July 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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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 did Eric Clapton replace in the Yardbirds?

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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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Prior to Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page working as a session guitarist, played guitar on which of the following songs?

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

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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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For Live Aid in 1985, who did David Bowie record a duet of “Dancing In The Streets”? 

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

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

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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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Where is Jet from?     

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

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Who released the album “Chain Gang Of Love?"

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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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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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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 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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Who produced the Marc Bolan/T-Rex film "Born To Boogie"?

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Who handled backing vocals on David Bowie's "Fame?"

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Who originally recorded “The Boys Are Back In Town?"

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Who was a guitarist in Wings original line-up?

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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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Which group had Chris Ballew as a member?

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

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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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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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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 did Patti Boyd, ex-wife of Beatle George Harrison, go on to marry (and subsequently divorce)?

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Which singer has publicly come out against Christmas?

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Which song was the biggest pop hit for the Jimi Hendrix Experience?

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Which of the following appeared at Woodstock?   

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What job did Kurt Cobain do before starting Nirvana?

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