Debut Albums Trivia

1. Which hard rock band started their career with "Appetite For Destruction"?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Debut Albums

Answer: Guns 'n Roses

In 1987, Guns 'n Roses burst on the scene with this album. It has sold over 30 million copies worldwide. The album had three major hit singles, "Welcome to the Jungle," "Paradise City," and "Sweet Child o' Mine." Another notable song on the album was "Rocket Queen," a song with basically two parts: the first half is aggressive with a catchy bassline, and the narrator demands that his girlfriend please. The second half of the song is more sentimental and the narrator basically apologizes to the woman. Another notable song is "My Michelle," a song about a friend of the band named Michelle Young who is thanked on the inside cover. Young liked the song for its honesty, the attention it got her, and the fact that the lyrics told a true story about her life. Yet another notable song is "Mr. Brownstone," a song about heroin. This album is nearly flawless.

From Quiz Dazzling Debuts

Answer: The Doors

Including such hits as "Break On Through (To the Other Side)", "Light My Fire", and "The End", The Doors' self-titled debut album peaked at number two on the Billboard 200 in September (it was released in January). "Light My Fire" made it to number one as a single. On the album, The Doors were Jim Morrison (vocals, handclaps, percussion), Ray Manzarek (Vox Continental, piano, keyboard bass, marxophone, backing vocals), Robby Krieger (guitar, backing vocals), and John Densmore (drums, backing vocals). Since its release, sales have exceeded 4x Platinum in the US.

From Quiz Their First Album #7

Answer: America

This album was released in 1972 and went all the way to number one on the Billboard Pop Chart in 1972. It contained the number one single "A Horse With No Name".

From Quiz Debut Albums

Answer: Metallica

Metallica released "Kill 'Em All" way back in 1983. When they recorded this album, the band's lineup consisted of James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Cliff Burton and Lars Ulrich. Dave Mustaine left the band just before the recording of the album, though he did co-write some of the songs.

From Quiz Their First Album #5

Answer: The Party's Over

This album was released in 1982. English band Talk Talk began their career as imitators of the sound of Duran Duran, but over the next few years developed into a multi-instrumental, multi-layered band with jazz and classical influences.

From Quiz Their First Album # 4

Answer: Far Beyond These Castle Walls

This album was released in 1975, the first of many albums to come.

From Quiz Their First Album #1

Answer: Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?

The album name and title track refer to a record company marketing scheme to give Chris a more "interesting" name.

From Quiz First Albums : Part 2

Answer: Rain Dancer

Released in 1994. Armik is an American based flamenco guitar player, originally from Iran.

From Quiz First Albums : Part 1

Answer: The Who Sing My Generation

Released 1965 and contains the Who's most famous anthem "My Generation". The Who also went on to write and record the a rock opera 'Tommy' in 1969. They also released another full length opera 'Quadrophenia' which told the story of the mod/rocker conflict of the late '60s in Britain and seemed to be a story of the Who themselves.

From Quiz Rock and Roll- First Albums

Answer: Grateful Dead

'Grateful Dead' was released in 1967.

From Quiz Rock and Roll Debut Albums

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix is considered by many people to be the most influential rock and roll guitarist of all time. His first album was "Are You Experienced," which went five times platinum in the United States. One notable song from this album was "Purple Haze," which has one of the most iconic introductions and guitar riffs of all-time. Another popular song is "Hey Joe," a murder ballad that Hendrix did not write, but his version of the song became the most popular version of the song and one of his most requested songs at live shows. Another popular song is "The Wind Cries Mary" a ballad that charted at number six on the UK singles chart. A little-known fact about that song is that it was inspired by a fight Jimi had with his girlfriend. Another notable song is "Fire," a fun, up-tempo song that's actually about a time that bass player Noel Redding's mother invited Jimi over to her house, and Jimi asked her if he could get near the fire to warm himself. Their dog was in front of the fire, which is why in the song Jimi says "Move over Rover and let Jimi take over!"

From Quiz Dazzling Debuts

Answer: Led Zeppelin

"Led Zeppelin" hit a high of number ten on the Billboard 200 (number six in the UK). The only single release from the album was "Good Times Bad Times", and it peaked at number 80. On the album were Jimmy Page (acoustic, electric and pedal steel guitar, backing vocals), Robert Plant (lead vocals, harmonica), Jon Bonham (drums, timpani, percussion, backing vocals), and John Paul Jones (bass guitar, organ, backing vocals). Since its release, sales have exceeded 8x Platinum in the US.

From Quiz Their First Album #7

Answer: The Animals

This was released in 1964 and went to number seven in the same year. "The Animals" contained the number one single "The House Of The Rising Sun".

From Quiz Debut Albums

Answer: Tori Amos

Tori Amos released "Little Earthquakes" on February 25, 1992. The first single off the album was "Silent all These Years".

From Quiz Their First Album #5

Answer: Hand Sown Home Grown

This album was released in 1969. Her first two albums were largely country based works, but she went on to record albums in many styles. These include contemporary pop albums, Broadway show tunes and even 2 albums of pre-rock standards recorded with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra.

From Quiz Their First Album # 4

Answer: Blowin' Your Mind

This album was released in 1967, a year before his masterpiece "Astral Weeks". It contained the hit song "Brown Eyed Girl". "Astral Weeks" is generally regards as one of the best albums ever released. It contains elements of folk, blues, jazz, and classical music.

From Quiz Their First Album #1

Answer: Dire Straits

This album contained their first hit "Sultans Of Swing" and was released in 1978, seven years before their biggest success "Brothers In Arms".

From Quiz First Albums : Part 2

Answer: Friday Dance Promenade

This was released 1983. Canadian artist k d lang began performing as a country artist but in more recent times has broadened her work into the area of adult contempory music.

From Quiz First Albums : Part 1

Answer: Marianne Faithfull & Come My Way

Interestingly 'Marianne Faithfull' and 'Come My Way' were both issued on the same day in 1965. During her career, she has reinvented her style a number of times, from a pop singer in the sixties to a tough social commentator and cabaret style singer through the 80's and '90s. 'Broken English' was a remarkable comeback album in 1979 after an absence of nearly 10 years from the recording studio.

From Quiz Rock and Roll- First Albums

Answer: Yer' Album

'Yer' Album' was released in 1969 on ABC/Dunhill Records. Joe Walsh was in the band.

From Quiz Rock and Roll Debut Albums

Answer: Boston

Boston are a hard rock band. Their first album, "Boston", has been certified 17 times platinum in the United States and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. A notable song on that album was "More Than a Feeling," which charted at number five on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Another notable song is "Peace of Mind," a song in which singer Brad Delp says that he doesn't want to be competing to make it to the top of the corporate ladder (which is something that many Americans want to do), and that he instead would like to do something that will make him feel relaxed. Another fan favorite is "Rock and Roll Band," a song that, contrary to popular belief, doesn't actually tell the story of the band Boston (they hadn't ever played a live show when they wrote the song contrary to the lyrics), it's more of a fantasy, but it regularly went on to open many Boston concerts. Another notable song is "Foreplay/Long Time" a 7+ minute progressive rock song that charted at number 22 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.

From Quiz Dazzling Debuts

Answer: Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath released "Black Sabbath" in the UK in February of 1970, and in June in the US. The album's first single, "Evil Woman" was only released in the UK version, and was replaced in the US release with "Wicked World". The album peaked at number eight on the UK charts, and number 23 in the US. The 1970 members of the band were Ozzy Osbourne (vocals, harmonica), Tony Iommi (guitar, slide guitar), Geezer Butler (bass), and Bill Ward (drums). Since its release, sales have exceeded Platinum in the US.

From Quiz Their First Album #7

Answer: The Boys Light Up

The album was released in 1980 and contained the singles "Downhearted" and "Beautiful People".

From Quiz Debut Albums

Answer: Cinderella

Cinderella's debut album "Night Songs" came out in 1986. Jon Bon Jovi discovered the band in a bar. Mercury records signed Cinderella in 1985.

From Quiz Their First Album #5

Answer: I Can Remember

After her first three albums met with little commercial success, she became a backing singer for Leonard Cohen. Later she would record an album of covers of Leonard Cohen songs that met with major critical and commercial success. However, she is best know for her duets, such as "Up Where We Belong" with Joe Cocker. This song and others have wound up as themes for a number of movies.

From Quiz Their First Album # 4

Answer: Henry The Human Fly

"Henry the Human Fly" was released in 1972. Richard Thompson was a founding member of the great British folk-rock group Fairport Convention. He is regarded as one of the most talented guitar players and songwriters around.

From Quiz Their First Album #1

Answer: Plays Mayall

This album was released in 1964. British blues performer John Mayall has never been a huge success in his own right, but his bands have long been a training ground for other great stars. These include Eric Clapton (The Yardbirds, Cream), Mick Fleetwood and John McVie (Fleetwood Mac) and Mick Taylor (The Rolling Stones). Others include Jack Bruce, Aynsley Dunbar, Dick Heckstall-Smith, Andy Fraser (of Free), John Almond and Jon Mark.

From Quiz First Albums : Part 2

Answer: Clannad

Released in 1973. Clannad are an Irish group formed by members of the same family. The group name Clannad is derived from the Gaelic word for family. An eary member of the group (1979-1982) was Enya who left to go on to a successful solo career.

From Quiz First Albums : Part 1

Answer: Pete Green's Fleetwood Mac

Released 1968. Fleetwood Mac began in the late 1960's as a hard-edged blues band, but by the mid 1970's had transformed completely into a mainstream pop-rock outfit. Mick Fleetwood and John McVie were original founding members after performing together in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and continue to tour today with the band.

From Quiz Rock and Roll- First Albums

Answer: Mr. Fantasy

Steve Winwood and the other members of the band released 'Mr. Fantasy' on Island Records in 1972.

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