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A Quirky Mix of Music Quiz

How can I describe this quiz? Well it's just a few music questions for you to try and answer! The questions cover mostly rock bands from the 1970's to 1990's. Go for it and have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by mr_mrsdunn. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mr_mrsdunn

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
74,436

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
4006

Last 3 plays: Guest 169 (7/15), Guest 216 (6/15), Guest 92 (4/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. 'Brass in Pocket' is a song by which of the following bands? Hint

The Clash

UB40

The Pretenders

The Who

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Question 2 of 15

2. In which Aerosmith song do these lyrics appear - 'There's something wrong with the world today, I don't know what it is...' Hint

'Janie's Got a Gun'

'Cryin''

'Crazy'

'Livin' On the Edge'

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Question 3 of 15

3. The song 'Brown Sugar' by the Rolling Stones was written at which of these locations? Hint

In the middle of a desert in Australia

In a club in Toronto

Basement of Keith Richard's house

In London

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Question 4 of 15

4. 'El Loco' is an album by which band? Hint

The Doors

Queen

ZZ Top

The Cars

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Question 5 of 15

5. Who is the lead singer of The Cars? Hint

Billy Gibbons

Ric Ocasek

Steve Tyler

Peter Garrett

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who plays drums and percussion for U2? Hint

Larry Mullen

John Densmore

Rob Hirst

Frank Beard

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Question 7 of 15

7. The band 'The Doors' consisted of how many people? Hint

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Question 8 of 15

8. Which album released by INXS was the first to sell one million copies in the USA? Hint

'Listen Like Thieves'

'X'

'INXS'

'Kick'

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Question 9 of 15

9. Mick Jones formed Big Audio Dynamite in the 1980's after being kicked out of which of the following groups? Hint

The Cars

The Clash

The Cult

The Ramones

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Question 10 of 15

10. Ray Manzarek played keyboards for which band? Hint

The Doors

Queen

Bon Jovi

Midnight Oil

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the following is an album by Queen? Hint

'Pump'

'A Day at the Races'

'Sticky Fingers'

'Rio Grande Mud'

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Question 12 of 15

12. In which year did INXS make their live debut under the name INXS? Hint

1980

1982

1976

1979

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of the following singers teamed up with Iggy Pop on the song 'Real Wild Child (Wild One)'? Hint

David Bowie

Peter Gabriel

Sting

Ric Ocasek

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Question 14 of 15

14. Choose the year in which Blondie formed and the year in which they disbanded. Hint

1974 and 1982

1974 and 1984

1976 and 1981

1972 and 1982

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Question 15 of 15

15. Which of these groups sang the song 'Video Killed the Radio Star'? Hint

Blondie

Buggles

The Saints

Roxy Music

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 'Brass in Pocket' is a song by which of the following bands?

Answer: The Pretenders

An oldie but a goodie released in 1979 on WEA Records.

2. In which Aerosmith song do these lyrics appear - 'There's something wrong with the world today, I don't know what it is...'

Answer: 'Livin' On the Edge'

This song released in 1992 on the album 'Get a Grip' featured Edward Furlong (from Terminator 2) in the video clip.

3. The song 'Brown Sugar' by the Rolling Stones was written at which of these locations?

Answer: In the middle of a desert in Australia

According to Mick Jagger, he was in Australia filming a Ned Kelly movie in which he starred. It was the summer of 1969. He claims the lyrics were about drugs and girls.

4. 'El Loco' is an album by which band?

Answer: ZZ Top

This album features ZZ Top faves such as 'Pearl Necklace' and 'Tube Snake Boogie'.

5. Who is the lead singer of The Cars?

Answer: Ric Ocasek

6. Who plays drums and percussion for U2?

Answer: Larry Mullen

7. The band 'The Doors' consisted of how many people?

Answer: 4

The group was made up of - Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek, John Densmore and Robby Krieger.

8. Which album released by INXS was the first to sell one million copies in the USA?

Answer: 'Listen Like Thieves'

This album was released in 1985 and featured the singles 'Listen Like Thieves' and 'What You Need'. The album sold over 9 million copies world-wide.

9. Mick Jones formed Big Audio Dynamite in the 1980's after being kicked out of which of the following groups?

Answer: The Clash

After experimenting with Big Audio Dynamite, Jones merged dance and rock music to form Big Audio Dynamite II and released one of their most successful songs, 'Rush' .

10. Ray Manzarek played keyboards for which band?

Answer: The Doors

And very interesting keyboard music it was!

11. Which of the following is an album by Queen?

Answer: 'A Day at the Races'

'Pump' is by Aerosmith, 'Sticky Fingers' is by The Rolling Stones and 'Rio Grande Mud' is by ZZ Top.

12. In which year did INXS make their live debut under the name INXS?

Answer: 1979

The band foremed in 1977, made their first live appearance as INXS in 1979 and released their first album in 1980.

13. Which of the following singers teamed up with Iggy Pop on the song 'Real Wild Child (Wild One)'?

Answer: David Bowie

Iggy Pop and David Bowie have been friends since the 1970's. David helped Iggy out with the production of this song which was released in 1986.

14. Choose the year in which Blondie formed and the year in which they disbanded.

Answer: 1974 and 1982

Lead singer Debbie Harry started a solo career once the band broke up. In the late 1990's Blondie reformed to release another album and start an international tour.

15. Which of these groups sang the song 'Video Killed the Radio Star'?

Answer: Buggles

This song was released in 1979.

Source: Author mr_mrsdunn

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