26+ Rock and Roll Trivia Questions and Answers

Rock and roll are one of the most extensive collections of music in the world. To many people, rock music is more than a hobby. It’s a lifestyle. If you’re someone who loves rock and roll, then you’re going to love this trivia challenge on all things related to rock group, rock song, and rock history trivia and facts.

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Rock and Roll Trivia

So let’s see how many of these rock and roll trivia and facts you’re already familiar with. Here’s a collection of rock trivia and facts that you’ll love.

• Queen’s lead vocalist, Freddie Mercury, went by the name Farrokh Bulsara before becoming a rock singer.
• Elvis Presley died of a heart attack at his home in Memphis.
• Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison joined the band when it was called the Quarrymen.
• Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler goes by the nickname “Demon of the Screamin” because of his high-pitched voice.
• Pink Floyd fathered two subgenres of music, psychedelic space-rock and blues-based progressive rock.
• Lynyrd Skynyrd originally formed under the band name, My Backyard in 1964.

Rock and Roll Trivia Questions and Answers

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What lead instrument did Sammy Hagar play when he was in Van Halen?	▶ Electric Guitar
Who was Black Sabbath’s iconic lead vocalist?	▶ Ozzy Osbourne
What Queen song has the line “Mama, just killed a man…”?	▶ Bohemian Rhapsody
Which classic rock artist wrote the song “Wonderful Tonight”?	▶ Eric Clapton
Whose dress was dried like jerky for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?	▶ Lady Gaga
Who was the lead singer for the rock and roll band “The Crickets”?	▶ Buddy Holly
Who is the lead singer for the American rock band Pearl Jam?	▶ Eddie Vedder
“Stairway to Heaven” a song by English rock band Led Zeppelin was originally released on which of their albums?	▶ Their untitled fourth studio album commonly referred to as “Led Zeppelin IV”.
Who played lead guitar for the British rock band Queen?	▶ Brian May
How old was American musician Jimi Hendrix when he passed away in 1970?	▶ 27
Who was the oldest member of the rock band The Beatles?	▶ Ringo Starr
What is the name of What is the name of the Grateful Dead’s debut album released in 1967?	▶ The Grateful Dead
What is the name of the first album released by American rock band Bon Jovi?	▶ Bon Jovi
Houses of the Holy is the fifth studio album by which English rock band?	▶ Led Zeppelin
Who was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?	▶ Aretha Franklin
How many members were in the American rock band The White Stripes?	▶ Two (Jack & Meg White)
Who is the lead singer for the rock band Guns N’ Roses?	▶ Axl Rose
In 1967, what band released the hit song “Ruby Tuesday”?	▶ The Rolling Stones
Who was the lead singer of the band Audioslave?	▶ Chris Cornell
Who wrote and recorded the one hit wonder “Spirit in the Sky” released in late 1969?	▶ Norman Greenbaum