Question 1
Which Liverpool band evolved from a skiffle group originally called the Quarrymen?
- The Beatles
- The Kinks
- The Searchers
- The Hollies
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The Beatles
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British Rock trivia quiz
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What the British Rock questions cover
- Heavy Metal
- Britpop
- Glam Rock
- Art Rock
- Prog Rock
- Punk Rock
- Queen
- Blues Rock
- Classic Rock
- Hard Rock
- Indie Rock
- Merseybeat
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Question 2
Which singer was the flamboyant lead vocalist of Queen and performed at Live Aid in 1985?
- David Bowie
- Freddie Mercury
- Rod Stewart
- Elton John
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Freddie Mercury
Question 3
Which guitarist of Queen is known for playing a homemade instrument called the Red Special?
- Pete Townshend
- Eric Clapton
- Brian May
- Jimmy Page
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Brian May
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How a British Rock match works
- Seven rounds. The same seven British Rock questions for you and your opponent.
- Ten seconds each. A right answer in two seconds scores 20; at the buzzer, 11.
- The last round counts double. It’s never over until it’s over.
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