Rock music has a long and rich history. Many influential rock bands and artists emerged in the 1960s, including the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Jimi Hendrix. In the 1970s, rock music became more diverse, with the emergence of sub-genres such as heavy metal, punk, and Glam.

In the 1980s, rock music saw the rise of hair metal bands, as well as the emergence of alternative rock bands like R.E.M. and Nirvana. In the 1990s, grunge music became popular, with bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam leading the way. In the 2000s and beyond, rock music has continued to evolve, with the rise of Indie rock and the resurgence of classic rock bands. Here is a collection of rock trivia to test your knowledge of rock music from the 1960s to today.

 

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1960s Rock Trivia

1960's Rock Trivia

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At which festival did Janis Joplin make her first big impression?

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Prior to the Rolling Stones which band had Mick Jagger as a member?

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Who wrote “Crossroads," Clapton’s signature tune with Cream?

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All of the following songs were recorded by Jimi Hendrix. Which is an original Hendrix composition?

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Which song was the biggest pop hit for the Jimi Hendrix Experience?

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1980s Rock Trivia

1980's Rock Trivia

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What was U2's original name? 

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Who once suggested that their environmental effort would include be “firebombing McDonald’s restaurants?”

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After the Sex Pistols, what group did John Lydon start?

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What is the name the group with vocalist Greg Graffin?

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Which of the following songs was culled from Eric Clapton’s MTV Unplugged and became a hit?

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2000s rock trivia

2000's Rock Trivia

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Where is Jet from?     

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Who released the album “Chain Gang Of Love?"

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What is the opening line of Green Day’s song “Jesus Of Suburbia?”   

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Prior to the 2007 G8 summit in Germany, U2’s Bono got into a “row” with which of the following over their country’s aid to Africa?

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In his cameo for the film “Pirates Of The Caribbean: At World's End,” what did the Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards do?

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2020s Rock Trivia

2020's Rock Trivia

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Whose song “Dead Inside” “became the first #1 by a female artist on the Mediabase Active Rock chart?

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Dirty Honey recorded a cover of which song to kick off the ‘22 National Hockey League (NHL) Winter Classic in Minneapolis?

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Which band created Barry's Batch Whiskey? “This exceptional straight rye whiskey was hand-picked by us, and we can't wait for you to taste how delicious it is,” says Beartooth bassist Oshie Bichar.

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Who wrote 'Fathers, Brothers, and Sons: Surviving Anguish, Abandonment, and Anthrax'?  

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Which band did Three Days Grace tie for the most #1’s on the Mainstream Rock chart when "So Called Life" topped the survey?  

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1970's Rock Trivia

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Who handled backing vocals on David Bowie's "Fame?"

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What is Iggy Pop’s given name?   

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Who said, “We have found a common cause, it’s your money?”

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Where and when did Queen's original line-up perform their last concert?

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Who did Patti Boyd, ex-wife of Beatle George Harrison, go on to marry (and subsequently divorce)?

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1990s rock

1990's Rock Trivia

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Before joining Pearl Jam, what group was drummer Jack Irons in?

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What was Nirvana’s debut single? 

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What's the title of Alice In Chains' first full-length album?

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Who performed at "An American Reunion: The 52nd Presidential Gala," honoring president-elect Bill Clinton?

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Who is the younger half-brother of KoЯn vocalist Jonathan Davis?

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2010s Rock Trivia

2010's Rock Trivia

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Guitarist John 5 collects memorabilia from which band?

 

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Where did the band Greta Van Fleet get its name?

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Who has appeared on NBC's ‘The Celebrity Apprentice’?

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In a ‘15 interview, which of the following Kid Rock favor legalizing and taxing?

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Who donated $50,000 to the Second Harvest Food Banks of Western Michigan and Middle Tennessee in 2018?

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Rockin'Trivia

Rockin'Trivia

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Who was the closing act at Woodstock in 1969?     

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Who is keyboardist Craig Frost is most closely associated with?

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All of the following songs were recorded by Jimi Hendrix. Which is an original Hendrix composition?

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Prior to the 2007 G8 summit in Germany, U2’s Bono got into a “row” with which of the following over their country’s aid to Africa?

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Though guitarist Jimmy Page filled “Led Zeppelin I” with lifted Blues riffs who was the only legendary Blues musician credited on the album?

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