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Quiz about Key 1960s Rock and Roll Groups
Quiz about Key 1960s Rock and Roll Groups

Key 1960s Rock and Roll Groups Quiz

For this moderate quiz, I give you the name of the lead singer of a key 1960s Rock and Roll group, and you select the group.

A multiple-choice quiz by lowtechmaster. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
lowtechmaster
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
377,985
Updated
Dec 14 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
1557
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 76 (7/10), Guest 152 (10/10), Guest 174 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Archie Bell was the lead singer for which group? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. With what group does Maurice Williams go? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. For which group was Hank Ballard the lead singer in 1960-1961? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In 1962, Bobby "Boris" Pickett fronted which group that had two Billboard Top 40 hits? Hint


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5. Between 1966 and 1969, Tommy James and this group had 17 Billboard Top 40 hits. What is the group? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Billy J. Kramer led which group to four Billboard Top 40 hits in 1964? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Between 1964 and 1969, Peter Noone did vocals for which group that had 18 Billboard Top 40 Hits during that time? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. David "Little Caesar" Johnson led which group in 1961? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Between 1961 and 1963, Joey Dee and which group had five Billboard Top 40 hits? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. In 1966, Rudy Martinez, using a name taken from a punctuation sign, led what group to two Billboard Top 40 hits? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Archie Bell was the lead singer for which group?

Answer: The Drells

 Archie Bell and The Drells had three Billboard Top 40 Hits in 1969-1969. Their first, "Tighten Up," hit Number One in 1968. That was followed by "I Can't Stop Dancing" (Number Nine in 1968) and "There's Gonna Be A Showdown" (Number 21 in 1969).
2. With what group does Maurice Williams go?

Answer: The Zodiacs

 In 1960, Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs were a one-hit wonder. Their song, "Stay," peaked at Number One on the Billboard Top 40 Hits.
3. For which group was Hank Ballard the lead singer in 1960-1961?

Answer: The Midnighters

 Hank Ballard and The Midnighters had seven Billboard Top 40 hits in 1960-61. There two top songs were "Let's Go, Let's Go, Let's Go" (Number Six in 1961) and "Finger Poppin' Time" (Number Seven in 1960).
4. In 1962, Bobby "Boris" Pickett fronted which group that had two Billboard Top 40 hits?

Answer: Crypt-Kickers

 Bobby "Boris" Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers charted at Number One with the unique "Monster Mash." Later that year "Monsters' Holiday" reached Number 30.
5. Between 1966 and 1969, Tommy James and this group had 17 Billboard Top 40 hits. What is the group?

Answer: Shondells

 Tommy James and The Shondells highest charted hits were "Hanky Panky" (Number One in 1966), "Crimson and Clover" (Number One in 1968), "Crystal Blue Persuasion" (Number Two in 1969), "Mony Mony" (Number Three in 1968), and "I Think We're Alone Now" (Number Four in 1967).
6. Billy J. Kramer led which group to four Billboard Top 40 hits in 1964?

Answer: The Dakotas

 Billy J. Kramer and The Dakotas charted at Number Seven ("Little Children"), Number Nine ("Bad To Me"), Number 23 ("From A Window"), and Number 30 ("I'll Keep You Satisfied"). Apparently, they were a one-year wonder.
7. Between 1964 and 1969, Peter Noone did vocals for which group that had 18 Billboard Top 40 Hits during that time?

Answer: Herman's Hermits

 Herman's Hermits, led by Peter "Herman" Noone, had two Number One hits ("Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry VIII, I Am," both in 1965). The same year they had a Number Two hit ("Can't You Hear My Heartbeat") and a Number Four ("Wonderful World"). Their other Top Five hits were "There's A Kind Of Hush" (Number Four in 1967) and "Dandy" (Number Five in 1966).
8. David "Little Caesar" Johnson led which group in 1961?

Answer: The Romans

 For Little Caesar and The Romans, "Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You,)" was a one-hit wonder, peaking at Number Nine on the Billboard Top 40 list.
9. Between 1961 and 1963, Joey Dee and which group had five Billboard Top 40 hits?

Answer: Starliters

 Joey Dee and The Starliters are remembered primarily for these two songs: "Peppermint Twist, Part 1" (Number One in 1961) and "Shout, Part 1" (Number Six in 1962).
10. In 1966, Rudy Martinez, using a name taken from a punctuation sign, led what group to two Billboard Top 40 hits?

Answer: Mysterians

 Rudy Martinez, better known as "? (Question Mark)," led ? and The Mysterians to a Number One smash, "96 Tears," and a Number 22 follow-up, "I Need Somebody."
Source: Author lowtechmaster

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