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Q1. In what year was T. Rex originally formed in London by Marc Bolan? A. 1965 B. 1967 C. 1969 D. 1971 Answer: B. 1967 Q2. What was the original name of the band before it was shortened to T. Rex in 1970? A. Tyrannosaurus Rex B. Electric Warrior C. Glam Kings D. Bolan's Band Answer: A. Tyrannosaurus Rex Q3. Who was the only consistent member of T. Rex throughout its entire history? A. Mickey Finn B. Steve Currie C. Marc Bolan D. Bill Legend Answer: C. Marc Bolan

Q1. In what year was the Parliament band originally formed by George Clinton as part of his P-Funk collective? A. 1960 B. 1968 C. 1972 D. 1975 Answer: B. 1968 Q2. What was the name of the original doo-wop vocal group that evolved into Parliament? A. The Parliaments B. The Funkateers C. The Silk Tones D. The Plainfield Five Answer: A. The Parliaments Q3. Where was the original Parliaments group based and formed in the late 1950s? A. Detroit, Michigan B. Plainfield, New Jersey C. Cincinnati, Ohio D. Brooklyn, New York Answer: B. Plainfield, New Jersey

Q1. In which year was The Smiths formed in Manchester, England? A. 1980 B. 1981 C. 1982 D. 1983 Answer: C. 1982 Q2. Who served as the lead vocalist and lyricist for The Smiths? A. Johnny Marr B. Morrissey C. Andy Rourke D. Mike Joyce Answer: B. Morrissey Q3. What is the real name of the band's lead singer, Morrissey? A. Steven Patrick Morrissey B. John Patrick Maher C. Michael Andrew Joyce D. Andrew Michael Rourke Answer: A. Steven Patrick Morrissey

Q1. In what year was the rock band Muse formed in Teignmouth, Devon, England? A. 1992 B. 1994 C. 1996 D. 1998 Answer: B. 1994 Q2. Which member of Muse serves as the lead vocalist, guitarist, and keyboardist? A. Dominic Howard B. Chris Wolstenholme C. Matt Bellamy D. Dan Lancaster Answer: C. Matt Bellamy Q3. What was the original name of Muse before they adopted their current moniker? A. Rocket Baby Dolls B. Fixed Penalty C. Carnage Mayhem D. Gothic Plague Answer: A. Rocket Baby Dolls

Q1. Who founded Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1967? A. David Clayton-Thomas B. Bobby Colomby C. Al Kooper D. Steve Katz Answer: C. Al Kooper Q2. What inspired Al Kooper to name the band Blood, Sweat & Tears? A. A Winston Churchill speech B. A late-night jam session C. A dream about music production D. A Johnny Cash album title Answer: D. A Johnny Cash album title Q3. Which musician served as the lead vocalist on the band's debut album, Child Is Father to the Man? A. David Clayton-Thomas B. Al Kooper C. Dick Halligan D. Lew Soloff Answer: B. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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