Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. In what year was the rock band Steppenwolf formed? A. 1965 B. 1967 C. 1969 D. 1971 Answer: B. 1967 Q2. What is the primary inspiration behind the band's name "Steppenwolf"? A. Hermann Hesse's novel of the same name B. A Native American legend C. A famous motorcycle gang D. A German folk tale Answer: A. Hermann Hesse's novel of the same name Q3. Who served as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter for Steppenwolf since its inception? A. Jerry Edmonton B. Goldy McJohn C. John Kay D. Michael Monarch Answer: C. John Kay

Q1. In what year was Weezer formed in Los Angeles, California? A. 1990 B. 1992 C. 1994 D. 1996 Answer: B. 1992 Q2. What is the origin of the band's name "Weezer"? A. A nickname Rivers Cuomo received as a child B. A character from a beer commercial C. A reference to a character in the film "Our Gang" D. An acronym for the founding members' initials Answer: A. A nickname Rivers Cuomo received as a child Q3. Who served as the producer for Weezer's self-titled debut album, known as the Blue Album? A. Rick Rubin B. Ric Ocasek C. ... Read more

Q1. In what year was The Beach Boys formed in Hawthorne, California? A. 1959 B. 1961 C. 1963 D. 1965 Answer: B. 1961 Q2. Who were the three Wilson brothers who formed the core of The Beach Boys' original lineup? A. Brian, Carl, and Dennis B. Brian, Dennis, and Mike C. Carl, Dennis, and Al D. Brian, Mike, and Carl Answer: A. Brian, Carl, and Dennis Q3. What was the original name of The Beach Boys before they were renamed by their record label? A. The Surfers B. The Pendletones C. The Wilsons D. Carl and the Passions Answer: B. ... Read more

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