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.

Classic rock bandsHeavy metal pioneersJazz fusion musiciansElectronic music historyFamous music albums

Rock Music History Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. def leppard

  2. pink floyd

  3. staind

  4. metallica

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Nothing Else Matters' is a power ballad by Metallica, released on their 1991 self-titled album (often called 'The Black Album'). The song is notable for being more melodic and emotional compared to Metallica's typical thrash metal style. Def Leppard, Pink Floyd, and Staind are the other artists listed, but none of them performed this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. led zeppelin

  2. bruce springsteen

  3. coldpaly

  4. megadeth

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Yellow' is a popular song by the British rock band Coldplay, released in 2000. Despite the spelling error 'coldpaly' in option C, this is clearly meant to be Coldplay and is the correct answer. The other options are different artists: Led Zeppelin, Bruce Springsteen, and Megadeth.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. linkin park

  2. metallica

  3. guns n roses

  4. deep purple

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Fade to Black' is a song by Metallica from their 1984 album 'Ride the Lightning.' It's known as one of Metallica's slower, more emotional songs and deals with themes of depression and hopelessness. Linkin Park, Guns N' Roses, and Deep Purple are the other listed artists, but none of them performed this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. metalllica

  2. deep purple

  3. system of a down

  4. led zeppelin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Smoke on the Water' is one of Deep Purple's most famous songs, released in 1972. It's known for its iconic guitar riff. Despite the spelling error 'metalllica' in option A, the correct answer is Deep Purple (option B). System of a Down and Led Zeppelin are the other artists listed but did not perform this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. system of a down

  2. megadeth

  3. panther

  4. metallica

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Chop Suey!' (misspelled as 'chopsuey') is a song by System of a Down from their 2001 album 'Toxicity.' The song is known for its aggressive style and changing tempo. Megadeth, Panther (likely meant to be Pantera), and Metallica are the other listed artists, but none of them performed this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. pink floyd

  2. korn

  3. sum 41

  4. def leppard

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Another Brick in the Wall' is a famous song by Pink Floyd from their 1979 album 'The Wall.' It was released as a three-part suite, with Part 2 being the most commercially successful. Korn, Sum 41, and Def Leppard are the other listed artists, but none of them performed this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. indian ocean

  2. linkin park

  3. eagles

  4. def leppard

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Two Steps Behind' is a song by Def Leppard, released in 1993. It was featured in the film 'Last Action Hero' and became one of their successful acoustic ballads. Indian Ocean, Linkin Park, and Eagles are the other listed artists, but none of them performed this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. john mayor

  2. metallica

  3. megadeth

  4. guns and rodes

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'November Rain' is a power ballad by Guns N' Roses from their 1991 album 'Use Your Illusion I.' Despite the spelling errors in the options (including 'guns and rodes'), the intended correct answer is Guns N' Roses (option D). John Mayer, Metallica, and Megadeth are the other listed artists, but none of them performed this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. john mayor

  2. nikelback

  3. nirvana

  4. guns and roses

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The question asks about 'civil war' in a music context. 'Civil War' is a song by Guns N' Roses, released in 1991 on their album 'Use Your Illusion II'. The other artists listed (John Mayor, Nickelback, Nirvana) do not have a well-known song titled 'Civil War'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. deep purple

  2. metallica

  3. system of a down

  4. nirvana

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This question refers to Nirvana's famous cover of 'Where Did You Sleep Last Night' (Lead Belly's folk song) during their MTV Unplugged performance. The other bands listed (Deep Purple, Metallica, System of a Down) are not associated with this song.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Deep Purple

  2. Sum 41

  3. Iron Maiden

  4. Black Sabbath

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Iron Maiden released 'When Two Worlds Collide' on their 1986 album 'Somewhere in Time.' The other artists listed are all rock/metal bands but none have a song with this exact title.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Switchfoot

  2. Matchbox Twenty

  3. Maroon five

  4. Eminem

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'How Far We've Come' is a hit song by Matchbox Twenty from their 2007 retrospective album 'Exile on Mainstream.' Switchfoot, Maroon 5, and Eminem have no songs with this exact title.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. bon jovi

  2. bryan adams

  3. europe

  4. eagles

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Run to You' is a popular song by Canadian singer Bryan Adams, released in 1991 on his album Waking Up the Neighbours.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. eagles

  2. nirvana

  3. europe

  4. richard marx

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'The Final Countdown' is a hit song by the Swedish band Europe, released in 1986.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. black sabbath

  2. metallica

  3. nirvana

  4. nightwish

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Lithium' is a song by the American grunge band Nirvana, released on their 1991 album Nevermind.