96 Classic Rock Trivia Questions And Answers

Are you ready to embark on a journey through the golden age of rock and roll? From the band origins to the iconic anthems, our trivia will explore the captivating history and defining moments of this electrifying genre.

These carefully curated 96 Classic Rock Trivia questions will put your knowledge to the test. Can you name the original members of your favorite bands, recall the year when epochal albums were released, or identify the birthplaces of these legendary bands?

Whether you’re a casual fan or a seasoned rock connoisseur, this trivia is guaranteed to provoke nostalgia, challenge your memory, and deepen your understanding of classic rock. Let’s roll and rock on!

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1. Who is the lead vocalist of the band Led Zeppelin?

2. Which band released the album ‘Dark Side of the Moon’?

3. What year was the Rolling Stones’ first album released?

4. What is the name of Aerosmith’s first number one single?

5. Which classic rock band was originally known as The Detours?

6. Who wrote the song ‘Purple Haze’?

7. What instrument did Keith Emerson play in Emerson, Lake & Palmer?

8. What year did the Grateful Dead form?

9. Which band did Eric Clapton not play with?

10. Who replaced Brian Jones in the Rolling Stones?

11. What is Queen’s longest studio album?

12. Which band released ‘Hotel California’?

13. Who is the drummer for the band Rush?

14. What was the original name of the band Lynyrd Skynyrd?

15. What is Janis Joplin’s final studio album?

16. Who was the frontman of the Doors?

17. Which band was formed first: Pink Floyd or The Beatles?

18. What song did Bob Dylan win his first Grammy for?

19. Who is the bassist for The Who?

20. What city is considered the birthplace of grunge music?

21. What was the name of AC/DC’s first lead singer?

22. Which band recorded the song ‘More Than a Feeling’?

23. Who is known as the ‘godfather of punk’?

24. What band did Ozzy Osbourne originally front?

25. Which band did Flea not play with?

26. What classic rock band was formed in Dublin, Ireland?

27. Who played bass guitar for the Jimi Hendrix Experience?

28. What classic rock group originally named themselves ‘Pectoralz’?

29. Who was the lead singer of Creedence Clearwater Revival?

30. Which band was not a part of the British Invasion?

31. What was the Grateful Dead’s original name?

32. Which band has an album called ‘Sticky Fingers’?

33. Which famous singer was known as ‘The Lizard King’?

34. Who is the lead vocalist of Jethro Tull?

35. Which classic rock band is from Australia?

36. What was the name of Queen’s first album?

37. Who was the original drummer for Pink Floyd?

38. Who replaced Syd Barrett as the frontman of Pink Floyd?

39. What was the original name of the band Yes?

40. What classic rock band has a one-armed drummer?

41. Who is the lead singer of the Eagles?

42. What instrument is Ian Anderson known for playing in Jethro Tull?

43. What year was the Beatles’ last public performance?

44. Who replaced Ozzy Osbourne as the lead vocalist of Black Sabbath?

45. Which band did Sting not play with?

46. What is the name of Rush’s first album?

47. What year was Led Zeppelin’s first album released?

48. What band did Jimmy Page not play with?

49. What is the title of Aerosmith’s best-selling album?

50. Who was the original bassist for the Rolling Stones?

51. Which classic rock band is known for their three-part harmonies?

52. Which band did not have a member named John?

53. What city is Aerosmith originally from?

54. Who replaced Bon Scott as the lead vocalist of AC/DC?

55. What is the title of Cream’s first album?

56. Who was the original lead guitarist for the Grateful Dead?

57. What classic rock band was formed in Hawthorne, California?

58. What is the name of The Who’s rock opera?

59. Which band was not a part of the original Woodstock lineup?

60. Who did not perform at Live Aid in 1985?

61. What band did Paul McCartney form after the Beatles?

62. Who is the drummer for the Rolling Stones?

63. What classic rock band was formed in Jacksonville, Florida?

64. Who is the bassist for Led Zeppelin?

65. Which band did not originate from the United Kingdom?

66. Who is the lead vocalist of Deep Purple?

67. Which band recorded the song ‘Comfortably Numb’?

68. What is the name of Bob Seger’s backing band?

69. Which band was originally named ‘The Polka Tulk Blues Band’?

70. Who was the drummer for The Beatles?

71. What classic rock band is known for the song ‘Smoke on the Water’?

72. Which band recorded the song ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’?

73. What is the title of Dire Straits’ debut album?

74. What band did Roger Waters not play with?

75. What classic rock band is known for the song ‘Don’t Stop Believin”?

76. What year was the Live Aid concert held?

77. What is the name of the Eagles’ best-selling album?

78. What classic rock band was formed in San Francisco, California?

79. Who is the lead vocalist of The Rolling Stones?

80. What was Lynyrd Skynyrd’s first album?

81. Who was the drummer for Led Zeppelin?

82. Who was the original drummer for The Who?

83. Who is the guitarist for Aerosmith?

84. What is the title of The Doors’ first album?

85. What was the original name of the band Grateful Dead?

86. What classic rock band was formed in London, England?

87. What is the name of Led Zeppelin’s best-selling album?

88. What was the name of Queen’s lead vocalist?

89. What was the name of AC/DC’s first album?

90. Who was the original lead singer of Fleetwood Mac?

91. Which band did not perform at the original Woodstock festival?

92. What was The Beatles’ first single?

93. What classic rock band was formed in Los Angeles, California?

94. What year was Pink Floyd formed?

95. Who was the original lead vocalist of Black Sabbath?

96. Who was the lead vocalist of the band Boston?