Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. In which city was the Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand formed in 2002? A. Edinburgh B. Glasgow C. Aberdeen D. Dundee Answer: B. Glasgow Q2. What inspired the name of the band Franz Ferdinand? A. A historical novel about World War I B. A painting by a famous Austrian artist C. The Archduke's assassination, directly sparking World War I D. A racehorse named Archduke Ferdinand that won a major race Answer: D. A racehorse named Archduke Ferdinand that won a major race Q3. Who serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist for Franz Ferdinand? A. Bob Hardy B. Nick ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Sonic Youth formed in New York City? A. 1979 B. 1981 C. 1983 D. 1985 Answer: B. 1981 Q2. Who were the three founding members of Sonic Youth? A. Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, and Lee Ranaldo B. Thurston Moore, Kim Gordon, and Steve Shelley C. Lee Ranaldo, Jim O'Rourke, and Kim Gordon D. Bob Bert, Thurston Moore, and Anne DeMarinis Answer: A. Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore, and Lee Ranaldo Q3. From which music scene did Sonic Youth emerge in the early 1980s? A. Britpop B. No wave C. Grunge D. Shoegaze Answer: B. No wave

Q1. In what year was the hard rock band Whitesnake formed in London, England? A. 1976 B. 1978 C. 1980 D. 1982 Answer: B. 1978 Q2. Who was the founder and only constant member of Whitesnake throughout its history? A. Micky Moody B. Bernie Marsden C. David Coverdale D. John Sykes Answer: C. David Coverdale Q3. What was the name of Whitesnake's debut EP released in June 1978? A. Snakebite B. Lovehunter C. Trouble D. Ready an' Willing Answer: A. Snakebite

Q1. In what year was The Cure officially formed under that name? A. 1976 B. 1977 C. 1978 D. 1979 Answer: C. 1978 Q2. What was the original name of the precursor band to The Cure, formed by Robert Smith and school friends in 1976? A. Malice B. Easy Cure C. Obelisk D. Black Wire Answer: B. Easy Cure Q3. Which school did the founding members of The Cure attend together in Crawley, West Sussex? A. St. Wilfrid's Comprehensive School B. Crawley High School C. Notre Dame Middle School D. Sussex Grammar School Answer: C. Notre Dame Middle School

Q1. In what year was the rock band Boston officially formed? A. 1969 B. 1975 C. 1976 D. 1986 Answer: B. 1975 Q2. Who is the founder and primary songwriter of the band Boston? A. Brad Delp B. Barry Goudreau C. Tom Scholz D. Sib Hashian Answer: C. Tom Scholz Q3. What is Tom Scholz's educational background that influenced his engineering approach to music production? A. Harvard Law School B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) C. Berklee College of Music D. Juilliard School Answer: B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Q1. What is the full birth name of the musician known as Sting? A. Gordon Matthew Sumner B. Gordon Thomas Sumner C. Matthew Gordon Sumner D. Thomas Gordon Sumner Answer: A. Gordon Matthew Sumner Q2. In which year and location was Sting born? A. 1950, Newcastle upon Tyne B. 1951, Wallsend, Northumberland C. 1952, Coventry D. 1949, London Answer: B. 1951, Wallsend, Northumberland Q3. What was Sting's father's occupation? A. Hairdresser B. School teacher C. Engineer and milkman D. Jazz musician Answer: C. Engineer and milkman

Q1. In what year was the American rock band L7 formed? A. 1983 B. 1985 C. 1987 D. 1989 Answer: B. 1985 Q2. What does the band's name "L7" originally refer to in slang terms? A. "Square," meaning uncool or naive B. A type of guitar chord C. A Los Angeles highway route D. The seventh letter of the alphabet repeated Answer: A. "Square," meaning uncool or naive Q3. Who were the founding members of L7? A. Donita Sparks and Jennifer Finch B. Suzi Gardner and Dee Plakas C. Donita Sparks and Suzi Gardner D. Jennifer Finch and Dee Plakas ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Queens of the Stone Age formed by Josh Homme? A. 1995 B. 1996 C. 1997 D. 1998 Answer: B. 1996 Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Queens of the Stone Age? A. Desert Sessions B. Palm Desert C. Gamma Ray D. Kyuss Revival Answer: C. Gamma Ray Q3. Why did Josh Homme change the band's name from Gamma Ray? A. To honor a Kyuss producer's nickname B. As a tribute to his hometown C. To reflect a more melodic sound D. Due to a lawsuit threat from a German ... Read more

Q1. In what year was the band Talking Heads formed in New York City? A. 1973 B. 1975 C. 1977 D. 1979 Answer: B. 1975 Q2. Which institution did David Byrne, Chris Frantz, and Tina Weymouth attend before forming Talking Heads? A. Juilliard School B. Berklee College of Music C. Rhode Island School of Design D. Columbia University Answer: C. Rhode Island School of Design Q3. What was the name of the early band formed by David Byrne and Chris Frantz at art school before becoming Talking Heads? A. The Artistics B. The Modern Lovers C. The Heads D. Tom ... Read more

Q1. What is the real birth name of Alice Cooper, the American rock musician known for pioneering shock rock? A. Vincent Damon Furnier B. Glen Buxton C. Dennis Dunaway D. Neal Smith Answer: A. Vincent Damon Furnier Q2. In which city was Alice Cooper born on February 4, 1948? A. Phoenix, Arizona B. Detroit, Michigan C. Los Angeles, California D. Pontiac, Michigan Answer: B. Detroit, Michigan Q3. What was the original name of the high school band that eventually became Alice Cooper? A. The Nazz B. The Spiders C. The Earwigs D. The Billion Dollar Babies Answer: C. The Earwigs