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1
Which band released the song "Stairway to Heaven?"
Aerosmith
Led Zeppelin
Queen
The Who
2
Who is known for the song "Oh, Pretty Woman"
Ray Charles
Elvis Pesley
Roy Orbison
Buddy Holly
3
Which of the following acts did NOT start out at CBGB's in New York?
The Ramones
Talking Heads
The Doors
Blondie
4
"Fortunate Son" is an anti-war song performed by __.
The Who
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Buffalo Springfield
Jefferson Airplane
5
Which guitar hero played the solo on Michael Jackson's "Beat It?"
Slash
Brian May
Eddie Van Halen
Keith Richards
6
Which of the following choices is NOT an example of a power ballad?
"Wanted Dead or Alive" by Bon Jovi
"Every Rose Has Its Thorn" by Poison
"Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns 'N' Roses
"Home Sweet Home" by Motley Crue
7
Which band recorded the hit "Louie Louie" that was investigated by the FBI due its indecipherable lyrics?
The Monkees
The Kingsmen
The Troggs
Paul Revere and the Raiders
8
Which hip hop group known for "Fight the Power" created a mix between The Black Panthers and the Clash?
Arrested Development
Public Enemy
Boogie Down Productions
Run-D.M.C.
9
Which iconic album cover depicts bass player Paul Simonon from "the only band that matters" smashing his guitar?
London Calling - The Clash
Remain in Light - Talking Heads
Fear of Music - Talking Heads
Sandinista - The Clash
10
Disco Demolition Night took place in 1979 in the city of Chicago during what event?
the nation's bicentennial celebration at Grant Park
a double header baseball game
a Bee Gees concert
a Led Zeppelin concert
11
What is the name of the DJ who is credited for giving rock and roll its name?
Wolfman Jack
Alan Freed
Dick Clark
Don McClean
12
What was the name of the film and album released in 1984 by Prince?
Purple Rain
1999
Under The Cherry Moon
Around the World in a Day
13
Which artist wrote the song "Ohio" criticizing the Nixon administration in response to the Kent State shootings?
Bob Dylan
John Lennon
Paul Simon
Neil Young
14
Which artist appeared on the covers of "Time" and "Newsweek" magazines during the same week in 1975?
Stevie Wonder
Michael Jackson
Bob Dylan
Bruce Springsteen
15
The 'first wave" era of rock and roll was during what time?
1945-1950
1950-1955
1955-1959
1960-1965
16
Which artist resurrected the career of the band Aerosmith with their cover of "Walk This Way?"
Run-DMC
Public Enemy
A Tribe Called Quest
The Beastie Boys
17
Which artist debuted his "moonwalk" at the Motown 25th Anniversary special?
Michael Jackson
James Brown
Prince
George Michael
18
Which of the following bands is most representative of the "hippie aesthetic?"
The Ramones
Blondie
The Clash
Heart
19
What was the name of the benefit song created by USA For Africa?
"Hello"
"Do They Know It's Christmas?"
"We Are The World"
"That's What Friends Are For"
20
Which artist has NOT released a cover version of "Satisfaction?"
Devo
Britney Spears
The Beatles
Otis Redding
21
"Radio Radio" by Elvis Costello, "The Spirit of Radio" by Rush and "Radio Song" by R.E.M. all criticize __.
AM Radio
College Rock Radio
Satellite Radio
AOR Radio
22
Who left the Supremes to become one of the most successful female artists of all time?
Beyonce
Diana Ross
Aretha Franklin
Nina Simone
23
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located in which city?
Los Angeles
New York City
Cleveland
Detroit
24
Which of the following is a "splatter platter?
"Cars" by Gary Numan
"Where Did Our Love Go" The Supremes
"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman
"Last Kiss" by J. Frank Wilson and the Cavaliers
25
Aretha Franklin's most popular song "Respect" was originally written and recorded by whom?
Ray Charles
Otis Redding
Marvin Gaye
Sam Cooke
26
97X was a "college rock" radio station in Oxford, Ohio. Which band would not be on the playlist?
U2
The Cure
The Eagles
R.E.M.
27
Which was NOT a title of a Beatles album?
Let It Bleed
Rubber Soul
Abbey Road
Let It Be
28
Who released the song "Ballad of a Thin Man?"
Ray Charles
Elvis Presley
David Bowie
Bob Dylan
29
Which of the following is often called the first hip hop song?
"Don't Believe the Hype" by Public Enemy
"Rock Box" by Run-D.M.C.
"(You Got To) Fight For Your Right (To Party)" by The Beastie Boys
"Rapper's Delight" by The Sugarhill Gang
30
Which of the following albums was NOT released in 1991?
Nirvana - Nevermind
Radiohead - OK Computer
Pearl Jam - Ten
U2 - Achtung Baby
31
Which artist assumed the identity of Ziggy Stardust?"
Alice Cooper
Elton John
David Bowie
Freddie Mercury
32
Which of the following has Mr. Parks NEVER seen live in concert?
R.E.M.
Pearl Jam
Rush
Van Halen
33
Which of the following bands is NOT associated with Seattle at the start of the nineties?
Nirvana
Alice In Chains
Guns N Roses
Pearl Jam
34
What New York based band working closely with artist Andy Warhol was one of the earliest influences on punk?
The Talking Heads
The Velvet Underground
The Clash
The Ramones
35
Which band is said to have "stolen the show" at the Live Aid concert in 1985?
Led Zeppelin
The Beatles
Bon Jovi
Queen
36
Who was known as the Queen of Soul?
Gladys Knight
Nina Simone
Aretha Franklin
Diana Ross
37
Which person was not a member of the Rolling Stones?
Keith Richards
Paul McCartney
Charlie Watts
Mick Jagger
38
What is the name for the counter culture of the 1950's who often preferred jazz and folk to rock and roll music?
Hipsters
Beatniks
Hippies
Yuppies
39
Kathleen Hanna is the singer in what Riot Grrrl band?
The Spice Girls
Bikini Kill
The Runaways
Bratmobile
40
What Dylan song in 1965 helped to change the music industry due to its playing time more than twice the normal length?
Stairway to Heaven
Hey Jude
Like a Rolling Stone
American Pie
41
Which artist performed a televised concert the day after MLK was killed in effort to prevent rioting in the city?
James Brown
Sam Cooke
Stevie Wonder
Marvin Gaye
42
Which American recording artist was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2016?
Bruce Springsteen
Bob Dylan
Michael Jackson
Paul McCartney
43
A song that enjoys success on multiple music charts is known as a
crossover
cover
banger
triple threat
44
Bob Dylan's song "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall" released in 1962 has become associated with what Cold War event?
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The launching of Sputnik into space
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
The construction of the Berlin Wall
45
Which of the following songs does NOT use the gated reverb technique in its drum sound?
"Kiss" by Prince
"Alive" by Pearl Jam
"Jack and Diane" by John Mellencamp
"In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins
46
Who opened for the Monkees creating one of the most confusing bills in rock history?
Jimi Hendrix
The Rolling Stones
Black Sabbath
Bob Dylan
47
Who recorded one of the most important albums of the 1970's with "What's Going On?"
Stevie Wonder
Marvin Gaye
Otis Redding
Smokey Robinson
48
What was the first video to be played on MTV?
"Thriller" by Michael Jackson
"Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles
"Love is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar
"Take On Me" by Ah Ha
49
Which of the following would a person with a new Walkman in 1979 most likely be listening to?
"Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen
A mixtape with Blondie, The Cars, Elvis Costello and Talking Heads
"Nevermind" by Nirvana
"The Joshua Tree" by U2
50
Which British band marketed themselves as "bad boy" alternatives to the clean-cut image of The Beatles?
The Rolling Stones
The Doors
The Kinks
The Who