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Quiz about The Sound of 1974
Quiz about The Sound of 1974

The Sound of 1974 Trivia Quiz


Can you recall the music from the 70s? Here is your chance to go back in time.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lord_Digby. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Lord_Digby
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
282,490
Updated
Aug 19 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
5061
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (7/10), Guest 108 (10/10), Guest 71 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Who sang "I Shot the Sheriff"? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Who was the group that sang "Tiger Feet"? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. "Magic" was a big hit for who? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Can you remember the name of the band who had the hit "Can't Get Enough"? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. "Billy - Don't Be A Hero" was performed by what UK band? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Golden Earring had a big hit with this number. What was it called? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. "Bungle in the Jungle" was recorded by what British rock band? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. "Rock On" was a hit in March 1974. Who is the artist? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. "Sweet Home Alabama" was from which U.S. Southern rock band? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. "Band on the Run" was performed by an ex-Beatle and his band. Who are they? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Who sang "I Shot the Sheriff"?

Answer: Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton is nicknamed "Slowhand". The reference is not from his style of play though. Eric Clapton was a member of the band The Yardbirds, also featuring Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page. One of my favourite albums is "Unplugged", released in 1992. An acoustic version of "Tears in Heaven" is on the album. A very sad song about the death of his son Conor in 1991.
2. Who was the group that sang "Tiger Feet"?

Answer: Mud

Mud were an glam rock band. Band members were Rob Davis, Les Gray, Dave Mount and Ray Stiles. Other hits from the bad included "The Cat Crept In"(1974); UK number 2. "Dyna-mite"(1973); UK number 4. "Lonely This Christmas" (1974); UK number 1.
3. "Magic" was a big hit for who?

Answer: Pilot

A group from Scotland formed in 1973. Their biggest hit was "January" released in 1975. Artists in the band were David Paton, Billy Lyall ,Stuart Tosh and Ian Bairnson.
4. Can you remember the name of the band who had the hit "Can't Get Enough"?

Answer: Bad Company

Bad Company formed in 1973. The original members were Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell. The first album "Bad Company" was released in June 1974. "Straight Shooter" was the follow up album in 1975.
5. "Billy - Don't Be A Hero" was performed by what UK band?

Answer: Paper Lace

Only three hits from this Nottingham based band. "The Night Chicago Died", "The Black-Eyed Boys". The biggest hit for Paper Lace was "Billy - Don't Be A Hero". Two albums were recorded by Paper Lace. "Paper Lace and Other Bits of Material" and "First Edition" released in 1975.

The U.S.A band Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods also did a cover version of the song, released at the same time in 1974. It made the number one spot in the U.S.
6. Golden Earring had a big hit with this number. What was it called?

Answer: Radar Love

A band from the Netherlands. 32 albums had been released from this Dutch rock band from 1965-2006. Golden Earring have also recorded 18 compilations albums from 1968-2006. "Radar Love" is a great music track when driving your car. A real rock classic.
7. "Bungle in the Jungle" was recorded by what British rock band?

Answer: Jethro Tull

Ian Anderson was the leader of the band Jethro Tull. You could say Ian Anderson has a strange style of playing the flute, and you would be right.
8. "Rock On" was a hit in March 1974. Who is the artist?

Answer: David Essex

David Essex starred in the musical, "Godspell", in 1971. The song "Rock On" was featured on the film "That'll Be The Day" in 1973. David Essex played the part of Jim Maclaine and Ringo Starr ( Ex Beatle ) played the role of Mike.
9. "Sweet Home Alabama" was from which U.S. Southern rock band?

Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd

The front-man for the band Lynyrd Skynyrd was Ronnie Van Zant. Another big hit for the band was "Free Bird" written by Allen Collins and Ronnie Van Zant. In October 20, 1977 the members of the band were involved in a plane crash which claimed the life of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, and Cassie Gaines.
10. "Band on the Run" was performed by an ex-Beatle and his band. Who are they?

Answer: Paul McCartney and Wings

Wings was formed by the ex-Beatle Paul McCartney and Denny Laine, the ex-member of the Moody Blues. Other members of the band were his wife Linda McCartney and the last musician was Denny Seiwell, who was the band's drummer. Henry McCullough joined the band in 1971. A big hit for Wings was "Live and Let Die" the theme music for the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die".
Source: Author Lord_Digby

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