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The A to Z of Rock

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Introduction:
"This quiz features a question from an artist from each letter of the alphabet (except X because we could only have 25 questions). The questions are from the 1970s to 2000s."


1. With which song did the members of Swedish supergroup ABBA enter the Eurovision song contest first?
    'Waterloo'
    'Fernando'
    'Mamma Mia'
    'Ring Ring'


2. Which of these was NOT a member of the English all-girl group Banarama?
    Sarah Dallin
    Keren Woodward
    Siobhan Fahey
    Marcella Detroit


3. Who did Eric Clapton write the song 'Tears In Heaven' for in 1991?
    His ex-wife, Pattie
    A charity to raise money for AIDS research
    His friend, Jimi Hendrix
    His son, Conor


4. What is special about the drummer from 80s supergroup Def Leppard?
    He's deaf
    He has only one arm
    He has only one leg
    He's blind


5. Which rock superstar is the father of Melissa Etheridge's children with ex-partner Julie Cypher?
    Mick Fleetwood
    David Crosby
    Bruce Springsteen
    Huey Lewis


6. Fleetwood Mac have the second-highest selling album of all time with which album?
    'Rumours'
    'Gossip'
    'Hearsay'
    'Fleetwood Mac'


7. In one of their videos Guns 'n' Roses frontman Axl Rose allegedly married which supermodel?
    Stephanie Seymour
    Naomi Campbell
    Cindy Crawford
    Amber Valetta


8. Which Hollywood star dated Hole guitarist Eric Erlandson?
    Winona Ryder
    Lucy Liu
    Drew Barrymore
    Cameron Diaz


9. Which of these movies has San Francisco crooner Chris Isaak NOT appeared in?
    'Speed'
    'The Silence of the Lambs'
    'Married to the Mob'
    'Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me'


10. In what country did Elton John marry Renate Blauel?
    Australia
    USA
    India
    South Africa


11. Lenny Kravitz's ex-wife Lisa Bonet shot to stardom in which 80's sitcom?
    'Alf'
    'Who's The Boss'
    'The Cosby Show'
    'Family Ties'


12. Led Zeppelin's highest selling single was 'Stairway to Heaven'. True or False?
    Answer: (True or False)


13. Madonna's fly-on-the-wall documentary about her 'Blond Ambition' world tour, 'Truth or Dare', was known under which alternate title in Australia?
    'Material Girl Revealed'
    'Blond Ambition'
    'In Bed With Madonna'
    'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes'


14. No Doubt lead singer Gwen Stefani has had a long-term relationship with the lead singer of which British band?
    Blur
    Coldplay
    Oasis
    Bush


15. Controversial Irish singer Sinead O'Connor attracted criticism for tearing up a picture of whom?
    Dalai Lama
    Bill Clinton
    The Pope
    Margaret Thatcher


16. Iggy Pop recorded a duet with which singer whose surname also begins with the letter 'P'?
    Kate Pierson
    Tom Petty
    Dolly Parton
    Elvis Presley


17. US rapper Queen Latifah did NOT appear in which of these movies?
    'Boyz in the Hood'
    'The Bone Collector'
    'Jungle Fever'
    'House Party2'


18. The Red Hot Chili Peppers' EP 'Abbey Road', featuring a parody of The Beatles' cover for their similarly titled album is unique for what feature?
    They are naked except for socks over their genitals
    They are dressed as women
    They were carrying live zoo animals
    It is in the dark, lit only by candles they are holding


19. The Simple Minds hit 'Don't You (Forget About Me)' was featured in which 80s brat pack film?
    'Pretty in Pink'
    'The Breakfast Club'
    'St. Elmo's Fire'
    'The Lost Boys'


20. TLC member Lisa 'Left Eyes' Lopes recorded a duet with which Spice Girl?
    Melanie Brown
    Emma Bunton
    Geri Halliwell
    Melanie Chisholm


21. Urge Overkill's 'Girl You'll be a Woman Soon', featured in the film 'Pulp Fiction', was written by which well-known male singer?
    Barry Manilow
    Elton John
    Tom Jones
    Neil Diamond


22. Veruca Salt took their name from a character in which well-known children's book?
    'The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'
    'Charlotte's Web'
    'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
    'The Wizard of Oz'


23. Wet Wet Wet's cover of The Troggs' classic 'Love Is All Around' was included on the soundtrack of which Hugh Grant movie?
    'Notting Hill'
    'Bridget Jones' Diary'
    'Four Weddings and a Funeral'
    'Mickey Blue Eyes'


24. In 1995 Neil Young collaborated with which grunge band?
    Nirvana
    Pearl Jam
    Soundgarden
    Nine Inch Nails


25. ZZ Top, which is known for its members having long beards, has a member named Frank Beard. True or False?
    Answer: (True or False?)


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