Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. In what year was INXS originally formed under the name The Farriss Brothers? A. 1975 B. 1977 C. 1979 D. 1981 Answer: B. 1977 Q2. What does the band name INXS phonetically represent? A. In Excess B. In Extra C. In Xtreme D. In Axis Answer: A. In Excess Q3. Who served as the lead vocalist and primary lyricist for INXS for 20 years? A. Andrew Farriss B. Kirk Pengilly C. Michael Hutchence D. Jon Farriss Answer: C. Michael Hutchence

Q1. In what year was Blondie formed in New York City by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein? A. 1972 B. 1974 C. 1976 D. 1978 Answer: B. 1974 Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Blondie? A. Angel and the Snake B. The Stillettoes C. The Wind in the Willows D. Plastic Letters Answer: A. Angel and the Snake Q3. Why did Blondie choose their band name? A. It was inspired by a comic strip character B. It referenced Debbie Harry's hair color C. Truck drivers catcalled "Hey, Blondie!" to Debbie Harry on the street ... Read more

Q1. In which year were The Kinks officially formed under their final name? A. 1961 B. 1962 C. 1964 D. 1965 Answer: B. 1962 Q2. Who were the founding brothers of The Kinks, both serving as key songwriters and performers throughout the band's history? A. John and Paul Lennon B. Pete and Mick Townshend C. Ray and Dave Davies D. Mick and Keith Jagger Answer: C. Ray and Dave Davies Q3. What was the original name of the band before they settled on The Kinks in early 1964? A. The Beatles B. The Ravens C. The Yardbirds D. The Rolling ... Read more

Q1. In what year was the Pixies band formed in Boston, Massachusetts? A. 1984 B. 1985 C. 1986 D. 1987 Answer: C. 1986 Q2. Who selected the word "Pixies" from a dictionary to name the band? A. Black Francis B. Joey Santiago C. Kim Deal D. David Lovering Answer: B. Joey Santiago Q3. What was the original stage name of the band's lead singer, Charles Michael Kitteridge Thompson IV? A. Black Francis B. Frank Black C. Charles Thompson D. Johnny Appleseed Answer: A. Black Francis

Q1. In what year was Linkin Park officially formed, initially under the name Xero? A. 1994 B. 1996 C. 1998 D. 2000 Answer: B. 1996 Q2. Who served as the lead vocalist for Linkin Park from 1999 until his death in 2017? A. Chester Bennington B. Mike Shinoda C. Mark Wakefield D. Emily Armstrong Answer: A. Chester Bennington Q3. What was the original name of Linkin Park before they changed it to Hybrid Theory in 1999? A. Lincoln Park B. Xero C. SuperXero D. Grey Daze Answer: B. Xero

Q1. In what year was Slipknot formed in Des Moines, Iowa? A. 1993 B. 1995 C. 1997 D. 1999 Answer: B. 1995 Q2. Who are the three founding members of Slipknot? A. Corey Taylor, Mick Thomson, and Sid Wilson B. Jim Root, Craig Jones, and Chris Fehn C. Shawn Crahan, Paul Gray, and Joey Jordison D. Anders Colsefni, Donnie Steele, and Greg Welts Answer: C. Shawn Crahan, Paul Gray, and Joey Jordison Q3. What was the original name of the band before it became Slipknot? A. Meld B. The One C. Modifidious D. Atomic Opera Answer: A. Meld

Q1. In which year was the rock band Rush formed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada? A. 1966 B. 1968 C. 1970 D. 1972 Answer: B. 1968 Q2. What was the original name of Rush before they settled on their current moniker? A. Hadrian B. The Projection C. Ogilvie D. Judd Answer: A. Hadrian Q3. Who served as Rush's original drummer from 1968 until his departure in 1974? A. Neil Peart B. John Rutsey C. Alex Lifeson D. Jeff Jones Answer: B. John Rutsey

Q1. In what year was The White Stripes formed in Detroit, Michigan? A. 1995 B. 1997 C. 1999 D. 2001 Answer: B. 1997 Q2. What was the real-life relationship between Jack White and Meg White when the band started? A. Siblings B. Cousins C. Husband and wife D. Childhood friends Answer: C. Husband and wife Q3. What inspired the band's name, The White Stripes? A. A type of candy Meg White loved B. Jack's favorite racing stripe design C. A reference to a Dutch art movement D. The stripes on a vintage guitar Answer: A. A type of candy Meg ... Read more

Q1. In which year was Tom Petty born? A. 1948 B. 1950 C. 1952 D. 1954 Answer: B. 1950 Q2. What is Tom Petty’s full birth name? A. Thomas Earl Petty B. Thomas Edward Petty C. Thomas Earl Peterson D. Thomas Michael Petty Answer: A. Thomas Earl Petty Q3. In which Florida city was Tom Petty born and raised? A. Miami B. Tampa C. Gainesville D. Jacksonville Answer: C. Gainesville

Q1. In what year was Iron Maiden formed by bassist Steve Harris? A. 1973 B. 1975 C. 1977 D. 1979 Answer: B. 1975 Q2. What inspired the name "Iron Maiden" for the band? A. A medieval torture device from Alexandre Dumas' novel B. A famous British battleship C. A type of medieval armor D. A character from Greek mythology Answer: A. A medieval torture device from Alexandre Dumas' novel Q3. Where was Iron Maiden originally formed? A. Manchester, England B. Leyton, East London, England C. Birmingham, England D. Liverpool, England Answer: B. Leyton, East London, England