Welcome, Glam Rockstars! Ready to take a trip back to the glitter and glam of the 70s? You’ve come to the right place! This is not just a quiz, it’s a glam-extravaganza! Prepare to ‘rock and roll’ into the world of platform boots, eccentric outfits, and electric tunes. But wait… don’t ‘ziggy’ zag away, stay ‘stardust’ still, it’s quiz time! Can you hit the right ‘notes’ or will you simply ‘fall to Earth’? Only time will ‘tell’! So without further ado, it’s time to ‘face the music’!
1. Who is often recognized as the pioneer of Glam Rock?
2. Which T. Rex album is considered a cornerstone of Glam Rock?
3. What is the iconic Glam Rock fashion piece?
4. What is the name of Alice Cooper’s first studio album?
5. Who was known as the “Queen of Glam Rock?”
6. Which year marked the beginning of the Glam Rock era?
7. What was David Bowie’s alter ego?
8. Which band did Freddie Mercury lead?
9. Which American band is known for their Glam Rock style in the 80s?
10. Which Glam Rock musician starred in the movie “Tommy”?
11. What trademark Glam Rock instrument did Roxy Music introduce to the genre?
12. Who was the lead singer of the Glam Rock band “New York Dolls”?
13. What was the name of Queen’s first album?
14. Which Glam Rock artist is known for the hit “Rock and Roll, Part 2”?
15. What band did Bryan Ferry lead?
16. What was the name of T.Rex’s lead singer?
17. What 1972 album did Lou Reed release that was produced by David Bowie and Mick Ronson?
18. What is the name of Elton John’s first hit single in the U.S.?
19. Who was the drummer for the Glam Rock band “The Sweet”?
20. What is the name of the New York Dolls’ debut album?
21. Which song launched Slade’s career?
22. Which Glam Rock band had a hit with the song “All the Young Dudes”?
23. What is the real name of Alice Cooper?
24. Who was the bassist for Roxy Music?
25. What was the original name of the band Queen?
26. What was the name of Alice Cooper’s band before he used it as his own name?
27. Which Glam Rock artist was known for his eccentric and colourful stage outfits?
28. What was David Bowie’s first UK No. 1 single?
29. Who was the lead vocalist for the Glam Rock band Slade?
30. Which movie about a fictional Glam Rock star featured songs by Lou Reed, Brian Eno, and Iggy Pop?
31. Which Glam Rock artist released the hit song “Leader of the Gang”?
32. What was the name of the band that Brian Eno left to pursue a solo career?
33. Who did Freddie Mercury cite as a major influence on his flamboyant stage presence?
34. Which band’s album “Too Fast for Love” is considered the beginning of their glam metal phase?
35. Which Glam Rock band was known for the hit song “Ballroom Blitz”?
36. What was the title of T. Rex’s first UK No. 1 single?
37. Who was the lead guitarist for the New York Dolls?
38. What was Elton John’s first UK No. 1 single?
39. Which song did David Bowie write and produce for Mott the Hoople, which became their biggest hit?
40. Which Glam Rock artist starred in the Sci-Fi film “The Man Who Fell to Earth”?
41. What was the name of Suzi Quatro’s first solo single?
42. Who was the lead vocalist for the band Mott the Hoople?
43. What was the first album of the band Queen to reach No. 1 in the UK Albums Chart?
44. Who was the original frontman of the band “Hanoi Rocks”, which was a significant influence on 80’s Glam Metal?
45. Which album by Elton John includes the hits “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Candle in the Wind”?
46. What was Alice Cooper’s first top 10 single in the U.S.?
47. Who played the guitar solo on the original version of “All The Young Dudes”?
48. What was Marc Bolan’s biggest U.S. hit?
49. Which actress starred in the film “Breaking Glass”, a look at the UK’s post-punk and New Wave scenes?
50. Which Glam Rock band was known for the hit song “Tiger Feet”?
51. What was Freddie Mercury’s birth name?
52. What was the name of Slade’s first UK No. 1 single?
53. Which album by Lou Reed includes the hit “Walk on the Wild Side”?
54. Which band featured the original “Glam Twins”, David Bowie and Mick Ronson?
55. What was the name of the debut album by Mötley Crüe?
56. Who was the original drummer for the band Queen?
57. What was the name of the backing band that accompanied Alice Cooper?
58. What was David Bowie’s second UK No. 1 single?
59. Which Glam Rock band was known for the hit song “Love is Like Oxygen”?
60. What was Suzi Quatro’s first UK No. 1 single?
61. Which rock opera film features The Who, Elton John, and Tina Turner?
62. Who was the bassist for the New York Dolls?
63. What was the name of the band that Elton John formed with Bernie Taupin?
64. Who was the lead vocalist for the band Mud?
65. What’s the name of the famous live album by Alice Cooper?
66. Which Glam Rock band had a hit with the song “Merry Xmas Everybody”?
67. What 1970s Glam Rock band was Brett Anderson, lead vocalist of Suede, heavily influenced by?
68. Who was the lead guitarist for the Glam Rock band Slade?
69. Who is considered the “Godfather of Glam”?
Final Words
Well done, you’ve completed the Glam Rock trivia trip! You’ve certainly ‘rocked’ this ‘show’. Don’t stop the music just yet, though. Head over to Trivia Bliss’s other quiz ‘concerts’ for more fun and facts, including quizzes about prog rock, punk rock, new wave, indie rock, 1970s music, ska, synthpop, grunge, folk music, emo music, and more. Keep the glam going, and remember—in the world of trivia, everyone’s a ‘rockstar’!
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