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Q1. In which year was the Scorpions band originally formed? A. 1965 B. 1969 C. 1965 D. 1972 Answer: C. 1965 Q2. Who is the founding and only continuous member of the Scorpions, serving as rhythm and lead guitarist? A. Klaus Meine B. Rudolf Schenker C. Matthias Jabs D. Michael Schenker Answer: B. Rudolf Schenker Q3. What was the title of the Scorpions' debut studio album, released in 1972? A. Fly to the Rainbow B. Virgin Killer C. Lonesome Crow D. In Trance Answer: C. Lonesome Crow

Q1. In what year was the Sex Pistols band formed in London? A. 1973 B. 1975 C. 1977 D. 1979 Answer: B. 1975 Q2. Who served as the original bassist for the Sex Pistols before being replaced? A. Sid Vicious B. Steve Jones C. Glen Matlock D. Paul Cook Answer: C. Glen Matlock Q3. What was the stage name of the Sex Pistols' lead vocalist, whose real name is John Lydon? A. Johnny Ramone B. Johnny Rotten C. Johnny Thunders D. Johnny Burn Answer: B. Johnny Rotten

Q1. In what year was The Smashing Pumpkins formed? A. 1987 B. 1988 C. 1989 D. 1990 Answer: B. 1988 Q2. Where was The Smashing Pumpkins originally formed? A. Chicago, Illinois B. Los Angeles, California C. Seattle, Washington D. New York City, New York Answer: A. Chicago, Illinois Q3. Who is the primary songwriter and lead vocalist of The Smashing Pumpkins? A. James Iha B. Jimmy Chamberlin C. Billy Corgan D. D'arcy Wretzky Answer: C. Billy Corgan

Q1. In what year was Kings of Leon formed, and where did this take place? A. 1997, Nashville, Tennessee B. 1999, Mount Juliet, Tennessee C. 2001, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma D. 2003, Memphis, Tennessee Answer: B. 1999, Mount Juliet, Tennessee Q2. What is the familial relationship among the four founding members of Kings of Leon? A. All brothers B. Two pairs of brothers C. Three brothers and their cousin D. Uncle and three nephews Answer: C. Three brothers and their cousin Q3. After whom is the band Kings of Leon named? A. Their father, Ivan Followill B. Their grandfather, Leon Followill ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Jefferson Airplane formed in San Francisco? A. 1964 B. 1965 C. 1966 D. 1967 Answer: B. 1965 Q2. Who founded Jefferson Airplane and opened the Matrix club to launch the band? A. Paul Kantner B. Grace Slick C. Marty Balin D. Jorma Kaukonen Answer: C. Marty Balin Q3. What inspired the band's name "Jefferson Airplane"? A. A folk song by Blind Lemon Jefferson B. A nickname given to Jorma Kaukonen by a friend C. A reference to aviation pioneers D. A painting by a local artist Answer: B. A nickname given to Jorma Kaukonen by ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Lynyrd Skynyrd originally formed in Jacksonville, Florida? A. 1962 B. 1964 C. 1966 D. 1968 Answer: B. 1964 Q2. What was the original name of the band before they became Lynyrd Skynyrd? A. My Backyard B. The Allman Brothers C. Southern Sons D. Rebel Yell Answer: A. My Backyard Q3. Lynyrd Skynyrd's name was inspired by a high school gym teacher named Leonard Skinner, primarily due to his enforcement of which rule? A. No smoking on campus B. Strict dress code for uniforms C. Prohibition of long hair D. Ban on musical instruments Answer: C. ... Read more

Q1. In which year was the Ramones band formed in Forest Hills, Queens, New York City? A. 1972 B. 1974 C. 1976 D. 1978 Answer: B. 1974 Q2. Who was the original lead vocalist of the Ramones, known for his distinctive nasal singing style? A. Johnny Ramone B. Dee Dee Ramone C. Joey Ramone D. Tommy Ramone Answer: C. Joey Ramone Q3. What was the real name of Joey Ramone? A. Jeffrey Hyman B. Douglas Colvin C. John Cummings D. Thomas Erdelyi Answer: A. Jeffrey Hyman

Q1. In what year was R.E.M. formed in Athens, Georgia? A. 1978 B. 1980 C. 1982 D. 1984 Answer: B. 1980 Q2. What does the acronym R.E.M. officially stand for, according to the band? A. Rock Ensemble Music B. Rapid Eye Movement C. Revolutionary Echoes Manifesto D. It does not stand for anything; it was chosen randomly Answer: D. It does not stand for anything; it was chosen randomly Q3. Who served as R.E.M.'s lead vocalist from their formation until disbandment? A. Peter Buck B. Mike Mills C. Michael Stipe D. Bill Berry Answer: C. Michael Stipe

Q1. In what year was Creedence Clearwater Revival officially formed in El Cerrito, California? A. 1959 B. 1964 C. 1967 D. 1968 Answer: A. 1959 Q2. What was the original name of the band before it became Creedence Clearwater Revival? A. The Golliwogs B. The Blue Velvets C. Tommy Fogerty and the Blue Velvets D. The Visions Answer: B. The Blue Velvets Q3. Which member of CCR served as the primary lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and chief songwriter? A. Stu Cook B. Doug Clifford C. Tom Fogerty D. John. Fogerty Answer: D. John Fogerty

Q1. In which city was Orlando de Lassus born around 1532? A. Munich, Bavaria B. Antwerp, Low Countries C. Mons, Hainaut D. Rome, Italy Answer: C. Mons, Hainaut Q2. What was Orlando de Lassus's preferred Italianate name used professionally? A. Roland de Lattre B. Orlando di Lasso C. Orlandus Lassus D. Orlande de Lassus Answer: B. Orlando di Lasso Q3. Orlando de Lassus died on June 14, 1594, in which city after serving there for nearly four decades? A. Naples B. Rome C. Antwerp D. Munich Answer: D. Munich