Rock Music Quiz

The rock music quiz is a fun way to test your knowledge of some of the most popular rock songs. It will ask you about the artist, song title, and year when you select each question. You can also choose to answer questions on a particular genre or decade.

The hard rock music quiz is a general quiz that includes questions about the hard rock genre.

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Looking for a fun and interesting way to spend your weekend? Then check out our latest quiz on rock music! Not only will you have some fun testing your knowledge on some of the most iconic songs from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, but you can also learn about some of the lesser known artists too! So start preparing your answers now and don’t miss out ufffd this quiz is sure to be a hit with rock fans of all ages!

General rock music quiz questions

1. What is the name of the first album by the band Nirvana?

2. Who was the original drummer for the band Led Zeppelin?

3. What is the title of the song by Guns N’ Roses which features a guitar solo by Slash?

4. What is the name of Metallica’s lead singer?

5. Which band released an album in 1991 called “Nevermind”?

6. Who wrote and performed the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?

7. In what year was Nirvana’s ” Nevermind” album released?

8. Where do most rock bands come from? America, Britain, or Australia?

Answers:

1) The name of Nirvana’s first album is Bleach.

2) The original drummer for Led Zeppelin was John Bonham.

3) The title of Guns N’ Roses’ song which features a guitar solo by Slash is “November Rain”.

4) Metallica’s lead singer is James Hetfield.

5) The band that released an album in 1991 called “Nevermind” was Nirvana.

6) Kurt Cobain wrote and performed the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”.

7) Nirvana’s ” Nevermind” album was released in 1991 .

8 ) Most rock bands come from America .

Quiz questions about specific rock bands

1. Who was the lead singer of the band Queen?

2. Who was the drummer for Nirvana?

3. What are the lyrics to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer”?

4. Who is the lead singer of Pearl Jam?

5. What is the name of the first album by Led Zeppelin?

6. Where do the Red Hot Chili Peppers come from?

7. What is Metallica’s biggest selling album?

Quiz questions about specific rock songs

1. What are the opening lyrics to Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven”?

“There’s a lady who’s sure all that glitters is gold”

2. Who is the only member of Pink Floyd to appear on every one of their studio albums?

Syd Barrett

3. Which band released the album “The Wall” in 1979?

Pink Floyd

4. Which Rolling Stones song features the line “I can’t get no satisfaction”?

“(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”

5. Who wrote and performed the song “Smells Like Teen Spirit”?

Nirvana (Kurt Cobain)

6. What are the opening lyrics to The Beatles’ “A Day in the Life”?

“I read the news today, oh boy”

7. Which David Bowie song features the line “Ground control to Major Tom”?

“Space Oddity”

8. Who was NOT a member of Led Zeppelin? Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Bonham, or Jeff Beck? Jeff Beck 9.Which Queen song features the line “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” Bohemian Rhapsody 10.What are the opening lyrics to The Beach Boys’ “Good Vibrations”? I-I-I-I-I feel pretty good

Quiz questions about rock music history

1. What is the name of the first rock and roll song ever recorded?

2. How many total members were in the original lineup of Guns N’ Roses?

3. Who was the lead singer of the Doors before Jim Morrison?

4. Which band’s hit song “Smells Like Teen Spirit” marked a major shift in alternative rock in the early 1990s?

5. Who was nicknamed “The Godfather of Punk”?

6. What country do metal legends Metallica hail from?

7. Which influential punk band was fronted by Joe Strummer?

8. AC/DC’s Angus Young is known for his energetic onstage performances and wearing schoolboy uniforms. Why does he do this?

9. What was Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain’s favorite food?

10.Rock music quiz questions 2020: In what year did Led Zeppelin release their debut album?

Quiz questions about rock music genres

1. What are the four main rock music genres?

A. Punk, metal, alternative, and classic rock

B. Grunge, indie, pop punk, and emo

C. Hardcore, screamo, post-hardcore, and nu metal

D. Classic rock, hair metal, glam metal, and hard rock

2. What is the difference between classic rock and hair metal?

A. Classic rock is older and considered to be more influential than hair metal

B. Hair metal is louder and has more distorted guitars than classic rock

C. Classic rock uses more blues-based progressions while hair metal relies on power chords

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3. Which of the following artists would NOT typically be classified as “alternative”?

A. Nirvana

B. Radiohead

C.. Bon Jovi

D.. The Cure

4.. Which subgenre of alternative was particularly popular in the early 1990s?

A.. Grunge B.. Indie C.. Pop punk D.. Emo

5..Which artist released the album “Nevermind” in 1991? A.. Nirvana B.. Pearl Jam C.. Soundgarden D.. Alice In Chains

Quiz questions about rock music trivia

1. What was the first rock and roll song ever recorded?

2. Who wrote “Rock Around the Clock”?

3. What Bill Haley and His Comets song featured the now-famous opening guitar riff?

4. In what year did Elvis Presley make his television debut on “The Ed Sullivan Show”?

5. Name three of Chuck Berry’s most famous songs.

6. Who is considered to be the King of Rock and Roll?

7. How many Beatles members were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as solo artists?

8. Which band released an album in 1967 called “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band”?

9. Who was NOT a member of Led Zeppelin?

10. What David Bowie song, released in 1972, reached number one in the UK Singles Chart?

Quiz questions about rock music lyrics

1. Who wrote the song “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

2. Who is the lead singer of the band Queen?

3. What is the name of the first album released by Queen?

4. What year was “Bohemian Rhapsody” released?

5. How many weeks did “Bohemian Rhapsody” stay at number one on the UK Singles Chart?

Quiz questions about rock music instruments

1. What is the name of the first electric guitar ever made?

2. What are the three main types of guitars?

3. How many strings does a standard guitar have?

4. What is the name of the most popular type of amplifier for electric guitars?

5. What is the name of the first rock band?

6. Who was the lead singer of Led Zeppelin?

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8. Which band released ufffdThe Dark Side of The Moonufffd in 1973?

9. Pink Floyd also had a hit album with ufffdThe Wallufffd in 1979, what was it about?

10.What did Nirvana front man Kurt Cobain do in 1994 ?

The “pop rock music quiz” is a general quiz about pop rock music. It includes questions like, “What was the name of the lead singer of The Beatles?” and “What are some songs by The Rolling Stones?”