Test your knowledge of Classic Rock from the 50s to the 80s. See if you can recall famous bands, iconic songs, influential albums, and significant moments in rock history!
1. Which band described themselves as a 'reverse' of the British blues influence on American rock?
The Animals
Shadows of Knight
The Rolling Stones
Yardbirds
2. Which song by Styx became their first major nationwide hit after gaining significant radio play on WLS?
Lady
Mr. Roboto
Renegade
Babe
3. What was the title of the concept album released by Styx in 1983?
Kilroy Was Here
Thick as a Brick
2112
The Wall
4. Which band had a major hit with 'My Generation', which was kept out of the top spot by The Seekers' 'The Carnival Is Over'?
The Who
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The Kinks
5. Which live album by Johnny Cash helped revitalize his career in 1968?
At Folsom Prison
Live & Unplugged
San Quentin
American Recordings
6. Which American band emerged as influential in the '70s country-rock scene after forming in the late '60s?
Eagles
Grateful Dead
The Byrds
Lynyrd Skynyrd
7. Which iconic 1960s song was kept out of the top spot by The Singing Nun's 'Dominique'?
My Generation
Louie Louie
Good Vibrations
Like a Rolling Stone
8. Which partnership was pivotal in the early formation of the band Chicago?
Terry Kath & Robert Lamm
Danny Seraphine & Walt Parazaider
Brian Wilson & Mike Love
Peter Cetera & James Pankow
9. Who replaced John Curulewski in Styx, contributing guitar work and vocals from 1975 onwards?
James Young
Dennis DeYoung
Tommy Shaw
Chuck Panozzo
10. Which album by Pink Floyd is considered one of the most influential in the progressive rock genre?
Wish You Were Here
The Dark Side of the Moon
Animals
Meddle
11. How did the band name 'Styx' come into being?
It was the only name they didn't hate.
It was named after a river.
It was their producer's suggestion.
It was a member's last name.
12. Which charitable event in the 1980s was closely associated with the resurgence of classic rock charity singles?
