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Rock And Roll History - 1 Trivia Quiz

Here are a few questions about particular events in rock and roll's history.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mr.Gazoo. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
Mr.Gazoo

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,391

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
6607

Last 3 plays: Guest 185 (5/15), Guest 24 (9/15), Guest 172 (14/15).

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

1. What was the first Beatles single to be released in the United States? Hint

'Please Please Me'

'A Hard Day's Night'

'She Loves You'

'Twist And Shout'

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2. Which two famous guitarists waged a battle of guitars at a concert memorial to Beatles manager, Brian Epstein on January 29, 1969? Hint

Paul McCartney and John Lennon

Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend

Eric Clapton and George Harrison

B.B. King and Jimmy Page

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3. Who released their first single 'Fall Out' on February 1977? Hint

R.E.M.

The Police

The Cars

Boston

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4. Who was arrested in Ontario on charges of drug smuggling in 1977? Hint

Joe Cocker

Mick Jagger

Keith Richards

Paul McCartney

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5. Which supergroup released their first single 'The Silent Sun' on February 22, 1968? Hint

Pink Floyd

The Who

Genesis

King Crimson

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6. What is 'Fats' Domino's real first name? Hint

Antoine

James

Fats

Frederick

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7. Which group performed under the pseudonym 'The Nobs' in Copenhagen in February 1970, because of a threat of a lawsuit? Hint

Led Zeppelin

The Rolling Stones

Simon and Garfunkel

Sly and the Family Stone

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8. True or False: Charles Manson released an album in the 1970's?

Answer: (One Word)

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9. Who released their first single 'Arnold Layne', on March 11, 1967? Hint

The Who

Genesis

Pink Floyd

Led Zeppelin

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10. Who was arrested in Florida for obscenity on March 1st, 1969? Hint

Keith Richards

Angus Young

Robert Plant

Jim Morrison

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11. Here's an easy one : Which famous rock star married actress Valerie Bertinelli on April 11, 1981?

Answer: (A well-known guitarist)

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12. Who is James Jewel Osterburg? Hint

Chubby Checker

Iggy Pop

Bono

Meatloaf

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13. Who is Paul David Hewson? Hint

Bono

Iggy Pop

Chubby Checker

Meatloaf

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14. Who was the first of these pop stars to perform in Israel on May 1st, 1979? Hint

Van Morrison

Billy Joel

Elton John

Stevie Wonder

15. True or False : On May 19, 1979, Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, among others, performed at Eric Clapton's wedding reception but George Harrison did not because Clapton was getting married to Harrison's ex-wife, Patti Boyd?

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first Beatles single to be released in the United States?

Answer: 'Please Please Me'

The single was released on February 25, 1963 on the Vee-Jay Label.

2. Which two famous guitarists waged a battle of guitars at a concert memorial to Beatles manager, Brian Epstein on January 29, 1969?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix and Pete Townshend

The battle took place at London's Marquee Club.

3. Who released their first single 'Fall Out' on February 1977?

Answer: The Police

4. Who was arrested in Ontario on charges of drug smuggling in 1977?

Answer: Keith Richards

He was arrested on February 27, 1977.

5. Which supergroup released their first single 'The Silent Sun' on February 22, 1968?

Answer: Genesis

6. What is 'Fats' Domino's real first name?

Answer: Antoine

7. Which group performed under the pseudonym 'The Nobs' in Copenhagen in February 1970, because of a threat of a lawsuit?

Answer: Led Zeppelin

They feared Eva Von Zeppelin would sue them. She was a relative of the airship designer Ferdinand.

8. True or False: Charles Manson released an album in the 1970's?

Answer: True

The profits from the album 'Lie' went to Manson's defense. The album was released on March 1st, 1970 on Awareness Records.

9. Who released their first single 'Arnold Layne', on March 11, 1967?

Answer: Pink Floyd

10. Who was arrested in Florida for obscenity on March 1st, 1969?

Answer: Jim Morrison

11. Here's an easy one : Which famous rock star married actress Valerie Bertinelli on April 11, 1981?

Answer: Eddie Van Halen

12. Who is James Jewel Osterburg?

Answer: Iggy Pop

13. Who is Paul David Hewson?

Answer: Bono

14. Who was the first of these pop stars to perform in Israel on May 1st, 1979?

Answer: Elton John

He was also the first solo pop performer to tour Russia on May 21, 1979.

Answer: False

George Harrison also performed at the wedding reception. Talk about a good sport! The other performers at the ceremony were Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Eric Clapton, Denny Laine and Mick Jagger.

Source: Author Mr.Gazoo

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