Can You Fill in the Blank Rock and Roll Crossword?

Can You Fill in the Blank Rock and Roll Crossword? – Find out how much of a rock and roll aficionado you are by taking this quick crossword quiz!

Introduction

Can You Fill in the Blank Rock and Roll Crossword?

We all love a good crossword, right? So how about we put your rock and roll knowledge to the test with this fun crossword. See how many of these rock and roll icons you can name from just a few clues. Good luck!

The Beatles

The Beatles were a British rock band that formed in Liverpool in 1960. The group consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They became widely regarded as the foremost and most influential music band in history. Rooted in skiffle and 1950s rock and roll, the Beatles later experimented with several genres, ranging from pop ballads to psychedelic and hard rock, often incorporating classical elements in innovative ways. In 1963, their enormous popularity first emerged as “Beatlemania”; as the group’s music grew in sophistication, led by primary songwriters Lennon and McCartney, they came to be perceived as an embodiment of the ideals shared by the counterculture of the 1960s.

The Beatles built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool and Hamburg over a three-year period from 1960, with Stuart Sutcliffe initially serving as bass player. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison, together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers during this period; Pete Best was the last drummer for the official line-up. By early 1962 they had returned to playing small clubs (one notable engagement was at the Star-Club in Hamburg), as well as some radio and television appearances; Brian Epstein took over as their manager late that year.

The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London, England, in 1962. The first stable line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass), Charlie Watts (drums), and Ian Stewart (piano). Stewart was removed from the official line-up in 1963 but continued as a touring member until his death in 1985. Jones died less than a month after Stewart, having already been replaced by Mick Taylor who remained until 1974. After Taylor’s departure, Ronnie Wood took his place in 1975 and continues on guitar in tandem with Richards. Following Wyman’s retirement in 1993, Darryl Jones joined as their touring bassist. Other touring keyboardists for the band have been Nicky Hopkins (1967–1982), Billy Preston (1971–1981), Ian McLagan (1978–1981), Chuck Leavell (1982–present) and Ben Palmer (2002–present).

The Stones were at the forefront of the British Invasion of bands that became popular in the United States in 1964. Many of their hits were written by Jagger and Richards and they are considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time. They have released 30 studio albums, 23 live albums and numerous compilations. Let It Bleed was their first album to be certified gold in the US; 11 more would follow, including seven consecutive number one studio albums between 1971 and 1977 – an achievement only bested by The Beatles. Sticky Fingers and Some Girls are generally seen as their best albums while Tumbling Dice has been called their greatest hit single ever by many critics such as Richie Unterberger from AllMusic and Dan Cairns from The Sunday Times,. Estimated sales are above 250 million units worldwide for all albums released before 2016; sales for Their Satanic Majesties Request stands at 6 million copies according to Nielsen SoundScan since 1991 when records were first tracked electronically

Led Zeppelin

Here is a Led Zeppelin crossword to see how much you know about the band! Good luck!

1. Jimmy ____ was the drummer for Led Zeppelin
2. Robert ____ was the singer for Led Zeppelin
3. John ____ was the bass player for Led Zeppelin
4. ____ Page was the guitarist for Led Zeppelin
5. Led Zeppelin’s fourth album is often referred to as ____ Farmer
6. “All My Love” is a song off of which album?
7. “Kashmir” is a song off of which album?
8. “Stairway to Heaven” is a song off of which album?
9. “Whole Lotta Love” is a song off of which album?
10. What was the name of Led Zeppelin’s first album?
11. What was the name of Led Zeppelin’s last album?

Pink Floyd

Pink Floyd was an English rock band formed in London in 1965. They are considered one of the most influential bands of all time, and their music helped to shape the sound and style of progressive rock. The band’s best-known lineup consisted of founding members Syd Barrett (vocals, guitar), Nick Mason (drums), Roger Waters (bass, vocals), and Richard Wright (keyboards, vocals).

The Who

The Who is a British rock band formed in London in 1964. The group consists of Roger Daltrey (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Pete Townshend (guitar, vocals, keyboards), John Entwistle (bass guitar, brass instruments, vocals) and Keith Moon (drums, percussion). They are considered one of the most influential rock bands of the 20th century, selling over 100 million records worldwide.

Queen

Queen is a British rock band that was formed in London in 1970. The band members are Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon, and Roger Taylor. Queen’s style of music is a mix of hard rock, pop, and glam rock. The band has released many successful albums including “A Night at the Opera” and “The Game”. Queen is one of the best-selling bands of all time with over 300 million records sold worldwide.

AC/DC

AC/DC is a rock band formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. The band has sold more than 200 million albums worldwide, including 71.5 million albums in the United States, and is known for its high-energy live performances. The band’s classic lineup includes lead vocalist Bon Scott, guitarist Angus Young, bassist Cliff Williams, and drummer Phil Rudd.

Black Sabbath

Schwarz Sabbath, also known as Black Sabbath, is a British rock band formed in 1968 by guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler, drummer Bill Ward, and singer Ozzy Osbourne. With a heavy, slow sound that was the antithesis of the popular music of the time, they are often credited with creating heavy metal. Though other bands such as Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple had already dabbled in the genre, Black Sabbath was the first band to truly embrace it.

Metallica

Metallica is an American metal band formed in 1981 in Los Angeles, California. The group’s fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship made them one of the founding “big four” bands of thrash metal, alongside Megadeth, Anthrax, and Slayer. Metallica’s current lineup comprises founding members James Hetfield (lead vocals, rhythm guitar) and Lars Ulrich (drums), along with long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo. Guitarist Dave Mustaine (who went on to form Megadeth) and bassists Ron McGovney, Cliff Burton, and Jason Newsted are former members of the band.

Metallica achieved commercial success with their eponymous fifth album (also known as The Black Album), which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. With this release the band expanded its musical direction resulting in an album that appealed to a more mainstream audience. In 2000, Metallica was among anumber of artists who filed a lawsuit against Napster for sharing the band’s copyright-protected material without permission from the band. A settlement was reached and Napster became a pay-to-use service.