

Answer: Styx

Styx was an American rock band from Chicago formed in 1970. They are known for their progressive rock style of music. From 1977 to 1981 they managed to release four consecutive albums that have been listed as Multi-Platinum.

10. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, Randy Meisner were all part of which diverse band?

Answer: The Eagles

The Eagles were formed in 1971 in Los Angeles. Their music style is a combination of rock, country rock and folk rock. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. Some of their best known works include "Hotel California".

Source: Author lout62001

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