Are you a fan of classic rock and music history? This trivia quiz dives into legendary bands like Split Enz, Crowded House, Hush, and AC/DC, revealing fascinating details about their hits and origins. Whether you’re a casual listener or a devoted fan, these questions will challenge your knowledge of iconic songs and memorable band moments.
Discover trivia about chart-topping singles, notable album releases, and even intriguing film connections that redefined some of the greatest hits from the 70s and beyond. This quiz is perfect for testing how much you really know about the musicians that shaped the soundscape of their era.
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Split Enz originated from which country?
New Zealand
New Zealand
Australia
Australia
Canada
Canada
England
England
Which artist formed Crowded House after the breakup of Split Enz?
Eddie Rayner
Eddie Rayner
Neil Finn
Neil Finn
Tim Finn
Tim Finn
Nigel Griggs
Nigel Griggs
Which song is Hush perhaps best remembered for their remake of?
Johnny B. Goode
Johnny B. Goode
Bony Maronie
Bony Maronie
Great Balls of Fire
Great Balls of Fire
Summertime Blues
Summertime Blues
What was John Paul Young’s first big hit?
Standing In The Rain
Standing In The Rain
Yesterday’s Hero
Yesterday’s Hero
I Hate The Music
I Hate The Music
Love Is In The Air
Love Is In The Air
Which movie led to the re-release of John Paul Young’s song “Love Is In The Air”?
Muriel’s Wedding
Muriel’s Wedding
Strictly Ballroom
Strictly Ballroom
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
The Adventures of Barry McKenzie
The group New World had a hit with which song in the early 70’s?
Tom Tom Turnaround
Tom Tom Turnaround
Rose Garden
Rose Garden
Yellow River
Yellow River
Sister Jane
Sister Jane
What was the first big hit single for the Little River Band?
Help Is On Its Way
Help Is On Its Way
Reminiscing
Reminiscing
Curiosity Killed The Cat
Curiosity Killed The Cat
Lonesome Loser
Lonesome Loser
Which song from Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs was a huge hit in 1972?
Most People I Know (Think That I’m Crazy)
Most People I Know (Think That I’m Crazy)
Children Of The Sun
Children Of The Sun
Mascara Snake
Mascara Snake
Sick And Tired
Sick And Tired
Which AC/DC song from the early Bon Scott era featured Bon performing a bagpipe solo?
It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock And Roll)
It’s A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock And Roll)
Highway To Hell
Highway To Hell
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
T.N.T.
T.N.T.
The film clip for “Long Way To The Top” shows the group performing the song on the back of a truck driving through the streets of which city?
Brisbane
Brisbane
Sydney
Sydney
Perth
Perth
Melbourne
Melbourne
Tony Mitchell from Sherbet wore a jacket in the film clip for the song “Howzat?” that had the name of which English football team written on the back?
Arsenal F.C.
Arsenal F.C.
Sheffield Wednesday
Sheffield Wednesday
Manchester United
Manchester United
Liverpool F.C.
Liverpool F.C.
Which of the following Split Enz albums belongs in the 70’s?
Mental Notes
Mental Notes
True Colours
True Colours
Dizrythmia
Dizrythmia
Frenzy
Frenzy
Which of the following band members was the last to join Hush?
Frankie Lee
Frankie Lee
Rick Lum
Rick Lum
Keith Lamb
Keith Lamb
Les Gock
Les Gock
The song “Don’t Fall In Love” was performed by which group?
Mondo Rock
Mondo Rock
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons
The Ferrets
The Ferrets
Skyhooks
Skyhooks
Which band released “Somewhere In Sydney” as one side of a double A sided single in 1976?
Skyhooks
Skyhooks
Australian Crawl
Australian Crawl
Dragon
Dragon
Cold Chisel
Cold Chisel
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Not bad
Great!
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