Although we rever the 1970s as one of the most influential decades for rock and pop, it didn't get off to a great start. A string of disasters accompanied the turning of the decade: in 1970, The Beatles broke up, and - slightly later - Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix left this mortal coil in a somewhat premature fashion - each joining the infamous 27s Club. However, the 70s recovered and brought us countless rock legends such as David Bowie, Queen, The Eagles, Pink Floyd, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and a whole host of legendary names that lived it large throughout this decade of utter decadence. But how much do you really know about the 1970s? Find out with our quiz which explores the excesses, the private lives, and - of course - the music of one of rock's most influential decades.
What seminal 70s band started out as Linda Ronstadt's backup band?
True or false: Marc Bolan's band, T Rex, had several hits with Karn Evil 9 and Lucky Man.
Which British rock band, headed by Jeff Lynne, made a come-back in 2018 with sell-out concerts all around the world?
Irish gods, Roxy Music, were massive in the 70s. Who was the lead singer?
Which 70s icons recorded "More Than A Feeling" and "Peace of Mind"?
"Hotel California" was a major hit for which 70s supergroup?
Which epic Queen song lasts for six minutes and was released alongside a promo video (7 years before MTV!)?
Which singer-songwriter changed his name to Yusuf Islam after becoming a Muslim in 1977?
Who, in The Clash, appears on the album cover for "London Calling"?
American rock legends, Lynyrd Skynyrd had a hit with the studio AND live versions of which iconic song?
Pink Floyd have had many No.1 albums. Which was the first to hit the top slot?
Jimmy Page was the lead guitarist for which legendary British rock group?
True or False: Grand Funk Railroad's debut album was entitled "Can't Buy A Thrill"
Gene Simmons from Kiss discovered which legendary 1970s rock gods?
Parliament and Funkadelic produced some of the most innovative funk of the 1970s. Who was the mastermind behind these seminal groups?
True or False: "Still The Same" by Bob Seger, was on his "Against The Wind" album?
Who, in Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, were also former members of Buffalo Springfield?
What are Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor collectively known as?
Which 70s group had a No. 1 hit in 1978 with "Kiss You All Over"?
Who was thrown out of Graceland by their security staff in 1976?
Which was the final Doors album with Jim Morrison on vocals?
Ozzy Osbourne famously bit the head from a bat during a live performance. Which band did he front?
The 70s became known for its excesses. Which rock band shocked their audiences by dragging up and losing their original drummer to a drug-related drowning?
True or False: The album sleeve for Alice Cooper's "School's Out" was wrapped in a pair of panties.
True or False: Each member of The Eagles was born and raised in California.
Carly Simon has had many hits over the decades, but her first was in the 70s. What was the name of the song?
The 70s was THE peak concept album decade. Which Eagles album started out as a piece about anti-heroes, but turned more Wild West?
Which classic 1970s compilation is the all-time best-selling greatest hits collection in the United States?
Which band released "Dark Side of the Moon" and "The Wall"?
