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Quiz about Rock Artists and Bands from the 70s 80s and 90s
Quiz about Rock Artists and Bands from the 70s 80s and 90s

Rock Artists and Bands from the 70s, 80s, and 90s Quiz


This will be an easy quiz for you if you know the rock and metal bands of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Have fun!
This is a renovated/adopted version of an old quiz by author bettyboop211

A multiple-choice quiz by workisboring. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
workisboring
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
14,999
Updated
Nov 13 26
# Qns
10
Difficulty
New Game
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
17
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which Fleetwood Mac member sang "Stand Back" in 1983? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Sammy Hagar was once a member of which of the following groups? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which band released the album "Stay Hungry" in 1984? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1998, which group remade the Bob Seger 1973 song "Turn the Page"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister formed which metal band in 1975? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Alicia Silverstone appeared in three music videos for songs from which band's 1993 album "Get a Grip"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Ozzy Ozbourne recorded the 1989 song "Close My Eyes Forever" with which former member of the Runaways? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which Goo Goo Dolls song was in the 1998 movie "City of Angels"? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Which group released the 1979 single "Heart of Glass"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Who was the lead singer of the band Whitesnake? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which Fleetwood Mac member sang "Stand Back" in 1983?

Answer: Stevie Nicks

"Stand Back" was recorded for Stevie Nicks' 1983 album "The Wild Heart". Nicks wrote the song on her wedding day on January 29, 1983. Prince played the synthesizers on the song. The song was recorded by Linus Loves in 2003.
2. Sammy Hagar was once a member of which of the following groups?

Answer: Van Halen

Sammy Hagar began his singing career as a member of the band Montrose. Hagar also had successful run as a solo artist before joining the band Van Halen. Hagar sang on four multi-platinum albums with Van Halen between 1985 and 1996.
3. Which band released the album "Stay Hungry" in 1984?

Answer: Twisted Sister

The 1984 studio album "Stay Hungry" was Twisted Sister's first platinum album in the United States. The album contained the singles "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock". One of the album's songs was featured in the 1985 film "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure".
4. In 1998, which group remade the Bob Seger 1973 song "Turn the Page"?

Answer: Metallica

"Turn the Page" was originally recorded by Bob Seger for his 1973 album "Back in '72". Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band recorded a live version of the song for their 1976 "Live Bullet" album. Metallica recorded a version of the song for their 1998 "Garage Inc." album.
5. Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister formed which metal band in 1975?

Answer: Motörhead

Motörhead formed in 1975 in London, England. The band's most successful lineup consisted of Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor and guitarist "Fast" Eddie Clarke. Motörhead disbanded after Lemmy's 2015 death.
6. Alicia Silverstone appeared in three music videos for songs from which band's 1993 album "Get a Grip"?

Answer: Aerosmith

Aerosmith's studio album "Get a Grip" was released in 1993. Two songs from this album won the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal. Actress Alicia Silverstone appeared in three music videos for songs from this album. The music videos in which she appeared were for the songs "Cryin'", "Crazy", and "Amazing".
7. Ozzy Ozbourne recorded the 1989 song "Close My Eyes Forever" with which former member of the Runaways?

Answer: Lita Ford

The Runaways were an all-female rock band who recorded from 1975 through 1979. "Close My Eyes Forever" was a duet recorded by former Runaways member Lita Ford and rocker Ozzy Osbourne. The song was released as a single in 1989. It was recorded after an all-night visit between the pair in the recording studio. This song is the highest charting solo single for both artist.
8. Which Goo Goo Dolls song was in the 1998 movie "City of Angels"?

Answer: Iris

The 1998 film "City of Angels" starred Nicolas Cage and Meg Ryan. The movie's soundtrack included the singles "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan, "Uninvited" by Alanis Morissette, and "Iris" by the Goo Goo Dolls. "Iris" also appeared on the Goo Goo Dolls' 1998 album "Dizzy Up the Girl".
9. Which group released the 1979 single "Heart of Glass"?

Answer: Blondie

The song "Heart of Glass" was featured on Blondie's 1978 album "Parallel Lines". The song was released as a single in January of 1979. The song was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1975.
10. Who was the lead singer of the band Whitesnake?

Answer: David Coverdale

David Coverdale served as the lead singer of Deep Purple from 1973 to 1976. After leaving Deep Purple, Coverdale founded the band Whitesnake in 1978. Whitesnake are best known for their 1987 singles "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love".
Source: Author workisboring

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