Social Science ยท General Awareness
Rock Music History
2,336 Questions
Rock music history examines the cultural impact and evolution of various genres, legendary bands, and iconic musicians. Trivia related to global music culture occasionally appears in the general awareness sections of competitive exams. The practice questions cover classic rock bands, electronic music duos, and heavy metal pioneers.
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Rock Music History Questions
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pink floyd
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creed
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fat boy slim
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iron maiden
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Run to the Hills is a famous song by the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released in 1982. The song appears on their album The Number of the Beast and is one of their most recognizable tracks. Pink Floyd, Creed, and Fatboy Slim are all well-known bands but not associated with this specific song.
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bsb
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pink floyd
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system of down
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creed
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Toxicity is the title of a 2001 album and song by System of a Down, an Armenian-American heavy metal band. The album was commercially successful and critically acclaimed. The other options are all famous rock bands but not associated with this specific album/song.
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linkin park
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nikelback
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metallica
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system of down
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Breaking the Habit is a song by Linkin Park from their 2003 album Meteora. The band is known for their nu metal/alternative rock style. Nickelback, Metallica, and System of a Down are all successful rock/metal bands but not associated with this specific song.
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guns and roses
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deep purple
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pink floyd
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metallica
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Sad but True is a song by Metallica from their 1991 self-titled album (often called 'The Black Album'). It's one of their most popular heavy metal tracks. Guns N' Roses, Deep Purple, and Pink Floyd are legendary rock bands but not associated with this specific Metallica song.
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def lepppard
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guns and roses
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nikelback
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coldplay
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'Don't Cry' is a song by Guns N' Roses from their 1991 albums Use Your Illusion I and II. The band, led by Axl Rose, was one of the most popular rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s. This power ballad showcases their melodic side.
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def leppard
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creed
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coldplay
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metallica
B
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'One Last Breath' is a song by Creed from their 2001 album Weathered. Creed, led by Scott Stapp, was a major post-grunge band known for their spiritual themes and powerful vocals. This song was one of their popular hits from the early 2000s.
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coldplay
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linkin park
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metallica
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boyzone
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'Speed of Sound' is a song by Coldplay from their 2005 album X&Y. Coldplay, fronted by Chris Martin, is one of the most successful British rock bands of the 21st century. This song was a major hit and showcases their signature melodic rock sound.
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coldplay
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nickelback
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eagles
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linkin park
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'In My Place' is a song by Coldplay from their 2002 album A Rush of Blood to the Head. It was one of their major hit singles that helped establish them internationally. Nickelback, Eagles, and Linkin Park are all popular bands but did not release this song.
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pink floyd
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led zepplin
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bon jovi
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def leppard
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'Pour Some Sugar on Me' is one of Def Leppard's most famous songs from their 1987 album Hysteria. The song became a signature hit for the band and is regularly played on classic rock stations. Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Bon Jovi are all major rock acts but this song belongs to Def Leppard.
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creed
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U2
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jethrotull
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led zepplin
D
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'Stairway to Heaven' is arguably Led Zeppelin's most famous song, released in 1971 on their untitled fourth album. It's widely considered one of the greatest rock songs of all time. Creed, U2, and Jethro Tull are all successful rock bands but did not create this iconic track.
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john mayor
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metallica
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nickelback
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linkin park
D
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'What I've Done' is a song by Linkin Park from their 2007 album Minutes to Midnight. It was one of their most successful singles and became an anthem for the band. John Mayer is known for acoustic pop, Metallica for heavy metal, and Nickelback for post-grunge rock.
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bon jovi
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bruce springsteen
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nikelback
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john mayor
D
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'Why Georgia' is a song by John Mayer from his 2001 album Room for Squares. Mayer is known for his blues-influenced pop-rock guitar work and this is one of his popular early tracks. Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Nickelback are all major rock artists but did not create this song.
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pink floyd
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guns and roses
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deep purple
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bruce springsteen
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'Born in the U.S.A.' is a famous song by Bruce Springsteen from his 1984 album of the same name. Despite its patriotic title, the song actually critiques the treatment of Vietnam veterans. Pink Floyd, Guns N' Roses, and Deep Purple are all major rock acts but this is Springsteen's signature song.
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pink floyd
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deep purple
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parikrama
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metallica
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'Coming Back to Life' is a song by Pink Floyd from their 1994 album The Division Bell. The song was written by David Gilmour and is one of the band's later era classics. Deep Purple and Metallica are legendary hard rock/metal bands, and Parikrama is an Indian rock band, but this track belongs to Pink Floyd.
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pink floyd
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guns and rose
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led zeppelin
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korn