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Quiz about Some Classic Rock questions
Quiz about Some Classic Rock questions

Some Classic Rock questions Trivia Quiz


Most of the questions would be in the 1970's time period, although one or two from the 60's and 80's as well. All questions are multiple choice.

A multiple-choice quiz by Berkshire12. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Berkshire12
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
182,397
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1655
Last 3 plays: Guest 147 (5/10), Guest 63 (9/10), Guest 162 (8/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of the following drummers played for "Journey" at one time? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Bon Scott was formerly the lead singer of which band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which band member went for help in Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crash? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which 2 things in common do "Rush" & "Triumph" have? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which musician does Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull admit that he didn't seem to get along too well with? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. On the original studio recording of Rush's song "Working Man" who was the drummer? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Who wrote and sung lead vocals on the song "Beth?" Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Tom & Jerry" was the stage name for which duo? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "What's He Got" & "She Sheila" are songs by which band? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which song is NOT an ELO song? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of the following drummers played for "Journey" at one time?

Answer: Aynsley Dunbar

Born January 10, 1946 in Liverpool, Aynsley has also played with many other bands and musicians as well, including Jeff Beck, Frank Zappa, David Bowie, Whitesnake, and Jefferson Starship. He left Journey as Steve Perry was joining them simultaneously in 1978.
2. Bon Scott was formerly the lead singer of which band?

Answer: AC/DC

Brian Johnson replaced Bon Scott after he died on February 19, 1980 after drinking too much and choking on his own vomit.
3. Which band member went for help in Lynyrd Skynyrd's plane crash?

Answer: Artemis Pyle

On October 20, 1977 (just 3 days after the release of their 6th album "Street Survivors") their plane went down just outside of Gillsburg, MS killing lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, along with Steve & Cassie Gaines. Artemis ran miles with broken ribs to go for help.
4. Which 2 things in common do "Rush" & "Triumph" have?

Answer: Both have 3 members and both are from Canada

Although Rush was more popular, both bands were comparable in sound and lyrically and in my opinion 2 of the best bands of their time to come out of Canada.
5. Which musician does Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull admit that he didn't seem to get along too well with?

Answer: Robert Plant

Ian admits that for some reason he & Robert never seemed to gel too well, although he doesn't recall any specific reason for that and (as he said in a 1996 interview) he was willing to accept the blame for that being the case.
6. On the original studio recording of Rush's song "Working Man" who was the drummer?

Answer: John Rutsey

Neal replaced John after their first album titled simply "Rush."
7. Who wrote and sung lead vocals on the song "Beth?"

Answer: Peter Criss

The song "Beth" was actually Kiss's first top 10 single. The song was originally titled "Beck", Peter dug it up from some old songs he had written previously and changed the name to "Beth".
8. "Tom & Jerry" was the stage name for which duo?

Answer: Simon & Garfunkel

Simon and Garfunkel went by "Tom & Jerry" in 1957 at the time of their first single "Hey Schoolgirl". They went by other names as well before finally using their real names on their debut album in 1964, "Wednesday Morning 3 AM".
9. "What's He Got" & "She Sheila" are songs by which band?

Answer: The Producers

The Producers, a forgotten but talented band that formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1980.
10. Which song is NOT an ELO song?

Answer: Black Satin Dancer

"Black Satin Dancer" is a Jethro Tull song off of their 1975
"Minstrel in the Gallery" LP.
Source: Author Berkshire12

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