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

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

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

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1980s Rock Trivia

1980's Rock Trivia

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

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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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What is the name the group with vocalist Greg Graffin?

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

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Where are the Ravonettes (Sune Rose Wagner and Sharin Foo) from?

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

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1970's Rock Trivia

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Which film has The Ramones on the soundtrack?

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

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

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Who is keyboardist Craig Frost is most closely associated with?

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

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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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Which of the following Soundgarden albums sold the most copies?

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

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Who is in Soundgarden?

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How old was Ozzy Osbourne when he made his first, but not last, retirement announcement? 

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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 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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Rockin'Trivia

Rockin'Trivia

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

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Who was the closing act at Woodstock in 1969?     

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

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

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