How Well Do You Know Rock Music?

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HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW MUSIC

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1.

Let's start out with something easy, who first played Message in a Bottle?
- A.
  
  AC-DC
- B.
  
  MEGADETH
- C.
  
  OZZY
- D.
  
  KORN
- E.
  
  The Police
Correct Answer
E. The Police

Explanation
The correct answer is The Police because they are the band that first played the song "Message in a Bottle." AC-DC, Megadeth, Ozzy, and Korn are all different bands and not associated with the song.

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Lets Do something a little harder now, which band was famous for spitting fire during a concert.
- A.
  
  ALICE COOPER
- B.
  
  Dragonforce
- C.
  
  KISS
- D.
  
  LITA FORD
- E.
  
  WEEZER
Correct Answer
C. KISS

Explanation
KISS was famous for spitting fire during their concerts. They were known for their extravagant stage performances and pyrotechnics, and one of their signature moves was Gene Simmons, the bassist, spitting fire during their live shows. This unique and visually stunning act became one of the band's trademarks and added to their reputation as one of the most exciting and theatrical rock bands of all time.

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3.

The song Paint it Black By The Rolling Stones was meant as a what
- A.
  
  Anti-Vietnam War song
- B.
  
  Pro-Civil Rights song
Correct Answer
A. Anti-Vietnam War song

Explanation
The song "Paint it Black" by The Rolling Stones was intended as an anti-Vietnam War song. The lyrics, with lines like "I see a red door and I want it painted black" and "I see the girls walk by dressed in their summer clothes," convey a sense of darkness and despair, reflecting the mood of the time and the horrors of war. The song's somber tone and powerful instrumentation further emphasize its anti-war message, making it a poignant anthem against the Vietnam War.

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4.

What instrument did Charlie Watts play?
- A.
  
  He was a singer
- B.
  
  Drums
- C.
  
  Bass
- D.
  
  Lead guitar
- E.
  
  Dancer
Correct Answer
B. Drums

Explanation
Charlie Watts played the drums.

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5.

Who was the FIRST person to play the song The Wall in concert?
- A.
  
  Korn
- B.
  
  Pink Floyd
- C.
  
  Kiss
- D.
  
  Roger waters
- E.
  
  Danzig
Correct Answer
A. Korn

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How Well Do You Know Rock Music?

Let's start out with something easy, who first played Message in a Bottle?

Lets Do something a little harder now, which band was famous for spitting fire during a concert.

The song Paint it Black By The Rolling Stones was meant as a what

What instrument did Charlie Watts play?

Who was the FIRST person to play the song The Wall in concert?