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 Bros
Answer: B. The Gilded Palace of Sin
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
Q1. In what year was the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO) formed in Birmingham, England?
A. 1968
B. 1970
C. 1972
D. 1974
Answer: B. 1970
Q2. Who were the two primary songwriters and multi-instrumentalists that founded Electric Light Orchestra alongside drummer Bev Bevan?
A. Jeff Lynne and Richard Tandy
B. Roy Wood and Bev Bevan
C. Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood
D. Bev Bevan and Kelly Groucutt
Answer: C. Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood
Q3. What was the original inspiration behind Electric Light Orchestra’s name, blending rock with classical elements?
A. A reference to electric guitars and heavy metal
B. A pun on “electric light” and “light orchestral music” from BBC programs
C. An acronym for their first album title
D. A tribute to The Beatles’ “light” sound
Answer: B. A pun on “electric light” and “light orchestral music” from BBC programs
Q1. In what year was The Mamas & the Papas formed?
A. 1963
B. 1965
C. 1967
D. 1969
Answer: B. 1965
Q2. Who served as the primary songwriter and leader of The Mamas & the Papas?
A. Denny Doherty
B. Cass Elliot
C. John Phillips
D. Michelle Phillips
Answer: C. John Phillips
Q3. Which member of the band was born in Canada?
A. John Phillips
B. Michelle Phillips
C. Cass Elliot
D. Denny Doherty
Answer: D. Denny Doherty