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1. Guitarist Jimmy Page migrated from The Yardbirds into one of the most popular rock groups of all time. Which was this group?
Answer: Led ZeppelinJimmy Page wanted Terry Reid to sing for Led Zeppelin, but Reid, who was busy then with a solo album, turned down the offer and recommended Robert Plant.
2. "Demons and Wizards" was a popular album by this 70s band.
Answer: Uriah HeepMick Box played guitar for Uriah Heep.
3. Featuring Ozzy Osbourne on vocals, this founder of heavy metal released the successful album "Paranoid".
Answer: Black SabbathTony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward accompanied Osbourne in Black Sabbath.
4. This progressive rock group had hits with "Karn Evil 9" and "Lucky Man".
Answer: Emerson, Lake, and PalmerEmerson, Lake, and Palmer were a supergroup consisting of Keith Emerson (formerly of the Nice), Greg Lake (of King Crimson), and Carl Palmer (of Atomic Rooster).
5. Jeff Lynne and Roy Wood were behind this British rock band who used a wide variety of instruments.
Answer: Electric Light OrchestraJeff Lynne later joined the Traveling Wilburys with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, and Bob Dylan.
6. This guitarist, formerly of Humble Pie, made wide use of the guitar effect, the talkbox.
Answer: Peter FramptonPeter Frampton's "Frampton Comes Alive!" produced the major hits "Baby, I Love Your Way", "Do You Feel Like We Do", and "Show Me the Way" among others.
7. This American singer-songwriter released hits such as "Fire and Rain" and "Carolina in My Mind".
Answer: James TaylorJames Taylor had other hits, such as "Mexico", "Something in the Way She Moves", "Sweet Baby James", and Carole King's "You've Got a Friend".
8. Heard often on the radio, this rock band released songs such as "More Than a Feeling" and "Peace of Mind".
Answer: BostonBoston released other common songs such as "Rock and Roll Band", "Foreplay/Longtime", and "Don't Look Back".
9. This glam rock band had their biggest hit with "All the Young Dudes" which was written for them by David Bowie.
Answer: Mott the HoopleOther songs by Mott the Hoople are "All the Way From Memphis" and a cover of the Velvet Underground's "Sweet Jane".
10. This former Beatle debuted his solo career with the triple album, "All Things Must Pass".
Answer: George Harrison"All Things Must Pass" included the songs "My Sweet Lord", "I'd Have You Any Time", "The Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let it Roll)", "Isn't It a Pity", "What is Life", "Beware of Darkness", and "Behind That Locked Door".
11. This punk band contained the members Johnny, Dee Dee, Joey, and Tommy.
Answer: The RamonesTommy Ramone is the only living original Ramone.
12. "Just What I Needed" and "My Best Friend's Girl" were songs by what new wave artist?
Answer: The CarsOther well-known songs by The Cars are "Drive", "Let's Go", and "It's All I Can Do".
13. Paul Rodgers, of Free, and Mick Ralphs, of Mott the Hoople, were part of this English supergroup.
Answer: Bad CompanyBad Company released music on Led Zeppelin's Swan Song label.
14. This rock band released the song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" off their album "Agents of Fortune".
Answer: Blue Oyster Cult"Godzilla", "Cities on Flame With Rock and Roll", and "Burnin' For You" are other songs by Blue Oyster Cult.
15. This soft rock band had hits such as "The Guitar Man", "Make it With You", and "If".
Answer: BreadBread had other hits including "Everything I Own", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Sweet Surrender", "Aubrey", and "It Don't Matter to Me".
16. This English pianist released popular albums such "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Honky Chateau".
Answer: Elton JohnSome hits by Elton John were "Rocket Man", "Honky Cat", "Your Song", "Candle in the Wind", "Bennie and the Jets", "Daniel", and "Crocodile Rock".
17. This pianist from Long Island, New York, released the album "The Stranger", which produced many hits including the title track.
Answer: Billy JoelAlso on "The Stranger" were the tracks "Only the Good Die Young", "She's Always a Woman", "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)", and "Vienna".
18. "Can't Buy A Thrill" was the debut album of this American rock band.
Answer: Steely DanSome popular songs by Steely Dan are "Peg", "Kid Charlemagne", "Do It Again", "Reelin' in the Years", "Rikki Don't Lose That Number", "Josie", and "Deacon Blues".
19. Billy Gibbons fronted this blues rock band from Texas, known for their long beards.
Answer: ZZ Top"La Grange", "Tush", "Sharp Dressed Man", "Legs", "Pearl Necklace", and "Tube Snake Boogie".
20. This soft rock band that started in England had a major hit with "Horse With No Name".
Answer: AmericaAmerica had other popular songs like "Sister Golden Hair", "Tin Man", "Lonely People", and "Ventura Highway".
21. This English singer-songwriter converted to Islam in 1977 and changed his name to Yusuf Islam.
Answer: Cat StevensCat Stevens released popular songs such as "Moonshadow", "Wild World", "Can't Keep it In", "Father and Sun", "Hard Headed Woman", "Where Do the Children Play?", "Peace Train", "Morning Has Broken", "Oh Very Young", and "If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out".
22. From Jamaica, Bob Marley was one of the most popular reggae musicians, but what was his back up band?
Answer: The WailersSome popular songs by Bob Marley & the Wailers are "One Love/People Get Ready", "Jamming", "Could You Be Loved", "No Woman, No Cry", "Get Up, Stand Up", "Stir It Up", "I Shot the Sheriff", "Three Little Birds", "Redemption Song", and "Buffalo Soldier [Posthumously Released]".
23. This country/folk guitarist once belonged to the Chad Mitchell Trio. His song "Leaving on a Jet Plane" became a hit for Peter, Paul, and Mary.
Answer: John DenverSome popular John Denver songs were "Rocky Mountain High", "Take Me Home Country Roads", "Calypso", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Annie's Song", and "I'm Sorry".
24. This Australian hard rock band is known for their raw energy and the school uniform worn by their guitarist Angus Young.
Answer: AC/DCLead singer Brian Johnson was recruited after the death of Bon Scott, the original singer.
25. This power pop band from the USA were popular in Japan.
Answer: Cheap TrickSome popular Cheap Trick songs are "Dream Police", "I Want You to Want Me", and "Surrender".
Source: Author drinkboron
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