These 12 music moments helped shape pop history forever! Do you think you know these magic moments better than the average music fan? Let's find out!
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Which song did Elvis Presley record in 1954 at the famed Sun Records?
"Blue Suede Shoes"
"Heartbreak Hotel"
That's Alright Mama"
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Which artist produced the first million-selling r'n'b album in 1962?
The Temptations
James Brown
Chuck Berry
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What year did the Beatles make their debut on the Ed Sullivan show, thus igniting the British invasion?
1963
1962
1964
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The Beatles met Bob Dylan at the Hotel Delmonico in what city on August 28, 1964?
Los Angeles
San Franciso
New York
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Which 1965 Bob Dylan song was considered by many to be the birth of the modern rock song as we know it?
"Maggie's Farm"
"Like a Rolling Stone"
"Highway 61"
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What year did The Who release their iconic anthem "My Generation?"
1966
1965
1967
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Which Beach Boys album is considered to be one of pop music's most enduring masterpieces?
"Surfer Girl"
"Still Cruising"
"Pet Sounds"
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Why were Mick Jagger and Keith Richards arrested in 1967?
For possession of hash and amphetamines
For starting a fist fight outside of a bar
For driving under the influence
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What history making song did Jimi Hendrix play at the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival?
The Star Spangled Banner
Purple Haze
All Along the Watchtower
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What year did Marvin Gaye release his anthem "What's Going On?"
1969
1970
1971
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What alter ego did David Bowie create in 1972?
Ziggy Stardust
The Starchild
Moon man
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What year was John Lennon tragically murdered?
1981
1979
1980
Based on the results of this quiz, you are pop history average! While you may know a few of the moments that made pop history forever, you still drew a blank on a few of these important musical milestones. Worry not, this quiz likely proved a great trip down memory lane!
C+, Pop History Average
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Right!
This quiz revealed that you're pretty well versed on the 12 moments that made pop music history! While you may have drawn a blank on a few of these milestones, you proved you possess some serious music history prowess. Well done!
B+, Pop History Pert
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Right!
This quiz revealed that you're knowledge on pop music history is downright perfect! While many may claim to know the 12 moments that made pop music history, you actually do. Go ahead and give yourself a well deserved pat on the back for a job well done!
A+, Pop History Perfect
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Right!
1
Which song did Elvis Presley record in 1954 at the famed Sun Records?
"Blue Suede Shoes"
"Heartbreak Hotel"
That's Alright Mama"
2
Which artist produced the first million-selling r'n'b album in 1962?
The Temptations
James Brown
Chuck Berry
3
What year did the Beatles make their debut on the Ed Sullivan show, thus igniting the British invasion?
1963
1962
1964
4
The Beatles met Bob Dylan at the Hotel Delmonico in what city on August 28, 1964?
Los Angeles
San Franciso
New York
5
Which 1965 Bob Dylan song was considered by many to be the birth of the modern rock song as we know it?
"Maggie's Farm"
"Like a Rolling Stone"
"Highway 61"
6
What year did The Who release their iconic anthem "My Generation?"
1966
1965
1967
7
Which Beach Boys album is considered to be one of pop music's most enduring masterpieces?
"Surfer Girl"
"Still Cruising"
"Pet Sounds"
8
Why were Mick Jagger and Keith Richards arrested in 1967?
For possession of hash and amphetamines
For starting a fist fight outside of a bar
For driving under the influence
9
What history making song did Jimi Hendrix play at the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival?
The Star Spangled Banner
Purple Haze
All Along the Watchtower
10
What year did Marvin Gaye release his anthem "What's Going On?"
1969
1970
1971
11
What alter ego did David Bowie create in 1972?
Ziggy Stardust
The Starchild
Moon man
12
What year was John Lennon tragically murdered?
1981
1979
1980
