The Essential 70’s Music Quiz!

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?

The Rolling Stones

The Beatles

The Beach Boys

Wizzard

2/20

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

The Carpenters

Abba

The Mamas and The Papas

Steps

3/20

Mercury

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

Andrew Gold

Elton John

Cliff Richard

Billy Joel

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?

Bob Dylan

Joe Strummer

David Bowie

Freddie Mercury

5/20

@beegees | Giphy

What about this trio?

The Commodores

Bee Gees

Cameo

Motörhead

6/20

@kissonline | Instagram

Can you name this hard rockin' four-piece?

The Doors

ZZ Top

KISS

AC/DC

7/20

Warner Bros

Can you name this legendary heavy metal group?

Black Sabbath

Aerosmith

The Rolling Stones

Pink Floyd

8/20

zztop.com

What about this band?

ZZ Top

Jethro Tull

Steely Dan

Fleetwood Mac

9/20

Giphy

What's this legendary singer's name?

Bill Marley

Rob Marley

Ron Marley

Bob Marley

10/20

Chrysalis

Chrysalis

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

Blondie

Brunette

Strawberry Blonde

Gingers

11/20

Giphy

Who are this band?

The Where

The What

The Whom

The Who

12/20

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

Power Source

AC/DC

Three-Pin Plug

Current Affairz

13/20

Giphy

@queen | Giphy

This band are rock royalty. What is their name?

King

Queen

Prince

Baroness

14/20

Giphy

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

John Denver

Bruce Springsteen

Bob Dylan

Neil Young

15/20

What's the name of this colourful band?

Deep Red

Deep Blue

Deep Yellow

Deep Purple

16/20

Giphy

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

Jon Bon Jovi

Bruce Springsteen

Ozzy Osbourne

Rod Stewart

17/20

@earthwindandfire | Instagram

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

Nature, Water and Fire

Earth, Light and Darkness

Earth, Wind and Fire

Fire, Earth, and Spirit

18/20

paulmccartney.com

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

Feathers

Wings

Beak

The Beatles II

19/20

@chas_dave | Twitter

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

Derek and Rodney

Dennis and Neville

Chas and Dave

Matt and Luke

20/20

Casablanca Records

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

Donna Winter

Donna Spring

Donna Summer

Donna Autumn

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?

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