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Quiz about Rock n Roll Animals
Quiz about Rock n Roll Animals

Rock 'n' Roll Animals Trivia Quiz


Have you ever noticed how many animal references there are in old rock songs?

A multiple-choice quiz by Prawnsticks. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Prawnsticks
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
88,675
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1499
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which singer flew on the "Wings of an Eagle" in 1972? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which Australian group had a hit in 1965 with Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Does a mythical horse feature in the title of a Ross Ryan hit?


Question 4 of 10
4. "The walrus was Paul" according to which song? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which US blues band was formed in 1966 by performers known as The Bear and Blind Owl? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Rolf Harris had a hit with "Tie me kangaroo down, sport", but who charted with the sequel, "Cut me kangaroo loose"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which American group had a hit with a song about an anonymous horse?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 8 of 10
8. Who taught us the "Eagle Rock"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who had a hit with "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1961? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which band released a concept album in 1977 which divided people into The Dogs, The Pigs and The Sheep? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which singer flew on the "Wings of an Eagle" in 1972?

Answer: Russell Morris

Russell's career started in 1966 with the formation of "Somebody's Image", which he eventually left after advice from Ian "Molly" Meldrum.
2. Which Australian group had a hit in 1965 with Bobby Day's "Rockin' Robin"?

Answer: The Henchmen

Micheal Jackson also successfully revived the hit in 1972.
3. Does a mythical horse feature in the title of a Ross Ryan hit?

Answer: Yes

The horse in question was Pegasus, and the song was entitled "I am Pegasus".
4. "The walrus was Paul" according to which song?

Answer: Glass Onion

"The fool on the hill...he living there still..."
5. Which US blues band was formed in 1966 by performers known as The Bear and Blind Owl?

Answer: Canned Heat

Thus far, Canned Heat has 33 albums to their credit.
6. Rolf Harris had a hit with "Tie me kangaroo down, sport", but who charted with the sequel, "Cut me kangaroo loose"?

Answer: Joe Martin

In a performance in London in 2002, Rolf's accordian caught fire...but he played it once it was extinguished. The show must go on, as they say!
7. Which American group had a hit with a song about an anonymous horse?

Answer: America

"You see I've been through the desert on a horse with no name
It felt good to be out of the rain
In the desert you can remember your name
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain".
8. Who taught us the "Eagle Rock"?

Answer: Daddy Cool

"Eagle Rock", Daddy Cool's first single, was released in 1971.
9. Who had a hit with "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" in 1961?

Answer: The Tokens

The original Token line-up included Neil Sedaka, who left long before they recorded "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".
10. Which band released a concept album in 1977 which divided people into The Dogs, The Pigs and The Sheep?

Answer: Pink Floyd

In about 1965, the band that was to become known as Pink Floyd began as "Sigma 6". There were to be several more name changes before "Pink Floyd" was settled upon.
Source: Author Prawnsticks

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