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Music Trivia of the 1970s

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  • What is the full name of KC of K.C. and the Sunshine Band?
  • Where did the name lynard skynard come from?
  • What was the name of the singer with 70's funk band Wild Cherry?
  • What are the real first names to Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, and Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath?
  • What was the former profession of Andrea True, who had a hit with More, More, More?
  • Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd get their name?
  • What was the name of the supergroup featuring Eric Clapton and Duane Allman?
  • What was the big controversy over the Rolling Stones' album 'Black And Blue'?
  • Who was the inspiration behind the Rolling Stones song 'Angie'?
  • What soap does the former bassist for Player appear on?
  • What's the real name of Freddie Mercury?
  • Where did Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin get their names?
  • What drummer played for King Crimson and Yes?
  • What is Paul McCartney's first name?
  • Where was 'The Jug' in Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Gimme Two Steps' located?
  • What do Triumph, BTO and The Guess Who have in common?
  • Who sang backup on Carly Simon's hit 'You're So Vain'?
  • How much did the guy make who did the duck voice on 'Disco Duck'?
  • What state are Grand Funk Railroad from?
  • Which two albino brothers achieved fame individually in the '70's?
  • Which two bands have sold the most albums?
  • What was the name of Gene Simmons's and Paul Stanley's band before KISS?
  • What was Debbie Harry's first band?
  • What is the name of the poem on Black Sabbath's first record?
  • How many times did Black Sabbath fire their management?
  • How did AC/DC get their name?
  • Who sang 'Jesus Lives In Garberville'?
  • Who did the original version of 'I Love Rock 'n Roll'?
  • Who was the lead singer of Pink Floyd?
  • What was the former profession of Andrea True?
  • Who wrote almost all of the songs for the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack?
  • What was the original name of Black Sabbath?
  • What is the real name of Ace Frehley of KISS?
  • Which member of KISS was a songwriter for TV's 'Happy Days' & 'Joanie Loves Chachi'?
  • Who sang 'Dead Skunk In The Middle Of The Road'?
  • Who were the four members of Led Zeppelin?
  • Why did the later versions of Lynyrd Skynyrd's album 'Street Survivors' have a black background?
  • What do the letters in the name ABBA stand for?
  • What man's name is mentioned in the Looking Glass hit, 'Brandy (You're A Fine Girl)' ?
  • Where is the group Little River Band originally from?
  • Where was the band Golden Earring originally from?
  • What are the names of the two female singers in the band Heart?
  • What was the name of Lynyrd Skynyrd's second album, and what year did it come out?
  • What name did Led Zeppelin first audition under?
  • According to Billboard, what were the first and the last #1 songs of the 70's?
  • What band was Jim Morrison from?
  • What was the inspiration for Ozzy Osbourne's song 'Suicide Solution'?
  • Who is the longest playing rock band?
  • How many of the Led Zeppelin band members were married all through the 70's?
  • Why did Ozzy Osbourne write the song 'Goodbye To Romance'?
  • What was AC/DC's first big hit?
  • What was the name of the apartment building where John Lennon died?
  • Who wrote most of the lyrics for Elton John in the 70's?
  • Before his career took off, Jackson Browne joined what unlikely band for two weeks?
  • What is Queen's drummer's full name?
  • Who played with Led Zeppelin at the concert that made both of them famous?
  • Who sang the song 'Chevy Van'?
  • Who recorded a song under the name The Imposter?
  • Where is the group Little River Band originally from?
  • Who wrote most of the lyrics for Elton John in the 70's?
  • What are the names of the four members of Led Zeppelin?
  • Who were the three main members of the 27 Club?
  • What was the full name of the drummer of Led Zeppelin?
  • What satanists house did Jimmy Page buy?
  • What blues singer made 'Crossroads', 'Love In Vain' and 'Traveling Riverside Blues'?
  • Who is the only female credited with vocals on Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'?
  • Which Wings album featured quest musicians Pete Townshend, Dave Gilmour & John Bonham?
  • How did The Eagles get their song 'Take It Easy'?
  • How did Rush come up with the instrumental song YYZ?
  • Who did Keith Richards write the song 'You Got The Silver' for?
  • What British band did Peter Frampton play in before his solo career?
  • What was the inspiration for Ozzy Osbourne's song, 'Suicide Solution'?
  • What is Johnny Rotten's real name?
  • Who wrote Manfred Mann's Earth Band's 1977 #1 hit, 'Blinded By The Light'?
  • Where did the name Max Webster come from?
  • What was Fleetwood Mac's only number one single in the U.S.?
  • What type of drums did the drummer for Led Zeppelin use?
  • Which group has the longest name without containing a vowel in their name?
  • What is Johnny Rotten's real name?
  • Under what band name did Eric Clapton release Layla?
  • What is the real name of 70's singer/songwriter LOBO?
  • Who was an original member of Steely Dan?
  • Where did the band 'Steely Dan' get their name?
  • What was the original name of the band Chicago?
  • What was Elton John's first #1 hit song, and what year did it come out?
  • Who had a hit with the song 'Without You'?
  • What is the title of the “lost” Pink Floyd album?
  • Who wrote 'The Air That I Breathe' for The Hollies?
  • Who was the lead singer for the 1970's group Bread.
  • Who was the original lead singer of the Doobie Brothers?
  • How did the Who finally make it?
  • How did Three Dog Night get their name?
  • Who was the drummer on Black Oak Arkansas' album "Great Balls Of Fire"?
  • Where was 'The Jug' in Lynyrd Skynyrd's 'Gimme Two Steps' located?
  • Who is the longest existing rock band in the world?
  • What was the original name for Lynyrd Skynyrd?
  • Where was the location of "The Jug" made reference to in Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Gimme Three Steps"?

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We also have pages on this topic devoted to the 80s and 90s coming soon