Classic Rock Trivia Quiz # 77
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Classic Rock Bands - Richie Blackmore, Ian Gillian, Roger Glover, and Ian Pace were all members of which classic rock band?
The correct answer is 'Deep Purple'
Their best selling album "Machine Head" caught the world by suprise in 1972. They also shocked the rock world with their breakup in the mid 1970's, joining forces to create two great bands, Richie Blackmore's Rainbow and Whitesnake.
Classic Rock Question 2
AM/FM Classic Rock: Name That Tune - "The last time I saw Marie, she's waving me good-bye, with hurry-home drops on her cheeks that trickled from her eyes..."
The correct answer is 'Memphis, Tennessee'
Chuck Berry: 45 rpm single [1959] or Johnny Rivers: "At The Whiskey A Go Go" [1964]. Elvis may have been "King" but Chuck Berry was the father of rock and roll. Shel Silverstein's "Marie Laveau" was recorded by Bobby Bare in 1974, The Blasters released "Marie, Marie" in 1981, and "Sweet Marie" was recorded by the Steve Miller Band in 1974.
Classic Rock Question 3
Classic Rock Bands - One of the most dysfunctional bands of the classic rock era would be this one, containing members such as Slash and Axl Rose. Rose was often late for concerts or never showed, and most of the members of the band had excessive problems associated with drugs or alcohol. The band split in 1996 after the guitarist left, but few of the members are still in a band today. Name the band that released hits of the 80's like "Paradise City" and "Mr. Brownstone".
The correct answer is 'Guns N' Roses'
William Bruce Bailey, better known as Axl Rose, was never on time for concerts and could never be depended on. The whole band had problems with alcohol at some time, and drama backstage caused Slash to leave in 1996. Slash and some other members of GnR formed their own band, Velvet Revolver, and are doing quite well. GnR once recorded a whole album of covers they did on other rock songs, and called it "The Spaghetti Incident?".
Classic Rock Question 4
Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #6 - "Good evening people, welcome to the show.
Got somethin' here I want you all to know.
When laughin' people bring on primal screams.
You got to think of,
What it's gonna take to make your dreams."
Got somethin' here I want you all to know.
When laughin' people bring on primal screams.
You got to think of,
What it's gonna take to make your dreams."
The correct answer is 'Make It'
Aerosmith's self titled debut album was released in 1973 and contained the song "Make It".
Classic Rock Question 5
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #2 - Kenny Loggins of Loggins and Messina fame was a member of Buffalo Springfield.
The correct answer is 'False'
Jim Messina was in Buffalo Springfield and Poco before doing that duo.
Classic Rock Question 6
Celebrities Mentioned in Classic Rock 'n Roll - Which classic Beatles’ song mentions Edgar Allan Poe?
The correct answer is 'I Am the Walrus'
The line is, “Man, you should have seen them kicking Edgar Allan Poe.” What this line or most of the rest of this song--my favorite Beatles tune--means...well, I haven’t a clue.
Classic Rock Question 7
Name That Tune -- Classic Rock - 'My mama told me always be strong, son, don't you ever cry. You find the pretty girls and then you love them, then you say goodbye.' Name the Lynyrd Skynyrd song this line is from.
The correct answer is ''I Never Dreamed''
From the great LP, 'Street Survivors' from the immortal Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Classic Rock Question 8
Classic Rock Hits - Let's see if you know any Black Sabbath.
The correct answer is 'Paranoid'
There was some good vocal work in this fast paced Ozzy song.
Classic Rock Question 9
Classic Rock Lyrics Part 3 - 'Counting the cars on the New Jersey turnpike, they've all gone to look for America.'
The correct answer is 'Simon and Garfunkel'
from 'America'
Classic Rock Question 10
Classic Rock from the 50s to the 90s - The song "Anarchy in the UK" was sung by what group?
The correct answer is 'The Sex Pistols'
"Anarchy in the UK" was released by the Sex Pistols in 1976. Their lyrics proclaimed them to be antichrists. The Sex Pistols are well known for their publicity stunts.