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70+ Rock and Roll Trivia Questions and Answers

People of the current generation loves to listen to music. They listen to various music types in different situations and conditions. In addition to this, the current situation of the Covid-19, which is making people depressed and frustrated due to the death and lockdowns, a way of relaxing is to listen to music.

Therefore, here we go with an opportunity for you to test your knowledge about the music you listen to almost every day. This is another way to cope with the current situation because this is an interesting and easy Rock and Roll trivia quiz for you.  For the time being, we have selected one genre of music in this post called ‘Rock and Roll’.

Rock and Roll is a music genre that evolved in the United States during the period of the 1940s and 1950s. The particular phrase originally depicts the movement of a ship on the ocean. There is a song named ‘Rock and Roll’ released in 1934. The Boswell sisters sang the song. The song also appeared in the film ‘Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round’.

Rock And Roll Trivia

Rock And Roll Trivia

1. Where the ‘Rock and Roll’ music genre evolved?

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In the United States

2. During which period it was introduced?

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Late 1940s and early 1950s

3. What does the phrase ‘Rocking and rolling’ originally describe?

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Movement of ship on ocean.

4. Who sang the song ‘Rock and Roll’ in 1934?

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The Boswell Sisters

5. In which film the song appeared?

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Transatlantic Merry-Go-Round

6. Who started to use the term to describe upbeat recordings?

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Maurie Orodenker

7. Which album is often credited for the revolution of rock and roll?

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Nevermind

8. When the album was released?

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In 1991

9. Who released the album?

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Nirvana

10. Which was the most notable song of the album?

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Smells Like Teen Spirit

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Rock And Roll Trivia Facts

11. Which song is referred as ‘The anthem for Generation X’?

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Smells Like Teen Spirit

12. According to Kurt Cobain, what does the song ‘Come as You are’ describe?

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People and what they are expected to act like.

13. Who is often referred as the ‘First lady of the Bass Guitar’?

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Carol Kaye

14. Which band sung the song ‘Dogs’?

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Pink Floyd

15. Which American musician is famous for burning his guitar?

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Jimi Hendrix

16. When the rock band ‘Led Zeppelin’ formed?

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In 1968

17. Who were the members of the band?

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Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, and John Paul Jones

18. Who is known as the King of Rock and Roll?

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Elvis Presley

19. What was the stage name of Richard Starkey?

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Ringo Starr

20. For what he got fame during the 1960s?

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As drummer for the Beatles

The Beatles was a rock band formed in 1960. The band was considered as the most influential band of all time. There were four members in the band including John Lennon, George Harrison, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Star. John Lennon and Paul McCartney were also the primary songwriters of the band. The song ‘Love Me Do’ was ‘The Beatle’s’ first single recorded in 1962 and released in 1963.

Rock And Roll Trivia Multiple Choice

Rock And Roll Trivia

21. What was ‘The Beatles’ first single?

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Love Me Do

22. Who sang the song ‘Yellow Submarine’?

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The Beatles

23. Who sang the song ‘Different Drum’?

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Linda Ronstadt

24. When the song was released?

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In 1964

25. Who wrote the song?

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Mike Nesmith

26. Who was the vocalist for Dr. Hook?

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Ray Sawyer

27. When Ray Sawyer lost his eyes in an auto accident?

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1967

28. What was Johnnie Taylor’s 1976 hit?

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Disco Lady

29. The song ‘Wish you were here’ belongs to which band?

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Pink Floyd

30. When the song was released?

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In 1975

80s Rock And Roll Trivia Questions and Answers

31. Who sang the song ‘Purple Haze’?

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Jimi Hendrix

32. Which song was on top in 1980?

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Call Me

33. Who sang the song?

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Blondie

34. The song ‘Sweet Child o’ Mine’ is from which album?

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Appetite for Destruction

35. In which year the song was released?

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In 1987

36. Which rock band released the song ‘Back in Black’?

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AC/DC

37. The band belongs to which country?

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Australia

38. When the song was released?

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21 December 1980

39. The song was written to tribute who?

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Their former singer Bon Scott

40. Who produced the song ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’?

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Bruce Fairbairn

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41. When the song was released?

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October 31, 1986

42. What is the name of the band who sang the song?

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Bon Jovi

43. What is the genre of the song?

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Rock

44. Who sang the song ‘I will survive’?

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Gloria Gaynor

45. The song is from which album?

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Our Tune

46. When the song was released?

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In 1986

47. How the singer Freddie Mercury died?

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He had AIDS.

48. How Zakk Wylde’s guitar looked like?

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A black and white bullseye.

49. Ozzy Osbourne belonged to which band?

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Black Sabbath

50. When the song ‘Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door’ released?

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In 1987

The song ‘You Gotta Love Someone was written by Elton John and released on 30 August 1990. It was recorded in Los Angeles in July 1990. The song was also used to promote the album ‘The Very Best of Elton John’ The original album of the song was Days of Thunder Soundtrack. Andy Morahan directed the official video of the song.

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51. Who is the artist of the song?

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Guns N Roses

52. When the song ‘You Gotta Love Someone’ released?

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30 August 1990

53. Who sang the song?

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Elton John

54. Where the song was recorded?

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Los Angeles

55. How many musical instruments David Bowie used to play?

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Three

56. Who was Neil Percival Young?

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An American-Canadian singer and songwriter.

57. What instruments he plays?

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Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, and Piano

58. At what age Young was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes?

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Four years

59. When his first solo album was recorded?

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In 1968

60. Who invented the electric guitar?

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George Beauchamp and Adolph Rickenbacker

Ridley’s Rock And Roll Trivia

61. How many trivia questions are there in Ridley’s rock and roll trivia board game?

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140

62. What type of questions are they?

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Music-related

63. What is the real name of Slash?

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Saul Hudson

64. Who is known as the leading guitarist of the band Guns N’ Roses?

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Slash

65. Where his musical career started?

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Los Angeles

66. Who switched the instrument he plays with his brother?

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Eddie Van Halen

67. What instrument he used to pay earlier?

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Drum

68. Which instrument he plays later on?

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Guitar

69. The musician ‘Beth Hart’ belongs to which country?

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Los Angeles, California.

70. After which song she got fame?

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Out of this Town

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90’s Rock Trivia Questions and Answers

71. Which bands are assigned as ‘Indie Rock’?

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Band that remain underground.

72. Where the English rock band ‘The Verve’ originated?

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In a town named Wigan.

73. Who was the lead vocalist of the band?

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Richard Ashcraft

74. Who was the drummer?

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Peter Salisbury

75. What is the origin of the rock band ‘The Smashing Pumpkins’?

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Chicago
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