Ready to prove your knowledge of the classic rock universe? If you’re a fan of legendary bands and artists like Eric Clapton, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Pink Floyd, you’re in for a treat with this collection of classic rock trivia questions. This blog post will test your knowledge of famous rockers, rock groups, and some of the greatest songs in history.
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THE GOLDEN AGE OF CLASSIC ROCK
QUESTION 1: Who was the lead guitarist for the English rock band, Led Zeppelin? ANSWER: Jimmy Page
QUESTION 2: Which member of Cream is also known for his solo career and work with Derek and the Dominos?
ANSWER: Eric Clapton
QUESTION 3: Who was the original drummer for The Who, famous for his wild style and destructive antics?
ANSWER: Keith Moon
QUESTION 4: Which classic rock band released the hit song “Bohemian Rhapsody”?
ANSWER: Queen
QUESTION 5: “Dark Side of the Moon” is a landmark album by which band? ANSWER: Pink Floyd
ROLLING WITH THE STONES
QUESTION 6: Who is the long-serving lead vocalist of The Rolling Stones? ANSWER: Mick Jagger
QUESTION 7: Which English rock band was founded in London in 1962, and is considered one of the most influential rock bands in history?
ANSWER: The Rolling Stones
QUESTION 8: Who was the guitarist for the Rolling Stones who died in 1969? ANSWER: Brian Jones
HEAVY METAL MASTERS
QUESTION 9: Which English rock band is often considered the pioneer of heavy metal?
ANSWER: Black Sabbath
QUESTION 10: Who was the original lead singer of Black Sabbath before embarking on a successful solo career?
ANSWER: Ozzy Osbourne
QUESTION 11: Who was the lead singer of Motörhead, known for his gravelly voice and larger-than-life persona?
ANSWER: Lemmy Kilmister
ACROSS THE POND: AMERICAN ROCK ICONS
QUESTION 12: Who is the “Boss” of classic rock, known for hits like “Born in the U.S.A.”?
ANSWER: Bruce Springsteen
QUESTION 13: Which classic rock band is known for the hit “Sweet Home Alabama”?
ANSWER: Lynyrd Skynyrd
QUESTION 14: Who was the lead singer of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers?
ANSWER: Tom Petty
QUESTION 15: Which famous rock band was formed in Los Angeles in 1985 and is known for hits like “Sweet Child o’ Mine”?
ANSWER: Guns N’ Roses
BEATLES AND BEYOND
QUESTION 16: Who was the bassist and a lead vocalist for the Beatles? ANSWER: Paul McCartney
QUESTION 17: Which Beatles song holds the record for the most recorded cover versions?
ANSWER: “Yesterday”
QUESTION 18: Which band did Paul McCartney form after the Beatles broke up? ANSWER: Wings
THE SOLO SUPERSTARS
QUESTION 19: Which artist, known as the “King of Rock ‘n
‘ Roll,” had a string of hits in the late 1950s and early 1960s including “Jailhouse Rock” and “Hound Dog”?
ANSWER: Elvis Presley
QUESTION 20: What is the real name of the “Rocket Man” himself, Elton John? ANSWER: Reginald Kenneth Dwight
QUESTION 21: Which British rock icon created the alter ego “Ziggy Stardust”? ANSWER: David Bowie
THE DRUMMERS’ BEAT
QUESTION 22: Who was the drummer for the English rock band Genesis before becoming a successful solo artist?
ANSWER: Phil Collins
QUESTION 23: Who was the original drummer of the Beatles?
ANSWER: Pete Best
QUESTION 24: Which drummer for The Police went on to have a successful solo career with hits like “Every Breath You Take”?
ANSWER: Stewart Copeland
GUITAR GODS
QUESTION 25: Which guitar virtuoso is known for his instrumental hit “Cliffs of Dover”?
ANSWER: Eric Johnson
QUESTION 26: Who was the lead guitarist of Queen and contributed to many of the band’s hits, including “We Will Rock You”?
ANSWER: Brian May
QUESTION 27: Who was the American guitarist who played the national anthem at Woodstock in 1969?
ANSWER: Jimi Hendrix
CLASSIC ROCK’S KEYBOARD KINGS
QUESTION 28: Who is the keyboardist for the Doors known for his distinctive playing style?
ANSWER: Ray Manzarek
QUESTION 29: Which member of Pink Floyd is known for his keyboard and synthesizer work?
ANSWER: Richard Wright
QUESTION 30: Who was the keyboardist for Deep Purple who played the iconic intro to “Smoke on the Water”?
ANSWER: Jon Lord
THE BANDS THAT ROCKED THE WORLD
QUESTION 31: Which classic rock band had a hit with the song “Hotel California”? ANSWER: The Eagles
QUESTION 32: Who is the only member of ZZ Top that doesn’t have a beard? ANSWER: Frank Beard
QUESTION 33: Which classic rock band is known for the hit “Don’t Stop Believin'”? ANSWER: Journey
QUESTION 34: Who was the lead singer of the band INXS until his death in 1997? ANSWER: Michael Hutchence
QUESTION 35: What is the name of the rock band formed in Sydney in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young?
ANSWER: AC/DC
THE LADIES OF ROCK
QUESTION 36: Who was the lead vocalist of Big Brother and the Holding Company, known for her powerful, bluesy voice?
ANSWER: Janis Joplin
QUESTION 37: Who was the lead vocalist of the band Fleetwood Mac during their most successful period in the late 1970s and early 1980s?
ANSWER: Stevie Nicks
QUESTION 38: Which rock singer is known for her hit “I Love Rock ‘n Roll”? ANSWER: Joan Jett
THE EVOLUTION OF ROCK
QUESTION 39: Which band, formed in Seattle in 1990, is considered one of the pioneers of the grunge movement?
ANSWER: Pearl Jam
QUESTION 40: Who was the lead vocalist of the band Nirvana, often credited with bringing alternative rock to the mainstream in the early 1990s?
ANSWER: Kurt Cobain
QUESTION 41: Which band, known for their hit song “Enter Sandman,” is often credited with popularizing the heavy metal genre?
ANSWER: Metallica
SONGS THAT DEFINED THE ERA
QUESTION 42: Who performed the classic rock hit “American Pie”?
ANSWER: Don McLean
QUESTION 43: Which band performed the classic song “Stairway to Heaven”? ANSWER: Led Zeppelin
QUESTION 44: Who wrote and performed the classic song “Blowin’ in the Wind”? ANSWER: Bob Dylan
ALBUMS THAT CHANGED MUSIC
QUESTION 45: Which band released the groundbreaking album “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”?
ANSWER: The Beatles
QUESTION 46: Which artist’s debut album, “Are You Experienced,” is considered one of the greatest debut albums in rock history?
ANSWER: Jimi Hendrix
QUESTION 47: “Rumours” is a successful album by which band?
ANSWER: Fleetwood Mac
CLASSIC ROCK’S UNSUNG HEROES
QUESTION 48: Who was the bassist for the rock band The Who?
ANSWER: John Entwistle
QUESTION 49: Who was the original bassist for the Rolling Stones, often overlooked due to the flamboyant personalities of his bandmates?
ANSWER: Bill Wyman
QUESTION 50: Which musician, known as the “Fifth Beatle,” was the band’s producer and arranger on almost all of their recordings?
ANSWER: George Martin
Good luck as you embark on this classic rock music quiz journey. Remember, even the best music trivia questions can be tricky, so don’t be discouraged if you don’t get all the correct answers on your first try. Keep rocking and keep learning interesting facts about the world of rock ‘n roll music. Have fun and rock on!