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.

 

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1960s Rock Trivia

1960's Rock Trivia

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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 John Lennon song was turned down by The Beatles?

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

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

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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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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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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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2000's Rock Trivia

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

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2020's Rock Trivia

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Which film featured Slipknot’s Corey Taylor in a supporting role? 

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

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

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Who was a guitarist in Wings original line-up?

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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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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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What was the title of Cake's debut album?

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Which Counting Crows' album contains "Mr. Jones?"

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

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Who is the younger half-brother of KoЯn vocalist Jonathan Davis?

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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 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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In a ‘15 interview, which of the following Kid Rock favor legalizing and taxing?

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Rockin'Trivia

Test your knoledge

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Who was the closing act at Woodstock in 1969?     

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Who did TV variety show host, Ed Sullivan, call a "real decent, fine boy?"

 

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

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Who is the late guitarist Randy Rhodes most closely associated with?

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Where was legendary Allman Brothers guitarist Duane Allman born?

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