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Quiz about Aussie Rock
Quiz about Aussie Rock

Aussie Rock Trivia Quiz


Music from the golden age of Aussie pub rock of the 70s and 80s.

A multiple-choice quiz by Eraserhead. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Eraserhead
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
114,764
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
825
Last 3 plays: Guest 1 (6/10), Guest 159 (9/10), Guest 110 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which theatrical band had a minor hit with "I'm Not Like Everybody Else"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which band enjoyed "Surf & Mull & Sex & Fun"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which band had a classic hit better known to fans as "It's A Long Way To The Shop If You Want A Sausage Roll"? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which Melbourne band had a hit with the album "Great Trucking Songs of the Renaissance"?

Answer: (This is serious mum!)
Question 5 of 10
5. Which band had a hit with "I Can't Help Myself"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which band had an early hit with "My Mistake"?

Answer: (Bad hair?)
Question 7 of 10
7. Which band was originally known as Big Swifty? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Melbourne band had a hit with "Strangers On A Train"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which Perth band's first hit was "Just Keep Walking"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which Perth band had a hit with "Suburban Boy"? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 17 2024 : Guest 1: 6/10
Feb 18 2024 : Guest 159: 9/10
Feb 12 2024 : Guest 110: 4/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which theatrical band had a minor hit with "I'm Not Like Everybody Else"?

Answer: Jimmy and the Boys

Lead singer Ignatius Jones went on to co-ordinate Sydney's 2000 New Year celebrations.
2. Which band enjoyed "Surf & Mull & Sex & Fun"?

Answer: Mental As Anything

The band's first hit was "Nips Are Getting Bigger".
3. Which band had a classic hit better known to fans as "It's A Long Way To The Shop If You Want A Sausage Roll"?

Answer: AC/DC

"It's A Long Way To The Top" (If You Want To Rock And Roll).
4. Which Melbourne band had a hit with the album "Great Trucking Songs of the Renaissance"?

Answer: TISM

Most people don't know the identity of the members of the band due to their choice of wearing various masks on stage.
5. Which band had a hit with "I Can't Help Myself"?

Answer: Flowers

Flowers later changed their name to Icehouse.
6. Which band had an early hit with "My Mistake"?

Answer: Split Enz

Alright they're a New Zealand band, but were adopted in Australia.
7. Which band was originally known as Big Swifty?

Answer: Radiators

They started under this name whilst playing around Sydney's western suburbs.
8. Which Melbourne band had a hit with "Strangers On A Train"?

Answer: Sports

Also had a big hit with Elvis' "Suspicious Minds".
9. Which Perth band's first hit was "Just Keep Walking"?

Answer: INXS

Of course, they then moved to Sydney and went onto become a huge international hit.
10. Which Perth band had a hit with "Suburban Boy"?

Answer: Dave Warner From The Suburbs

In case you're wondering, Cyril B Bunter Band were a great Blues and Boogie band who played around Sydney in the 70's and 80's.
Source: Author Eraserhead

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