Rock And Roll History

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1. On which TV show did the Rolling Stones make their American debut on June 3rd, 1964? The Hollywood Palace The British Invasion Special The Ed Sullivan Show The Jack Parr Show

2. Which performer made his last concert appearance on June 26, 1977, in Indianapolis? Elvis Presley Marvin Gaye John Lennon Ricky Nelson

3. What was the first rock song to hit number one on the American Billboard charts on June 29, 1955? 'The Twist' (Chubby Checker) 'Blue Suede Shoes' (Elvis) 'Rock Around The Clock' (Bill Haley) 'Maybelline' (Chuch Berry)

4. True or False: In July 1968, following the breakup of 'The Yardbirds', Jimmy Page forms 'The New Yardbirds' but changed the name in response to a comment made by Keith Moon. Moon said "It will go over like a lead balloon". So Paige named his band 'Led Zeppelin'? Answer: (One Word)

5. What was the first video to be shown on MTV, August 1st, 1981? Answer: (5 Words)

6. Who recorded his first single 'Good Morning Little School Girl' with future Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, on September 10, 1964? Eric Clapton Rod Stewart Bob Dylan Leonard Cohen

7. Who joined crooner Bing Crosby to record 'Little Drummer Boy' and 'Peace on Earth' on September 28, 1977? Answer: (Two Words)

8. Who is Gordon Sumner? Gordon Lightfoot Sting Chubby Checker Adam Ant

9. True or False: The Bee Gees were named only for the Brothers Gibb? True False

10. True or False : 'Lynyrd Skynyrd' was named after the band's gym teacher Leonard Skinner? Answer: (One Word)

11. What famous rock star appeared on simultaneous covers of 'Time' and 'Newsweek' on October 27, 1975? Bruce Springsteen John Lennon Nobody ever did that Stevie Wonder

12. Who released his first solo album 'Wonderwall Music' on November 2, 1968? Peter Gabriel John Fogerty David Bowie George Harrison

13. Who is Stuart Goddard? Stewart Copeland Paul Simon Morrissey Adam Ant

14. Who made his last stage appearance on November 28, 1974? John Lennon Bob Marley Elvis Presley Keith Moon

15. Here's one for the 'WKRP in Cincinnati' fans out there. On December 3, 1979, fans were killed during a rush to gain admittance for general seating at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Who was performing that night? The Who AC-DC The Rolling Stones Led Zeppelin