Just Had to Go Solo- the 1970s Edition Quiz

Answer: John Lennon

John Lennon was a member of the Quarrymen and the Beatles from 1956 through 1970. Lennon released his solo album "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band" in 1970. During the 1970s, Lennon collaborated with his then-wife Yoko Ono on several albums. Weeks after releasing his 1980 album "Double Fantasy", John Lennon was murdered by a fan in New York City.

Answer: Peter Frampton

Guitarist Peter Frampton was a member of the band Humble Pie from 1969 through 1971. While working in the studio, Frampton was introduced to the "talk box" which he used in his performances. Frampton released the solo albums "Wind of Change" in 1972 and "I'm in You" in 1977. Frampton also released the live album "Frampton Comes Alive!" in 1976.

Answer: Diana Ross

Diana Ross was a member of the singing groups the Primettes and the Supremes from 1959 through 1970. Ross released her self titled debut solo album on June 19, 1970. Ross also acted in the 1972 film "Lady Sings the Blues", the 1975 film
"Mahogany" and the 1978 film "The Wiz".

Answer: Rod Stewart

Rod Stewart was a British singer who was a member of the bands the Jeff Beck Group and Faces. Rod Stewart was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist and as a member of the Faces. In 2001, Rod Stewart received the first ever Diamond Award from the World Music Awards for having over 100 million records sold worldwide.

Answer: Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney was a member of the Quarrymen and the Beatles from 1957. through 1970. Paul McCartney released his debut solo album "McCartney" in 1970. Paul and his wife Linda formed the band Wings in 1971. In 1980, McCartney was credited as a solo artist when he released the hit single "Coming Up". McCartney performed at the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England.

Answer: Gerald Rafferty

Scottish singer and songwriter Gerald Rafferty was a member of the bands the Humblebums and Stealers Wheel. Rafferty recorded his solo album, "City to City", in 1978. The album was certified Gold in the United Kingdom and the United States. This album contained the singles "Baker Street", "Right Down the Line" and "Home and Dry".

Answer: Eddie Kendricks

Eddie Kendricks was a vocalist for the Temptations from 1960 through 1971. He released his debut solo album "All by Myself" in 1971. His signature singles were the 1973 song "Keep on Truckin'" and the 1974 song "Boogie Down".

Answer: Lou Reed

The Velvet Underground was a rock band formed in 1964 in New York City. Artist Andy Warhol became the band's manager in 1966.

Vocalist Lou Reed left the band in 1970 for a solo career. Lou Reed's breakthrough solo album, "Transformer", was released on November 8, 1972. Lou Reed released twenty solo albums before his death in 2013.

Answer: Ringo Starr

Ringo Starr was a drummer for the bands Rory Storm and the Beatles from 1957 through 1970. In 1970, Ringo Starr released the solo albums "Sentimental Journey" and "Beaucoups of Blues". Starr's 1973 album "Ringo" was certified Gold in the United Kingdom and Platinum the United States.

Answer: Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson is an executive, singer and songwriter for Motown Records. Robinson was a member of the vocal groups the Five Chimes and the Miracles from 1955 through 1972. Robinson also served as the Vice President of Motown Records. Robinson left the Miracles and released his 1973 solo debut album "Smokey". Robinson released the commercially successful solo albums "Being with You" in 1981 and "One Heartbeat" in 1987.

Answer: Eric Clapton

Guitarist Eric Clapton performed with the bands the Yardbirds, Powerhouse, John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers, Cream, Blind Faith and Derek and the Dominos. Clapton released his self-titled debut album in 1970. Clapton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist as well as a member of the Yardbirds and Cream.

Answer: Eric Carmen

Eric Carmen was the lead singer of the pop rock group the Raspberries from 1970 through 1975. After the band broke up, Carmen concentrated on his solo career. Carmen released his self-titled debut album in November of 1975. This album contained the hit singles "All by Myself" and "Never Gonna Fall in Love Again".

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel was a founding member and the original lead singer of the band Genesis. Gabriel was known for his theatrics and outfits while touring with the band.

Gabriel left the group and released his debut album "Peter Gabriel 1: Car" in 1977. The album contained the single ""Solsbury Hill". Gabriel also created memorable music videos to go along with his singles. His music videos have won thirteen MTV Video Music Awards.

Answer: Joe Walsh

Joe Walsh was a guitarist in the bands the James Gang, Barnstorm and Eagles. As a solo artists, Walsh released the 1978 single "Life's Been Good" and the 1991 single "Ordinary Average Guy". Joe Walsh recorded the song "All Night Long" for the soundtrack of the 1980 film "Urban Cowboy".

Answer: George Harrison

George Harrison was a member of the Quarrymen and the Beatles from 1958 through 1970. Harrison participated in the Hare Krishna traditions which he picked up during his time with the Beatles. Harrison released the 1970 solo album "All Things Must Pass" and organized the 1971 charity Concert for Bangladesh. Harrison joined the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys with Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan and Tom Petty in 1988.