Posts tagged with Classic Rock

Which band was behind the #1 hit “Sweet Child o’ Mine”?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 25, 2025

The opening guitar riff is instantly recognizable. The vocals soar with raw emotion. Which legendary rock band took "Sweet Child o' Mine" all the way to number one?

What was the band Queen originally called?

By Nerdy Trivia | January 21, 2025

The first incarnation of one of rock's biggest bands featured an astrophysicist, a dentist, and absolutely no Freddie Mercury. What did these future legends call themselves before becoming Queen?

Which musician is known as the "Demon of Screamin'"?

By Nerdy Trivia | December 9, 2024

When rock was still finding its wildest voices in the 1970s, his glass-shattering vocals and banshee wails became so notorious that fans gave him a devilishly fitting nickname. So which legendary singer earned the title "Demon of Screamin'"?

What was Bon Jovi's First #1 Hit?

By Nerdy Trivia | November 2, 2024

Bon Jovi had unleashed three albums and a string of rock anthems, yet mainstream pop success remained just out of reach. Which song finally carried their hairspray-powered dreams to #1?

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 2, 2024

No chorus. No hook. A six minute song that is essentially a suite and which the band referred to as a “mock opera.” And yet, somehow, Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” was a huge hit. What title did Freddie Mercury originally give to “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?

By Nerdy Trivia | October 1, 2024

The Rolling Stones' first release was a self-titled debut in 1964, and as of 2024, they’ve been putting out music for 60 years. And the thing is, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards were playing in bands before the Stones were even actually a band. What band did they play in together before the Stones?

What inspired the song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 28, 2024

Every human being can play the riff from “Smoke on the Water” on guitar. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore has said that he based it on Symphony No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven. What inspired “Smoke on the Water” and that iconic riff to be written?

What name did Van Halen use before getting famous?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 16, 2024

It was the early ‘70s when Alex and Eddie Van Halen first started thinking about putting a band together. But before they were going by their surname, Alex and Eddie had been playing gigs under a different name. What was Van Halen called before they got big?

Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 14, 2024

Test your Fleetwood Mac knowledge: from 1967 London to Rock Hall fame, can you identify who wasn't an original member? Dive into this engaging music trivia about the band's ever-changing lineup.

Who was the lead singer of the band Genesis before Phil Collins?

By Nerdy Trivia | September 4, 2024

We’re talking about the band Genesis, active in one form or another from roughly 1967 up until 2022 (with a few gaps in there, to get technical). The band didn’t gain steam until Phil Collins started singing. Before him, the band had another singer — who was it?

Who was the lead singer of The Doors?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 30, 2024

Put your classic rock knowledge to the test! Can you name the controversial lead singer of The Doors? This psychedelic powerhouse of the 60s blended blues, rock, and poetry into mind-bending music. Are you ready to light your fire of rock trivia?

How many top 10 hits did the Grateful Dead have?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 23, 2024

Way before the term “disruption” was supposed to apply to tech companies coming up with boring new apps, the Grateful Dead were disrupting the music business. But how much did their success translate into success on the music charts?

What is the best-selling live album of all time?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 13, 2024

Discover the highs and lows of live albums, where the excitement of a concert meets the unpredictability of the recording studio. Ever wondered which live album has sold the most? Find out now!

Who was the lead singer of the rock band Queen?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 1, 2024

Explore Queen's journey from college band to rock legends. Discover the iconic frontman who propelled them to global stardom.

How many Fleetwood Mac albums were released before Stevie Nicks joined?

By Nerdy Trivia | August 29, 2023

As I have learned while writing this, if you do a search for Fleetwood Mac images, 99.97% of the results are of Stevie Nicks. Yet there was an era before Stevie (and Lindsey Buckingham, but c'mon) was even in the band. Mick Fleetwood was busy melting faces before that iconic voice and those legendary dance moves helped to take the band into a new stratosphere. Do you know how much music the pre-Stevie version of Fleetwood Mac put out? Click START to play interactive trivia. How many