Welcome to our rockin’ quiz, where you’ll get to test your knowledge of all things rock ‘n’ roll! Are you ready to roll or will you hit ‘rock’ bottom? Do you know your Stones from your Beatles, your GNR from your AC/DC? There’s only one way to find out. Let’s turn up the volume, dive headfirst into the mosh pit of trivia, and get this show on the road. Don’t fret, keep it steady, and let’s rock and roll!
1. Which band was originally known as “The Quarrymen”?
2. Who is the drummer for the band “The Rolling Stones”?
3. What is the name of Nirvana’s debut album?
4. Which rock band sang the hit single “Stairway to Heaven”?
5. Which band’s final performance was named “The Last Waltz”?
6. Who directed the music video for Guns N’ Roses’ “November Rain”?
7. How many Grammy awards have the band U2 won?
8. Who were the main musical influences for the band Queen?
9. Which band’s logo features a tongue sticking out of a mouth?
10. What do the letters in ABBA stand for?
11. What is the name of Mick Jagger’s solo debut album?
12. What kind of guitar does Slash from Guns N’ Roses use most?
13. To which record label did Nirvana first sign?
14. What is the name of the documentary about the band Metallica?
15. Who wrote the lyrics for The Doors’ song “Light My Fire”?
16. What major controversy faced the band The Sex Pistols in 1977?
17. Who replaced Pete Best in The Beatles?
18. Which super band sang “Do They Know It’s Christmas”?
19. Name the lead singer of the band “Blondie”?
20. Which eccentric American rock band popularized the trend of bands using elaborate make-up and costumes in the 70s?
21. Where is the band “AC/DC” from?
22. Who was known for his flamboyant fashion in the band Queen?
23. Which member of The Beatles was the youngest?
24. What song did Jimi Hendrix interpret in a unique way at the Woodstock festival?
25. When did Rolling Stones celebrate their 50th anniversary?
26. Who is the lead singer of Radiohead?
27. Which Harry Potter actor is a big fan of the band Arctic Monkeys?
28. What Led Zeppelin song starts with the line, “You need cooling; Baby, I’m not fooling”?
29. Who was the original bassist for Metallica?
30. What was the first album The Rolling Stones released on their own label?
31. What is the name of the Pink Floyd album that features a prism on its cover?
32. Who wrote the majority of the lyrics for the rock band Rush?
33. What is the best-selling album of Led Zeppelin?
34. What is the name of Aerosmith’s first number one single?
35. Who headlined the very first Lollapalooza festival in 1991?
36. Can you name the director of Pearl Jam’s music video “Jeremy”?
37. How many Brit Awards has Coldplay won?
38. What was David Bowie’s alter ego?
39. What is Iron Maiden’s “The Trooper” based on?
40. What was Green Day’s original band name?
41. What is the name of Robert Plant’s first solo album post-Led Zeppelin?
42. What instrument is Jonny Greenwood of Radiohead known to play?
43. What was the first record label to sign The Who?
44. Name the 2018 movie about the band Queen.
45. Who wrote most of the songs for the band Creedence Clearwater Revival?
46. Who was Linkin Park’s lead singer?
47. In what year did The Police break up?
48. What charity did Bono co-found in 2002?
49. Who said, “I’d rather be dead than sing ‘Satisfaction’ when I’m forty-five”?
50. In what decade did Grunge music begin?
51. What unique onstage feature did U2 have around their stage during the U2 360° Tour?
52. Who was known for his “Union Jack” dress in the band The Who?
53. Which member of the Eagles appeared in the TV show “Miami Vice”?
54. Who sang the rock ballad “More Than Words”?
55. When did The Eagles celebrate their 40th anniversary?
56. Which song by by The Runaways starts with the line “Can’t stay at home, can’t stay in school”?
57. Which famous female rocker sang “Stumblin In”?
58. Which song by Guns N’ Roses does Slash consider his favorite?
59. Who was the original lead singer for Van Halen?
60. What was the first album The Beatles released on their own label, Apple Records?
61. What was the original name of the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
62. Who was the drummer for the Foo Fighters?
63. What is the name of Pearl Jam’s debut album?
64. Which rock band sang the hit single “Hotel California”?
65. Which band’s famous performance at Live Aid in 1985 is considered one of the greatest live performances in rock history?
66. What type of scenery does the music video for Coldplay’s “Yellow” feature?
67. How many Grammy awards has the band Metallica won?
68. Which American folk singer greatly influenced the sound and lyricism of The Byrds?
69. Who designed the iconic winged logo for Aerosmith?
70. What was the original name of the band “The Who”?
71. What is the name of Ozzy Osbourne’s debut solo album?
72. What keyboard is Rick Wakeman of Yes most associated with?
73. What were the two main record labels that signed Black Sabbath during their career?
74. What is the name of the documentary that chronicles the career of The Eagles?
75. Who is the primary songwriter for the band “The Clash”?
Thanks for taking our rock bands trivia quiz! You’ve really shown you can hold your tune! We hope it struck a chord and made your day a little more ‘rock ‘n’ roll’. If you’re still hungry for more trivia, be sure to riff through other quizzes on Trivia Bliss, including a quiz all about female rockers. Keep rocking and keep quizzing!
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