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Calling all rock 'n' roll enthusiasts! Get ready to rock your way through this collection of mind-blowing rock 'n' roll trivia questions.
We all know that rock 'n roll is the stuff of legends, inspiring musicians of all generations. So, whether you're a budding musician or just a die-hard fan, it's time to test your knowledge of the genre, its history, and the iconic figures who shaped it.
Can you name the most famous classic rock songs? How about the debut album of those rock music legends?
Packed with band trivia and classic rock facts, this quiz will have you headbanging and fist-pumping, as you recall some rock classics and rockstars while trying to answer every question! Let's see if you've got what it takes to ace this rockin' quiz!
History Of Rock And Roll Trivia
Embark on an epic journey through the captivating history of rock 'n' roll! It's time to test your knowledge with a history quiz that will transport you back to the classic rock era.
While being a fun way to test your rock knowledge, these trivia facts also offer a glimpse into how this legendary music style came to be. Brace yourselves for a classic rock trivia that might have you at your wit's end.
1. Question: In which decade did rock 'n' roll music originate?
Answer: The '50s.
2. Question: Which three music genres are said to have inspired the birth of rock and roll?
Answer: Rhythm and blues, jazz, and country.
3. Question: When was the term 'rock 'n' roll' coined?
Answer: 1951.
4. Question: Which Cleveland radio DJ coined the term 'rock 'n' roll'?
Answer: Alan Freed.
5. Question: Who is known as the 'Father of Rock 'n' Roll'?
Answer: Chuck Berry.
6. Question: Who is known as the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll'?
Answer: Elvis Presley.
7. Question: Which rock and roll star is known as the 'Architect of Rock 'n' Roll'?
Answer: Little Richard.
8. Question: Who is known as the 'Godmother of Rock 'n' Roll'?
Answer: Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
9. Question: What are the four main instruments in a rock 'n' roll band?
Answer: Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar, and drums.
10. Question: What genre did rock 'n' roll later develop into?
Answer: Rock.
11. Question: What was the first rock song that became globally popular?
Answer: 'Rock Around The Clock'.
12. Question: Which day, in 1959, is also referred to as The Day The Music Died?
Answer: February 3.
Rockstars Of Rock And Roll Music Trivia
Let's dive into the fascinating world of the legends who have shaped the music we love. These stars are the heart and soul of the genre, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry and serving as an inspiration to generations of artists.
In this rock music quiz, the questions highlight the incredible influence they had in spreading the love for music and its evolution. Let's see your ability to tackle a quiz about the pioneers of rock and roll and classic rock.
13. Question: Which six artists are said to have influenced Elvis Presley's music?
Answer: Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Little Richard, BB King, Jimmie Rodgers, Fats Domino, and Dean Martin.
14. Question: Who wrote and composed Elvis Presley’s hit songs like, 'All Shook Up', 'Return To Sender', and 'Don’t Be Cruel'?
Answer: Otis Blackwell.
15. Question: Who are some of the most popular artists of the rockabilly genre?
Answer: Carl Perkins, Elvis Presley, Johnny Burnette, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Ricky Nelson.
16. Question: How many Top 40 songs did Elvis Presley have on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Chart in America?
Answer: 114.
17. Question: How many number-one songs did Elvis Presley have on Billboard’s Hot 100 Pop Chart in America?
Answer: 18.
18. Question: Which one of Little Richard's songs is known as his signature song?
Answer: 'Tutti Frutti'.
19. Question: In which year was Little Richard’s song, 'Tutti Frutti', released?
Answer: 1957.
20. Question: In which year was Little Richard’s hit single, 'Long Tall Sally', released?
Answer: 1956.
21. Question: How many of Little Richard's songs did Elvis Presley make covers of?
Answer: Four.
22. Question: What is the birth name of Little Richard?
Answer: Richard Wayne Penniman.
23. Question: Which song was Elvis Presley’s last number-one single on Billboard's Hot 100 before his death?
Answer: 'Suspicious Minds'.
24. Question: Which artist released the single, 'Sweet Little Sixteen', in 1958?
Answer: Chuck Berry.
25. Question: Which rock 'n' roll musician won the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Answer: Bob Dylan.
26. Question: In which year did Bob Dylan win the Nobel Prize in Literature?
Answer: 2016.
27. Question: What instrument did Jimi Hendrix play?
Answer: Electric guitar.
28. Question: Who wrote the song 'Purple Haze'?
Answer: Jimi Hendrix.
29. Question: What was the birth name of Jimi Hendrix?
Answer: Johnny Allen Hendrix.
30. Question: At what age did Jimi Hendrix get his first guitar?
Answer: 15.
31. Question: Who sang the song, 'Born In The USA'?
Answer: Bruce Springsteen.
32. Question: Where was Queen vocalist, Freddie Mercury, born?
Answer: Zanzibar, Tanzania.
33. Question: What is the birth name of Freddie Mercury?
Answer: Farrokh Bulsara.
34. Question: Which singer was the 2018 biopic, 'Bohemian Rhapsody', about?
Answer: Freddie Mercury.
35. Question: Which rock singer released the song, 'Brown Eyed Girl', in 1967?
Answer: Van Morrison.
36. Question: Which classic rock guitarist played the guitar riff in the hit single 'Beat It'?
Answer: Eddie Van Halen.
37. Question: Which rockstar is known for setting his guitar on fire during a performance?
Answer: Jimi Hendrix.
38. Question: How many solo studio albums did Mick Jagger release throughout his career?
Answer: Four.
Classic Rock Band Trivia
For the next thrilling segment of this rock and roll trivia game, we have a quiz for you that is all about the bands who gave us some masterpieces of classic rock music. Many creations of both classic and contemporary rock bands, remain timeless and continue to resonate with fans all over the world.
How much do you know about the iconic bands that have shaped the very face of rock music? Let's find out!
39. Question: Which band opened for Little Richard when he was touring Europe in 1962?
Answer: The Beatles.
40. Question: Which British band was influenced by Little Richard, Elvis Presley, and Chuck Berry?
Answer: The Beatles.
41. Question: Name the famous band that introduced the use of light shows during live concerts.
Answer: Pink Floyd.
42. Question: Who became the lead singer of AC/DC after Bon Scott?
Answer: Brian Johnson.
43. Question: Who formed the band called AC/DC?
Answer: Malcolm Young and Angus Young.
44. Question: Name Aerosmith's lead singer.
Answer: Steven Tyler.
45. Question: Who is the lead singer of the English rock band, The Cure?
Answer: Robert Smith.
46. Question: Which music genre were the bands, Led Zeppelin and The Beatles, influenced by?
Answer: Blues.
47. Question: Who was the lead singer of Led Zeppelin?
Answer: Robert Plant.
48. Question: What was Led Zeppelin first known as?
Answer: The New Yardbirds.
49. Question: Which band released the song 'Under The Boardwalk'?
Answer: The Drifters.
50. Question: Which American band released the song 'Free Bird'?
Answer: Lynyrd Skynyrd.
51. Question: Which classic rock band had these three legendary guitarists as members: Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Jimmy Page?
Answer: The Yardbirds.
52. Question: Which British band is known for songs like 'We Are The Champions' and 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
Answer: Queen.
53. Question: Which Beatles member was called the 'Quiet Beatle'?
Answer: George Harrison.
54. Question: Which member of The Beatles played a bass guitar?
Answer: Paul McCartney.
55. Question: Which famous rock band was formed by Axl Rose, Tracii Guns, Rob Gardner, Ole Beich, and Izzy Stradlin?
Answer: Guns N' Roses.
56. Question: In which year did Nirvana release the album, 'Nevermind'?
Answer: 1991.
57. Question: Which classic rock band released the song, 'Highway To Hell'?
Answer: AC/DC.
58. Question: Which member of the band, Van Halen, died in October 2020?
Answer: Eddie Van Halen.
59. Question: Which country is AC/DC based in?
Answer: Australia.
60. Question: Which member of The Beatles wrote the song, 'Imagine'?
Answer: John Lennon.
61. Question: Which band released the song, 'The Joshua Tree'?
Answer: U2.
62. Question: Which album by The Beatles was released in 1968?
Answer: 'The White Album'.
63. Question: Jimmy Page was the member of which rock band formed in 1968?
Answer: Led Zeppelin.
64. Question: The song, 'Stairway To Heaven', was recorded by which English band?
Answer: Led Zeppelin.
65. Question: Who co-led The Beatles with Paul McCartney?
Answer: John Lennon.
66. Question: Who is the lead vocalist of The Rolling Stones?
Answer: Mick Jagger.
67. Question: Which art designer is well-known for designing The Rolling Stones logo?
Answer: John Pasche.
68. Question: In which year did John Pasche design The Rolling Stones logo?
Answer: 1970.
69. Question: Who was the initial lead singer of the rock band Black Sabbath?
Answer: Ozzy Osbourne.
70. Question: What is the title of Queen’s best-selling single?
Answer: 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.
71. Question: In which year did Queen release 'Bohemian Rhapsody'?
Answer: 1975.
72. Question: Which is the biggest-selling album of Queen?
Answer: 'Greatest Hits'.
73. Question: How many studio albums are part of Pink Floyd's discography?
Answer: 15.
74. Question: What was the title of Pink Floyd's album released in 1979?
Answer: 'The Wall'.
75. Question: Which English rock band released the song, 'Smoke On The Water'?
Answer: Deep Purple.
76. Question: In which year did the British band, The Animals, record their version of the hit song, 'The House Of The Rising Sun'?
Answer: 1964.
77. Question: In which year did American band, Linkin Park, release their debut album, 'Hybrid Theory'?
Answer: 2000.
78. Question: Which Aerosmith song won the band the Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance By A Duo or Group With Vocal in 1994?
Answer: 'Livin' On The Edge'.
79. Question: Which English rock band released the iconic album, 'Dark Side Of The Moon', in 1973?
Answer: Pink Floyd.
80. Question: In which year did The Beach Boys release the album 'Pet Sounds'?
Answer: 1966.
81. Question: Which group recorded the album, 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'?
Answer: The Beatles.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Trivia
It takes real talent and immense hard work to earn a spot in the prestigious Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. It's the ultimate achievement for any musician - a place where the legends of rock are immortalized.
We have got a final quiz for you to assess your expertise in rock music. From iconic artists to record-breaking achievements, this quiz is about this esteemed museum and the Hall Of Fame inductees.
82. Question: Where is the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame museum located?
Answer: Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
83. Question: When was the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame established?
Answer: April 20, 1983.
84. Question: Who established the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
Answer: Ahmet Ertegun.
85. Question: Which two bands have the most songs in The Top 500 Most Influential Rock Songs according to the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame in 2012?
Answer: The Beatles and The Rolling Stones.
86. Question: When were The Rolling Stones inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
Answer: 1989.
89. Question: In which year was Elvis Presley inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
Answer: 1986.
88. Question: In which year was the American singer and guitarist, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
Answer: 2018.
89. Question: When were The Beatles inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
Answer: 1988.
90. Question: In which year was The Allman Brothers Band inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame?
Answer: 1995.
Congratulations, rock stars! You've made it to the end of our thrilling rock 'n' roll trivia journey.
We've explored the fascinating history of rock music, legendary artists, and iconic bands, and even ventured into the hallowed halls of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. Now, armed with all this knowledge, it's time to put it into action! Host a trivia night with friends, and challenge yourself to dive deeper into the world of rock music.
We could only cover portions of the whole body of rock and roll that has grown and evolved through decades. Hence, to call yourself a true expert, you will need to learn a lot more about music, rock, and other genres.
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