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1. This axe slinger was once a student at Kent State. Early in his musical career he was with a band called The James Gang. He also joined Eagles for the final two studio albums in the 1970s. He had a great solo career as well. He wrote or co-wrote classic hits such as "Rocky Mountain Way", "Life's Been Good" and "Life In the Fast Lane". Who was this guitar slinger?
2. This band could be the first true power trio. They were formed in London, England. Their first album was released in 1966. They had four albums released while they were together, two studio recordings and two that were both studio and live recordings. Their guitarist was a founder of The Yardbirds and had a friend named Jimmy Page, whom he asked to be his replacement when he left The Yardbirds. Who was this classic rock trio?
3. This classic rock icon was born David Robert Jones on 8 January 1947 in Brixton, London. He was known as "the thin white duke". In the early 1970's he produced albums for Lou Reed, The Stooges, and Mott the Hoople, he also wrote "All the Young Dudes" for Mott the Hoople. He helped with Iggy Pop's comeback in the late 1970's. He has recorded with Queen and did a duet with Mick Jagger. The Rolling Stones had a hit single "Angie", which was about his wife. Who was this icon that changed his name before hitting the rock and roll mainline?
4. This classic rock band started their career in 1968. When they were on tour in 2004, they had only one original member still in the band, Ian Paice. Their first hit in the United States was a song called "Hush" which was released in 1968. They had a huge success with their album "Machine Head" which was recorded in Montreux, Switzerland. This album had a hot song that was factual, "Smoke on the Water". Ian Gillan was their second singer and may have been their most popular one. Their lead guitarist left in mid 1975 and formed a new band Richie Blackmore's Rainbow. In 1984 the most popular lineup had a reunion which lasted 5 years. Who was this band that could make "Smoke on the Water" go "Space Truckin'"?
5. This classic rock band was the first band other than Led Zeppelin to record on the Swan Song label. This band consisted of former Free vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke, former Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs, and bassist Boz Burrell formerly of King Crimson. They had success with songs such as "Can't Get Enough of Your Love", "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Shooting Star'. Who was this band that knew how to "Run With the Pack"?
6. This band got their start in the late 1960's on Long Island, New York and went by the name Soft White Underbelly. They changed their name and in 1972 released their first album which contained one of their most recognized songs "Cities on Flame". During their second tour to promote their debut album they were the opening act for Alice Cooper. In 1976 they released their first gold album "Agents of Fortune". They were well known for their cover of Steppenwolf's "Born to be Wild". Two of their most popular songs were "Don't Fear the Reaper" and "Godzilla". Who was this colorful band with a heavy sound?
7. This solo artist was an influence on The Beatles song "Yellow Submarine". He was with The Beatles when they made their trip to India to study and meditate with the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. His songs included "Mellow Yellow", "Sunshine Superman", "Wear Your Love Like Heaven" and "Hurdy Gurdy Man". Who was this artist who was considered a top singer/song writer in his time?
8. This Florida grown band was named after their high school gym teacher in mockery. They were a huge success from the beginning. Their most popular song "Free Bird" was released on their debut album. Their second album, simply titled "Second Helping" contained the song "Sweet Home Alabama". Several members of the band were lost in a plane crash in 1977 after the release of their fifth studio album, "Street Survivors". The album was recalled and re-released with a new album cover since the original cover had several band members engulfed in flames. Who was this classic southern rock band?
9. This band was founded in San Francisco in the mid 1960's. Like most of the bands in that era their songs were mostly protest songs. They appeared at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair in 1969. Their most famous lead vocalist, Grace Slick, was not an original member and was added after their first album. She brought with her a song "White Rabbit" which they did a cover of and it was a huge success. Other songs they were famous for were "Somebody to Love", "Lather" and "Crown of Creation". Who was this psychedelic band that was performing during the summer of love?
10. This band was originally slated to record as The New Yardbirds. Their first live performance billed them as such in October of 1968. Their lead guitarist was asked by Eric Clapton to replace him in The Yardbirds and he turned it down, but offered Clapton a friend of his by the name of Jeff Beck. Their most popular song "Stairway to Heaven" was never released as a single yet was the most requested song in radio history. Who was this heavy classic rock band?
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