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The Essential 70’s Music Quiz!

How much do you know about bands and solo artists from the 1970s? Take this quiz and find out!

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated August 21st 2024

It's hard to believe, but in the 70s, technology existed which helped bands and solo musicians record their music and release it in actual shops! It has been described by some – mainly really old people – as the greatest decade for music.

How much do you know about this era of tunes? Take the quiz and find out!

And when you're done, you can check out the answers at the bottom of this page and take one of our other awesome music quizzes!

1/20

Let's kick off with an EASY question. Who is this?

2/20

What's the name of this Swedish group, for another point.

3/20
Mercury

This man has released many greatest hits compilations. This is the cover of one such album. Who is he?

4/20
Labyrinth | Jim Henson | Eric Rattray | Henson Associates, Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd.

This person was a famous musician and acted in Labyrinth too. What's his name?

5/20

What about this trio?

6/20

Can you name this hard rockin' four-piece?

7/20
Warner Bros

Can you name this legendary heavy metal group?

8/20

What about this band?

9/20
Giphy

What's this legendary singer's name?

10/20
Chrysalis

This band were fronted by Debbie Harry. Tell us their name for one more point.

11/20
Giphy

Who are this band?

12/20

What's the name of this band who formed in the early 70s?

13/20
Giphy

This band are rock royalty. What is their name?

14/20
Giphy

This musician is still making music and performing today. What's his name?

15/20

What's the name of this colourful band?

16/20
Giphy

This musician still makes music today and possibly invented The Carlton dance. What's his name?

17/20

This group were named after three different elements. Do you know what they're called?

18/20
paulmccartney.com

This band formed after The Beatles split up. What were they called?

19/20

This duo formed in London and sang a song called Rabbit. Can you name them for one more point?

20/20
Casablanca Records

This singer was a popular disco vocalist and has a season-themed surname. What's her name?

Oh no! Maybe 70s music isn't for you. Still, there's lots of amazing songs to check out!

Good try! Why not listen to every album released in the 70s and have another go?

Great work! You know a lot about classic bands and musicians!

Wow! That's a perfect score. Do you own a time travel machine?