Posts tagged with Rock

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

What did Freddie Mercury almost call “Bohemian Rhapsody”?

No chorus. No hook. A six minute song that is essentially a suite and which the band referred to as ...

What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?

What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?

The Rolling Stones' first release was a self-titled debut in 1964, and as of 2024, they’ve been putt...

What inspired the song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple?

What inspired the song “Smoke on the Water” by Deep Purple?

Every human being can play the riff from “Smoke on the Water” on guitar. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore...

Which famous guitar player plays the solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”?

Which famous guitar player plays the solo in Michael Jackson’s “Beat It”?

“Beat It” was released on the 1982 "Thriller" album and as a single in February of 1983 — and would ...

Which of these bands released an untitled album?

Which of these bands released an untitled album?

Which famous band released an untitled album that became a classic? Explore this bold move in music ...

What name did Van Halen use before getting famous?

What name did Van Halen use before getting famous?

It was the early ‘70s when Alex and Eddie Van Halen first started thinking about putting a band toge...

Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?

Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?

Test your Fleetwood Mac knowledge: from 1967 London to Rock Hall fame, can you identify who wasn't a...

Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Who was the first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Uncover the groundbreaking first woman inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. From soul-stirr...

Who was the lead singer of the band Genesis before Phil Collins?

Who was the lead singer of the band Genesis before Phil Collins?

We’re talking about the band Genesis, active in one form or another from roughly 1967 up until 2022 ...

Who was the lead singer of The Doors?

Who was the lead singer of The Doors?

Put your classic rock knowledge to the test! Can you name the controversial lead singer of The Doors...

How many top 10 hits did the Grateful Dead have?

How many top 10 hits did the Grateful Dead have?

Way before the term “disruption” was supposed to apply to tech companies coming up with boring new a...

What is the best-selling live album of all time?

What is the best-selling live album of all time?

Discover the highs and lows of live albums, where the excitement of a concert meets the unpredictabi...

Who was the lead singer of the rock band Queen?

Who was the lead singer of the rock band Queen?

Explore Queen's journey from college band to rock legends. Discover the iconic frontman who propelle...

How many Fleetwood Mac albums were released before Stevie Nicks joined?

How many Fleetwood Mac albums were released before Stevie Nicks joined?

As I have learned while writing this, if you do a search for Fleetwood Mac images, 99.97% of the res...

Finish the Lyrics: "With or Without You"

Finish the Lyrics: "With or Without You"

Just reading "U2", how many catchy-as-hell lyrics popped into your mind? The Irish rock band, whose...