Classic Rock Trivia Quiz # 78
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AM/FM Classic Rock: Name That Tune - "Call it morning driving through the sound and in and out of the valley..."
The correct answer is 'Roundabout'
Yes: "Fragile" [1972]; from the progressive-art-rock band's 3rd album - even the artwork and photography on the album covers had a progressive look. "Early Morning Rain" [1976] was a folk-hit for Peter, Paul, and Mary and a country/pop cross-over hit for songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. The most popular incarnations of Tim Rose's [Bonnie Dobson's?] "Morning Dew" were recorded by Bonnie Dobson [1962], Deep Purple [1967], Blackfoot [1984], and the Grateful Dead [1974]. "Up Around The Bend" is from Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1970 album "Cosmo's Factory".
Classic Rock Question 2
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #7 - Who played the slide guitar on "Layla" by Derek and The Dominos?
The correct answer is 'Duane Allman'
"Layla" was a song Eric Clapton wrote about passion he felt for the wife of his best friend, George Harrison.
Classic Rock Question 3
Classic Rock Questions - When did Paul McCartney announce he was leaving the Beatles?
The correct answer is 'April, 1970'
One story on the demise of the Beatles has it that John Lennon wanted to quit the group after the death of manager Brian Epstein but was talked out of it by Paul. McCartney then assumed de-facto leadership of the group for the last two years then quit himself.
Classic Rock Question 4
Classic Rock 'n Roll Lyrics III - "Laid off work and I can't be free; I need some rock 'n' roll therapy..."
The correct answer is 'Foghat'
Lyrics from the hit song "Stone Blue" by Foghat. Originally appeared on Foghat's 1978 album "Stone Blue." Lyrics and music Lonesome Dave Peverett.
Classic Rock Question 5
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #1 - Who was the original drummer for Rush?
The correct answer is 'John Rutsey'
John Rutsey left after the first album and was replaced by Neil Peart.
Classic Rock Question 6
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #11 - Who wrote the Eric Clapton hit "I Shot The Sheriff"?
The correct answer is 'Bob Marley'
Bob Marley also recorded this song in 1973 on his "Burnin'" album with The Wailers.
Classic Rock Question 7
Rocktober Fest Round 2 - This classic rock band was the first band other then Led Zeppelin to record on the Swan Song label. This band consisted of former Free vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke, former Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs, and bassist Boz Burrell formerly of King Crimson. They had success with songs such as "Can't Get Enough of Your Love", "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Shooting Star'. Who was this band that knew how to "Run With the Pack"?
The correct answer is 'Bad Company'
Their first album was self titled and released in 1974. It also contained the single "Bad Company". The bands final album with the original lineup was released in 1979 titled "Desolation Angels".
Classic Rock Question 8
Classic Rock Lyrics - 'One man betrayed with a kiss'
The correct answer is ''Pride' (U2)'
This song was originally written for Martin Luther King, Jr.
Classic Rock Question 9
Name That Tune Classic Rock Style #2 - "Well you're the real tough cookie with the long history, Of breaking little hearts, like the one in me. That's O.K., lets see how you do it, Put up your dukes, lets get down to it!"
The correct answer is 'Hit Me with Your Best Shot'
From "Crimes of Passion" by Pat Benatar; released in 1980.
Classic Rock Question 10
Classic Rock Lyrics - Which choice finishes the lyric? "You’re the reason I live,you’re the reason I die,you’re the reason I give..."
The correct answer is '...when I break down and cry'
"Angel" by Aerosmith is one of my daughter's personal favorites. It is on the "Permanent Vacation" album.