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Rock And Roll History - 2 Trivia Quiz

Here we go with some more interesting facts about rock and roll.

A multiple-choice quiz by Mr.Gazoo. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Mr.Gazoo

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
37,399

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
8 / 15

Plays
3764

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 136 (9/15), Guest 69 (8/15), Guest 76 (13/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. On which TV show did the Rolling Stones make their American debut on June 3rd, 1964? Hint

The Hollywood Palace

The British Invasion Special

The Ed Sullivan Show

The Jack Parr Show

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Question 2 of 15

2. Which performer made his last concert appearance on June 26, 1977, in Indianapolis? Hint

Elvis Presley

Marvin Gaye

John Lennon

Ricky Nelson

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the first rock song to hit number one on the American Billboard charts on June 29, 1955? Hint

'Blue Suede Shoes' (Elvis)

'Rock Around The Clock' (Bill Haley)

'Maybelline' (Chuch Berry)

'The Twist' (Chubby Checker)

4. In July 1968, following the breakup of 'The Yardbirds', Jimmy Page formed 'The New Yardbirds' but changed the name in response to a comment made by Keith Moon. Moon said "It will go over like a lead balloon". So Paige named his band 'Led Zeppelin'?

True

False

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Question 5 of 15

5. What was the first video to be shown on MTV, August 1st, 1981?

Answer: (5 Words)

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Question 6 of 15

6. Who recorded his first single 'Good Morning Little School Girl' with future Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, on September 10, 1964? Hint

Leonard Cohen

Eric Clapton

Rod Stewart

Bob Dylan

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Question 7 of 15

7. Who joined crooner Bing Crosby to record 'Little Drummer Boy' and 'Peace on Earth' on September 28, 1977?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who is Gordon Sumner? Hint

Gordon Lightfoot

Adam Ant

Chubby Checker

Sting

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Question 9 of 15

9. True or False: The Bee Gees were named only for the Brothers Gibb?

True

False

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Question 10 of 15

10. True or False : 'Lynyrd Skynyrd' was named after the band's gym teacher Leonard Skinner?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 11 of 15

11. What famous rock star appeared on simultaneous covers of 'Time' and 'Newsweek' on October 27, 1975? Hint

Nobody ever did that

Bruce Springsteen

John Lennon

Stevie Wonder

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Question 12 of 15

12. Who released his first solo album 'Wonderwall Music' on November 2, 1968? Hint

Peter Gabriel

George Harrison

David Bowie

John Fogerty

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Question 13 of 15

13. Who is Stuart Goddard? Hint

Paul Simon

Stewart Copeland

Adam Ant

Morrissey

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who made his last stage appearance on November 28, 1974? Hint

Elvis Presley

John Lennon

Bob Marley

Keith Moon

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Question 15 of 15

15. Here's one for the 'WKRP in Cincinnati' fans out there. On December 3, 1979, fans were killed during a rush to gain admittance for general seating at Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati. Who was performing that night? Hint

The Rolling Stones

The Who

AC-DC

Led Zeppelin

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which TV show did the Rolling Stones make their American debut on June 3rd, 1964?

Answer: The Hollywood Palace

Dean Martin was the host of the show.

2. Which performer made his last concert appearance on June 26, 1977, in Indianapolis?

Answer: Elvis Presley

Elvis died less than two months after that final appeareance, on August 16, 1977.

3. What was the first rock song to hit number one on the American Billboard charts on June 29, 1955?

Answer: 'Rock Around The Clock' (Bill Haley)

Answer: True

5. What was the first video to be shown on MTV, August 1st, 1981?

Answer: Video Killed The Radio Star

6. Who recorded his first single 'Good Morning Little School Girl' with future Led Zeppelin bassist John Paul Jones, on September 10, 1964?

Answer: Rod Stewart

7. Who joined crooner Bing Crosby to record 'Little Drummer Boy' and 'Peace on Earth' on September 28, 1977?

Answer: David Bowie

8. Who is Gordon Sumner?

Answer: Sting

9. True or False: The Bee Gees were named only for the Brothers Gibb?

Answer: False

The group was actually named for Barry Gibb, Bill Goode (a friend) and Bill Gates (No, not THE Bill Gates, this one was a DJ). Of course, later on, the name became syonymous with the brothers.

10. True or False : 'Lynyrd Skynyrd' was named after the band's gym teacher Leonard Skinner?

Answer: True

Three members of the band died in a plane crash on October 20, 1977.

11. What famous rock star appeared on simultaneous covers of 'Time' and 'Newsweek' on October 27, 1975?

Answer: Bruce Springsteen

12. Who released his first solo album 'Wonderwall Music' on November 2, 1968?

Answer: George Harrison

13. Who is Stuart Goddard?

Answer: Adam Ant

14. Who made his last stage appearance on November 28, 1974?

Answer: John Lennon

Answer: The Who

Source: Author Mr.Gazoo

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