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Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #4 Trivia Quiz

Another installment of general quiz on classic rock, focusing on the 60's and 70's.

A multiple-choice quiz by bilig. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
bilig

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
129,779

Updated
Jun 29 22

# Qns
20

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
9 / 20

Plays
3865

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 20

1. What band recorded the song "Build Me Up Buttercup"? Hint

The Foundations

The Zombies

The Buoys

Blues Image

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Question 2 of 20

2. Who sang lead vocal for "Venus" by The Shocking Blue? Hint

Mariska Veres

Linda Ronstadt

Grace Slick

Emily Vines

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Question 3 of 20

3. What band was Greg Lake in before he was in ELP? Hint

The Nice

Atomic Rooster

Them

King Crimson

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Question 4 of 20

4. Who was the original lead guitarist for Asia?

Answer: (Two Words or surname)

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Question 5 of 20

5. Which of the following acts that played at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair were not invited to play? Hint

Bob Dylan

Arlo Guthrie

Tim Hardin

Country Joe McDonald

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Question 6 of 20

6. What album did the Eagles' "Greatest Hits" replace as the number one best seller of all time? Hint

Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

Carole King's "Tapestry"

Pink Floyd's "Dark Side Of The Moon"

The Beatles "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band"

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Question 7 of 20

7. Who was The Firm's lead guitarist?

Answer: (Two Words or just surname)

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Question 8 of 20

8. Which of the following artists did not appear on The Band's "The Last Waltz", their final concert at Winterland? Hint

Emmylou Harris

Bob Dylan

Neil Young

George Harrison

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Question 9 of 20

9. The band Quarterflash was from what Pacific Northwest city? Hint

Seattle, WA

Portland, OR

Tacoma, WA

Eugene, OR

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Question 10 of 20

10. What was the only number 1 hit for Paul Revere and the Raiders? Hint

"Louie, Louie"

"Kick"

"Indian Reservation"

"Great Airplane Strike"

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Question 11 of 20

11. Who played lead guitar on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

Answer: (Two Words or surname)

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Question 12 of 20

12. Who wrote the CSNY song "Ohio"? Hint

Steven Stills

David Crosby

Graham Nash

Neil Young

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Question 13 of 20

13. What band did the guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings, Denny Laine, come from? Hint

Yes

King Crimson

Them

The Moody Blues

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Question 14 of 20

14. Which of the following guitar slingers played his axe for Procol Harum? Hint

Todd Rundgren

Ronny Montrose

Robin Trower

Mick Ralphs

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Question 15 of 20

15. Which band used an anagram of a member's name in the lyrics of a song they performed? Hint

The Beatles

The Greatful Dead

The Doors

Pink Floyd

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Question 16 of 20

16. According to Jack Bruce, "Sunshine of Your Love" was inspired by whom? Hint

Eric Clapton

Jimi Hendrix

Jack's wife

Jack's girlfriend

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Question 17 of 20

17. What founding member of Buffalo Springfield auditioned for The Monkees but was turned down? Hint

Steven Stills

Jim Messina

Neil Young

Richie Furay

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Question 18 of 20

18. Anne and Nancy Wilson of Heart never met any of The Beatles.

True

False

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Question 19 of 20

19. In what year was "Beatles '65" released in the United States?

Answer: (Full year)

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Question 20 of 20

20. What band had a lead guitarist that went by the name Buck Dharma?

Answer: (Three Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What band recorded the song "Build Me Up Buttercup"?

Answer: The Foundations

This song appears in the movie "There's Something About Mary" starring Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, and Ben Stiller.

2. Who sang lead vocal for "Venus" by The Shocking Blue?

Answer: Mariska Veres

"Venus" is the only song in the history of the Billboard charts to hit number one three times. February 7, 1970, by The Shocking Blue; June 20, 1981, by Stars On 45; and September 6, 1986, by Bananarama.

3. What band was Greg Lake in before he was in ELP?

Answer: King Crimson

The original King Crimson was Robert Fripp, Ian McDonald, Greg Lake, Michael Giles, and Pete Sinfield.

4. Who was the original lead guitarist for Asia?

Answer: Steve Howe

The original Asia was Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, John Wetton, and Carl Palmer.

5. Which of the following acts that played at The Woodstock Music and Art Fair were not invited to play?

Answer: Arlo Guthrie

Arlo Guthrie heard about the concert while in California and drove cross country to see it and ended up playing at the festival. Bob Dylan turned down his offer, and the other two were invited to play.

6. What album did the Eagles' "Greatest Hits" replace as the number one best seller of all time?

Answer: Michael Jackson's "Thriller"

Hard to believe that "Thriller" was number one, since Pink Floyd and Carole King had their albums on Billboard top 500 for more then 10 years.

7. Who was The Firm's lead guitarist?

Answer: Jimmy Page

How could you not recognize the patented guitar style of Page when he was with The Firm!

8. Which of the following artists did not appear on The Band's "The Last Waltz", their final concert at Winterland?

Answer: George Harrison

The Band's first and last concert was held on at Winterland on Thanksgiving Day of 1976. They wanted their last concert to be more then a concert- they wanted it to be a celebration, and it was.

9. The band Quarterflash was from what Pacific Northwest city?

Answer: Portland, OR

They were remembered most for their self-titled debut album with the singles "Harden My Heart" and "Find Another Fool".

10. What was the only number 1 hit for Paul Revere and the Raiders?

Answer: "Indian Reservation"

Written by John Loudermilk it was a cover tune originally performed by Don Fardon in 1970. Their producer in the 60's was Terry Melcher, son of Doris Day.

11. Who played lead guitar on The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

Answer: Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton and George Harrison were good friends, and George invited Eric to play the lead.

12. Who wrote the CSNY song "Ohio"?

Answer: Neil Young

"Ohio" was written about the Kent State Massacre that left four students dead in a Vietnam War protest.

13. What band did the guitarist for Paul McCartney and Wings, Denny Laine, come from?

Answer: The Moody Blues

Denny Laine had the longest reign with Wings excluding Paul and Linda McCartney.

14. Which of the following guitar slingers played his axe for Procol Harum?

Answer: Robin Trower

Robin Trower was one of many axemen with Procol Harum; he continued the same guitar style when he broke out on his own. "Bridge of Sighs" is my favorite album by him.

15. Which band used an anagram of a member's name in the lyrics of a song they performed?

Answer: The Doors

Need I say more then Mr. Mo Jo Risin'? If so Mr. Mo Jo Risin' is an anagram for Jim Morrison and was used in the song "L.A. Woman".

16. According to Jack Bruce, "Sunshine of Your Love" was inspired by whom?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Cream only released three studio albums when they were together. "Wheels of Fire", was a double album set with the second disc being done in the studio. If that album had been a single album with disc two only, then they would have had four studio albums.

17. What founding member of Buffalo Springfield auditioned for The Monkees but was turned down?

Answer: Steven Stills

Steven Stills was born on January 3, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, US.

18. Anne and Nancy Wilson of Heart never met any of The Beatles.

Answer: False

One of the goals they had in high school was to meet them; they became friends with at least two. Anne Wilson had a poster of Paul in her bedroom in the early days of Heart.

19. In what year was "Beatles '65" released in the United States?

Answer: 1964

"Beatles '65" was released on December 15, 1964 on Capitol Records.

20. What band had a lead guitarist that went by the name Buck Dharma?

Answer: Blue Oyster Cult

Blue Oyser Cult released a song, "Buck's Boogie", that has nothing but guitars on it. In concert their drummer leaves his kit to play guitar and it sounds and looks so awesome live.

Source: Author bilig

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