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The A to Z of Rock Trivia Quiz

This quiz features a question from an artist from each letter of the alphabet (except X because we could only have 25 questions). The questions are from the 1970s to 2000s.

A multiple-choice quiz by smuffy. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
smuffy

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
41,385

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
15 / 25

Plays
10333

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 25

1. With which song did the members of Swedish supergroup ABBA enter the Eurovision song contest first? Hint

'Waterloo'

'Ring Ring'

'Mamma Mia'

'Fernando'

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Question 2 of 25

2. Which of these was NOT a member of the English all-girl group Banarama? Hint

Sarah Dallin

Marcella Detroit

Siobhan Fahey

Keren Woodward

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Question 3 of 25

3. Who did Eric Clapton write the song 'Tears In Heaven' for in 1991? Hint

His ex-wife, Pattie

His son, Conor

His friend, Jimi Hendrix

A charity to raise money for AIDS research

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Question 4 of 25

4. What is special about the drummer from 80s supergroup Def Leppard? Hint

He's blind

He's deaf

He has only one arm

He has only one leg

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Question 5 of 25

5. Which rock superstar is the father of Melissa Etheridge's children with ex-partner Julie Cypher? Hint

Mick Fleetwood

David Crosby

Bruce Springsteen

Huey Lewis

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Question 6 of 25

6. Fleetwood Mac have one of the highest selling albums of all time with which album? Hint

'Fleetwood Mac'

'Hearsay'

'Rumours'

'Gossip'

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Question 7 of 25

7. In one of their videos Guns 'n' Roses frontman Axl Rose allegedly married which supermodel? Hint

Stephanie Seymour

Naomi Campbell

Cindy Crawford

Amber Valetta

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Question 8 of 25

8. Which Hollywood star dated Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson? Hint

Lucy Liu

Winona Ryder

Cameron Diaz

Drew Barrymore

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Question 9 of 25

9. Which of these movies has San Francisco crooner Chris Isaak NOT appeared in? Hint

'Married to the Mob'

'Speed'

'The Silence of the Lambs'

'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'

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Question 10 of 25

10. In what country did Elton John marry Renate Blauel? Hint

India

South Africa

USA

Australia

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Question 11 of 25

11. Lenny Kravitz's ex-wife Lisa Bonet shot to stardom in which 80's sitcom? Hint

'Alf'

'Who's The Boss'

'The Cosby Show'

'Family Ties'

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Question 12 of 25

12. Led Zeppelin's highest selling single was 'Stairway to Heaven'. True or False?

Answer: (True or False)

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Question 13 of 25

13. Madonna's fly-on-the-wall documentary about her 'Blond Ambition' world tour, 'Truth or Dare', was known under which alternate title in Australia? Hint

'Blond Ambition'

'Material Girl Revealed'

'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'

'In Bed With Madonna'

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Question 14 of 25

14. No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani has had a long-term relationship with the lead singer of which British band? Hint

Coldplay

Blur

Bush

Oasis

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Question 15 of 25

15. Controversial Irish singer Sinead O'Connor attracted criticism for tearing up a picture of whom? Hint

Dalai Lama

Bill Clinton

The Pope

Margaret Thatcher

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Question 16 of 25

16. Iggy Pop recorded a duet with which singer whose surname also begins with the letter 'P'? Hint

Dolly Parton

Kate Pierson

Tom Petty

Elvis Presley

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Question 17 of 25

17. US rapper Queen Latifah did NOT appear in which of these movies? Hint

Jungle Fever

House Party2

The Bone Collector

Boyz N the Hood

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Question 18 of 25

18. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' EP 'Abbey Road', featuring a parody of The Beatles' cover for their similarly titled album is unique for what feature? Hint

They were carrying live zoo animals

It is in the dark, lit only by candles they are holding

They are dressed as women

They are naked except for socks over their genitals

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Question 19 of 25

19. The Simple Minds hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' was featured in which 80s brat pack film? Hint

'Pretty in Pink'

'The Breakfast Club'

'St. Elmo's Fire'

'The Lost Boys'

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Question 20 of 25

20. TLC member Lisa 'Left Eyes' Lopes recorded a duet with which Spice Girl? Hint

Melanie Brown

Melanie Chisholm

Geri Halliwell

Emma Bunton

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Question 21 of 25

21. Urge Overkill's 'Girl You'll be a Woman Soon', featured in the film 'Pulp Fiction', was written by which well-known male singer? Hint

Barry Manilow

Elton John

Tom Jones

Neil Diamond

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Question 22 of 25

22. Veruca Salt took their name from a character in which well-known children's book? Hint

'Charlotte's Web'

'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'

'The Wizard of Oz'

'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

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Question 23 of 25

23. Wet Wet Wet's cover of The Troggs' classic 'Love Is All Around' was included on the soundtrack of which Hugh Grant movie? Hint

'Bridget Jones' Diary'

'Notting Hill'

'Mickey Blue Eyes'

'Four Weddings and a Funeral'

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Question 24 of 25

24. In 1995 Neil Young collaborated with which grunge band? Hint

Nine Inch Nails

Nirvana

Pearl Jam

Soundgarden

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Question 25 of 25

25. ZZ Top, which is known for its members having long beards, has a member named Frank Beard. True or False?

Answer: (True or False?)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. With which song did the members of Swedish supergroup ABBA enter the Eurovision song contest first?

Answer: 'Ring Ring'

In 1973 the quartet attempted to represent Sweden in that year's Eurovision Song Contest with 'Ring Ring' under the name of Bjorn, Benny, Anna and Frida. Following the contest 'Ring Ring' was released throughout Europe and became a hit in many countries. They then changed their name to ABBA, and in 1974 they won Eurovision with 'Waterloo'.

2. Which of these was NOT a member of the English all-girl group Banarama?

Answer: Marcella Detroit

In 1987 Siobhan Fahey left Banarama and married Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics. She formed Shakespears Sister with Marcella Detroit, who was never a member of Banarama.

3. Who did Eric Clapton write the song 'Tears In Heaven' for in 1991?

Answer: His son, Conor

Eric Clapton wrote the song 'Tears In Heaven' for his son Conor who died after falling from a window in 1991. The song featured on his album 'MTV Unplugged'.

4. What is special about the drummer from 80s supergroup Def Leppard?

Answer: He has only one arm

Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen has only one arm. He lost it in a car crash, on New Year's Eve 1984, while the group was recording their album 'Hysteria'. He has a specially designed kit which he plays with his feet.

5. Which rock superstar is the father of Melissa Etheridge's children with ex-partner Julie Cypher?

Answer: David Crosby

David Crosby, a member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, was the donor for the lesbian couple. They have two children, Bailey and Beckett. The pair split in late 2000.

6. Fleetwood Mac have one of the highest selling albums of all time with which album?

Answer: 'Rumours'

'Rumours' has sold a staggering 25 million copies worldwide, ranking it second behind Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' according to some lists. The album, released in 1977, contained the hits 'Dreams', 'Go Your Own Way', 'Don't Stop' and 'You Make Loving Fun'.

7. In one of their videos Guns 'n' Roses frontman Axl Rose allegedly married which supermodel?

Answer: Stephanie Seymour

It was reported at the time 'November Rain' was released Axl Rose had organised a real celebrant to perform the ceremony contained in the fictional video clip. Rose was dating Seymour at the time. The song was included on the double-album 'Use Your Illusion' I and II which was released in 1990.

8. Which Hollywood star dated Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson?

Answer: Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore dated the Hole guitarist in the early 1990s, and is the godmother of Hole lead singer Courtney Love and Seattle rock legend Kurt Cobain's daughter Frances Bean.

9. Which of these movies has San Francisco crooner Chris Isaak NOT appeared in?

Answer: 'Speed'

Although best known for his singing, Chris Isaak has compiled an impressive acting resume and is now the host of his own television show in the USA. He has also appeared in 'Little Buddha' with 'Speed' star Keanu Reeves.

10. In what country did Elton John marry Renate Blauel?

Answer: Australia

To continue the trend of hasty marriages Down Under, Michael Jackson tied the knot with mother of his children Debbie Rowe in Sydney also.

11. Lenny Kravitz's ex-wife Lisa Bonet shot to stardom in which 80's sitcom?

Answer: 'The Cosby Show'

Lisa Bonet recently featured in the John Cusack movie 'High Fidelity' as a singer.

12. Led Zeppelin's highest selling single was 'Stairway to Heaven'. True or False?

Answer: False

Although their best known song, 'Stairway to Heaven' was never released as a single, it was included on 'Led Zeppelin IV' which has sold 16 million copies in the USA.

13. Madonna's fly-on-the-wall documentary about her 'Blond Ambition' world tour, 'Truth or Dare', was known under which alternate title in Australia?

Answer: 'In Bed With Madonna'

This rockumentary contained a memorable cameo from Kevin Costner, who incurred Madonna's rage when he described her show as 'neat'. This movie also introduced the rest of the world to Antonio Banderas.

14. No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani has had a long-term relationship with the lead singer of which British band?

Answer: Bush

Gwen Stefani has been dating Bush's Gavin Rossdale on and off since the mid- 1990s. Stefani's brother left the Orange County band after the release of their successful album 'Tragic Kingdom', to become a cartoonist on 'The Simpsons'.

15. Controversial Irish singer Sinead O'Connor attracted criticism for tearing up a picture of whom?

Answer: The Pope

In 1992 Sinead O'Connor tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on US television. She has since been ordained as a minister of another religion.

16. Iggy Pop recorded a duet with which singer whose surname also begins with the letter 'P'?

Answer: Kate Pierson

Iggy Pop and Kate Pierson, of B-52s fame, recorded 'Candy' in the early 1990s. Pop's song 'Real Wild Child' has been used as the theme to the long-running Australian music show 'Rage' since its inception.

17. US rapper Queen Latifah did NOT appear in which of these movies?

Answer: Boyz N the Hood

Queen Latifah played Denzel Washington's nurse in 'The Bone Collector', which also starred Angelina Jolie. Latifah's character met a grisly end at the hands of a serial killer.

18. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' EP 'Abbey Road', featuring a parody of The Beatles' cover for their similarly titled album is unique for what feature?

Answer: They are naked except for socks over their genitals

Following the release of their 'Abbey Road' EP original guitarist Hillel Slovak took an accidental overdose and died. Their song 'Knock Me Down' from the album 'Mother's Milk' was a tribute to him. The band has since had several line-up changes.

19. The Simple Minds hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' was featured in which 80s brat pack film?

Answer: 'The Breakfast Club'

'The Breakfast Club' starred Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy and Anthony Michael Hall.

20. TLC member Lisa 'Left Eyes' Lopes recorded a duet with which Spice Girl?

Answer: Melanie Chisholm

The pair recorded 'Never Be The Same Again' with the video featuring a buffed-up Mel C working out.

21. Urge Overkill's 'Girl You'll be a Woman Soon', featured in the film 'Pulp Fiction', was written by which well-known male singer?

Answer: Neil Diamond

Neil Diamond has written a number of other classic songs including 'I'm a Believer' and 'Red, Red Wine'.

22. Veruca Salt took their name from a character in which well-known children's book?

Answer: 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'

Veruca Salt's Nina Gordon left the band in 1999 to persue a solo career, while ex-partner Louise Post continues to perform under the name Veruca Salt.

23. Wet Wet Wet's cover of The Troggs' classic 'Love Is All Around' was included on the soundtrack of which Hugh Grant movie?

Answer: 'Four Weddings and a Funeral'

Wet Wet Wet's name came from a Scritti Politti song, 'Getting, Having, Holding', and the line went: 'His face is wet, wet with tears'. After hearing this line they added one more 'wet' and made their bandname.

24. In 1995 Neil Young collaborated with which grunge band?

Answer: Pearl Jam

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25. ZZ Top, which is known for its members having long beards, has a member named Frank Beard. True or False?

Answer: True

Frank Beard joined the band soon after its inception. ZZ Top made a cameo appearance in 'Back To The Future 3' in 1990, playing themselves.

Source: Author smuffy

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