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Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame I

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Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame I game quiz
"This quiz features just a few of the inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, since its inception in 1986. The years 1986-94 are featured here. Good luck!"

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1. 1986 saw the first year of the Rock Hall of Fame, and one which saw some real heavyweights of the rock industry inducted, including one in particular. This singer was born in Mississippi, USA, and his first US single was entitled "That's All Right", which also had "Blue Moon of Kentucky" on it. He died of severe cardiovascular disease in 1977. Who was he?
    Elvis Presley
    Jerry Lee Lewis
    Buddy Holly
    Chuck Berry


2. 1987 saw this man who was given the Christian name of Riley inducted into the Hall of Fame. Born in 1925, in Mississippi, USA, here we have a man full of talent, and who was a great influence on a lot of musicians who grew up listening to his work. He is perhaps known best for naming his guitar 'Lucille'. Who was he?
    Eddie Cochran
    Bo Diddley
    Roy Orbison
    B.B. King


3. In 1988, five performers were inducted into the Hall of Fame. The Beach Boys were one of these, and in 1962 they released their first album, "Surfin' Safari". The band consisted of three brothers, but which Wilson was born first?
    Answer: (Brian, Carl, or Dennis)


4. Inducted in 1989, this band released their first single, "Come On", in 1963. Their first US number one single topped the Billboard two years later, and in 1969, one member of the band drowned in his swimming pool. Who were they?
    The Temptations
    The Yardbirds
    The Four Tops
    The Rolling Stones


5. There were eight inductees in 1990, and while they all earned their right into the Hall of Fame, one in particular, most would argue, stood out above the rest - The Who. Which of these singles did they release first in the UK?
    My Generation
    Substitute
    I Can See For Miles
    Pinball Wizard


6. Ike and Tina Turner were inducted in 1991. Spawned from Ike's band, The Kings of Rhythm, the two married soon after. Which of these was NOT a hit single for the pair?
    Keep On Pushing
    Poor Fool
    Nutbush City Limits
    A Fool in Love


7. An inductee in 1992, this artist was born in 1942 with the first names on Johnny Allen, and needs no introduction in the music world. Other members of his band included Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell. Who was he?
    Johnny Cash
    Van Morrison
    Booker T
    Jimi Hendrix


8. In 1993, we saw a number of inductees but one which stood out above the rest: The Doors. Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Robbie Krieger spawned a number of hits until Morrison's untimely death. In which year did he die?
    1969
    1972
    1970
    1971


9. A number of great performers were inducted in 1994, and Rod Stewart was one of those. With which band did he first gain success as a vocalist?
    The Jeff Beck Group
    The Faces
    The Small Faces
    Rod Stewart - Solo


10. In which US City is the Rock Hall of Fame museum located?
    Denver
    New York
    Cleveland
    Washington


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