Category: Music

Q1. In which year was the progressive rock band Yes formed in London, England?
A. 1967
B. 1968
C. 1969
D. 1970
Answer: B. 1968

Q2. Who served as the original lead vocalist and co-founder of Yes?
A. Jon Anderson
B. Trevor Horn
C. Trevor Rabin
D. Benoît David
Answer: A. Jon Anderson

Q3. Which original member of Yes played bass guitar and provided backing vocals, remaining the only constant member until his death?
A. Steve Howe
B. Chris Squire
C. Bill Bruford
D. Rick Wakeman
Answer: B. Chris Squire

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