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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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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Who was the only ex-Beatle NOT to lend his voice to the animated TV show, The Simpsons?

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Which of the following is true about Jim Morrison of The Doors?  

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Where did John Lennon and Yoko Ono get married? 

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

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

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

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How did U2's guitarist The Edge get his nickname?

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2000s rock trivia

2000's Rock Trivia

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Who released an album titled "American Idiot?"

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Where is Jet from?     

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

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What did The Strokes guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. study in New York?

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2020s Rock Trivia

2020's Rock Trivia

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Which Evanescence music video surpassed one billion views on YouTube in early 2022?  A black-haired woman is staring forward against a bluish background. In the top left corner of the image, the words "Evanescence" and "Fallen" are placed, stylized in all capital letters.

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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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Woodstock

1970's Rock Trivia

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Who unleashed “Raw Power” in 1973?”

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

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Who is keyboardist Craig Frost is most closely associated with?

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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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When asked if his group was into witchcraft who responded "No, we're not into organized religion?"

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1990s rock

1990's Rock Trivia

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Which band is Gwen Stefani most closely associated with?

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

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

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Who is in Soundgarden?

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Who is the subject of the biography "Heavier Than Heaven?"

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

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

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

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

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