Rockstars: Rock to 'stock Quiz 3

1. The 1968 title track of the album "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" was a hit for which band?

Joan Baez

Iron Butterfly

Santana

Grateful Dead

The correct answer is Iron Butterfly. In 1968, the band released their album "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" which featured the title track of the same name. The song became a hit and is known for its extended instrumental sections and psychedelic sound. Iron Butterfly is credited with popularizing the emerging genre of heavy metal and their success with this album solidified their place in music history.

Explanation

The correct answer is Iron Butterfly. In 1968, the band released their album "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" which featured the title track of the same name. The song became a hit and is known for its extended instrumental sections and psychedelic sound. Iron Butterfly is credited with popularizing the emerging genre of heavy metal and their success with this album solidified their place in music history.

2. Pearl Jam's drummer, Matt Cameron, was also drummer for which band?

Stone Temple Pilots

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Alice in Chains

Sound Garden

Matt Cameron, the drummer of Pearl Jam, was also a drummer for the band Soundgarden. Soundgarden was a Seattle-based rock band that gained significant popularity in the 1990s. Cameron joined Soundgarden in 1986 and played with them until their breakup in 1997. He then joined Pearl Jam in 1998 and has been their drummer ever since. Cameron's involvement with both bands showcases his talent and contribution to the grunge rock scene of the 90s.

Explanation

Matt Cameron, the drummer of Pearl Jam, was also a drummer for the band Soundgarden. Soundgarden was a Seattle-based rock band that gained significant popularity in the 1990s. Cameron joined Soundgarden in 1986 and played with them until their breakup in 1997. He then joined Pearl Jam in 1998 and has been their drummer ever since. Cameron's involvement with both bands showcases his talent and contribution to the grunge rock scene of the 90s.

3. The Rhythm and Vines music festival is held near which city?

Palmerston North

Gisborne

Nelson

New Plymouth

The correct answer is Gisborne. The Rhythm and Vines music festival is held near Gisborne.

Explanation

The correct answer is Gisborne. The Rhythm and Vines music festival is held near Gisborne.

4. The world's best-selling album ever is Michael Jackson's Thriller. What is number two?

Back in Black, AC/DC

The Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd

Bat out of Hell, Meat Loaf

Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975), The Eagles

Actually these four albums, along with Whitney Houston's The Bodyguard, round out the second to the sixth best-selling albums ever.

Explanation

Actually these four albums, along with Whitney Houston's The Bodyguard, round out the second to the sixth best-selling albums ever.

5. The tribute band 'No Way Sis' had a top 40 single in 1996. Which band do they cover?

Twisted Sister

System of a down

INXS

Oasis

No Way Sis is a tribute band that covers the music of Oasis. In 1996, they had a top 40 single, which suggests that their rendition of Oasis songs was well-received and popular among listeners.

Explanation

No Way Sis is a tribute band that covers the music of Oasis. In 1996, they had a top 40 single, which suggests that their rendition of Oasis songs was well-received and popular among listeners.

Rockstars: Rock To 'stock Quiz 3