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    Rock and Roll

    Which Beatle had a part in the 1967 movie 'How I Won the War'?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      John Lennon. This was a totally non-musical role for him in the anti-war satire directed by Richard Lester.

    In 1986, 3 different female artists were in the top 3 places of the U.S. charts. Who was not one of them?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      Deborah Harry. Janet Jackson with 'When I Think of You, Tina Turner with 'Typical Male, and Cyndi Lauper with 'True Colors'.

    Three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd were killed in a plane crash. What year did it occur?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      1977. They were killed when the rented small plane in which they were travelling from South Carolina to Baton Rouge crashed into a swamp near Gillsburg, Mississippi.

    Jerry Lee Lewis married his cousin in 1957. What was her name?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      Myra. Myra Gale Brown was the daughter of the bass player in his band. She was only 13 years old and he was still married to his first wife Jane Mitcham.

    In 1967, Otis Redding died. What caused his death?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      Plane Crash. The plane crash also took the lives of four members of his group, The Bar-Kays.

    How many concert-goers were trampled to death at the Who concert at River Front Coloseum, Cincinatti, Ohio?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      11. Dozens were injured and an investigation laid the blame on the auditorium having too few access doors and on the concept of, unrestricted seating.

    What was folk star Joan Baez jailed for in 1966?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      anti-draft demonstration. Baez was sentenced to 10 days in prison.

    When did Jimi Hendrix die?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      Sept. 18, 1970. The official cause of his death was that he inhaled on his own vomit.

    Which Beatle made a remark that they were more popular than Jesus?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      John Lennon. Lennon made an explanation (including the words "OK, I'm sorry") at a televised press conference in a hotel in Chicago.

    In June of 1977, a rat bite killed a 'Rock Star'. Who or what was it?Mixed Rock-n-Roll Trivia

      Alice Cooper's boa constrictor. The snake was bitten by a rat that was about to be its midday meal.

    'And when you feel cold, I'll warm you, and when you feel you can't go on, I'll come and hold you.' Who sang this?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      Hall and Oates. It's from the song 'Sara Smile'.

    The original song 'Candle in the Wind' by Elton John was about who?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      Marilyn Monroe. 'Goodbye Norma Jean....'

    What one song by Credence Clearwater Revival earned them more money than any other of their songs?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      'Proud Mary'. It was redone, and redone, and redone, not to mention played at almost every wedding I ever went to.

    Who sang 'Are You Receiving Me' on their album 'Moontan'?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      Golden Earring. 'You could get a chance to be free----Are you receiving me?' A great band that came out before their time.

    'I really love your peaches, want to shake your tree', was from what Steve Miller Band song?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      The Joker .

    'I've lost at love before, got mad and closed the door' was sung by who?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      Blood Sweat and Tears. From the song 'You've made me so very happy'.

    'Mexico' by James Taylor was on which of his albums?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      'Gorilla'. I hope you didn't say 'Tapestry', that was Carole King.

    Who Sang 'Bell Bottom Blues'?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      Derek and the Dominos. 'Do you want to see me crawl across the floor to you? Do you want to hear me beg you to take me back? I'll gladly do it.'

    Neil Young's 'When You Dance You Can Really Love' was on what album?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      'After the Gold Rush'. His best album in my opinion.

    Who sang "Beast of Burden"?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      The Rolling Stones. "I'll never be your beast of burden, I've walked for miles, my feet are hurting..."

    Who recorded the album 'Houses of the Holy'?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      Led Zeppelin. This should be easy.

    Who sang 'You Make Lovin Fun'?Older Rock Songs and Artists

      Fleetwood Mac. It was Fleetwood Mac.

    After Steve Walsh left Kansas, Who took his place at lead vocals?Misc. Rock Teasers

      John Elefante. The first L.P. he appeared on as the front man was vinyl confessions.

    After their breakup in 1976 what band resurfaced in 1981 with the L.P. ........ lives?Misc. Rock Teasers

      Grand Funk. Two years later the band released another L.P. entitled, What's Funk.. Grand Funk.

    Permanent vacation was a smash L.P. for what band?Misc. Rock Teasers

      Aerosmith. The rebirth of Aerosmith happened during the early 80's, and they're still kickin butt and takin names!

    In 1989 Alvin Lee and Ten Years After released an album, what was the name of that L.P.?Misc. Rock Teasers

      About Time. Although the album was quite good, it received very little attention.

    Myles Goodwyn is the front man for what Canadian rock band?Misc. Rock Teasers

      April Wine. Formed in 1969 the band has seen many member changes, but has had great success in the U.S.

    When performing live what band had a huge replica of Godzilla on stage?Misc. Rock Teasers

      Blue Oyster Cult. Killer show I might ADD!!

    David King, Jerry Shirley, Fast Eddie Clark...Who are they?Misc. Rock Teasers

      Fastway. Their self titled debut L.P. in 1983 contained such songs as...Say what you will, Easy livin......

    Before forming Kiss, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were members of what band?Misc. Rock Teasers

      Wicked Lester. Gene Simmons had to have thought of that one!

    What band released a self titled C.D. in 1994 with a new lead singer?Misc. Rock Teasers

      Motley Crue. John Corabi was the frontman on just that one release. They have since brought back Vince Neil. Corabi's new band is called Union.

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