Classic Rock Trivia Quiz # 3
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Classic Rock Lyrics - 'Down at the well, they've got a new machine. Foreman says it cuts manpower by fifteen.'
The correct answer is 'Elton John'
From the song 'Country Comfort' on the album 'Tumbleweed Connection' which was released in 1971.
Classic Rock Question 2
Classic Rock from the 50s to the 90s - Who is Gordon Sumner also known as?
The correct answer is 'Sting'
Sting is from the British trio The Police, who enjoyed major success with their release of major hit songs like "Every Breath You Take", "Roxanne", and "Don't Stand So Close To Me". The trio consists of Sting on the bass and lead vocals, Stewart Copeland on drums, and Henri Padovani on gutiar. After the major success of "Synchronicty", Sting went on to a solo career. The band recently played together for the first time in 10 years, during the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction (they, of course, wher inducted as well).
Classic Rock Question 3
The 90's maaaaan - Name the classic rock band from Boston that came out with a hit album, and a trilogy of music videos for it.
The correct answer is 'Aerosmith'
Aerosmith, what can I say? "Cryin'", "Amazing", and "Crazy" were three great videos.
Classic Rock Question 4
Finish the Classic Rock Lyric - "Actin' funny, but I don't know why. Excuse me ___ _ ___
__ __."
__ __."
The correct answer is 'while I kiss the sky'
Jimi Hendrix: Purple Haze. Another great one.
Classic Rock Question 5
Time Warp: Classic Rock Lyrics - The lyrics "makes me so angry to know that the flame still burns. Why can't I get over, when will I ever learn?" are found in which song?
The correct answer is 'Old Love'
"Old Love" can be found on Eric Clapton's 1989 release, "Journeyman".
Classic Rock Question 6
Time Warp: Classic Rock Lyrics - This group belts out the lines, "I couldn't help my reaction, I didn't want you to know".
The correct answer is 'Boston'
Boston's debut album (1976) had been the highest selling album until Michael Jackson released his "Thriller" album.
Classic Rock Question 7
Classic Rock 'n Roll Lyrics II - "I was bruised and battered, and I couldn't tell what I felt..."
The correct answer is 'Bruce Springsteen'
From the 1993 song "Streets of Philadelphia", by Bruce Springsteen. Originally written as the theme song for the 1993 film "Philadelphia", starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Lyrics and music by Bruce Springsteen.
Classic Rock Question 8
Classic Rock Trivia From the 50s 60s and 70s - Which of the following rock legends lost their lives in the same year?
The correct answer is 'Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin'
Jimi Hendrix die on Sept. 18th, 1970. Less than one month later, on Oct. 4th that same year, Janis Joplin lost her life.
Classic Rock Question 9
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #1 - The band Lynyrd Skynyrd was named for a real person. Who was it named for?
The correct answer is 'The band's P.E. teacher'
Lynyrd Skynyrd was named after their P.E. teacher, Leonard Skinner. In his opinion they were just a bunch of long haired losers. They named the band Lynyrd Skynyrd to mock him.
Classic Rock Question 10
Numerical References in Classic Rock - According to the lyrics of a major single by the Rolling Stones, which nervous breakdown is on its way?
The correct answer is '19th'
The lyrics to "19th Nervous Breakdown" were used rather annoyingly by Val Kilmer's character in the mediocre movie "Red Planet."