Are you a music aficionado of the groovy 1970s? Test your dedication to this vibrant era with trivia that explores the best of disco, rock, and beyond. The 1970s was a groundbreaking period for music and cinema, setting the stage for icons who redefined entertainment.
Immerse yourself in the culture with questions about legendary bands, unforgettable movies, and the evolution of pop culture trends. Figures like David Bowie and Donna Summer lit up the charts and screens, shaping the soundtracks of a generation.
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Jon Voight and Jane Fonda won Golden Globes for which film in 1979?
Manhattan
Manhattan
Midnight Express
Midnight Express
Norma Rae
Norma Rae
Alien
Alien
In 1970, the first Glastonbury music festival was held in which part of the UK?
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Scotland
Wales
Wales
England
England
The 1970 rock opera ‘Tommy’ was written by which group?
The Monkees
The Monkees
The Who
The Who
The Beatles
The Beatles
Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones
Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham joined which 70’s group in January 1975?
Jackson 5
Jackson 5
Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac
ABBA
ABBA
Eagles
Eagles
Cheryl Ladd replaced Farrah Fawcett on which show in 1977?
MASH
MASH
Alien
Alien
Dallas
Dallas
Charlie’s Angels
Charlie’s Angels
The ‘Happy Meal’ was introduced by which fast food chain in June 1979?
Burger King
Burger King
Wendy’s
Wendy’s
Subway
Subway
McDonald’s
McDonald’s
Popular now as in the 70’s, what sort of singer is Dolly Parton?
Country
Country
Soul
Soul
Disco
Disco
Punk
Punk
Pop group Abba, winners of the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, were from which country?
Sweden
Sweden
Netherlands
Netherlands
West Germany
West Germany
Italy
Italy
Peter Gabriel quit which famous rock band in 1975?
The Who
The Who
Beatles
Beatles
Genesis
Genesis
Rolling Stones
Rolling Stones
In 1979, who became the first pop star to perform in Israel?
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
David Bowie
David Bowie
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
Elton John
Elton John
Berni Flint had a 70’s hit with ‘I Don’t Want to Put a Hold On You’. On which TV show did he find fame?
Opportunity Knocks
Opportunity Knocks
New Faces
New Faces
Junior Showtime
Junior Showtime
The Big Time
The Big Time
Complete the title of Redbone’s 70’s hit: ‘… Queen of New Orleans’?
Zombie
Zombie
Horror
Horror
Voodoo
Voodoo
Witch
Witch
Name the act that took ‘Mouldy Old Dough’ to a UK No.1 in the 70’s?
Major Swan
Major Swan
Sergeant Sparrow
Sergeant Sparrow
Colonel Magpie
Colonel Magpie
Lieutenant Pigeon
Lieutenant Pigeon
How Can You Mend a Broken Heart’ was the first US No 1 hit for which group?
Bee Gees
Bee Gees
Blondie
Blondie
Beach Boys
Beach Boys
One Direction
One Direction
On which 70’s hit are members of the Average White Band providing the backing?
School’s Out
School’s Out
Crocodile Rock
Crocodile Rock
Ring My Bell
Ring My Bell
My Ding-a-Ling
My Ding-a-Ling
Monty Python’s controversial 1979 movie was about the life of someone called what?
Brian
Brian
Stuart
Stuart
Colin
Colin
Dave
Dave
Malcolm McLaren was manager of which 70’s punk group?
Bay City Rollers
Bay City Rollers
Sex Pistols
Sex Pistols
ABBA
ABBA
The Kinks
The Kinks
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