1960 Music Trivia

The 1960s was a revolutionary decade for music, seeing the rise of legendary artists and ground-breaking genres that reshaped the musical landscape. From the British Invasion led by The Beatles to the soulful sounds of Motown, the 1960s produced some of the most influential music that continues to inspire artists today. Dive into the world of 1960s music with these trivia questions that will test your knowledge of this iconic era.

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1960 Music Trivia Questions

1. Which song by The Beatles was their first number one hit in the United States?
2. Who was the lead singer of The Rolling Stones during the 1960s?
3. What year did the Woodstock Festival take place?
4. Which girl group had a hit with "Be My Baby" in 1963?
5. Which Motown artist released the album "Talking Book" in the 1960s?
6. What was the name of Bob Dylan's first album released in 1962?
7. Who sang "I Got You (I Feel Good)" in 1965?
8. Which band is known for the 1966 hit "Good Vibrations"?
9. What year did Jimi Hendrix release "Are You Experienced"?
10. Which song did The Supremes first hit number one with in 1964?
11. Who performed "Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay"?
12. What was the name of the festival that marked the peak of the 1960s counterculture?
13. Which 1960s band was fronted by Jim Morrison?
14. Who wrote the song "Respect," which became a hit for Aretha Franklin?
15. What was The Beatles' first film released in 1964?
16. Which band released the album "Pet Sounds" in 1966?
17. What song by The Righteous Brothers became a hit in 1965 and again in 1990?
18. Who is known as the "Queen of Soul"?
19. Which folk group sang "Leaving on a Jet Plane"?
20. What year did The Beatles release "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band"?
21. Which famous guitarist played the national anthem at Woodstock?
22. Who was the original drummer for The Beatles?
23. What song by The Kinks features the lyrics "Girl, you really got me now"?
24. Which singer had a hit with "Stand By Me" in 1961?
25. Which British band is known for the song "You Really Got Me"?
26. What was Janis Joplin's breakthrough song?
27. Which band sang "For What It's Worth"?
28. Who released the hit single "My Girl" in 1964?
29. What year did The Rolling Stones release "Satisfaction"?
30. Which band had a hit with "A Whiter Shade of Pale" in 1967?
31. Who was the lead singer of The Doors?
32. Which Motown group released "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"?
33. What album did The Beatles release in 1968 that was also known as "The White Album"?
34. Who performed "What a Wonderful World"?
35. Which artist is known for the song "Blowin' in the Wind"?
36. Who was the lead vocalist of The Supremes?
37. What was the name of the record label founded by Berry Gordy Jr.?
38. Which 1960s band was known for their matching suits and haircuts?
39. Who sang "All Along the Watchtower"?
40. Which song by The Beach Boys features the lyrics "I'm picking up good vibrations"?
41. Who was the lead singer of The Who?
42. Which album by Bob Dylan was released in 1965 and includes the song "Like a Rolling Stone"?
43. What was the name of the Beatles' second movie released in 1965?
44. Which band released the song "Sunshine of Your Love"?
45. Who wrote and performed "Mrs. Robinson"?
46. What was the last album The Beatles recorded together?
47. Which group is known for the song "The Weight"?
48. Who sang "Pretty Woman" in 1964?
49. What year did the album "Rubber Soul" by The Beatles come out?
50. Which band released "House of the Rising Sun"?
51. Who performed "Georgia on My Mind"?
52. Which 1960s band was known for the song "Somebody to Love"?
53. What was the name of the first TV network to broadcast music videos, launched in 1981?
54. Who had a hit with "When a Man Loves a Woman" in 1966?
55. Which member of The Beatles was known as "The Quiet Beatle"?
56. What was the title of Marvin Gaye's first number one single?
57. Who sang "Where Did Our Love Go" in 1964?
58. Which 1960s artist released the album "Highway 61 Revisited"?
59. Who was the lead singer of The Byrds?
60. Which song by The Beatles includes the lyrics "Hey Jude, don't make it bad"?

1960 Music Trivia Answers

1. "I Want to Hold Your Hand"
2. Mick Jagger
3. 1969
4. The Ronettes
5. Stevie Wonder
6. "Bob Dylan"
7. James Brown
8. The Beach Boys
9. 1967
10. "Where Did Our Love Go"
11. Otis Redding
12. Woodstock
13. The Doors
14. Otis Redding
15. "A Hard Day's Night"
16. The Beach Boys
17. "Unchained Melody"
18. Aretha Franklin
19. Peter, Paul and Mary
20. 1967
21. Jimi Hendrix
22. Pete Best
23. "You Really Got Me"
24. Ben E. King
25. The Kinks
26. "Piece of My Heart"
27. Buffalo Springfield
28. The Temptations
29. 1965
30. Procol Harum
31. Jim Morrison
32. Marvin Gaye
33. "The Beatles"
34. Louis Armstrong
35. Bob Dylan
36. Diana Ross
37. Motown Records
38. The Beatles
39. Jimi Hendrix
40. "Good Vibrations"
41. Roger Daltrey
42. "Highway 61 Revisited"
43. "Help!"
44. Cream
45. Simon & Garfunkel
46. "Abbey Road"
47. The Band
48. Roy Orbison
49. 1965
50. The Animals
51. Ray Charles
52. Jefferson Airplane
53. MTV
54. Percy Sledge
55. George Harrison
56. "I Heard It Through the Grapevine"
57. The Supremes
58. Bob Dylan
59. Roger McGuinn
60. "Hey Jude"

Conclusion

The 1960s was a transformative period in music history, giving rise to some of the most memorable and influential artists and songs of all time. This decade not only revolutionized rock and roll but also introduced new genres like soul, psychedelic rock, and folk rock. The legacy of 1960s music continues to impact the industry and culture today, with many songs and artists from this era remaining popular and influential. Whether you are a fan of The Beatles, Motown, or the counterculture anthems, the 1960s offers a rich tapestry of music that is truly timeless.

For more about the music of the 1960s, visit the Wikipedia page on 1960s music.