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12 quizzes and 150 trivia questions.
1.
  Rock and Rolling Past    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz, you will be asked to identify the roots of classic and alternative rockers.
Average, 10 Qns, susanjacosta, Oct 03 11
Average
susanjacosta
2009 plays
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  Rock On Music Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ever have a song or music trivia clue stuck in your head? Well then, this is the quiz for you. Even though Mozart was famous, he's not included in this quiz. Music and singers from the 80s to the 90s.
Average, 10 Qns, frosty123, Oct 27 13
Average
frosty123
893 plays
3.
  What Might Have Been in Rock n Roll if...    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The big "What if..." is about what might have been. What did we lose because of a particular event? What did we gain from another event? What would we have if "this" had happened? The questions sound subjective but are still based on fact. Enjoy!
Average, 10 Qns, ZzBridges, Oct 24 09
Average
ZzBridges
647 plays
4.
  Rock and Roll Mix!    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
This quiz deals with Rock and Roll acts of the 60s and 70s. See how many you know. Good Luck!
Difficult, 25 Qns, musicworks, Jan 07 14
Difficult
musicworks
3505 plays
5.
  Label Me This!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
To paraphrase Dylan: I ain't looking to analyze you or catagorize you. But wait, I need to know if The Rolling Stones are from the British Invasion or Acid Rock? If you know the answer then this quiz was made for you. Good luck.
Average, 10 Qns, themats, Sep 27 05
Average
themats
812 plays
6.
  Rock the Clock's Musical Mystery Tour    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Rock the Clock team members come from many different parts of the world, but share a common interest in music. Come and share some music trivia from our home countries.
Tough, 10 Qns, tezza1551, Nov 14 10
Tough
tezza1551
546 plays
7.
  Rock the Clock's First Records    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all have fond memories of our first music purchases. This quiz looks back at the first records purchased by Rock the Clock's team members.
Tough, 10 Qns, tezza1551, Dec 11 10
Tough
tezza1551
541 plays
8.
  Common Bonds Classic Rock    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I will give a common bond and four songs, albums or artists, and you have to pick which does not belong.
Tough, 10 Qns, RockandRull, Nov 16 21
Tough
RockandRull
Nov 16 21
728 plays
9.
  Lighter Side of Rock    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the somewhat lighter side of Rock. I'll give you a line or two from a 'ballad' and you give me the song name or artist who sang it.
Tough, 10 Qns, cla2112, Oct 24 07
Tough
cla2112
2006 plays
10.
  Random Bands and Songs    
Multiple Choice
 25 Qns
A test of your musical range of rock n'roll. From The Beatles to The Killers.
Difficult, 25 Qns, davies67, Jun 14 05
Difficult
davies67
784 plays
11.
  Average to Tough Music Trivia    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
10 questions to test your knowledge on how well you know your music. All music is rock, hard rock, or classic rock and depending on who you are you might find these questions easy or tough. Enjoy!
Tough, 10 Qns, outofsite, Mar 12 17
Tough
outofsite
1302 plays
12.
  Rock Music    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
These are some of my favorite songs and bands. Try to match the song to the band or vice versa.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, thejem54, Jul 28 05
Very Difficult
thejem54
973 plays

Rock and Roll Mix Trivia Questions
1. Team leader redwaldo walked a couple of miles to purchase his first single at the local record store. The Beatles performed this song in a 1967 satellite telecast. Which song was it?

From Quiz Rock the Clock's First Records

Answer: All You Need Is Love

The 'Our World' simulcast was the first of its type as it went worldwide. The audience for The Beatles "All You Need Is Love" included Mick Jagger, Marianne Faithful and Donovan.

2. Which band has a song called "Friends In Fall River"?

From Quiz Rock Music

Answer: Silverstein

This song is on the album "When Broken Is Easily Fixed".

3. What guitarist died at the age of 27, yet still was able to achieve the reputation of being one of the greatest guitarists of all time?

From Quiz Random Bands and Songs

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Who knows what he would have gone on to create. Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin also died at the age of 27 years old, as did Kurt Cobain.

4. What 1965 hit by The Beatles was originally titled 'Scrambled Eggs'?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Mix!

Answer: 'Yesterday'

Paul wrote the music and couldn't think of any other words for a few days.

5. 'When the Jester sang for the King and Queen, in a coat he borrowed from James Dean, in a voice that came from you and me.' Name the artist who sang this timeless classic.

From Quiz Lighter Side of Rock

Answer: Don McLean

'American Pie', Don's tribute to the late Buddy Holly.

6. What power ballad, which topped the charts in North America, was sung by the popular 80's hard rock band 'Slaughter'?

From Quiz Average to Tough Music Trivia

Answer: Fly to the Angels

Another popular song from Slaughter off the same album was 'Up All Night'.

7. Name the film starring rock idol Prince.

From Quiz Rock On Music Trivia

Answer: Purple Rain

Prince Rogers Nelson, was born 6/7/58 in Minneapolis, MN. He is an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. He has won seven Grammy awards and four MTV VMA awards.

8. As per Don Brewer in an interview in 2007, who did Grand Funk Railroad consider asking to join the band prior to Craig Frost joining on keyboards?

From Quiz What Might Have Been in Rock n Roll if...

Answer: Peter Frampton

In an interview with "Nightlife Magazine Online" in 2007 Don Brewer describes the band adding keyboards to get a whole new vibe. Peter Frampton had already signed contracts and started his solo project. He had just left Humble Pie. We may have had a different and very interesting Grand Funk, but we would not have "Frampton Comes Alive".

9. Mark Slaughter fronted the 1990s pop-metal band Slaughter, who hit the charts with "Up All Night" and "Fly to the Angels". In which metal band did Mark Slaughter get his start?

From Quiz Rock and Rolling Past

Answer: Vinnie Vincent Invasion

Bassist Dana Strum, also of Vinnie Vincent Invasion, was Mark Slaughter's co-founder of Slaughter.

10. Which band did NOT come out of the British Invasion?

From Quiz Label Me This!

Answer: Queen

Loosely defined as mid-60s, English rock that achieved success in America. Both The Stones and The Kinks came out of London in 1963, while Manfred Mann was formed in 1962. Queen, although English, was not formed until the '70s and is better defined as Glam Rock (early years) or just as Rock.

11. Many people think of 'The Dark Side of the Moon,' and 'The Wall,' when they think of Pink Floyd, but what other classic album did Pink Floyd put out that had such a great influence in the rock world?

From Quiz Random Bands and Songs

Answer: Piper at the Gates of Dawn

'Piper' was their debut album, which came out in 1967. They recorded it at Abbey Road Studios in London, where The Jimi Hendrix Experience recorded 'Are You Experienced,' and The Beatles recorded 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band,' all at the same time!

12. What was the original name of The Byrds?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Mix!

Answer: Beefeaters

The Byrds had hits with 'Turn, Turn, Turn', and 'Mr. Tambourine Man'.

13. 'I can see why you think you belong to me. I never tried to make you think or let you see one thing for yourself.' Who is this song about? Name the song title.

From Quiz Lighter Side of Rock

Answer: Amie

Classic from Pure Prairie League. You may have not known the group but you almost certainly know the tune.

14. What car is mentioned in the song "Fun, Fun, Fun" by the Beach Boys?

From Quiz Rock On Music Trivia

Answer: T-Bird

Not many of these cars are seen around today, and if they are seen around, the insurance on these cars is very expensive. Car is made by Ford. The old t-birds are really neat to look at. Ford to my knowledge has not made a new version of the Thunderbird.

15. Who never covered "All Along the Watchtower"?

From Quiz Common Bonds Classic Rock

Answer: Bob Dylan

Bob did not cover the song, he wrote it and was the original performer.

16. How would they have turned out if Pete Best had remained on drums? Which group is this question asking about?

From Quiz What Might Have Been in Rock n Roll if...

Answer: The Beatles

Pete Best has been described as "the unluckiest man in the world" for being replaced in The Beatles just prior to their success. To this day, a reason has not been given to Pete Best for his dismissal.

17. Johnny Rotten (aka John Lydon) was the leader and singer for Public Image Limited (aka P.I.L.) in the 1980s. In which early punk band did Johnny get his start?

From Quiz Rock and Rolling Past

Answer: The Sex Pistols

The influence of the short-lived Sex Pistols, a band which existed for only two years, is immeasurable. Pioneers in punk rock, their raw sound inspired countless rockers in the U.S. as well as their home country, the U.K. The 1986 major motion picture "Sid and Nancy", based on the lives of Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen, was critically acclaimed and earned various film awards for actor Gary Oldman, actress Chloe Webb and director Alex Cox.

18. The song "Pink Eye" is by which band?

From Quiz Rock Music

Answer: Amazing Transparent Man

This is from the album "Print Is Dead".

19. How many duets did Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin sing together?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Mix!

Answer: 0

Marvin Gaye and Aretha Franklin never recorded a duet. He had duets with Tammi Terrell, Kim Weston, and Diana Ross.

20. 'It used to be so easy to be your lover. We wandered through the days like they had no end. But now that you are gone I'm under cover. I just can't think about you as a friend.' Name this song from the Little River Band.

From Quiz Lighter Side of Rock

Answer: Take it Easy on Me

This group from Down Under did pretty good for themselves during the 70's.

21. What is the name of the band who sang the popular hit of the 60's 'Sugar, Sugar'?

From Quiz Average to Tough Music Trivia

Answer: The Archies

'Sugar Sugar' was the only number one hit that The Archies ever wrote.

22. Who sings "Desert Rose" and "We'll be Together"?

From Quiz Rock On Music Trivia

Answer: Sting

His given name is Gordon Sumner. He was given the nickname Sting because he was wearing a black sweater with white stripes on it. He also appeared at the ND State Fair a few years back.

23. Genesis was a successful and acclaimed band prior to his departure, but their major sales success came after he left and started his solo career. Who is this musician?

From Quiz What Might Have Been in Rock n Roll if...

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel went on to "Shock The Monkey". As for Genesis, then there were four, then there were three, then there were two and then there were three again in 2006 when Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins reunited nearly forty years after the band had first formed.

24. Occasionally a style of music will influence fashion and culture. If your neighbor wears a leather jacket, puts a safety pin through his cheek and has a green mohawk we would assume he is a fan of this type of music.

From Quiz Label Me This!

Answer: Punk

The Sex Pistols are usually associated with Punk's seedier side, and deservedly so. Iggy and the Stooges had all the attitude, but lacked Malcolm McLaren's sense of fashion.

25. What famous drummer gave Led Zeppelin its name?

From Quiz Rock and Roll Mix!

Answer: Keith Moon

The Who's drummer Keith Moon, told Jimmy Page that the band would go over like a lead balloon.

26. Here's another one from LRB, 'If there's one thing in my life that's missing it's the time that I spend alone. Sailing on the cool and bright clear water.' Name that tune.

From Quiz Lighter Side of Rock

Answer: Cool Change

Another great ballad from the Little River Band. This is an excellent choice to listen to while you're sitting on the beach.

27. What was the first British act to make it into the Rock and Roll hall of fame?

From Quiz Rock On Music Trivia

Answer: The Beatles

They recorded their albums at Abbey Road Studios - another band that was around way before my time. Yes, they have won numerous music awards and the only two living Beatles left are Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.

28. If Metallica had not had enough of this guitarist, we would not have Megadeth. Who is this musician?

From Quiz What Might Have Been in Rock n Roll if...

Answer: Dave Mustaine

Between 1990 and 1997 Megadeth had seven consecutive Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance. This was after 1989 when The Grammys were instructed on what Metal music actually was. Cliff Burton, of Metallica, died on September 27, 1986 after their bus accident. James Newsted left the band on January 17, 2001 and works on various side projects. Ron McGovney was Metallica's original bass player for a short while.

29. "Always" is by which band?

From Quiz Rock Music

Answer: Blink 182

This is off the album "Blink 182".

30. Which album came first?

From Quiz Random Bands and Songs

Answer: The White Stripes

'The White Stripes' was the debut album from The White Stripes, released in 1999. 'Is This It?' and 'Room on Fire,' are the first two albums from The Strokes, released in 2001 and 2003, respectivley. And 'Up All Night,' is the debut album from England's Razorlight, released in 2004.

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