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Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2016, this guy was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for services to music and charity. Who was it?Answer: It was Sir Rod Stewart. He said: “I’ve led a wonderful life and have had a tremendous career thanks to the generous support of the great…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2007, this guy .became the first music artist to perform at the new Wembley Stadium in London when he played the first of two shows at the venue during his ’25 Live Tour’. Who was it?Answer: It was George Michael!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 2008 Rolling Stone magazine published a list of the Top 50 guitar songs of all time. Who was #1? Answer: No.5 was ‘Brown Sugar’ by The Rolling Stones, No.4 , ‘You Really Got Me’ by The Kinks, No.3, ‘Crossroads’, by Cream, No.2 ‘Purple Haze’, by Jimi…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1975, this guy’s ninth studio album went to No.1 on the US album chart, the first album ever to enter the US chart at No.1. Who was it and what was the album? Answer: It was Sir Elton John and the album was ‘Captain Fantastic And…
Questions: It was this day in Rock History in 1992, these guys played a gig at the Oval pub in Norwich for 400 fans as The Nodding Donkeys, as a thank you to the pub’s landlord. Who was it?Answer: It was Iron Maiden!
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1967, this song was released in the US, where it went on to be No.1 on the singles chart two months later. What was it?Answer: It was ‘Light my Fire’ by the Doors. When The Doors were on The Ed Sullivan Show they were asked to…
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1989, this guy secretly married a 19-year-old. His 28-year-old son was best man. Who was it?Answer: It was Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones. He was 53 at the time. Ewww.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1972, these guys released their debut studio album. The album was an immediate success and produced three top 40 singles. Who was it?Answer: It was The Eagles and the singles were ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Witchy Woman’ and ‘Peaceful Easy Feeling’.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1968, these guys released their debut album. Who was it? Answer: It was Creedence Clearwater Revival. The album features an 8 minute version of the Dale Hawkins song ‘Suzie Q’ which became the band’s only Top 40 hit not written by John Fogerty.
Question: It was this day in Rock History in 1989, released his one hundredth single, which became his 26th Top 3 UK hit. Who was it?Answer: It was Cliff Richard! The song was ‘The Best Of Me’, to date, Richard has sold more than 250 million records worldwide!
