30 Hit Songs and Albums from Rock Legends

Playing trivia is not only a fantastic way for our family to bond but also a tremendous opportunity for personal growth. Trivia challenges help us learn countless fascinating facts! Find out more

June 25, 2025

May 21, 2025

Image titled 6811 featuredImage at TriviaWhizz.com

Which tracks defined musical eras and changed the face of rock? Explore the iconic songs and albums that have become eternal anthems. Each melody tells a story, and within these albums lies the essence of rock and roll identity.

Delve into the magic behind chart-topping hits that made musical history. What goes into crafting these legendary pieces? Learn about the creative processes, inspirations, and the sonic breakthroughs that redefined music standards.

Eager for more? Immerse yourself in the places these legends hail from, and meet the famous musicians who left undeniable marks on the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

Check out similar quizzes:

Which Blondie song was highlighted in the movie American Gigolo with Richard Gere?

Heart of Glass

Rapture

Call Me

The Tide is High

Which place is not mentioned in Tom Petty’s ‘Jammin’ Me?’

Country club

El Salvador

Grocery store

Pasadena

The album Hysteria was a release by which rock band?

ZZ Top

Iron Maiden

Whitesnake

Def Leppard

From which city does Bruce Springsteen hail?

New Jersey

Washington

New York

Florida

Which of these ACDC albums was released first?

BallBreaker

Highway to Hell

Who Made Who

Back in Black

What was the name of The Doors frontman?

James Morrison

Jim Morrison

Don Henley

Eric Clapton

Which classic rock band had a hit with Nights in White Satin?

The Moody Blues

The Moody Reds

Pink Floyd

The Happy Blues

Which band’s fans are known as ‘Gearheads?’

Electric Light Orchestra

Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

REO Speedwagon

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

What group is known for the hit song ‘Purple Haze’?

The Eagles

Jimi Hendrix

Journey

Derek & The Dominoes

Keep the Faith’ was a 1992 release by which band?

Bon Jovi

Aerosmith

Black Sabbath

REM

What was the name Stevie Ray Vaughn gave to his guitar?

Denny

Benny

Lenny

Lemmy

What group recorded ‘Gimme Shelter’?

Led Zeppelin

The Knack

The Who

The Rolling Stones

Buffalo Springfield had a breakout hit single with which song?

Pretty Girl Why

Kind woman

For What It’s Worth

Expecting to Fly

What song did Kenny Loggins contribute to the Top Gun soundtrack in addition to ‘Playing with the Boys?’

Danger Zone

Nobody’s Fool

I’m Alright

Meet Me Halfway

Which model was Billy Joel’s wife and starred in the music video for ‘Uptown Girl?’

Kathy Ireland

Christy Brinkley

Carol Alt

Cindy Crawford

If You Leave Me Now was a 1976 No. 1 hit for which band?

Philadelphia

California

Chicago

New York

Which band had a number 1 with the song ‘Blackberry Way’?

ACDC

Wizard

The Move

ELO

Who was not in the Traveling Wilburys?

George Harrison

Roy Orbison

Ringo Starr

Bob Dylan

The song, ‘Take it Easy,’ was co-written by Glenn Frey and which other artist?

Joe Walsh

Don Johnson

Don Henley

Jackson Browne

Pearl Jam were founded in what decade?

1980’s

1970’s

1990’s

2000’s

Who wrote the Aretha Franklin song ‘Respect’?

Sam Cooke

Otis Redding

Marvin Gaye

Wilson Pickett

Which religion did George Harrison study and embrace?

Hinduism

Judaism

Taoism

Buddhism

How many studio albums did Jimi Hendrix release with The Experience trio?

In what decade were Squeeze founded?

1970’s

1960’s

1980’s

1950’s

Who co-wrote ‘China Girl’ with David Bowie?

Iggy Pop

Adam Ant

Billy Idol

Ziggy Stardust

In what year did Iron Maiden release ‘Number of the Beast’?

1982

1987

1991

1979

Thin Lizzy were formed in which country?

Scotland

Ireland

Wales

England

What country is the band Rush from?

Canada

USA

Ireland

Russia

What group recorded ‘Don’t Stop Believing’?

The Eagles

The Rolling Stones

Journey

Led Zeppelin

What singer recorded the song ‘New York State of Mind’?

Jimi Hendrix

Randy Newman

Elvis Presley

Billy Joel

You can do better

Not bad

Great!

Find all our questions on this topic in this quiz: 101 Classic Rock Trivia Questions That Will Really Get You Goin’

Jennier Garro

Playing trivia is not only a fantastic way for our family to bond but also a tremendous opportunity for personal growth. Trivia challenges help us learn countless fascinating facts!