How Much Do You Know About ’70s Music?

’70s music is truly iconic. From sending political messages to breaking the norms with electric guitar solos, music from this era will never be forgotten. So take this quiz and surprise yourself with how much you know about ’70s music!

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Question 1/30

Which Band is pictured here?

  • The Who
  • The Village
  • The Beatles
Question 2/30

Finish the lyrics: "There's a lady who's sure all that glitters is gold..."

  • "And she's buying a stairway to heaven"
  • "Not all who wander are losing"
  • "And all that shines is diamonds"
Question 3/30

Who released the concept album Diamond Dogs in 1974?

  • David Bowie
  • Queen
  • Iggy Pop
Question 4/30

Which musical group pictured here had a handful of hit songs throughout the '70s -- and were married in real life?

  • The Carpenters
  • Captain and Tenille
  • Sonny and Cher
Question 5/30

The band name "Lynyrd Skynyrd" came from...

  • A town's name
  • A gym teachers name
  • A game's name
Question 6/30

Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, and Freddie Mercury are the original members of which band?

  • Queen
  • Bad Company
  • Bon Jovi
Question 7/30

Who is this? Simon or Garfunkel

  • Simon
  • Garfunkel
  • Neither
Question 8/30

What was the famous song about a recreation center that spawned a dance movement?

  • YMCA
  • Get Your Groove Thang
  • Macarana
Question 9/30

True or False: Greatest Hits 1971-1975 by The Eagles is one of the bestselling albums of all time.

  • True
  • False
Question 10/30

Which of these people was NOT a member of Led Zeppelin?

  • Jimmy Page
  • John Bonham
  • Roger Daltrey
Question 11/30

Finish these lyrics: "And just when it hit me somebody turned around and shouted..."

  • "Macho Man"
  • "Ah, Freak out"
  • "Play That Funky Music White Boy"
Question 12/30

Who sang "Ain't No Sunshine"?

  • Bill Withers
  • Marvin Gaye
  • Jackson Five
Question 13/30

Where did AC/DC get their band name?

  • Air conditioning company
  • Sewing machine
  • From the devil
Question 14/30

Which famous pop group was from Sweden?

  • ABBA
  • Fleetwood Mac
  • There were none
Question 15/30

Finish the lyrics: "You may say I'm a dreamer. But I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us..."

  • "Let's hope it's a good one without any fear."
  • "And the world will be as one."
  • "Join us as we go round."
Question 16/30

Mick Jagger is the lead singer for which band?

  • Beatles
  • The Rolling Stones
  • Led Zepplin
Question 17/30

Which musical group was featured prominently on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack?

  • Bee Gees
  • The Supremes
  • The Rolling Stones
Question 18/30

Finish these lyrics: "Joy to the world, all the boys and girls!"

  • "The Lord is come"
  • "Joy to the fishes in the deep blue sea, joy to you and me"
  • "Joy is for me"
Question 19/30

In 1976, which major singer announced he was bisexual?

  • John Lennon
  • Elton John
  • John Denver
Question 20/30

Finish these lyrics: "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"

  • "'Till the landslide brought me down."
  • "Caught in the landslide, no escape from reality."
  • "Cause this landslide is bringing me down."
Question 21/30

Who performed the legendary ballad "American Pie" released in 1971?

  • John Denver
  • Terry Jacks
  • Don McLean
Question 22/30

Finish these lyrics: "At first I was afraid, I was petrified. Kept thinking I could never live without you by my side..."

  • "But then I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong."
  • "Don't come a-hangin' round my door."
  • "I'll stay alive."
Question 23/30

Which of these is NOT a Pink Floyd song?

  • "Wish You Were Here"
  • "Touch of Grey"
  • "Another Brick in the wall"
Question 24/30

Which of these was Rod Stewart's nickname in the '70s?

  • Roddie the Rat
  • Rod the Mod
  • Hot Rod
Question 25/30

Finish these lyrics: "If I stay here with you girl, things just couldn't be the same."

  • "Cause I'm free as a bird now and this bird you cannot change."
  • "Mama, I'm Coming home."
  • "Cause you're free, here with me."
Question 26/30

Who sang the hit song "Sir Duke"?

  • Stevie Wonder
  • Ray Charles
  • Michael Jackson
Question 27/30

Which of these Jacksons is NOT a member of The Jackson 5?

  • Michael
  • Janet
  • Tito
Question 28/30

Which supergroup featured both Eric Clapton and Duane Allman?

  • Derek and the Dominos
  • Temple of the Dog
  • Three Dog Night
Question 29/30

Who sang "Blinded by the Light"?

  • Electronic Light Orchestra
  • Manfred Man Earth Band
  • Three Dog Night
Question 30/30

Finish these lyrics: "The cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon..."

  • "Little boy blue and the man in the moon."
  • "Papa don't preach, i'm in trouble deep."
  • "Please say you'll be home soon."

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