Author: Mauvin Sequeira

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

Q1. System of a Down is an American band formed in which city? A. California B. New York C. Chicago D. Seattle Answer: A. California Q2. In which year was System of a Down officially formed? A. 1992 B. 1994 C. 1996 D. 1998 Answer : B. 1994 Q3. Which two members of System of a Down are brother-in-law? A. Serj Tankian and John Dolmayan B. Serj Tankian and Shavo Odadjian C. Daron Malakian and John Dolmayan D. Shavo Odadjian and John Dolmayan Answer: A. Serj Tankian and John Dolmayan

Q1. Van Halen was formed in which California city in 1973? A. Los Angeles B. Pasadena C. San Francisco D. San Diego Answer: B. Pasadena Q2. What was the original band name before it became Van Halen? A. Mammoth B. Red Ball Jets C. The Broken Combs D. Genesis Answer: A. Mammoth Q3. Which instrument did Eddie Van Halen famously play using a technique called “tapping”? A. Drums B. Bass guitar C. Electric guitar D. Keyboard Answer: C. Electric guitar

Q1. In what year was the band Tears for Fears formed in Bath, England? A. 1979 B. 1981 C. 1983 D. 1985 Answer: B. 1981 Q2. What inspired the name "Tears for Fears" for the band? A. Primal therapy concepts from Arthur Janov's book B. A line from a John Lennon song C. A phrase from a Talking Heads album D. The title of a Gary Numan single Answer: A. Primal therapy concepts from Arthur Janov's book Q3. Which two members are the founding and core duo of Tears for Fears? A. Ian Stanley and Manny Elias B. Roland Orzabal ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Stone Temple Pilots originally formed under the name Mighty Joe Young? A. 1987 B. 1989 C. 1991 D. 1993 Answer: B. 1989 Q2. What was the original name of the band before they adopted Stone Temple Pilots? A. Mighty Joe Young B. Swing C. Stereo Temple Pirates D. Army of Anyone Answer: A. Mighty Joe Young Q3. Which motor oil brand inspired the band's initials "STP"? A. Valvoline B. Pennzoil C. STP Motor Oil D. Quaker State Answer: C. STP Motor Oil