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1. This band has members that are siblings. When they were early into their recording career, one of the siblings had a poster of a Beatle on their bedroom wall. Prior to their recording days, they were said to have been the best Led Zeppelin cover band in the California bar scene. The band formed in Seattle, Washington. After they were headliners in concerts, they toured as the opening act for both the Beach Boys and Blue Oyster Cult. Two of their albums were "Dog and Butterfly" and "Magazine". Who was this rocking band from the Pacific Northwest?
2. This guitar player was the second lead guitarist for the Yardbirds. He had a successful career as a solo artist and with his band that used his name as part of the band's name. He recorded with Rod Stewart when Rod was a solo artist and also had Rod as a lead singer in one of his bands. Two of his albums were "Truth" and "Blow by Blow". Who was this guitar slinger?
3. This band's original leader and major song writer was Syd Barrett. That role was later replaced by bassist Roger Waters. Syd's musical role was replaced by David Gilmore. This band had an album that broke the record for consecutive weeks on the Billboard's top 100. This band also toured one of their albums for contractual purposes, in just two U.S. cities which spanned ten days total. Who was this colorful psychedelic band?
4. This California band had a name that could make people think they were related even though they were not. Their first lead singer Tom Johnston was with them for their first few albums but was later replaced by former adjunct Steely Dan singer Michael McDonald. Some of their popular singles were "Black Water", "Listen To The Music", "Long Train Runnin'" and "China Grove". Who was this rockin' California band?
5. This British band's main songwriting team was known as the Glimmer Twins. They had a hit single that was about their lead singer's friend's wife "Angie". They have gone through several band member changes; however their lineup during their 2003 tour had been together for over twenty years. They turned down a chance to appear at The Woodstock Music and Art Show; however, they followed up with their own concert that had Hell's Angels as body guards in Altamont, California. Who was this British band?
6. This singer was born Reginald Dwight. He was John Lennon's youngest son's godfather. He was featured on John Lennon's only number one single prior to his death. He played the "Pinball Wizard" in the movie "Tommy". He was known for releasing the songs "Someone Saved My Life Tonight", "Rocket Man", "Daniel" and "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me". Who was this singer?
7. This singer from the 1960's was born in Texas. She moved to San Francisco, California in the mid 1960's. She was the lead singer for Big Brother and the Holding Company. This singer went by the name Grace Slick.
8. This singer was born Robert Zimmerman. Several of his songs were covered by Peter, Paul and Mary, and The Byrds. Some of his hit songs were "Rainy Day Women #12 & 35", "Like A Rolling Stone", "Tangled Up In Blue", and "Knocking on Heaven's Door". One of his children was in a popular band early in the 21st century. Who was this pivotal singer?
9. This band released their first album in 1968. They were fronted by flautist and singer Ian Anderson. They have released over 40 albums. Some of their albums were "Aqualung", "Thick as a Brick", "Songs From the Wood", and "Too Old to Rock and Roll, Too Young to Die". Their albums have covered several genres which include jazz, folk, blues and progressive rock. Who was this classic rock great?
10. This musician was from New Jersey. He was known during his career as "The Boss". His debut album, "Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J" was released in 1973. The band he was with was called The E-Street Band. His breakthrough album, "Born to Run" was released in 1975. The man known as "The Boss" was Bruce Springsteen.
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