Classical Rock Trivia Questions #6

CLASSICAL ROCK TRIVIA QUESTIONS #6

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1> Which of the following albums was released by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers?

a. On the Beach b. Long After Dark c. Zuma d. Tonight's the Night

2> What band did singer Paul Rodgers form with, former Mott the Hoople guitarist, Mick Ralphs in 1973?

a. The Firm b. Free c. King Crimson d. Bad Company

3> According to Rolling Stone magazine, what song did Jackson Browne write while driving to the studio each day to record "The Pretender"?

a. Doctor My Eyes b. Take It Easy c. Somebody's Baby d. Running on Empty

4> Which song became Grand Funk Railroad's first number-one single on September 29, 1973?

a. We're an American Band b. Walk Like a Man c. The Loco-Motion d. Some King of Wonderful

5> What album release caused rumors to spread that the band "Klaatu" were, in fact, a secretly reunited "Beatles"?

a. Endangered Species b. Hope c. 3.47 EST d. Sir Army Suit

6> Released on June 6th 1969, name Elton John's debut album.

a. Tumbleweed Connection b. Empty Sky c. Madman Across the Water d. Elton John

7> According to his song, who was "All Revved Up with No Place to Go" in 1977?

a. Todd Rundgren b. Bruce Springsteen c. Rod Stewart d. Meat Loaf

8> Which of the following music talents has never been a member of the classic rock/blues band "Fleetwood Mac"?

a. Christine McVie b. John Mayall c. Lindsey Buckingham d. Peter Green

9> Which of the following Led Zeppelin songs ranks the highest on Rolling Stone's 2004 "500 Greatest Songs of all Time" list?

a. Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love b. Led Zeppelin - Heartbreaker c. Led Zeppelin - Kashmir d. Led Zeppelin - Black Dog

10> Selling over two million copies, what one hit wonder released the song "Spirit in the Sky" in 1969?

a. Terry Jacks b. Norman Greenbaum c. Elvin Bishop d. Barry McGuire

11> Which of the following Rolling Stone's songs was the first to be released?

a. Ruby Tuesday b. Angie c. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction d. Brown Sugar

12> Released in 1970, which member of the Beatles third studio album was named "All Things Must Pass"?

a. John Lennon b. George Harrison c. Ringo Starr d. Paul McCartney

13> What band's best-known works include the songs "More Than a Feeling", "Don't Look Back" and "Peace of Mind"?

a. Journey b. Foreigner c. Styx d. Boston

14> What American heavy metal band was formed in 1981 when guitarist James Hetfield responded to an advertisement posted by drummer Lars Ulrich?

a. Avenged Sevenfold b. Slayer c. Megadeth d. Metallica

15> Which of the following classic rock bands originates from Canada?

a. The Moody Blues b. Deep Purple c. Manfred Mann d. Triumph

Answers:

1> Long After Dark - Released in 1982, Long After Dark features the hit song 'You Got Lucky'. 2> Bad Company - The band formed in Westminster, London. 3> Running on Empty - Rolling Stone ranks Running on Empty at number 496 on its list of 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time'. 4> We're an American Band - The original recording of the song was released on gold transparent vinyl. 5> 3.47 EST - The album features the song 'Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft'. 6> Empty Sky - Empty Sky was not released in the United States until January 1975. 7> Meat Loaf - Released on the popular album 'Bat Out of Hell'. 8> John Mayall - As of 2017, the band's album 'Rumours' is the seventh-best-selling album of all time. 9> Led Zeppelin - Whole Lotta Love - Whole Lotta Love ranks at number 75 on the list. Stairway to Heaven is ranked at number 31. 10> Norman Greenbaum - Technically, Greenbaum was not a one hit wonder as he also had a minor hit with the song 'Canned Ham' in 1970. 11> (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction was released in 1965. 12> George Harrison - It was George's first album after the breakup of the Beatles. 13> Boston - As of 2017, Boston has released six studio albums. 14> Metallica - Rolling Stone ranks Metallica 61st on its list of The 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. 15> Triumph - Triumph formed in Mississauga, Ontario in 1975.

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