Rock Music History Trivia Questions
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Evolution of rock and roll. Play Rock Music History trivia solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
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A mix of easy, medium and hard — questions run from warm-up to expert, so there's a real challenge at every level. Think you know the answers? Play to find out.
This band's album, released in 1984, featured Jump and Panama and has sold over 10 million copies, making it one of the best-selling albums ever.
Difficulty: Easy- Def Leppard
- Bon Jovi
- Motley Crue
- Van Halen
This 1980 John Lennon album, released just three weeks before his murder, featured the hit single Starting Over and marked his return after five years of retirement.
Difficulty: Medium- Double Fantasy
- Imagine
- Walls and Bridges
- Mind Games
This 1966 single by The 13th Floor Elevators, often credited as the first psychedelic rock song, featured lead singer Roky Erickson's distinctive vocal style and electric jug.
Difficulty: Hard- You're Gonna Miss Me
- Slip Inside This House
- Roller Coaster
- Fire Engine
This guitarist, known for playing left-handed on a right-handed guitar, performed a legendary set at Woodstock in 1969 and recorded Purple Haze.
Difficulty: Easy- Eric Clapton
- Jimmy Page
- Jimi Hendrix
- Jeff Beck
This 1972 double album by The Rolling Stones, recorded at Keith Richards' French villa while the band was in tax exile, is considered their masterpiece and features Tumbling Dice.
Difficulty: Medium- Exile on Main St.
- Sticky Fingers
- Some Girls
- Let It Bleed
This 1968 album by The Byrds, combining rock with country music, is considered the first country rock album and featured Gram Parsons as a member.
Difficulty: Hard- Mr. Tambourine Man
- Fifth Dimension
- Sweetheart of the Rodeo
- The Notorious Byrd Brothers
Mick Jagger has been the lead singer of this British band since 1962, known for hits like Satisfaction and Paint It Black.
Difficulty: Easy- The Who
- The Kinks
- The Yardbirds
- The Rolling Stones
This drummer, who replaced Pete Best in 1962, was the last member to join The Beatles and was famously told by John Lennon to play with more feel.
Difficulty: Medium- Ringo Starr
- Charlie Watts
- Nick Mason
- Mick Avory
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