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