We Love Rock & Roll
Put another dime in the jukebox and see how many of these 20 Rock & Roll questions you can answer correctly.
Answer 15-20 correctly: Go straight to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
10-14: We'll give you a standing ovation.
5-9: You might need a little more time in the studio.
0-4: No record contract for you.
Q: Who Is Known As The "King Of Rock And Roll"?
We'll start you off with an easy one.
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A: Elvis Presley
You knew that one. But do you know...
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Q: What State Was Elvis Presley Born In?
He was born on January 8, 1935.
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A: Mississippi
Tupelo, Mississippi, to be exact.
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Q: No Members Of The Allman Brothers Band Were Actually Brothers.
TRUE or FALSE?
A: False
Brothers Duane and Gregg Allman were two of the founding members of the band.
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Q: The Band Boston Only Had One Song Ever Reach Number One On The Billboard Hot 100. What Song Was It?
1: "Rock and Roll Band"
2: "More Than a Feeling"
3: "Don't Look Back"
4: "Amanda"
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A: "Amanda"
The power ballad was released in 1986 as the first single off of the band's third album, Third Stage.
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Q: Which Of These Guys Was NOT A Founding Member Of The Band, Genesis?
1: Peter Gabriel
2: Phil Collins
3: Mike Rutherford
4: Tony Banks
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A: Phil Collins
Collins was actually the fourth drummer in Genesis' history.
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Q: Pink Floyd Invested Some Of The Profits From "The Dark Side Of The Moon" Into The Making Of The Film Monty Python And The Holy Grail
TRUE or FALSE?
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A: True
The band were big fans of Monty Python.
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Q: What Was The Name Of The English Rock Supergroup With Members: Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, And Ric Grech?
Founded in 1969, they only stayed together for a few months and released only one album.
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A: Blind Faith
Their one album—the self-titled Blind Faith—topped the album charts in the UK, Canada, and US.
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Q: Who Was The First Lead Singer For The Band, Van Halen?
From 1974 to 1985, Van Halen consisted of Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, bassist Michael Anthony, and this lead vocalist.
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A: David Lee Roth
Roth left in 1985 to go solo and was replaced by Sammy Hagar.
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Q: Which Duo Had More Number One Hits On The Billboard Hot 100:
Hall & Oates or Simon & Garfunkel?
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A: Hall & Oates
Hall & Oates had six songs reach number one: "Rich Girl", "Kiss on My List", "Private Eyes, I Can't Go for That (No Can Do)", "Maneater", and "Out of Touch".
Simon & Garfunkel had three number-one songs: "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs Robinson", and "Bridge over Troubled Water".
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Q: Can You Name All Four Members Of Led Zeppelin?
The band formed in London in 1968.
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A: Robert Plant (Vocals), Jimmy Page (Guitar), John Paul Jones (Bass And Keyboards), John Bonham (Drums)
Page composed most of the band's music, and Plant wrote most of the lyrics.
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Q: The Album Cover For What Band's Debut Album Features A Banana Painted By Andy Warhol?
Warhol also co-produced the album.
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A: The Velvet Underground & Nico
While it divided critics and didn't sell much at the time (1967), the album has gone on to be considered a classic and one of the most influential records in rock and pop music.
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Q: What Was The Beatles' Last Studio Album?
1: Abbey Road
2: Let It Be
3: Rubber Soul
4: Yellow Submarine
A: Let It Be
The album was released on May 8, 1970, almost a month after the official announcement of the group's public break-up.
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Q: The Rolling Stones' First UK Top-20 Hit Was Written By Paul McCartney With John Lennon. Name The Song.
It was the band's second single—and the song peaked at number 12 on the British chart.
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A: "I Wanna Be Your Man"
The Beatles recorded their own version of the song (with Ringo on vocals) and released it about three weeks later on their second studio album, With the Beatles.
Q: Which Of These Was NOT One Of David Bowie's Personas/Alter Egos?
1: Ziggy Stardust
2: Thin White Duke
3: Halloween Jack
4: Captain Tom
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A: Captain Tom
There was a Major Tom—but no Captain.
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Q: What Aerosmith Song Did Hip Hop Group Run-DMC Cover In 1986?
Aerosmith collaborated on the cover—with Steven Tyler and Joe Perry on vocals and guitars, respectively.
A: "Walk This Way"
The cover charted as high as number four on the Billboard Hot 100 (the original version only got as high as 10).
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Q: Neil Young Did Not Appear On Crosby, Stills & Nash's First Album.
TRUE or FALSE?
A: True
The group released their first album as Crosby, Stills & Nash before recruiting Neil Young into the band for their first concerts in 1969. Young was part of the band's second, and most successful album, Déjà Vu—and two more over the years.
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Q: Who Famously Performed “The Star-Spangled Banner” At Woodstock In 1969?
It has become one of the most iconic performances of the anthem ever.
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A: Jimi Hendrix
His amazing guitar-version of the song was performed as part of a 30-minute medley. Hendrix performed the national anthem as a solo in the middle of said medley.
Q: What Hit Canadian Rock Band Did Randy Bachman Co-Found Before Bachman-Turner Overdrive?
He left the band in 1970 and co-founded BTO in 1973 with his brothers, Robbie and Tim Bachman—as well as Fred Turner.
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A: The Guess Who
The Guess Who were the first Canadian band to have a number one hit on the American Billboard Hot 100—with the song "American Woman".
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Q: Ozzy Osbourne Was A Founding Member And Lead Singer Of What Heavy Metal Band?
It was during this time that Osbourne adopted the nickname "Prince of Darkness".
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A: Black Sabbath
The band formed in 1968 and Osbourne was fired in 1979 due to problems with addiction. He did reunite with the band multiple times over the years, though.
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Q: Neil Peart Was The Brilliant Drummer For What Rock Band?
Peart was inducted into the Modern Drummer Readers Poll Hall of Fame in 1983 at the age of 30 (the youngest person ever so honored).
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A: Rush
Peart was also the primary lyricist for the band.
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