Where Would You Find These Bands? Quiz

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1. AC/DC

Answer: Australian

AC/DC's original band members, Angus Young and Malcolm Young, came from Scotland, Dave Evans came from the United Kingdom, Larry Van Kriedt came from the United States, and Colin Burgess came from Australia. AC/DC played their first gig in Sydney on New Year's Eve 1973, with Australian Dave Evans as lead singer.

The band was formed in 1973. Dave Evans (lead vocals), Angus Young (lead guitar and occasional backing vocals), Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, occasional lead guitar, and bass guitar), Larry Van Kriedt (bass guitar and saxophone), and Colin Burgess (drums).

2. INXS

Answer: Australian

INXS' original band members, Tim Farriss, Andrew Farriss, Jon Farriss, Garry Gary Beers, Kirk Pengilly, and Michael Hutchence, came from Australia. INXS played their first gig in Umina on the Central Coast of New South Wales in 1979. The band was formed in 1977.

The original band members were together until Michael Hutchence died in 1997, the band broke up in 2012. Tim Farriss (lead guitarist), Andrew Farriss (keyboardist), Jon Farriss (drummer), Garry Gary Beers (bass and backing vocals), Kirk Pengilly (guitarist and saxophonist), and Michael Hutchence (lead vocals).

3. Mental as Anything

Answer: Australian

Mental as Anything's original band members, Martin Plaza, David Twohill, and Steve Coburn, came from Australia, and Reg Mombassa came from New Zealand. Mental as Anything played their first gig in Darlinghurst, Sydney, in 1977. The band was formed in 1976. Martin Plaza (lead vocals and guitar), Reg Mombassa (guitar and backing vocals), Steve Coburn (bass), and David Twohill (drums).

4. The Easybeats

Answer: Australian

The Easybeats' original band members, George Young, Harry Vanda, and Dick Diamonde, came from Australia, and Stevie Wright and Gordon "Snowy" Fleet came from the United Kingdom. The Easybeats played their first gig in Darlinghurst, Sydney, in 1964. The band was formed in 1964. Stevie Wright (vocals), George Young (Guitar), Harry Vanda (Guitar), Dick Diamonde (Bass), and Gordon "Snowy" Fleet (drums).

5. Skyhooks

Answer: Australian

Skyhooks' original band members, Steve Hill, Peter Inglis, Greg Macainsh, Peter Starkie, and Imants Strauks, came from Australia. Skyhooks played their first gig in Carlton, Melbourne, in 1973. The band was formed in 1973. Steve Hill (lead vocals), Peter Inglis (guitar), Greg Macainsh (bass and backing vocals), Peter Starkie (guitar and backing vocals), and Imants Strauks (drums, backing vocals, and percussion).

6. R.E.M.

Answer: American

R.E.M.'s original band members, Michael Stipe, Bill Berry, Peter Buck, and Mike Mills, came from the United States. R.E.M. played their first gig in Athens, Georgia, in 1980. The band was formed in the same year. Michael Stipe (lead vocals), Peter Buck (lead guitar, mandolin, and banjo), Mike Mills (bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals, and guitar), and Bill Berry (drums, percussion, and backing vocals).

7. Blink-182

Answer: American

Blink-182's original band members, Mark Hoppus, Scott Raynor, and Tom DeLonge, all came from the United States. Blink-182 played their first gig in South San Diego, California, in 1992. The band was formed in 1992. Mark Hoppus (bass guitar and vocals), Scott Raynor (drums), and Tom DeLonge (guitars and vocals).

8. Journey

Answer: American

Journey's original band members, Neal Schon, Gregg Rolie, George Tickner, Prairie Prince, and Ross Valory, came from the United States. Journey played their first gig in San Francisco, California, in 1974. The band was formed in 1973. Neal Schon (backing and lead vocals and lead and rhythm guitar), George Tickner (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), Gregg Rolie (lead and backing vocals, keyboards, piano, and harmonica), Ross Valory (bass and backing vocals), and Prairie Prince (drums and percussion).

9. Nirvana

Answer: American

Nirvana's original band members, Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic, and Aaron Burckhard, came from the United States. Nirvana played their first gig in Olympia, Washington, in 1987. The band was formed in 1987. Kurt Cobain (lead guitar and lead vocals), Krist Novoselic (bass, occasional lead vocals, and backing vocals), and Aaron Burckhard (drums).

10. Pearl Jam

Answer: American

Pearl Jam's original band members, Eddie Vedder, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Jeff Ament, and Dave Krusen, came from the United States. Pearl Jam played their first gig in Seattle, Washington, in 1990. The band was formed in 1990. Eddie Vedder (lead vocals and rhythm guitar), Mike McCready (lead guitar and backing vocals), Stone Gossard (rhythm and lead guitar and backing vocals), Jeff Ament (bass and backing vocals), and Dave Krusen (drums and percussion).

11. Oasis

Answer: British

Oasis' original band members, Liam Gallagher, Tony McCarroll, Paul McGuigan, and Paul Arthurs all came from England. Oasis played their first gig in Manchester, England, in 1991. The band was formed in 1991. Liam Gallagher (vocals and tambourine), Paul Arthurs (rhythm guitar, keyboards, and bass guitar), Paul McGuigan (bass guitar), and Tony McCarroll (drums).

12. The Rolling Stones

Answer: British

The Rolling Stones' original band members, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, and Dick Taylor, came from England, and Ian Stewart came from Scotland. The Rolling Stones played their first gig in London, in 1962. The band was formed in 1962. Mick Jagger (lead and backing vocals, harmonica, rhythm guitar, percussion, and keyboards), and Keith Richards (rhythm and lead guitars, bass guitar, and backing and lead vocals).

13. Queen

Answer: British

Queen's original band members, Freddie Mercury, came from Stone Town, Tanzania, and Roger Taylor, Brian May, and Mike Grose came from England. Queen played their first gig in Cornwall, England, in 1970. The band was formed in 1970. Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, keyboards, piano, and guitar), Brian May (guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, and vocals), Mike Grose (bass), and Roger Taylor (drums, percussion, guitar, keyboards, synthesizer, and vocals).

14. The Police

Answer: British

The Police's original band members, Sting and Andy Summers, came from England, and Stewart Copeland came from the United States. The Police played their first gig in Newport, Wales, in 1977. The band was formed in 1977. Sting (lead and backing vocals, bass guitar, double bass, harmonica, keyboards, saxophone, and oboe), Andy Summers (guitars, backing and lead vocals, and keyboards), and Stewart Copeland (drums, percussion, backing and lead vocals, and keyboards).

15. Dire Straits

Answer: British

Dire Straits' original band members, Mark Knopfler and David Knopfler came from Scotland, and John Illsley and Pick Withers came from England. Dire Straits played their first gig in Deptford, England, in 1977. The band was formed in 1977. Mark Knopfler (lead vocals and lead guitar), David Knopfler (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), John Illsley (bass and backing vocals), and Pick Withers (drums and percussion).

Source: Author blake_aus_nsw

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