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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Who was the youngest person ever inducted into the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame?

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In Hunter Thompson's classic novel "Fear and Loathing In Las Vegas," what song does "Dr. Duke" (Thompson's alter-ego) play while he and his attorney are driving (at high speed) across the desert?

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Prior to Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page working as a session guitarist, played guitar on which of the following songs?

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Who was the closing act at Woodstock in 1969?     

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Who opened for the Rolling Stones at the infamous Altamont (San Francisco area) concert in 1969?

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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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For Live Aid in 1985, who did David Bowie record a duet of “Dancing In The Streets”? 

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David Bowie and Mick Jagger recorded a duet of which of the following songs for Live Aid?

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When Mick Jagger appeared at Live Aid in Philadelphia who was in his backing band?

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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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What did Julian Casablancas' (The Strokes lead singer) father do for a living?

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Who released a song titled “12:51?”

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According to a panel put together in ’09 by Out Magazine, which of the following was named “as the greatest, gayest album of all time?”

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Who was the subject of the documentary "Heart Like A Hand Grenade?"

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2020s Rock Trivia

2020's Rock Trivia

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Which film featured Slipknot’s Corey Taylor in a supporting role? 

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

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Måneskin's hit "Beggin'" was original recorded by which band?  

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Who did Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder get into a feud with?

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Woodstock

1970's Rock Trivia

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Who is featured in “The Great Rock ‘n’ Roll Swindle?"

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Name the Alice Cooper album that contains “Under My Wheels.”

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What’s the title of Sex Pistols' John Lydon's (aka Johnny Rotten) memoir?

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Where was Johnny Rotten (John Lydon) of the Sex Pistols born?

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What did Tom Petty’s dad do for a living?

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1990s rock

1990's Rock Trivia

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Which Counting Crows' album contains "Mr. Jones?"

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Who did Blur feud with?

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What Seattle venue did Nirvana regularly play in their pre-fame days?

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Which group had Chris Ballew as a member?

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What job did Kurt Cobain do before starting Nirvana?

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2010s Rock Trivia

2010's Rock Trivia

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Who has guitarist John 5 worked with?

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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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Who said, "If slaughterhouses had glass walls, everyone would be vegetarian?”

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

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Rockin'Trivia

Rockin'Trivia

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

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Where was legendary Allman Brothers guitarist Duane Allman born?

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Who is the subject of the book "No One Here Gets Out Alive?"

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What is said to have inspired Josh Homme to name a Queens Of The Stone Age album, “Era Vulgaris?”

 

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Who is keyboardist Craig Frost is most closely associated with?

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