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Quiz about Bils Classic Rock Trivia 3
Quiz about Bils Classic Rock Trivia 3

Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #3 Trivia Quiz


A general quiz on classic rock, focusing on the 60's and 70's.

A multiple-choice quiz by bilig. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
bilig
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
128,531
Updated
Apr 22 23
# Qns
20
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
9 / 20
Plays
8672
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (17/20), Guest 88 (2/20), trebdogg (12/20).
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Question 1 of 20
1. Which band recorded "Ride Captain Ride"? Hint


Question 2 of 20
2. Who was the opening act of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969? Hint


Question 3 of 20
3. What was the license plate number of the Volkswagen on the "Abbey Road" album cover? Hint


Question 4 of 20
4. What song was Jimi Hendrix's first UK hit single? Hint


Question 5 of 20
5. Who wrote the Aretha Franklin song "R.E.S.P.E.C.T."?

Answer: (Both names or just last)
Question 6 of 20
6. Carly Simon was married to what classic rocker?

Answer: (Both names or just last)
Question 7 of 20
7. Who was Ten Years After's lead guitarist? Hint


Question 8 of 20
8. What song writing team was known as the Glimmer Twins? Hint


Question 9 of 20
9. The song "Without You" has been recorded by all but which of the following artists? Hint


Question 10 of 20
10. What band was Keith Emerson in before recording as Emerson, Lake, and Palmer (ELP)? Hint


Question 11 of 20
11. Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton played together in The Yardbirds.


Question 12 of 20
12. What was the title of The Beatles' second album released in the United States? Hint


Question 13 of 20
13. Who sang The Eagles' song "Life In The Fast Lane"?

Answer: (Two Words or surname)
Question 14 of 20
14. Who replaced Joe Perry of Aerosmith when he left? Hint


Question 15 of 20
15. The song writing duo of Ham and Evans were from what band/duo? Hint


Question 16 of 20
16. Who sang lead vocals on The Who's song "My Wife"? Hint


Question 17 of 20
17. Which act was left stranded at the airport, therefore becoming a no show at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969? Hint


Question 18 of 20
18. Who was Jimi Hendrix's drummer when he was with The Jimi Hendrix Experience? Hint


Question 19 of 20
19. "Epistle To Dippy" was a song by what artist?

Answer: (One Word)
Question 20 of 20
20. Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Bad Company, was the lead singer of which band before Bad Company?

Answer: (One Word)

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Most Recent Scores
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 173: 17/20
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 88: 2/20
Mar 18 2024 : trebdogg: 12/20
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 24: 6/20
Mar 15 2024 : Guest 173: 14/20
Mar 12 2024 : Guest 73: 5/20
Mar 04 2024 : Guest 76: 11/20
Feb 29 2024 : Guest 66: 6/20
Feb 26 2024 : Guest 63: 18/20

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which band recorded "Ride Captain Ride"?

Answer: Blues Image

Blues Image is from Tampa, Florida, US and formed in 1966. Their 1970 album "Open" contained this hit.
2. Who was the opening act of The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969?

Answer: Richie Havens

With the opening act, Tim Hardin still not there the producers took a chance and sent out Richie Havens. They then realized they had no second act and recruited Country Joe to fill that spot.
3. What was the license plate number of the Volkswagen on the "Abbey Road" album cover?

Answer: 281F

There was rumor that this was a clue that Paul McCartney was dead. However, no matter what date I tried to apply to it, I could not come up with Paul being 28 (28 IF).
4. What song was Jimi Hendrix's first UK hit single?

Answer: Hey Joe

Written by Billy Roberts in 1962, Jimi had a UK hit with it in 1967.
5. Who wrote the Aretha Franklin song "R.E.S.P.E.C.T."?

Answer: Otis Redding

Otis Redding's "Sittin' On The Dock Of The Bay" reached number 1 after his death.
6. Carly Simon was married to what classic rocker?

Answer: James Taylor

James Taylor was actively involved in the M.U.S.E. tours of the '70's and '80's.
7. Who was Ten Years After's lead guitarist?

Answer: Alvin Lee

Michael Pinera was the lead guitarist for Blues Image, then later Iron Butterfly. Mick Ralphs was the lead guitarist for Mott The Hoople and later Bad Company; Mick Taylor was a guitarist for The Rolling Stones.
8. What song writing team was known as the Glimmer Twins?

Answer: Jagger and Richards

This name was coined in the 1960's.
9. The song "Without You" has been recorded by all but which of the following artists?

Answer: Bad Company

Written by Peter Ham and Tom Evens of Badfinger.
10. What band was Keith Emerson in before recording as Emerson, Lake, and Palmer (ELP)?

Answer: The Nice

Keith Emerson played the keyboards, Greg Lake played the guitars, and Carl Parlmer played drums for ELP.
11. Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton played together in The Yardbirds.

Answer: False

Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck played together in The Yardbirds. Both Clapton and Beck were friends with Jimmy Page prior to his joining The Yardbirds.
12. What was the title of The Beatles' second album released in the United States?

Answer: Meet The Beatles

"Introducing The Beatles" was released July 22, 1963 on Vee Jay records. "The Beatles' Second Album" was the second album released by Capitol Records, and "Meet The Beatles" was the first released by Capitol Records.
13. Who sang The Eagles' song "Life In The Fast Lane"?

Answer: Don Henley

Joe Walsh joined The Eagles prior to their album "Hotel California". He was also a great solo artist and was the lead guitarist for The James Gang.
14. Who replaced Joe Perry of Aerosmith when he left?

Answer: Jimmy Crespo

Joe Perry left Aerosmith in 1979 due to internal turmoil and formed the Joe Perry Projet. He rejoined in 1984.
15. The song writing duo of Ham and Evans were from what band/duo?

Answer: Badfinger

Badfinger recorded on the Apple label owned by The Beatles.
16. Who sang lead vocals on The Who's song "My Wife"?

Answer: John Entwistle

"My Wife" was written by John Entwistle and released on "Who's Next". An excellent song, in my opinion.
17. Which act was left stranded at the airport, therefore becoming a no show at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair in August 1969?

Answer: Iron Butterfly

Iron Butterfly demanded a ride from the airport and the promoters decided since everyone else made it on their own, including uninvited guests, that they would just leave them stranded.
18. Who was Jimi Hendrix's drummer when he was with The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Answer: Mitch Mitchell

Jimi Hendrix - lead guitar, Noel Redding - bass guitar, Mitch Mitchell - drums, Chas Chandler - Manager.
19. "Epistle To Dippy" was a song by what artist?

Answer: Donovan

Donovan's other hit songs included "Hurdy Gurdy Man", "Mellow Yellow", and "Season Of The Witch".
20. Paul Rodgers, lead singer of Bad Company, was the lead singer of which band before Bad Company?

Answer: Free

Free's biggest hit was "All Right Now".
Source: Author bilig

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