1970’s Rock bands quiz
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Question 1: Which band released the album 'Dark Side of the Moon' in 1973?
Pink Floyd The album stayed on the Billboard charts for 937 weeks, from 1973 to 1988, making it the longest-charting album in history
Question 2: What was Led Zeppelin's original name?
The New Yardbirds They changed their name after The Who's Keith Moon joked that they would go down like a 'lead balloon'
Question 3: Which band's logo features a tongue sticking out?
The Rolling Stones The logo was designed by John Pasche in 1970 and was inspired by Mick Jagger's prominent lips and the Hindu goddess Kali
Question 4: Which band is known as 'The Bad Boys from Boston'?
Aerosmith They are America's best-selling rock band of all time, with over 150 million records sold worldwide
Question 5: What was Black Sabbath's first #1 album?
Vol. 4 Released in 1972, it was their first album to hit #1 in the UK and featured their shift toward a more experimental sound
Question 6: Which 70s rock band featured brothers Angus and Malcolm Young?
AC/DC Angus Young's iconic schoolboy uniform was actually his real school uniform from Ashfield Boys High School in Sydney
Question 7: What was Queen's first #1 hit single?
Bohemian Rhapsody The song was recorded in six different studios and took three weeks to complete, with the operatic section alone taking over 180 overdubs
Question 8: Which band recorded 'Hotel California'?
The Eagles The guitar duet at the end was voted the greatest guitar solo of all time by readers of Guitarist magazine in 1998
Question 9: Who was the original lead singer of Van Halen?
David Lee Roth Roth's theatrical stage presence and acrobatic moves heavily influenced the style of many rock frontmen that followed
Question 10: Which band's drummer had a car accident that left him with one arm?
Def Leppard After losing his arm, Rick Allen learned to play drums using a custom electronic kit, triggering some sounds with his feet
Question 11: What was KISS's first gold record?
Alive! This live album saved KISS from bankruptcy and established their reputation as one of rock's most exciting live acts
Question 12: Which band featured Peter Frampton before his solo career?
Humble Pie Frampton was just 18 when he joined Humble Pie and learned to use the talk box effect that would later make him famous
Question 13: Which legendary guitarist was in Deep Purple before Rainbow?
Ritchie Blackmore Blackmore pioneered the use of medieval and classical influences in hard rock, particularly with his baroque-inspired guitar solos
Question 14: What was Rush's first album with Neil Peart?
Fly By Night This 1975 album marked a significant shift in Rush's sound, as Peart became the band's primary lyricist, introducing fantasy and sci-fi themes
Question 15: Which band recorded 'More Than a Feeling'?
Boston The song was recorded in Tom Scholz's basement studio, where he spent six years perfecting the band's debut album using self-invented audio equipment
Question 16: What was Thin Lizzy's only UK #1 hit?
Whiskey in the Jar This traditional Irish folk song was initially recorded as a B-side but became their breakthrough hit and has been covered by numerous artists
Question 17: Which band's logo was designed by Roger Dean?
Yes Dean created most of Yes's album covers and their distinctive bubble logo, which has become one of rock's most recognizable band logos
Question 18: What was Bad Company's first hit single?
Can't Get Enough The band was one of the first signed to Led Zeppelin's Swan Song Records label, and this song reached #5 on the Billboard Hot 100
Question 19: Which band featured Bob Seger before his Silver Bullet Band?
The Last Heard With The Last Heard, Seger recorded several local Detroit hits including 'East Side Story' which helped establish his raw, energetic style
Question 20: Which 70s rock band pioneered the use of the synthesizer in rock music?
Emerson, Lake & Palmer Keith Emerson's innovative use of the Moog synthesizer helped bridge the gap between classical music and rock, creating the progressive rock genre