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The Book Of Rock Quiz #2

I'm back with another quiz for you to enjoy and have fun with. Grab that favorite beverage, a bean bag chair, kick on the black light and your favorite classic album and try to answer these quiz questions. Keep on rockin'!

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

Author
zzbunk

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
113,656

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
6 / 15

Plays
5841

Last 3 plays: Guest 12 (8/15), Guest 67 (7/15), Guest 75 (7/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. Here's one for the mind to ponder. What group said this quote? "No one has a name like ours. 1978 was all short, dour names. Ours was far (expletive) out." Hint

Ian Dury And The Blockheads

The Jesus And Mary Chain

The Teardrop Explodes

Van Der Graaf Generator

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Question 2 of 15

2. What group did seventies singer Eric Carmen ('All By Myself') once front with his voice? Hint

Johnny Kidd And The Pirates

The Strawberry Alarm Clock

Pink Fairies

The Raspberries

3. This artist was quite content on writing jingles and arranging for advertisements before his friend Jackson Browne ('Running On Empty') persuaded him to return to recording. Who is this songwriter? Hint

Randy Newman

Frank Zappa

Warren Zevon

John Hiatt

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Question 4 of 15

4. Ronnie Bond, Chris Britton, Reg Presley, and Pete Staples. Who are these guys? Hint

The Move

The Seeds

The Zombies

The Troggs

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Question 5 of 15

5. Fill in the blanks in this quote by Queen's Freddie Mercury: 'We were adamant that - - could be a hit in its entirety. We have been forced to make compromises, but cutting up a song will never be one of them.'

Answer: (Two Words - watch the spelling)

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who was married to actress Faye Dunaway for five years? Hint

Peter Cetera of the band Chicago

Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band

Dale Peters of the band The James Gang

Peter Baumann of the band Tangerine Dream

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Question 7 of 15

7. Which member of the group America played the drums for the band? Hint

They all play guitars, silly!

Dewey Bunnell

Gerry Beckley

Dan Peek

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Question 8 of 15

8. Over time, such names as Beck, Clapton, Dreja, McCarty, Page, Relf, and Smith once formed the great rock group - -.

Answer: (Two Words & that's all you get!)

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Question 9 of 15

9. Guitarist Steve Miller once opened for the likes of Little Richard at the Fillmore. Yeah or Nay?

Yes

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Question 10 of 15

10. Remember the Blues Brothers? OK, remember band members Steve Cropper and Donald 'Duck' Dunn? What band did they play in before becoming part of The Blues Brothers? Hint

The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band

War

Country Joe And The Fish

Booker T. And The MG's

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Question 11 of 15

11. Who was quoted as saying "Everyone gives off a certain musical note. I think I'm F sharp"? Hint

Bob Dylan

Donovan

Joni Mitchell

Joan Baez

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Question 12 of 15

12. When Mick Ralphs left the band Mott The Hoople and joined the rock group Bad Company, he took his songs with him. What Bad Company hit was supposed to have been sung by Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople -- but never was, due to Ralphs' departure?
Hint

Shooting Star

Feel Like Makin' Love

Ready For Love

Can't Get Enough

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Question 13 of 15

13. Amazing! On Linda Ronstadt's 1971 album, the backing musicians later went on to form their own band. Name the band. Hint

The Outlaws

The Eagles

The Pure Praire League

ZZ Top

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Question 14 of 15

14. This rock artist once played in the group called Grin. Neil Young came across this person playing guitar and piano, while only at the age of seventeen. This artist released a solo album in 1975. Who is this artist? Hint

Carol King

Nick Lowe

Nils Lofgren

Bonnie Raitt

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who is credited with this great quote? "Jazz is an ocean. Rock 'n' Roll is a swimming pool. I hang out on a lake." Hint

Bryan Ferry of the group Roxy Music

Carlos Santana of the group Santana

Danny Seraphine of the group Chicago

Donald Fagen of the group Steely Dan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Here's one for the mind to ponder. What group said this quote? "No one has a name like ours. 1978 was all short, dour names. Ours was far (expletive) out."

Answer: The Teardrop Explodes

An English band, The Teardrop Explodes was formed by Julian Cope. Formally in the band Crucial 3. Cope, along with Ian McCulloch [Bunnymen] and Pete Wylie [Wah!] as the main players, produced the UK top ten hits 'Sleeping Gas' and 'Bouncing Babies.'

2. What group did seventies singer Eric Carmen ('All By Myself') once front with his voice?

Answer: The Raspberries

The Raspberries are Jim Bonfanti, Wally Bryson, Eric Carmen, and Dave Smiley. Carmen's voice has been compared to the Beatle days of Paul McCartney. Hits include 'Don't Wanna Say Goodbye' and 'Go All The Way.'

Answer: Warren Zevon

In 1976, Warren released his self-titled album, with Jackson Browne producing. Fame came in 1978 with the album 'Excitable Boy', which contained the hit 'Werewolves Of London.'

4. Ronnie Bond, Chris Britton, Reg Presley, and Pete Staples. Who are these guys?

Answer: The Troggs

The Troggs are simply a garage band that, with the help of the one- time (Kinks) manager Larry Page, became a very successful band. The hit everyone knows and loves, especially at college parties, is the song 'Wild Thing', of course.

Answer: Bohemian Rhapsody

If you never listened to Queen, you are missing out. Alongside the vocals of Farok Bulsara (Freddie's real name) were the great guitar licks of Brian May and John Deacon and the pounding drums of Roger Taylor. Some say Queen's music is different. Sometimes different is good.

6. Who was married to actress Faye Dunaway for five years?

Answer: Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band

The J. Geils Band came out of Boston, Massachusetts. Wolf, a late night DJ at the time, joined, and the rest is history. The band had a great many albums and hits, but is best known for the live shows. If you don't own a copy of 1972's 'Live Full House', get it!

7. Which member of the group America played the drums for the band?

Answer: They all play guitars, silly!

The group America actually formed over in the UK. The trio were all USAF brats living abroad. Great group to see live. Hits include 'A Horse With No Name', 'Sandman', and 'Ventura Highway', to name a few.

8. Over time, such names as Beck, Clapton, Dreja, McCarty, Page, Relf, and Smith once formed the great rock group - -.

Answer: The Yardbirds

The Yardbirds lineup reads like the mini version of the Rock Hall of Fame. Little fact: Original member Tony Topham had to step down from the group because he was under a lot of pressure from his family. The reason: he was only fifteen years old and could not tour! Bummer!

9. Guitarist Steve Miller once opened for the likes of Little Richard at the Fillmore. Yeah or Nay?

Answer: No

Steve did play at the Fillmore. He opened for Chuck Berry. He later went on to form The Steve Miller Band. Hits include 'The Joker', 'Fly Like An Eagle', and 'Livin' in the USA.'

10. Remember the Blues Brothers? OK, remember band members Steve Cropper and Donald 'Duck' Dunn? What band did they play in before becoming part of The Blues Brothers?

Answer: Booker T. And The MG's

Interesting info on this group is that Booker T.'s last name is Jones and the MG's stand for Memphis Group. This group is best known for the jam 'Green Onions.'

11. Who was quoted as saying "Everyone gives off a certain musical note. I think I'm F sharp"?

Answer: Donovan

Born Donvan Leitch in 1946, Donovan was greatly influenced by his hero, Bob Dylan.

Answer: Can't Get Enough

Ian Hunter was rarely seen without his shades. He didn't like the sun or mornings! Mott The Hoople struggled at first until David Bowie came on the scene and gave them the hit 'All The Young Dudes.' Other hits include 'Roll Away The Stone' and 'Rock And Roll Queen.'

13. Amazing! On Linda Ronstadt's 1971 album, the backing musicians later went on to form their own band. Name the band.

Answer: The Eagles

Linda's country rock career started with the band the Stone Poneys. It was only after hooking up with the right people, the right songs, and the right backup band that things started to happen for her. Hits include 'Heart Like A Wheel', 'Blue Bayou', and 'Livin' In The USA.'

Answer: Nils Lofgren

Nils Lofgren is probably best known for being the sideman for Bruce Springsteen. Nils has been in the E Street Band for over eight years. Great voice and guitar.

15. Who is credited with this great quote? "Jazz is an ocean. Rock 'n' Roll is a swimming pool. I hang out on a lake."

Answer: Carlos Santana of the group Santana

From the first three Santana albums all the way to the 1999's multi-Grammy winning album 'Supernatural', Santana has remained strong. For the ultimate treat, find the 'Woodstock Documentary' tape and watch Santana's performance of 'Soul Sacrafice.' Excellent!

Source: Author zzbunk

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