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Q1. In what year was Earth, Wind & Fire founded by Maurice White? A. 1967 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1973 Answer: B. 1969 Q2. What inspired the name "Earth, Wind & Fire" for the band? A. Maurice White's astrological sign, Sagittarius B. A famous novel C. An ancient Egyptian myth D. A dream Maurice White had Answer: A. Maurice White's astrological sign, Sagittarius Q3. Which instrument is prominently featured in Earth, Wind & Fire's music, often played by Maurice White? A. Sitar B. Kalimba C. Theremin D. Harp Answer: B. The Kalimba

Q1. In which year was the Allman Brothers Band formed? A. 1967 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1973 Answer: B. 1969 Q2. Where was the Allman Brothers Band originally formed? A. Macon, Georgia B. Atlanta, Georgia C. Nashville, Tennessee D. Jacksonville, Florida Answer: D. Jacksonville, Florida Q3. Who served as the band's primary lead guitarist and slide guitar player in its original lineup? A. Dickey Betts B. Gregg Allman C. Duane Allman D. Warren Haynes Answer: C. Duane Allman

Q1. In what year was the British rock band Supertramp formed in London? A. 1968 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1972 Answer: B. 1969 Q2. What was the original name of Supertramp before they adopted their iconic moniker? A. The Joint B. Daddy C. Supertramp D. Indelibly Stamped Answer: B. Daddy Q3. The name "Supertramp" was inspired by a novel. Who is the author of The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp? A. William Henry Davies B. W.H. Auden C. George Orwell D. Charles Dickens Answer: A. William Henry Davies

Q1. In what year were the Beastie Boys officially formed as a band? A. 1979 B. 1981 C. 1983 D. 1986 Answer: B. 1981 Q2. What was the original name of the band that evolved into the Beastie Boys? A. The Young Aborigines B. The Young and the Useless C. The Walden Jazz Band D. The New Style Answer: A. The Young Aborigines Q3. Who was the first drummer in the Beastie Boys' lineup before their transition to hip-hop? A. Adam Horovitz B. Kate Schellenbach C. Rick Rubin D. DJ Hurricane Answer: B. Kate Schellenbach

Q1. In what year did Steely Dan release their debut album, Can't Buy a Thrill? A. 1970 B. 1971 C. 1972 D. 1973 Answer: C. 1972 Q2. Who were the founding core members of Steely Dan? A. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker B. Walter Becker and Denny Dias C. Donald Fagen and Jeff Baxter D. Michael McDonald and Jim Hodder Answer: A. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker Q3. Which college did Donald Fagen and Walter Becker attend when they first met in 1967? A. Columbia University B. Bard College C. New York University D. Juilliard School Answer: B. Bard College

Q1. In what year was the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary formed in New York City during the American folk music revival? A. 1959 B. 1961 C. 1963 D. 1965 Answer: B. 1961 Q2. Who served as the manager of Peter, Paul and Mary, auditioning singers in the New York folk scene and booking their early performances? A. Pete Seeger B. Bob Dylan C. Albert Grossman D. Woody Guthrie Answer: C. Albert Grossman Q3. Which Greenwich Village venue marked Peter, Paul and Mary's debut performance in late 1961? A. Carnegie Hall B. The Bitter End C. The Village Gate ... Read more

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