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Quiz about The Book Of Rock Quiz 1
Quiz about The Book Of Rock Quiz 1

The Book Of Rock Quiz #1


Please sit back with your favorite beverage, kick on your favorite classic album, 8-track or cassette tape answer this classic rock quiz questions. Have fun & keep on rockin'!

A multiple-choice quiz by zzbunk. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
zzbunk
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
111,464
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
6 / 15
Plays
3856
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Question 1 of 15
1. What band had two tragic suicides with their band members over a period of eight and a half years? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. According to the 'Guinness Book of Records', in the seventies, this band was declared the world's loudest band. They also played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Who is this band? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. The 1966 song, ' I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)' was a one hit wonder for the_______?

Answer: (Two Words)
Question 4 of 15
4. Cyril Jordan was the lead guitarist for the group, the MC5.


Question 5 of 15
5. Which one of these artists were NEVER a member of the group Fleetwood Mac Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. This artist spent much of the sixties as a sessions musician. He or she also supplied songs for others such as Joe Cocker, The Carpenters and George Benson. Who is he or she? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What artist or group would describe the music they play as 'three-chord rock merged with the power of the word'? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What group, before becoming a classic rock rock of the mid-seventies were named Hotlegs? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which band was quoted as saying 'It was the only band where, as a rock drummer, you could play in 17/16 time and still stay at decent hotels'? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Which of these bands were only the second act, after the Beatles, to sell-out Shea Stadium? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. This Brazilian/Irish heritage singer fronted the band Thin Lizzy in the seventies. Who Is he?

Answer: (2 words or just surname...watch the spelling)
Question 12 of 15
12. We've all heard of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. How did Johnny Lyon get his nickname? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Little Richard once told John Kay of the group Steppenwolf that 'Springsteen ain't got nothin' on you!'...True or False


Question 14 of 15
14. What rock trio once stated 'You can do a lot with three chords, and that's all we needed. It's certainly all we know'? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. California's Peter Lewis,Jerry Miller,Bob Mosley,'Skip' Spence & Don Stevenson formed this band in the sixties. Who are these guys? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What band had two tragic suicides with their band members over a period of eight and a half years?

Answer: Badfinger

Badfinger's Tom Evans and Pete Ham both hanged themselves. The group Badfinger was known to be the first group to sign with Apple Records as a demo tape found its way to Paul McCartney.
2. According to the 'Guinness Book of Records', in the seventies, this band was declared the world's loudest band. They also played with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Who is this band?

Answer: Deep Purple

All you need to do is get a copy of the album, 'Made In Japan', turn it up and enjoy! With Ian Gillan on vocals and Ritchie Blackmore on the guitar, 'Smoke On the Water' never sounded so good!
3. The 1966 song, ' I Had Too Much To Dream (Last Night)' was a one hit wonder for the_______?

Answer: Electric Prunes

The members of the Electric Prunes were from the San Fernando Valley in California. They include Jim Lowe, Preston Ritter, James 'Weasel' Spagnola, Mark Tulin & Ken Williams.
4. Cyril Jordan was the lead guitarist for the group, the MC5.

Answer: False

In the mid 70's, Jordan was known for his guitar work with the San Francisco based group, the Flamin' Groovies.
5. Which one of these artists were NEVER a member of the group Fleetwood Mac

Answer: Dave Rowberry

Dave Rowberry was a member of the British rock group The Animals.
6. This artist spent much of the sixties as a sessions musician. He or she also supplied songs for others such as Joe Cocker, The Carpenters and George Benson. Who is he or she?

Answer: Leon Russell

Leon Russell settled in with Phil Spector in the 60's and appeared on songs with The Byrds,The Righteous Brothers and Herb Albert. Leon gave Joe Cocker the hit, 'Delta Lady'. He gave The Carpenters the song 'Superstar' and 'Masquerade' was a hit for George Benson.
7. What artist or group would describe the music they play as 'three-chord rock merged with the power of the word'?

Answer: Patti Smith Group

Patti Smith was born in December of 1946. She is known as the 'Queen of Punk' to some. Albums include 'Horses(1975),Easter (1978) & Gone Again (1996).
8. What group, before becoming a classic rock rock of the mid-seventies were named Hotlegs?

Answer: 10cc

10cc is most remembered for it's hit 'I'm Not In Love' in 1975. They apparently got their name from the amount of an average male ejaculate. Go figure!
9. Which band was quoted as saying 'It was the only band where, as a rock drummer, you could play in 17/16 time and still stay at decent hotels'?

Answer: King Crimson

King Crimson was introduced to the rock and roll world when it got billing on the Rolling Stones Hyde Park concert. Members include Bill Bruford, Boz Burrell, David Cross, Robert Fripp, John Wetton & Greg Lake (ELP).
10. Which of these bands were only the second act, after the Beatles, to sell-out Shea Stadium?

Answer: Grand Funk Railroad

They are simply known as Mark, Don & Mel. This Michigan trio put together album after album and dominated the seventies with numnber one hit's 'We're An American Band & The Loco-Motion'.
11. This Brazilian/Irish heritage singer fronted the band Thin Lizzy in the seventies. Who Is he?

Answer: Phil Lynott

Thin Lizzy produced a fabulous hard rock sound with a twin lead guitar set-up. One of the best live albums ever recorded is Thin Lizzy's 'Live & Dangerous'. Hit's include 'The Boys Are Back In Town,Whiskey In The Jar & Jailbreak'.
12. We've all heard of Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. How did Johnny Lyon get his nickname?

Answer: His passion for Chicago's south side blues

Southside Johnny made it big out East thanks from the help of one Bruce Springsteen and 'Miami' Steve Van Zandt. The Stone Pony became a regular stop for SJ & the Jukes. R'n B', Springsteen cover songs and pure energy was the formula for Southside Johnny.
13. Little Richard once told John Kay of the group Steppenwolf that 'Springsteen ain't got nothin' on you!'...True or False

Answer: True

Steppenwolf was the first band to be credited with the phrase 'heavy metal'. (From the song Born To Be Wild) Songs such as 'Snow Blind Friend, Magic Carpet Ride & Pusher Man' made this group more political for their anti-war & anti-drug lyrics.
14. What rock trio once stated 'You can do a lot with three chords, and that's all we needed. It's certainly all we know'?

Answer: ZZ Top

There are only three important things you must know about the Top. they come from Texas. They play unrelenting blues-based boogie. Frank Beard, the drummer, is the one without a beard!
15. California's Peter Lewis,Jerry Miller,Bob Mosley,'Skip' Spence & Don Stevenson formed this band in the sixties. Who are these guys?

Answer: Moby Grape

Moby Grape's claim to fame came from primarily on one album, their first release. Five singles were released all at once. none charted higher than eighty-eight in the US. 'Skip' Spence was The Jefferson Airplane's first drummer.
Source: Author zzbunk

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