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Michigan Rocks Trivia Quiz

A small sampling of Michigan's huge contribution to popular music.

A multiple-choice quiz by crissee. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
crissee

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
269,492

Updated
Feb 29 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1861

Awards
Top 10% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of these rock stars was NOT born in Michigan? Hint

Alice Cooper

Kid Rock

Billy Joel

Bob Seger

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Detroit-born rocker is known as the "Motor City Madman"? Hint

Angus Young

Ted Nugent

Axl Rose

Dee Synder

3. Mega-diva Diana Ross was born in Detroit, Michigan. She has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - one for her solo career and the other for being a member of what successful girl group? Hint

The Shondells

The Supremes

The Stylistics

The Showgirls

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Question 4 of 10

4. This controversial pop star was born in Bay City, Michigan and is listed in the 2007 'Guinness Book of World Records' as the highest earning female singer of all time. Hint

Cher

Madonna

Jewel

Blondie

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Bay City Rollers allegedly chose their name by throwing a dart at a map which landed on Bay City, Michigan. They had a hit in 1975 with what song? Hint

Tuesday Afternoon

Sunday Morning

Saturday Night

Monday, Monday

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Stooges, a pioneer punk-rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan in the 60s and 70s, featured the wild onstage antics of this frontman. Hint

Robbie Tart

Sylvain Sylvain

Iggy Pop

Lou Reed

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Question 7 of 10

7. This rock band from Flint, Michigan proudly declared to the world, "We're an American Band" in their huge 1973 hit. Hint

Grand Funk Railroad

Steppenwolf

Humble Pie

Deep Purple

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Question 8 of 10

8. Detroit rapper Eminem is also known as alter-ego Slim Shady, but what is his real name? Hint

Martin Morse

Mike Meyers

Marshall Mathers

Michael Moore

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Question 9 of 10

9. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit ________. What's the name of this band? Hint

Radiators

Lugnuts

Wheels

Hubcaps

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Question 10 of 10

10. Founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, Michigan in 1959, this record label brought diversity to popular music by producing stars such as Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and Smokey Robinson. Hint

Polygon Records

Del-Fi Records

Motown Records

Abbey Records

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of these rock stars was NOT born in Michigan?

Answer: Billy Joel

Billy Joel was born in the Bronx, New York. The others were born within a 45-mile radius of each other. Kid Rock was born in Romeo, Michigan. Bob Seger was born in Dearborn, Michigan. Alice Cooper was born in Detroit, Michigan.

2. What Detroit-born rocker is known as the "Motor City Madman"?

Answer: Ted Nugent

Ted Nugent is known for his conservative political views, pro-hunting stance, and anti-drug messages. Ted Nugent has had several books published including "God, Guns & Rock and Roll" which made the New York Times Bestseller List.

3. Mega-diva Diana Ross was born in Detroit, Michigan. She has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - one for her solo career and the other for being a member of what successful girl group?

Answer: The Supremes

A recipient of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star must pay a substantial fee to cover the cost and maintenance of the star.

4. This controversial pop star was born in Bay City, Michigan and is listed in the 2007 'Guinness Book of World Records' as the highest earning female singer of all time.

Answer: Madonna

Madonna's world record for earnings beat out Diana Ross, who had held that record for nearly 30 years. Madonna is also an accomplished actress, producer, and author.

5. The Bay City Rollers allegedly chose their name by throwing a dart at a map which landed on Bay City, Michigan. They had a hit in 1975 with what song?

Answer: Saturday Night

In the 1970s, The Bay City Rollers were a struggling band from Scotland named The Saxons. They wanted to sound more American in order to appeal to a broader audience, so legend has it that they used the old 'throw a dart at a map' trick.

6. The Stooges, a pioneer punk-rock band from Ann Arbor, Michigan in the 60s and 70s, featured the wild onstage antics of this frontman.

Answer: Iggy Pop

The Stooges never gained great commercial success, but fans packed venues for their live performances. Iggy Pop is often credited with inventing the stage dive.

7. This rock band from Flint, Michigan proudly declared to the world, "We're an American Band" in their huge 1973 hit.

Answer: Grand Funk Railroad

In the late 1960s, Grand Funk Railroad was Capitol Record's second best seller (The Beatles were the first). In 1971, Grand Funk Railroad was the second act to ever sell out New York's Shea Stadium (The Beatles were the first).

8. Detroit rapper Eminem is also known as alter-ego Slim Shady, but what is his real name?

Answer: Marshall Mathers

Eminem's hit song "Lose Yourself" from the "8 Mile" soundtrack won both a Grammy and an Oscar.

9. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit ________. What's the name of this band?

Answer: Wheels

"Devil With A Blue Dress On" was their big hit and my best Halloween costume.

10. Founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. in Detroit, Michigan in 1959, this record label brought diversity to popular music by producing stars such as Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, and Smokey Robinson.

Answer: Motown Records

Berry Gordy, Jr. was responsible for launching the careers of many talented black musicians and introduced the sounds of Rhythm and Blues and Soul music to mainstream America at the height of the Civil Rights Movement.

Source: Author crissee

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