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Rock And Roll Trivia Quiz

Here is a general rock music quiz about bands, musicians and music from the 1970s and 80s.

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

Author
smoothie

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
30,440

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
4258

Last 3 plays: mcpoorboy (8/10), Guest 66 (7/10), Guest 152 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which was not a member of the Monkees? Hint

Davy Jones

Peter Tork

David Cassidy

Micky Dolenz

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Question 2 of 10

2. The LP 'Some Girls' was recorded by what group? Hint

Supertramp

Procol Harum

The Who

The Rolling Stones

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the first British rocker to perform in the USSR in 1979? Hint

Eric Clapton

David Bowie

Elton John

George Harrison

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Question 4 of 10

4. Aerosmith's 'Dude Looks Like a Lady' was written about what rock and roller? Hint

Steven Tyler

Mick Jagger

Vince Neil

David Bowie

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year were the Beatles formed? (Include the year the 'same' Beatles were known as The Silver Beatles) Hint

1960

1962

1961

1956

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which rock band wrote and performed the song Train In Vain (Stand By Me)? Hint

The Clash

The Jam

The Ramones

The Stranglers

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Is the first song on the Doors first self titled album ever released? Hint

'Soul Kitchen'

'The End'

'Light My Fire'

'Break On Through'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which band recorded the song '30 Days In The Hole'? Hint

Humble Pie

The James Gang

Grand Funk Railroad

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Question 9 of 10

9. What band recorded and performed the song 'Space Truckin'? Hint

Deep Purple

The Greatful Dead

Hot Tuna

Bad Company

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bruce Springsteen had an album called Greetings From....? Hint

Atlantic City

Madam Marie

Asbury Park

The Stone Pony

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 16 2024 : mcpoorboy: 8/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 66: 7/10
Apr 05 2024 : Guest 152: 7/10
Apr 04 2024 : Guest 172: 3/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 172: 3/10
Mar 28 2024 : briarwoodrose: 10/10
Mar 28 2024 : Guest 216: 6/10
Mar 25 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Mar 22 2024 : marcia4460: 10/10

Score Distribution

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which was not a member of the Monkees?

Answer: David Cassidy

David Cassidy was with the Partridge Family and also a solo artist.

2. The LP 'Some Girls' was recorded by what group?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

'Miss You' was the big hit but I still say 'Shattered' was there best song on the album.

3. Who was the first British rocker to perform in the USSR in 1979?

Answer: Elton John

I wonder if he sang in Russian.

4. Aerosmith's 'Dude Looks Like a Lady' was written about what rock and roller?

Answer: Vince Neil

Great Aerosmith tune.

5. In what year were the Beatles formed? (Include the year the 'same' Beatles were known as The Silver Beatles)

Answer: 1960

The Beatles go back 60 years and their music is still as popular as it was then.

6. Which rock band wrote and performed the song Train In Vain (Stand By Me)?

Answer: The Clash

A top song in my books along with London Calling.

7. What Is the first song on the Doors first self titled album ever released?

Answer: 'Break On Through'

Another band who's music is still played and has gathered new fans even after the break up from Morrisons untimely departure.

8. Which band recorded the song '30 Days In The Hole'?

Answer: Humble Pie

Peter Framptons band with Steve Marriott before he went on his own solo career.

9. What band recorded and performed the song 'Space Truckin'?

Answer: Deep Purple

Made In Japan in my opinion was a classic album by them.

10. Bruce Springsteen had an album called Greetings From....?

Answer: Asbury Park

The Boss is the pride of Rock and Roll from my home state N.J.

Source: Author smoothie

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