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Quiz about Classic Rock Trivia from the 50s 60s and 70s
Quiz about Classic Rock Trivia from the 50s 60s and 70s

Classic Rock Trivia from the 50s, 60s and 70s Quiz


Come on people. Tell me you haven't forgotten about the classic rock music from the 50s, 60s and 70s!

A multiple-choice quiz by terrilegault. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
terrilegault
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
193,906
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
1524
Last 3 plays: Guest 68 (1/10), Guest 63 (7/10), Guest 173 (4/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which historic event occurred first? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. December 11th, 1964, one of the greatest soul singers of all time was shot and killed under mysterious circumstances. Who was he?

Answer: (First and last name, or just surname)
Question 3 of 10
3. Simon and Garfunkel split up in August 1969?


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of the following rock legends lost their lives in the same year? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which year did Mick Taylor leave the Rolling Stones? By the way ,it's the same year Muhammed Ali knocked out George Foreman to regain his heavyweight title. Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1964 The Detours became better known as The Who.


Question 7 of 10
7. Neil Young was a member of which of the following bands? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Bob Dylan once opened for the legendary group, The Band?


Question 9 of 10
9. Which one of these songs was not on the Eagles album "The Long Run"? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Kiss released both "Rock and Roll Over" and this album in 1976 ?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which historic event occurred first?

Answer: Elvis is drafted into the U.S Army

On March 24, 1958 Elvis Presley starts his service with the U.S Army. Almost 1 year later, on Feb.3rd, 1959, Buddy Holly is killed in plane crash along with The Big Bopper and Ritchie Valens.
2. December 11th, 1964, one of the greatest soul singers of all time was shot and killed under mysterious circumstances. Who was he?

Answer: Sam Cooke

Sam Cooke was shot during a confrontation with a hotel manager in Los Angeles. The death was ruled a justifiable homicide.
3. Simon and Garfunkel split up in August 1969?

Answer: false

Simon and Garfunkel split up in March 1970. We all know that August of '69 the original Woodstock was held.
4. Which of the following rock legends lost their lives in the same year?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin

Jimi Hendrix die on Sept. 18th, 1970. Less than one month later, on Oct. 4th that same year, Janis Joplin lost her life.
5. Which year did Mick Taylor leave the Rolling Stones? By the way ,it's the same year Muhammed Ali knocked out George Foreman to regain his heavyweight title.

Answer: 1974

Mick Taylor left the Rolling Stones to join the Jack Bruce Band, which didn't last very long.
6. In 1964 The Detours became better known as The Who.

Answer: True

The Who stuggled to get a break that year, which led to the hiring of manager, Pete Meaden. He renamed the band, High Numbers. After their first single bombed, the group ditched Meaden, and reclaimed the "Who" name.
7. Neil Young was a member of which of the following bands?

Answer: All of them

It seems impossible to believe, but for a short time in 1966, Rick James and Neil Young were in the same band, The Mynah Birds.
8. Bob Dylan once opened for the legendary group, The Band?

Answer: false

Bob Dylan recruited them as his backup group for a brief period in the late 1960's. I'm sure you all knew that one.
9. Which one of these songs was not on the Eagles album "The Long Run"?

Answer: "Desperado"

"Desperado" was a song on the album of the same name, which was released in 1973.
10. Kiss released both "Rock and Roll Over" and this album in 1976 ?

Answer: Destroyer

Kiss went on to release five albums during a two year span.
Source: Author terrilegault

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