Memorable Moments: 1970s pt2 Quiz
Questions from our Inside Rock Podcast.
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Quiz Questions
1.
Ziggy Stardust was created as an alter ego by what artist?
A.
Marc Bolin
B.
Gary Glitter
C.
David Bowie
D.
Liberace
2.
The song 'Fame' was co-written by whom?
A.
David Bowie and Paul McCartney
B.
David Bowie and John Lennon
C.
Michael Jackson and David Bowie
D.
Barry Manilow and David Bowie
3.
Who is said to be the queen of disco?
A.
Aretha Franklin
B.
Thelma Houston
C.
Diana Ross
D.
Donna Summer
4.
According to the Record Industry Association of America, what is the best selling album of all time as of 2020?
A.
Michael Jackson — "Thriller"
B.
Fleetwood Mac — "Rumours"
C.
Eagles — "Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975"
D.
The Beatles — "The Beatles" ("The White Album")
5.
What 2 albums did the Eagles release in 1976?
A.
Hotel California and The Long Run
B.
The Long Run and Eagles Live
C.
Hotel California and Eagles Their Greatest 1971-1975
D.
Eagles Their Greatest 1971-1975 and The Long Run
6.
An MIT-trained engineer, who designed a recording studio in his apartment building basement, formed what band?
A.
Triumph
B.
Yes
C.
Boston
D.
Devo
7.
In what year did pre-recorded audio cassettes catch-up to vinyl record sales?
A.
1975
B.
1977
C.
1979
D.
They didn't.
8.
How many songs went #1 on the U.S. album chart from the movie soundtrack "Saturday Night Fever"?
A.
3
B.
5
C.
7
D.
9
9.
What is the selling movie soundtrack album?
A.
Saturday Night Fever (1977)
B.
Grease (1978)
C.
The Bodyguard (1992)
D.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
10.
In 1979, Sony introduced what device that allowed people to listen to music of their choice on the move?
A.
Portable Betamax Player
B.
The Walkman
C.
Mini Disc Player
D.
The Discman
Quiz Outcomes
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