Obscure Classic Rock Songs Quiz Challenge

Q: Which question tripped up fans the most in this classic rock quiz?

Snowy White's 'Bird of Paradise' — only 44% got it right. — Nearly 4 in 10 fans split their guesses between Al Stewart and Gerry Rafferty, proving mellow 80s guitar ballads are a serious knowledge gap!

Q: What was the easiest question fans nailed in the quiz?

Both 'Magic Carpet Ride' (Steppenwolf) and 'Witchy Woman' (Eagles) topped the chart at 89% correct. — These classic rock radio staples were practically freebies — a fascinating contrast to the deep-cut obscurity of the rest of the quiz.

Question 1

Which band recorded the song 'The Red and the Black' released on the 1973 album Tyranny and Mutation?

Accepted Answer

Blue Öyster Cult

Question 2

Which progressive rock band released the 1971 single 'Hocus Pocus', known for its yodeling and flute riffs?

Accepted Answer

Focus

Question 3

Which band had an early hit with the 1968 psychedelic single 'Pictures of Matchstick Men'?

Accepted Answer

Status Quo

Question 4

Which artist/band recorded the instrumental rock track 'Frankenstein' that became a hit in 1973?

Accepted Answer

Edgar Winter Group

Question 5

Who performed the 1968 hit 'Magic Carpet Ride'?

Accepted Answer

Steppenwolf

Question 6

Which glam rock act recorded '20th Century Boy', released as a single in 1973?

Accepted Answer

T. Rex

Question 7

Which band recorded the song 'Lazy', a Hammond-organ-driven track appearing on the album Machine Head (1972)?

Accepted Answer

Deep Purple

Question 8

Which group released the slightly obscure single 'Bird of Paradise', a mellow guitar-led ballad that charted in the UK and Europe?

Accepted Answer

Snowy White

Question 9

Which band originally recorded 'Witchy Woman', a darker, mystical track from their 1972 debut?

Accepted Answer

Eagles

Question 10

Which artist recorded the 1970s album track 'Astronomy', later reworked into a standalone fan favorite live piece?

Accepted Answer

Blue Öyster Cult

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