Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. In what year was the rock band Genesis formed at Charterhouse School in Godalming, Surrey, England? A. 1965 B. 1967 C. 1969 D. 1971 Answer: B. 1967 Q2. Who suggested the name "Genesis" for the band after hearing their early demos? A. Peter Gabriel B. Tony Banks C. Jonathan King D. Phil Collins Answer: C. Jonathan King Q3. What was the title of Genesis's debut album, released in 1969 under Decca Records? A. Trespass B. From Genesis to Revelation C. Nursery Cryme D. Foxtrot Answer: B. From Genesis to Revelation

Q1. The Byrds were formed in Los Angeles in which year? A. 1962 B. 1964 C. 1966 D. 1968 Answer: B. 1964 Q2. Which folk singer is widely regarded as the founder and original leader of The Byrds? A. David Crosby B. Chris Hillman C. Roger McGuinn D. Gene Clark Answer: C. Roger McGuinn Q3. The Byrds’ breakthrough hit “Mr. Tambourine Man” (1965) was written by which artist? A. Pete Seeger B. Bob Dylan C. Woody Guthrie D. Donovan Answer: B. Bob Dylan

Q1. In what year was The Temptations officially formed in Detroit, Michigan? A. 1959 B. 1961 C. 1963 D. 1965 Answer: B. 1961 Q2. What was the original name of The Temptations before they signed with Motown? A. The Primes B. The Distants C. The Elgins D. The Supremes Answer: C. The Elgins Q3. Which two rival Detroit vocal groups merged to form the core of The Temptations? A. The Miracles and The Contours B. The Distants and The Primes C. The Four Tops and The Vandellas D. The Spinners and The Marvelettes Answer: B. The Distants and The Primes

Q1. In what year was Sly and the Family Stone formed in San Francisco? A. 1965 B. 1966 C. 1967 D. 1968 Answer: B. 1966 Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Sly and the Family Stone? A. Sly & the Stoners B. Freddie & the Soul Souls C. The Stewart Brothers D. Bay Area Funk Answer: A. Sly & the Stoners Q3. Who served as the lead singer, songwriter, producer, and primary multi-instrumentalist for Sly and the Family Stone? A. Larry Graham B. Freddie Stone C. Sly Stone D. Jerry Martini Answer: C. Sly ... Read more

Q1. In what year was The Police officially formed in London? A. 1975 B. 1977 C. 1979 D. 1981 Answer: B. 1977 Q2. Who was the original guitarist of The Police before Andy Summers joined? A. Henry Padovani B. Robert Fripp C. Mike Howlett D. Phil Sutcliffe Answer: A. Henry Padovani Q3. What inspired Stewart Copeland to name the band "The Police"? A. A novel by a famous author B. The frequent police presence at punk brawls in London C. A film about law enforcement D. Sting's previous job as a teacher Answer: B. The frequent police presence at punk ... Read more

Q1. In which year was Crosby, Stills & Nash formed as a trio? A. 1967 B. 1968 C. 1969 D. 1970 Answer: B. 1968 Q2. Which previous band was David Crosby a founding member of before joining CSN? A. Buffalo Springfield B. The Hollies C. The Byrds D. The Monkees Answer: C. The Byrds Q3. Graham Nash left which British Invasion band to form Crosby, Stills & Nash? A. The Rolling Stones B. The Beatles C. The Kinks D. The Hollies Answer: D. The Hollies

Q1. What was the original name of The Band before they adopted their well-known moniker? A. The Crackers B. The Hawks C. Levon and the Hawks D. The Basement Tapes Answer: B. The Hawks Q2. Which member of The Band was the only American in the original lineup? A. Robbie Robertson B. Rick Danko C. Richard Manuel D. Levon Helm Answer: D. Levon Helm Q3. In what year did The Band release their debut album, Music from Big Pink? A. 1967 B. 1968 C. 1969 D. 1970 Answer: B. 1968

Q1. In what year was The Velvet Underground formed in New York City? A. 1962 B. 1964 C. 1966 D. 1968 Answer: B. 1964 Q2. Who served as the band's manager and introduced them to the avant-garde scene in 1966? A. Andy Warhol B. Brian Eno C. David Bowie D. Tom Wilson Answer: A. Andy Warhol Q3. Which book title inspired the band's name in November 1965? A. The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test B. The Velvet Underground C. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas D. On the Road Answer: B. The Velvet Underground

Q1. Simon & Garfunkel were originally known by what stage name when they first recorded as teenagers in 1957? A. Kane & Garr B. Tom & Jerry C. Paul & Artie D. The Peppermint Twins Answer: B. Tom & Jerry Q2. In which year did Simon & Garfunkel release their debut studio album Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.? A. 1964 B. 1965 C. 1966 D. 1967 Answer: A. 1964 Q3. Which song, added as an overdub without their initial knowledge, became their first major hit and launched their career? A. I Am a Rock B. Homeward Bound C. The Sound of ... Read more

Q1. In which year was the British rock band Bush formed in London? A. 1990 B. 1992 C. 1994 D. 1996 Answer: B. 1992 Q2. What is the name of Bush's debut studio album, released in 1994? A. Razorblade Suitcase B. The Science of Things C. Sixteen Stone D. Golden State Answer: C. Sixteen Stone Q3. Who serves as the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist for Bush? A. Nigel Pulsford B. Gavin Rossdale C. Dave Parsons D. Robin Goodridge Answer: B. Gavin Rossdale