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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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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Often a musician gets inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame as a member of a group then later for their solo career. Who was inducted three times?

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Which Blues singer served as Janis Joplin’s primary inspiration?

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Who did Eric Clapton replace in the Yardbirds?

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In ‘69 show at NY’s Fillmore East Led Zeppelin was an opening act. They put on such a show the headlining group cancelled. Who was the headliner?  

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1980s Rock Trivia

1980's Rock Trivia

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Where was U2's Paul Hewson –a.k.a. Bono Vox - born?   

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What was the title of U2’s debut album?     

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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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The Lemonheads had a hit with a cover of which of the following songs?

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What's the name the group with guitarist Brett Gurewitz?

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2000s rock trivia

2000's Rock Trivia

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What band were People for the American Way talking about when they said, "(Their album) has effectively raised social and political consciousness among audiences worldwide?"

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

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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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In 2007, over 1,600 guitarists gathered at a baseball park in Kansas City to set a world record for simultaneously playing which of the following songs?

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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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2020s Rock Trivia

2020's Rock Trivia

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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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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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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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Which KISS member released the ’78 hit single “New York Groove?”

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Which film has The Ramones on the soundtrack?

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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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Where was legendary Allman Brothers guitarist Duane Allman born?

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1990s rock

1990's Rock Trivia

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In which city did Coldplay made their U.S. debut?

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Which band is Gwen Stefani most closely associated with?

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

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What was Nirvana’s debut single? 

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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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Where did the band Greta Van Fleet get its name?

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

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Who was a 2010 Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductee?

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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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In 2007, over 1,600 guitarists gathered at a baseball park in Kansas City to set a world record for simultaneously playing which of the following songs?

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Who was a singer for Deep Purple?

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Which singer has publicly come out against Christmas?

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What job did Kurt Cobain do before starting Nirvana?

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Who was Grand Funk Railroad’s guitarist?   

 

 

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