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

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Which of the following appeared at Woodstock?   

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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 U2's original name? 

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

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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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Who released an album titled "American Idiot?"

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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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Who released a song titled “12:51?”

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Which singer has publicly come out against Christmas?

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

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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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1970's Rock Trivia

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Who wrote Mott The Hoople's hit “All The Young Dudes?”

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

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"Blitzkrieg Bop” was the debut single by which band?

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London S.S. was the forerunner of which band?  

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

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1990s rock

1990's Rock Trivia

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What was the title of Cake's debut album?

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Who did Blur feud with?

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What was the title of Nirvana’s debut album?

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What was Nirvana’s debut single? 

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

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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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Who won the Best Rock Album honor at the 61st Grammy Awards (in 2019)?

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

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

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

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What's the name Led Zeppelin's concert film?

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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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