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Quiz about Classic Rock Before and After

Classic Rock Before and After Trivia Quiz

This quiz combines classic rock and wordplay knowledge. All answers can be found in Norm N. Nite's "Rock On" volume II, and "The Harmony Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock" by Mike Clifford. Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by Bwebster. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
Bwebster

Time
8 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
138,811

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. A)Pink Floyd Album and B) Beatles classic by George?

Answer: (Missing you without rain. (7 words)---------)

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Question 2 of 10

2. A) Steppenwolf mega-hit, and B) The Troggs' biggest

Answer: ("Destined to be crazy" (5 words))

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Question 3 of 10

3. A)Jackson Browne's trip album and B)Elton John's tribute to Lennon?

Answer: (Planting with no fuel(4 words).)

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Question 4 of 10

4. A) Eagles' cult classic and B)Mamas and Papas tune?

Answer: (3 words(too easy!))

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Question 5 of 10

5. A)Another Beatle classic and B) Moody Blues rocker?

Answer: (Coupon for playground activity? (5words))

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Question 6 of 10

6. A)lesser-known Bad Company hit and B)Croce's biggest?

Answer: (Tough guy missed out (7 words))

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Question 7 of 10

7. A)Los Bravos' biggest hit and B) a Santana classic?

Answer: (Definitely colorless voodoo lady(5 words).)

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Question 8 of 10

8. A)Billy Joel masterpiece and B)"Pearl's" blockbuster?

Answer: (Remains great music to us? (10 words))

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Question 9 of 10

9. A)Door's #1 and B)ELO instrumental?

Answer: (5 Words(too easy!))

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Question 10 of 10

10. A)CCR rocker and B)McCartney ballad?

Answer: (What most musicians are after trashing a hotel (5 words).)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. A)Pink Floyd Album and B) Beatles classic by George?

Answer: Wish You Were Here Comes The Sun

Lots of acoustic guitar in both!

2. A) Steppenwolf mega-hit, and B) The Troggs' biggest

Answer: Born to be Wild Thing

All should recognize both of these as soon as the first chords are played(at least I do!).

3. A)Jackson Browne's trip album and B)Elton John's tribute to Lennon?

Answer: Running On Empty Garden

Browne's album was considered a radical departure from his past work, and John's "Empty Garden" will forever haunt all Lennon fans.

4. A) Eagles' cult classic and B)Mamas and Papas tune?

Answer: Hotel California Dreaming

Musically, "Hotel California" could be classified as Reggae, and "Dreaming" has some of the finest early harmonies.

5. A)Another Beatle classic and B) Moody Blues rocker?

Answer: Ticket to Ride My See-Saw

John Lennon and Justin Hayward...WOW!

6. A)lesser-known Bad Company hit and B)Croce's biggest?

Answer: Good Lovin' Gone Bad Bad Leroy Brown

Just one of Bad Company's long list of hits, and Croce's first #1 single, and unfortunately the last one that was a hit while he was alive. (Croce died in a plane crash in 1973, along with 4 other members of his band).

7. A)Los Bravos' biggest hit and B) a Santana classic?

Answer: Black is Black Magic Woman

Unintentionionally, both Hispanic.

8. A)Billy Joel masterpiece and B)"Pearl's" blockbuster?

Answer: It's Still Rock and Roll to Me and Bobby McGee

Excellent lyrics by Joel and excellent vocals by Joplin.

9. A)Door's #1 and B)ELO instrumental?

Answer: Light My Fire On High

If you got "Light My Fire", Then ELO instrumental "Fire on High" should fall into place. For ELO fans, this song was a must in concert!

10. A)CCR rocker and B)McCartney ballad?

Answer: Travelin' Band On The Run

John Fogerty couldn't perform this gold single (or any of his songs for years due to contractual obligations), and what needs to be said about "Band On The Run"?. Hope you enjoyed my quiz!

Source: Author Bwebster

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