Bay Area Pop Culture Quiz: Music

5 Questions | By BANGQUIZ | Last updated: Apr 15, 2013 | Total Attempts: 280

Test your knowledge of some of the people, places and things that put the Bay Area on the pop-culture map. Second up: Music.

Questions and Answers

1.

Several hit albums have been recorded in the Bay Area. Which ranks as the biggest seller?
- A.
  
  “American Idiot,” Green Day
- B.
  
  “Infinity,” Journey
- C.
  
  “Somewhere in California,” Night Ranger
- D.
  
  “Rumours,” Fleetwood Mac
2.

One of the most significant guitarists in rock history was born in Berkeley. What’s his name?
- A.
  
  Peter Buck of R.E.M.
- B.
  
  Joe Satriani
- C.
  
  Jimi Hendrix
- D.
  
  Carlos Santana
3.

Which local rock ’n’ roll icon will you find buried in Palo Alto?
- A.
  
  Jerry Garcia
- B.
  
  Ron “Pigpen” McKernan
- C.
  
  Janis Joplin
- D.
  
  Skip Spence of Moby Grape
4.

What groundbreaking music business got its start in the 700 block of Brannan Street in San Francisco?
- A.
  
  Pandora
- B.
  
  Rolling Stone
- C.
  
  VH1
- D.
  
  Tower Records
5.

What were the names of the original Pointer Sisters trio of Oakland?
- A.
  
  June, Bonnie and Anita
- B.
  
  Maxine, Patty and LaVerne
- C.
  
  Diana, Mary and Florence
- D.
  
  Cindy, Maxine and Dawn

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