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Rock and Roll Geography Trivia Quiz

The subject of this game is U.S. bands and their state of origin. All are fairly familiar, have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by gamemaker. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
gamemaker

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
73,353

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
976

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 15

1. Which band is from Arizona? Hint

Heart

Santana

Garbage

The Gin Blossoms

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Question 2 of 15

2. Where are The Violent Femmes from? Hint

New Jersey

Wisconsin

Indiana

Vermont

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Question 3 of 15

3. Who is from California? Hint

Counting Crows

Barenaked Ladies

Sum 41

Aldo Nova

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Question 4 of 15

4. Where did Pantera originate? Hint

Texas

New Mexico

Alabama

Oklahoma

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which band is from Delaware? Hint

Hall and Oates

George Thorogood and the Destroyers

The Hooters

Cinderella

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Question 6 of 15

6. Where is the band Live from? Hint

Pennsylvania

Kentucky

Montana

West Virginia

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who is from Florida? Hint

The Outlaws

Lynyrd Skynyrd

All of them

The Allman Brothers

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Question 8 of 15

8. Oh no, it's Devo! Where are they from? Hint

Akansas

Oregon

Nebraska

Ohio

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which band is from Georgia? Hint

The Black Crowes

The Call

All of them

The Smithereens

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which state does Blue Oyster Cult come from? Hint

Hawaii

North Carolina

South Carolina

New York

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which band is from Illinois? Hint

All of them

Smashing Pumpkins

Cheap Trick

Material Issue

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Question 12 of 15

12. Where is Slaughter from? Hint

Colorado

New Mexico

Idaho

Nevada

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Question 13 of 15

13. Where is The J. Geils Band from? Hint

Connecticut

Massachusetts

Virginia

Maryland

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which band is from Minnesota? Hint

Husker Du

Ratt

Poison

REO Speedwagon

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Question 15 of 15

15. Finally, the American band, Grand Funk Railroad. Where are they from? Hint

Missouri

Maine

Michigan

Montana

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band is from Arizona?

Answer: The Gin Blossoms

They opened for Billy Idol at the Devil House in Tempe in 1983 when a new band called REM wasn't able to play.

2. Where are The Violent Femmes from?

Answer: Wisconsin

They started out in Milwaukee in 1981.

3. Who is from California?

Answer: Counting Crows

Sum 41, Barenaked Ladies and Aldo Nova are all from Canada.

4. Where did Pantera originate?

Answer: Texas

Pantera was formed in 1983 by brothers Darrell and Vincent Abbot, Rex Brown and Terry Glaze on vocals.

5. Which band is from Delaware?

Answer: George Thorogood and the Destroyers

Hall and Oates, The Hooters and Cinderella are all from Philadelphia, PA.

6. Where is the band Live from?

Answer: Pennsylvania

They released 5 albums in the 90's.

7. Who is from Florida?

Answer: All of them

All of these Florida bands got their start in the 1960's.

8. Oh no, it's Devo! Where are they from?

Answer: Ohio

Coming out of Akron, Ohio, their first album 'Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are DEVO!' came out in 1978.

9. Which band is from Georgia?

Answer: The Black Crowes

Their first album came out in 1990.

10. Which state does Blue Oyster Cult come from?

Answer: New York

Probably best known for 'Godzilla' and 'Don't Fear the Reaper'.

11. Which band is from Illinois?

Answer: All of them

All of these bands got their start in or around the Chicago area.

12. Where is Slaughter from?

Answer: Nevada

Their first album 'Stick It To Ya' came out in 1990.

13. Where is The J. Geils Band from?

Answer: Massachusetts

Originally known as The J. Geils Blues Band, they were an acoustic trio.

14. Which band is from Minnesota?

Answer: Husker Du

The band formed when the 3 members met in a music store in Minneapolis.

15. Finally, the American band, Grand Funk Railroad. Where are they from?

Answer: Michigan

Known as the people's band, Grand Funk was founded in Flint, Michigan by Mark Farner, Don Brewer and Mel Schacher.

Source: Author gamemaker

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