April 27, 2024

Rockin’Trivia

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.

 

Most Popular Rock Trivia

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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 the Rolling Stones which band had Mick Jagger as a member?

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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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Which of the following appeared at Woodstock?   

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1980s Rock Trivia

1980's Rock Trivia

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What was the title of U2’s debut album?     

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What was U2's original name? 

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

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

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Prior to the 2007 G8 summit in Germany, U2’s Bono got into a “row” with which of the following over their country’s aid to Africa?

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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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2020s Rock Trivia

2020's Rock Trivia

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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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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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Woodstock

1970's Rock Trivia

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

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

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Where was Queen's Freddie Mercury born?

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

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Who was Grand Funk Railroad’s guitarist?   

 

 

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1990s rock

1990's Rock Trivia

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Which David Bowie song was performed by Nirvana for their "Unplugged In New York" set?

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Which band is Gwen Stefani most closely associated with?

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Who did Blur feud with?

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Nirvana’s last show was March 1st, 1994. Where was it?

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

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

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

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According to Billboard magazine in ‘09, who was the #1 touring act from 2000 – 2009?

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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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Where was legendary Allman Brothers guitarist Duane Allman born?

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