Where did it all begin? Dig into the fascinating origins of your favorite bands and uncover the geographical influences that have shaped their music. These places have a rhythm, culture, and vibe that seep into the beats and notes, creating unique sounds.
Every band’s formation story is filled with serendipity, struggles, and an undeniable passion for music. Learn about the journeys of these iconic groups, their humble beginnings, and the cities that spawned them.
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What was the name of the sitar player who participated in the concert for Bangladesh?
Krishna Bhatt
Krishna Bhatt
Tim Reynolds
Tim Reynolds
Niladri Kumar
Niladri Kumar
Ravi Shankar
Ravi Shankar
Where does Bruce Springsteen sing about being born?
USSR
USSR
USA
USA
Down Under
Down Under
Katmandu
Katmandu
Who was Paul Simon married to prior to Edie Brickell?
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann
Carrie Fisher
Carrie Fisher
Daryl Hannah
Daryl Hannah
Patty Smyth
Patty Smyth
Who co-wrote Janis Joplin’s ‘Me and Bobby McGee?’
Chistopher Cross
Chistopher Cross
Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
David Crosby
David Crosby
Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan
Rock You Like A Hurricane and Wind of Change are songs by which classic rock band?
Crustaceans
Crustaceans
Scorpions
Scorpions
Lobsters
Lobsters
Sharks
Sharks
Which band is not from Jacksonville, FL?
.38 Special
.38 Special
Marshall Tucker Band
Marshall Tucker Band
Blackfoot
Blackfoot
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Peter Gabriel and Phil Collins were both, at different times, lead singers for which band?
Brand X
Brand X
Genesis
Genesis
King Crimson
King Crimson
Journey
Journey
In which movie did Billy Idol not have a role?
Punk’s Not Dead
Punk’s Not Dead
The Doors
The Doors
The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer
The Buddy Holly Story
The Buddy Holly Story
Peter Gabriel was the front man of which popular classic rock band?
Leviticus
Leviticus
Genesis
Genesis
Numbers
Numbers
Exodus
Exodus
What is the name of the songwriter who penned the song ‘Woodstock?’
Stephen Stills
Stephen Stills
Joni Mitchell
Joni Mitchell
Neil Young
Neil Young
Judy Collins
Judy Collins
Which band was originally named ‘Soft White Underbelly?’
Cheap Trick
Cheap Trick
Blue Oyster Cult
Blue Oyster Cult
Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Damn Yankees
Damn Yankees
In which year did Lemmy, the lead singer of Motorhead pass away?
2009
2009
2019
2019
2015
2015
1999
1999
Who played ‘The Preacher’ in the 1975 film Tommy?
Pete Townshend
Pete Townshend
Elton John
Elton John
Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Roger Daltrey
Roger Daltrey
Which band were formed in 1971 by the Schenker brothers?
Troggs
Troggs
UFO
UFO
Squeeze
Squeeze
Scorpions
Scorpions
Creedance Clearwater Survival had a hit with which of the following songs?
Fortunate Daughter
Fortunate Daughter
Unfortunate Son
Unfortunate Son
Fortunate Son
Fortunate Son
Fortunate Nephew
Fortunate Nephew
Which band did David Coverdale form in 1977, after leaving Deep Purple?
Twisted Sister
Twisted Sister
Whitesnake
Whitesnake
Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot
Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Ziggy Stardust is an alter – ego of which British rock icon?
Elvis Costello
Elvis Costello
Marc Bolan
Marc Bolan
David Bowie
David Bowie
Robert Smith
Robert Smith
In which city was the school that Steely Dan was referring to in the song ‘My Old School?’
Hartford, CT
Hartford, CT
Boston, MA
Boston, MA
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY
Northridge, CA
Northridge, CA
Which band was Van Morrison once a member of?
Those
Those
Us
Us
These
These
Them
Them
Slade’s 1973 ‘Cum on Feel the Noize’ was covered by which band in 1983?
Van Halen
Van Halen
Motley Crue
Motley Crue
Def Leppard
Def Leppard
Quiet Riot
Quiet Riot
Focus were a band from which European country?
Ireland
Ireland
Sweden
Sweden
Russia
Russia
Netherlands
Netherlands
What was the only Number 1 hit for ‘The Troggs’?
Maggie May
Maggie May
Running
Running
Wild Thing
Wild Thing
With a Girl Like You
With a Girl Like You
Lemmy was the front man of which classic rock band?
Aerosmith
Aerosmith
Chicago
Chicago
Motorhead
Motorhead
Autohead
Autohead
What group sang the song ‘Tom Sawyer’?
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Journey
Journey
AC/DC
AC/DC
Rush
Rush
Marc Bolan was the lead singer with which band?
Iron Maiden
Iron Maiden
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
ACDC
ACDC
T-Rex
T-Rex
What was The Beatles’ first single in England?
Come Together
Come Together
Love Me Do
Love Me Do
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Penny Lane
Penny Lane
The debut album of which band was entitled ‘Lonesome Crow’?
UFO
UFO
Scorpions
Scorpions
Squeeze
Squeeze
Sweet
Sweet
Who was Paul McCartney referring to in ‘Hey Jude?’
Julian Lennon
Julian Lennon
John Lennon
John Lennon
Saint Jude
Saint Jude
Jane Asher
Jane Asher
What group recorded the hit song ‘Black Dog’?
The Eagles
The Eagles
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Neil Young
Neil Young
The Knack
The Knack
Which member of the Eagles coined the term ‘Parrot Head’ for Jimmy Buffett fans?
Glenn Frey
Glenn Frey
Timothy B. Schmit
Timothy B. Schmit
Joe Walsh
Joe Walsh
Don Henley
Don Henley
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