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Some Classic Rock questions Trivia Quiz

Most of the questions would be in the 1970's time period, although one or two from the 60's and 80's as well. All questions are multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by Berkshire12. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
Berkshire12

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
182,397

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1675

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following drummers played for "Journey" at one time? Hint

Mick Fleetwood

Aynsley Dunbar

Ian Paice

Bun E. Carlos

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Question 2 of 10

2. Bon Scott was formerly the lead singer of which band? Hint

Slade

AC/DC

Chicago

The Doobie Brothers

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which band member went for help in Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crash? Hint

Gary Rossington

Allen Collins

Billy Powell

Artemis Pyle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which 2 things in common do "Rush" & "Triumph" have? Hint

Both have 3 members and both are from Canada

Both had a member who was in "Thin Lizzy" and both bands never flew in airplanes

Both had a left-handed drummer & both played in the former USSR

Both played in the former USSR and both once had a member in "Thin Lizzy"

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which musician does Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull admit that he didn't seem to get along too well with? Hint

Roger Waters

Robert Plant

Roger Daltrey

Eric Burden

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the original studio recording of Rush's song "Working Man" who was the drummer? Hint

Jim Gilliam

Neal Peart

John Rutsey

Stewart Copeland

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who wrote and sung lead vocals on the song "Beth?" Hint

Peter Criss

Ace Frehley

Gene Simmons

Paul Stanley

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Tom & Jerry" was the stage name for which duo? Hint

Jan & Dean

Simon & Garfunkel

The Everly Brothers

David Crosby & Stephen Stills

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Question 9 of 10

9. "What's He Got" & "She Sheila" are songs by which band? Hint

Missing Persons

Men At Work

XTC

The Producers

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which song is NOT an ELO song? Hint

Strange Magic

Telephone Line

All Over The World

Black Satin Dancer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following drummers played for "Journey" at one time?

Answer: Aynsley Dunbar

Born January 10, 1946 in Liverpool, Aynsley has also played with many other bands and musicians as well, including Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Whitesnake, and Jefferson Starship. He left Journey as Steve Perry was joining them simultaneously in 1978.

2. Bon Scott was formerly the lead singer of which band?

Answer: AC/DC

Brian Johnson replaced Bon Scott after he died on February 19, 1980 after drinking too much and choking on his own vomit.

3. Which band member went for help in Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crash?

Answer: Artemis Pyle

On October 20, 1977 (just 3 days after the release of their 6th album "Street Survivors") their plane went down just outside of Gillsburg, MS killing lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, along with Steve & Cassie Gaines. Artemis ran miles with broken ribs to go for help.

4. Which 2 things in common do "Rush" & "Triumph" have?

Answer: Both have 3 members and both are from Canada

Although Rush was more popular, both bands were comparable in sound and lyrically and in my opinion 2 of the best bands of their time to come out of Canada.

5. Which musician does Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull admit that he didn't seem to get along too well with?

Answer: Robert Plant

Ian admits that for some reason he & Robert never seemed to gel too well, although he doesn't recall any specific reason for that and (as he said in a 1996 interview) he was willing to accept the blame for that being the case.

6. On the original studio recording of Rush's song "Working Man" who was the drummer?

Answer: John Rutsey

Neal replaced John after their first album titled simply "Rush."

7. Who wrote and sung lead vocals on the song "Beth?"

Answer: Peter Criss

The song "Beth" was actually Kiss's first top 10 single. The song was originally titled "Beck", Peter dug it up from some old songs he had written previously and changed the name to "Beth".

8. "Tom & Jerry" was the stage name for which duo?

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel went by "Tom & Jerry" in 1957 at the time of their first single "Hey Schoolgirl". They went by other names as well before finally using their real names on their debut album in 1964, "Wednesday Morning 3 AM".

9. "What's He Got" & "She Sheila" are songs by which band?

Answer: The Producers

The Producers, a forgotten but talented band that formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1980.

10. Which song is NOT an ELO song?

Answer: Black Satin Dancer

"Black Satin Dancer" is a Jethro Tull song off of their 1975
"Minstrel in the Gallery" LP.

Source: Author Berkshire12

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