Classic Rock Trivia Quiz # 21
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More Classic Rock Geographic Lyrics - "Egypt was troubled by the horrible asp, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Mister Charles Darwin had the gall to ask, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah."
The correct answer is 'R.E.M.'
"Man on the Moon", from the classic REM album "Automatic for the People", originally released in 1992.
Classic Rock Question 2
Classic Rock Lyrics--#2 Pop songs - 'Well the DA was pumping my left hand and she was holding my right.'
The correct answer is 'The Hollies'
'Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress', #2 in 1972. It took Graham Nash's departure for The Hollies to score their biggest hit.
Classic Rock Question 3
Classic Rock Trivia - Which band sings the song "Brown Sugar"?
The correct answer is 'The Rolling Stones'
"Brown Sugar" is found on the albums "Sticky Fingers", "Hot Rocks", and "Forty Licks."
Classic Rock Question 4
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #5 - Who is credited with penning the name Led Zeppelin?
The correct answer is 'John Entwistle'
Moonie and Entwistle were sitting in the studio when what was then called The New Yardbirds were recording their first album. He said something to the fact that their music would fall over like a lead balloon, meaning it was real heavy. In "Hammer of the Gods" on page 38 it describes how John Entwistle came up with the idea.
Classic Rock Question 5
Classic Rock Lyrics - 'Because she smells just like a rose and she tastes just like a peach.'
The correct answer is 'Dire Straits'
From the song 'Expresso Love' on the album 'Making Movies' which was released in 1980.
Classic Rock Question 6
Classic Rock Bands - This band has a habit of either recording very short songs, or very long songs. Out of the four members, three have had solo careers. Arguably, this band's greatest hit is "Stairway to Heaven". What is the band's name?
The correct answer is 'Led Zeppelin'
This band's name came from The Who's Keith Moon, who claimed the band would "go over like a lead zeppelin". The band ended up doing the complete opposite, and have released hits like "The Immigrant Song", "Black Dog", and "Rock and Roll".
Classic Rock Question 7
Classic Rock Lyrics - "Knock down the old grey wall. Be a part of it all."
The correct answer is 'Badfinger'
"No matter what you are" Badfinger recorded on Apple Records.
Classic Rock Question 8
Acid Rock 1 (classic rock) - Who sang the song 'Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)'?
The correct answer is 'Kenny Rogers and The First Edition'
This was Kenny Rogers psychedelic period.
Classic Rock Question 9
Odd One Out - Classic Rock Trivia - Which of the following musicians is the odd one out? Assume all four musicians are still alive.
The correct answer is 'Gene Simmons'
The other three are all drummers. The late John Bonham played drums for Led Zeppelin. Neil Peart plays drums for Rush. Kenney Jones played drums for the Small Faces, and then for The Who after the death of Keith Moon. Gene Simmons of Kiss is most noted for playing the bass guitar.
Classic Rock Question 10
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #1 - Who is the only musician to get credit on the record for the work they performed with The Beatles?
The correct answer is 'Billy Preston'
"Get Back" by The Beatles Featuring Billy Preston. It was recorded at the (in)famous rooftop session, and featured in the movie "Let It Be".