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Five Decades of Rock Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz that will test your knowledge of lyrics from the past five decades. There will be two questions from each decade. Each question will consist of the lyrics of a song. You need to name the band who sang those lyrics.

A multiple-choice quiz by aklutgen. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
aklutgen

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
288,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1068

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/10), Ron04 (5/10), Guest 70 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which band sang the following lyrics: "You should have seen by the look in my eyes"? Hint

REO Speedwagon

Journey

Styx

Bad Company

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Question 2 of 10

2. What band wrote these lyrics: "Did I fall asleep? Is this all a dream"? Hint

Trapt

Breaking Benjamin

Three Days Grace

Nickelback

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Question 3 of 10

3. "The noose gets tighter around my throat" What band sings these lyrics? Hint

AC/DC

Skid Row

Jackyl

Mudvayne

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Question 4 of 10

4. Can you tell me who sang these lyrics? "Live and learn from fools and from sages" Hint

Def Leppard

Aerosmith

Led Zeppelin

Pink Floyd

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Educated lady with your college degree". This band originated in the sixties. Can you tell me who the band is? Hint

REO Speedwagon

Led Zeppelin

Pink Floyd

Styx

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Question 6 of 10

6. This band has really started to become more popular. Can you tell me the band name? "I'm losing my sight, losing my mind wish somebody would tell me I'm fine". Hint

Disturbed

Theory of a Deadman

Slipknot

Papa Roach

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Question 7 of 10

7. "Every night I say a prayer in the hope that there's a heaven". Who sang these lyrics? Hint

Creed

Fuel

Styx

Relient K

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Question 8 of 10

8. "When I was younger so much younger than today
I never needed anybody's help in any way"
Which of these great bands sang these lyrics?
Hint

The Who

Eagles

The Guess Who

The Beatles

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Question 9 of 10

9. "Oh I was born 6-gun in my hand"
This song was sung by which of the following bands? Hint

Journey

Survivor

Bad English

Bad Company

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Question 10 of 10

10. "It's all the same, only the names will change"
This song was sung by what band? Hint

Toto

Steve Perry

Bon Jovi

Bad Religion

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : Guest 174: 8/10
Apr 10 2024 : Ron04: 5/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 70: 8/10
Feb 27 2024 : dj144: 9/10
Feb 27 2024 : Guest 198: 6/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which band sang the following lyrics: "You should have seen by the look in my eyes"?

Answer: REO Speedwagon

REO's first number one single from the 80s "Keep on Loving You." The song is off the "Hi Infidelity" CD.

2. What band wrote these lyrics: "Did I fall asleep? Is this all a dream"?

Answer: Three Days Grace

From 2006, "Time of Dying." This song is off "One-X". Most people know "Never Too Late," but you should listen to this track.

3. "The noose gets tighter around my throat" What band sings these lyrics?

Answer: Skid Row

"Slave to the Grind" is from 1991. Skid Row was a metal band that really had it going. This song is one of their most popular songs.

4. Can you tell me who sang these lyrics? "Live and learn from fools and from sages"

Answer: Aerosmith

The 1973 "Dream On" is one of the best songs ever written. This Aerosmith song is my all time favorite song.

5. "Educated lady with your college degree". This band originated in the sixties. Can you tell me who the band is?

Answer: REO Speedwagon

From all they way back in the 60s we have REO's "Sophisticated Lady." Terry Luttrel on vocals. This was their first ever single. Many people don't realize that REO is from the sixties, but now you know.

6. This band has really started to become more popular. Can you tell me the band name? "I'm losing my sight, losing my mind wish somebody would tell me I'm fine".

Answer: Papa Roach

From 2000 it is "Last Resort" from Papa Roach. Recently Papa Roach has put out two highly successful songs. This song is still the one that started everything for Papa Roach.

7. "Every night I say a prayer in the hope that there's a heaven". Who sang these lyrics?

Answer: Styx

One of Styx's best songs "Show me the Way." This is a fantastic song from the 90s.

8. "When I was younger so much younger than today I never needed anybody's help in any way" Which of these great bands sang these lyrics?

Answer: The Beatles

The song is "Help!" from 1965. This is the only song from the Beatles that I like.

9. "Oh I was born 6-gun in my hand" This song was sung by which of the following bands?

Answer: Bad Company

This song is from 1974. It is the self-titled song on the self-titled album "Bad Company".

10. "It's all the same, only the names will change" This song was sung by what band?

Answer: Bon Jovi

From the 80s we have "Wanted Dead or Alive." This Bon Jovi song is one of their most popular songs. They have a unique melody to this song and it is working for them.

Source: Author aklutgen

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