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Turn Down That Stereo Trivia Quiz

The phrase "Turn Down That Stereo" could often be heard in households where teenage kids played heavy rock at maximum volume. Some thought it was inconsiderate, but I thought it was nice to share your music with the neighbours.

A multiple-choice quiz by shuttlemania. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
shuttlemania

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
368,142

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1037

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Question 1 of 10

1. Lynyrd Skynyrd had a massive hit with which song that was also the title of a film starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey? Hint

Legally Blonde

Mississippi Kid

Freebird

Sweet Home Alabama

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which great Allman Brothers Band instrumental was also the name of Roger's wife in the cartoon "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"? Hint

Jessica

Judy

Jennifer

Jemima

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Broken Down Angel" was recorded by which Scottish hard rock band with a biblical name and appeared on their album "Razamanaz" in 1973? Hint

Bethlehem

Jerusalem

Judas Priest

Nazareth

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which 1970s group, originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, had their biggest hit with "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" in 1974? Hint

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Soundgarden

T. Rex

Dio

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which U.K. band could get anything they wanted because they had a "Wishing Well", in 1973? Hint

Gratis

Free

On The House

Complimentary

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which Yorkshire born U.K. rocker became "Addicted To Love" in 1986? Hint

Robert Plant

Roger Plant

Roger Palmer

Robert Palmer

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Question 7 of 10

7. The title character of a Mark Twain book is also the title of a track by Canadian band Rush and is one of their best-known songs. Can you name him/her? Hint

Becky Thatcher

Huckleberry Finn

Tom Sawyer

Connecticut Yankee

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Question 8 of 10

8. An astrological sounding British band reached number 18 in the UK charts with their 1987 hit "Prime Mover". Can you identify the band? Hint

Capricorn Conception

A Load Of Taurus

Starry Starry Night

Zodiac Mindwarp and Love Reaction

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ozzy Osbourne was a founder member of a well-known rock band, but he didn't get "Paranoid" about it. Which band did he co-found in 1968? Hint

White Plains

Red Dragon

The Yellow Roses

Black Sabbath

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Question 10 of 10

10. "Powertrip" was a 1998 Top 20 hit for a New Jersey rock band named after which children's toy? Hint

Rubik's Cube

Monster Magnet

Spirograph

Yoyo

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Lynyrd Skynyrd had a massive hit with which song that was also the title of a film starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas and Patrick Dempsey?

Answer: Sweet Home Alabama

Lynyrd Skynyrd released the track in June 1974, 12 months after
it was recorded. The film, which featured the song, was released in 2002.

2. Which great Allman Brothers Band instrumental was also the name of Roger's wife in the cartoon "Who Framed Roger Rabbit"?

Answer: Jessica

"Jessica" was written by the band's founding member, Dickey Betts, and first released in 1973.

3. "Broken Down Angel" was recorded by which Scottish hard rock band with a biblical name and appeared on their album "Razamanaz" in 1973?

Answer: Nazareth

Nazareth lead vocalist Dan McCafferty was in the band from its formation in 1968 until 2013 when he retired from touring.

4. Which 1970s group, originally from Winnipeg, Manitoba, had their biggest hit with "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" in 1974?

Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

The song reached number one in the U.S., Canada and many other countries and number two in the U.K.; it is one of my favorites by the band.

5. Which U.K. band could get anything they wanted because they had a "Wishing Well", in 1973?

Answer: Free

The band were led by Paul Rodgers and the song appeared on their 1973 album, "Heartbreaker".

6. Which Yorkshire born U.K. rocker became "Addicted To Love" in 1986?

Answer: Robert Palmer

The song reached number one in the U.S. and number five in the U.K. Robert sadly passed away in 2003 aged 54.

7. The title character of a Mark Twain book is also the title of a track by Canadian band Rush and is one of their best-known songs. Can you name him/her?

Answer: Tom Sawyer

The track was released in 1981 and reached number eight on the Billboard Rock chart. "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" was one of Mark Twain's best books and was published in 1876.

8. An astrological sounding British band reached number 18 in the UK charts with their 1987 hit "Prime Mover". Can you identify the band?

Answer: Zodiac Mindwarp and Love Reaction

Zodiac Mindwarp, AKA Mark Manning, is a former graphic designer turned rock star. There have been many changes in the band's line up over the years.

9. Ozzy Osbourne was a founder member of a well-known rock band, but he didn't get "Paranoid" about it. Which band did he co-found in 1968?

Answer: Black Sabbath

Following his departure from Black Sabbath in 1979, Ozzy had a very successful solo career. He has been inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame as a member of the band and as a solo artist.

10. "Powertrip" was a 1998 Top 20 hit for a New Jersey rock band named after which children's toy?

Answer: Monster Magnet

"Powertrip" reached number 20 in the U.S. charts and number 39 in the U.K. "Monster Magnet" was a toy in the 1960s that founder member Dave Wyndorf played with as a child.

Source: Author shuttlemania

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