Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution Quiz

Answer: Eagles

The Eagles are an American rock band that formed in 1971 in Los Angeles, California. They have had multiple number-one singles including "One of These Nights" (1975), "Take it To The Limit" (1975), and "Hotel California" (1976). With six number one albums, seven number one singles, and six Grammy Awards, this band was one of the most popular bands of the 1970s.

Their music is a staple for classic rock stations across the U.S.

Answer: Steve Miller Band

The Steve Miller Band became active around 1967 and were performing 40 years later. Some of the group's biggest hits include "The Joker" (1973), "Fly Like an Eagle" (197), and "Take the Money and Run" (1976). The Pegasus, or winged horse has appeared on many of their albums and is often associated with the group.

Answer: The Who

Formed in 1964, The Who, was an enormously popular English band known for their lively concerts which often featured them destroying their guitars at the end. Through the years the band sold over 100 million records and were very popular on both sides of the ocean. Some of their hits include "Squeeze Box" (1975), "Pinball Wizard" (1969) and "Won't Get Fooled Again" (1971).

Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lynyrd Skynyrd was a very popular 1970s rock band that specialized in a style known as 'southern hard-rock'. In 1977, while they were at the height of their popularity, they lost three members in an airplane crash including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant. Some of their greatest hits include "Gimme Three Steps" (1973), "Free Bird" (1974), and "Sweet Home Alabama" (1974).

Answer: The Mamas and the Papas

Singing a style of music known as 'folk rock' The Mamas and the Papas were a quartet that made their music from 1965-1971. Most of their music was released in a three year period but all music ended with the death of Cass Elliot (Mama Cass). Their four-part harmony was part of the sound that made them so popular. With little more than an acoustic guitar and tambourine, this group managed to make some iconic music that can be still heard today on classic rock stations around the world.

Some of their hits include "Dancing in the Streets", "California Dreaming" (1965), and "Monday, Monday" (1966).

Answer: Roy Orbison

Roy Orbison was one of the premier singer/songwriters of the 1960s. He wrote many of his own hits as well as songs for other popular singers of the time. Known for his signature dark glasses, powerful voice, and dark ballads, he may be one of the most influential people in early rock and roll.

Some of his hits include "Crying" (1961), "Blue Bayou" (1963) and his signature song "Oh, Pretty Woman" (1964).

Answer: The Animals

Part of the 'British Invasion', The Animals music is usually described as a bluesy rock. Lead singer Eric Burdon helped lead this group to many top hits. Their main career lasted from 1963-1969 and produced songs such as "House of the Rising Sun" (1964), "We Gotta Get out of This Place" (1965) and "It's My Life" (1965).

Answer: The Troggs

The Troggs were an English rock band that, for a few years, were immensely popular on both sides of the ocean. With a career that lasted fifty years, off and on, this wonderful group produced many songs still playing on radios around the world. Some of their hits included "With a Girl Like You" (1966), "Wild Thing" (1966), and "Love is All Around" (1967).

Answer: Gordon Lightfoot

One of Canada's greatest contributions to rock and roll has to be singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. His music has gone platinum numerous times, and has been sung by numerous other great music artists of the era. Some of his songs include "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" (1976), "Sundown" (1974), and "If You Could Read My Mind" (1970).

Answer: Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin was one of the most prominent singers of the era. She sang a variety of styles including psychedelic-acid rock as well as blues/folk rock. Her unique voice was powerfully emotional and she was often called "The Queen of Rock and Roll". Some of her hits include "Mercedes Benz" (1971), "Me and Bobby McGee" (1971), and "Piece of My Heart" (1968).