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Q1. Who founded Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1967? A. David Clayton-Thomas B. Bobby Colomby C. Al Kooper D. Steve Katz Answer: C. Al Kooper Q2. What inspired Al Kooper to name the band Blood, Sweat & Tears? A. A Winston Churchill speech B. A late-night jam session C. A dream about music production D. A Johnny Cash album title Answer: D. A Johnny Cash album title Q3. Which musician served as the lead vocalist on the band's debut album, Child Is Father to the Man? A. David Clayton-Thomas B. Al Kooper C. Dick Halligan D. Lew Soloff Answer: B. ... Read more

Q1. In which year was the progressive rock band Yes formed in London, England? A. 1967 B. 1968 C. 1969 D. 1970 Answer: B. 1968 Q2. Who served as the original lead vocalist and co-founder of Yes? A. Jon Anderson B. Trevor Horn C. Trevor Rabin D. Benoît David Answer: A. Jon Anderson Q3. Which original member of Yes played bass guitar and provided backing vocals, remaining the only constant member until his death? A. Steve Howe B. Chris Squire C. Bill Bruford D. Rick Wakeman Answer: B. Chris Squire

Q1. In what year were The Supremes originally formed as a group in Detroit? A. 1957 B. 1959 C. 1961 D. 1963 Answer: B. 1959 Q2. What was the original name of The Supremes before they signed with Motown? A. The Darlings B. The Sirens C. The Gems D. The Primettes Answer: D. The Primettes Q3. Who suggested the name "The Supremes" for the group? A. Diana Ross B. Berry Gordy C. Florence Ballard D. Mary Wilson Answer: C. Florence Ballard

Q1. In what year was The Flying Burrito Brothers formed in Los Angeles, California? A. 1967 B. 1968 C. 1969 D. 1970 Answer: B. 1968 Q2. Who were the two primary founders of the classic-era Flying Burrito Brothers? A. Gram Parsons and Bernie Leadon B. Chris Hillman and Sneaky Pete Kleinow C. Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman D. Rick Roberts and Chris Ethridge Answer: C. Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman Q3. What was the debut album by The Flying Burrito Brothers, released in 1969? A. Burrito Deluxe B. The Gilded Palace of Sin C. Flying Again D. The Flying Burrito ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Roxy Music formed? A. 1969 B. 1970 C. 1971 D. 1972 Answer: B. 1970 Q2. Who served as the lead vocalist and principal songwriter for Roxy Music? A. Brian Eno B. Phil Manzanera C. Bryan Ferry D. Andy Mackay Answer: C. Bryan Ferry Q3. Which instrument did Brian Eno primarily play in the early lineup of Roxy Music? A. Synthesizer B. Drums C. Guitar D. Saxophone Answer: A. Synthesizer

Q1. In what year was John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers formed? A. 1960 B. 1962 C. 1963 D. 1965 Answer: C. 1963 Q2. Where was John Mayall born? A. Macclesfield, Cheshire, England B. Manchester, England C. London, England D. Liverpool, England Answer: A. Macclesfield, Cheshire, England Q3. What nickname is John Mayall often given in the context of British blues music? A. King of the Blues B. Godfather of British Blues C. Blues Pioneer D. Harmonica Master Answer: B. Godfather of British Blues

Q1. Buffalo Springfield was formed in which year? A. 1965 B. 1966 C. 1967 D. 1968 Answer: B. 1966 Q2. In which city did the original members of Buffalo Springfield first meet and form the band? A. New York City B. Toronto C. Los Angeles D. San Francisco Answer: C. Los Angeles Q3. Which famous protest song, considered one of the first major Vietnam War protest songs, was written and sung by Stephen Stills? A. Mr. Soul B. For What It’s Worth C. Rock and Roll Woman D. Bluebird Answer: B. For What It’s Worth

Q1. In what year was The Blasters formed? A. 1977 B. 1979 C. 1981 D. 1983 Answer: B. 1979 Q2. Where was The Blasters originally formed? A. Downey, California B. Los Angeles, California C. Austin, Texas D. Nashville, Tennessee Answer: A. Downey, California Q3. Who served as the lead vocalist and harmonica player for The Blasters? A. Dave Alvin B. John Bazz C. Phil Alvin D. Bill Bateman Answer: C. Phil Alvin

Q1. In what year was The Animals originally formed in Newcastle upon Tyne, England? A. 1960 B. 1962 C. 1964 D. 1966 Answer: B. 1962 Q2. What was the original name of the band before they became known as The Animals? A. The Alan Price Trio B. The Newcastle Blues C. The Rhythm Kings D. Eric Burdon Combo Answer: A. The Alan Price Trio Q3. Who served as the lead vocalist for The Animals' original lineup? A. Alan Price B. Hilton Valentine C. Eric Burdon D. Chas Chandler Answer: C. Eric Burdon

Q1. In what year was the vocal group that would become known as The Miracles originally formed in Detroit, Michigan? A. 1953 B. 1955 C. 1957 D. 1959 Answer: B. 1955 Q2. What was the original name of the group before they became The Miracles? A. The Matadors B. The Five Chimes C. The Dominoes D. The Diablos Answer: A. The Matadors Q3. Who provided the name "The Miracles" to the group in 1958? A. Smokey Robinson B. Berry Gordy C. Jackie Wilson D. Marv Tarplin Answer: B. Berry Gordy