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All about rock bands
1
The song "Hotel California" is a signature song of which American rock band?
Eagles
Aerosmith
The Doors
The Rolling Stones
79% got this right
Although the Beverly Hills Hotel is portrayed on the cover of the album, the song isn't about a real place.
2
Blur reveal
When was Green Day's breakthrough album "Dookie" released?
1985 —
1994
— 2020
77% got this right
The title "Dookie" is a slang term for faeces, and the album cover features a cartoon drawing of a pile of excrement.
3
48 random squares
Which 90s band was originally known as 'Mookie Blaylock' before they changed their name?
Pearl Jam
Alice In Chains
Nirvana
Soundgarden
30% got this right
Mookie is an American former professional basketball player.
4
Where was the original Woodstock music festival held in 1969?
18% got this right
It took place 15 to 18 Aug 1969, and attracted over 400,000 attendees. It became a defining moment in music history.
5
Blur reveal
Which band, often cited as the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, was formed in Birmingham, England in 1968?
Black Sabbath
Deep Purple
Led Zeppelin
The Who
51% got this right
Black Sabbath is named after a 1963 film of the same name starring Boris Karloff.
6
Zoom reveal
What city is known as the birthplace of grunge music, including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden in the 1980/90s.
20% got this right
The city of Seattle is also known as the birthplace of the famous coffee chain, Starbucks
7
Which band recorded the album "The Dark Side of the Moon"?
Pink Floyd
Aerosmith
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
86% got this right
The Dark Side of the Moon spent a record-breaking 937 weeks (over 18 years) on the Billboard 200 charts.
8
What year did the legendary rock band Led Zeppelin disband following the death of drummer John Bonham?
1965 —
1980
— 1997
63% got this right
He was nicknamed "Bonzo" due to his energetic and thunderous drumming style.
9
Arrange the following rock bands in the order they were formed, from the earliest to the latest:
1.
The Beatles
2.
Led Zeppelin
3.
Guns N' Roses
4.
Nirvana
91% got this right
On April 4, 1964, the Beatles had all 5 top singles in the Billboard charts.
10
Blur reveal
Which Scottish rock band had a hit in the '80s with "Don't You (Forget About Me)", featured in the 'The Breakfast Club'?
Simple Minds
The simple minds
65% got this right
The band initially turned down the chance to record the song which was written by Keith Forsey and Steve Schiff.
