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Welcome to the Yardbirds Quiz, where we take you on a musical journey through one of rock’s most influential and iconic bands. The Yardbirds revolutionized the music scene with their groundbreaking sound, blending blues, rock, and psychedelia in a way that forever changed the landscape of classic rock. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to their music, this quiz will challenge your knowledge of the band’s history, legendary guitarists, and their impact on the world of rock.
If you enjoy fun quizzes that test your knowledge of legendary rock bands and their musical innovations, you’re in the right place! This quiz is designed not only to entertain but also to educate, offering insights into the band’s evolution, their unforgettable hits, and the virtuoso guitarists who passed through their ranks. Ready to see how much you really know about the Yardbirds? Let’s dive in!
Ready to Rock? Test Your Yardbirds Knowledge!
1. When did The Yardbirds first form?
a) 1960
b) 1963
c) 1965
d) 1967
2. Which Yardbirds guitarist was known as “Slowhand” before becoming a solo legend?
a) Jimmy Page
b) Jeff Beck
c) Eric Clapton
d) Keith Richards
3. What is the title of the Yardbirds’ hit single that was their first to chart in the United States?
a) “For Your Love”
b) “Heart Full of Soul”
c) “Shapes of Things”
d) “I’m a Man”
4. Which legendary guitarist replaced Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds in 1965?
a) Jimmy Page
b) Jeff Beck
c) Peter Green
d) Brian Jones
5. What distinctive musical feature did The Yardbirds pioneer, influencing later bands like The Who and Pink Floyd?
a) Use of distortion and feedback
b) Acoustic guitar riffs
c) Multi-track recording
d) Synthesizer solos
6. What was the name of the Yardbirds’ 1966 album that featured both Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on guitar?
a) “Yardbirds”
b) “Having a Rave Up”
c) “Roger the Engineer”
d) “Five Live Yardbirds”
7. Who was the lead singer of The Yardbirds during the majority of their success?
a) Keith Relf
b) Paul McCartney
c) Mick Jagger
d) Roger Daltrey
8. Which Yardbirds guitarist would later go on to form Led Zeppelin?
a) Jeff Beck
b) Eric Clapton
c) Jimmy Page
d) David Gilmour
9. Which of the following is one of The Yardbirds’ most iconic songs, known for its experimental guitar work?
a) “The Wind Cries Mary”
b) “White Room”
c) “For Your Love”
d) “Heart Full of Soul”
10. What was the title of the 1965 Yardbirds album that introduced the world to Jeff Beck’s innovative guitar techniques?
a) “Yardbirds”
b) “For Your Love”
c) “Having a Rave Up”
d) “Roger the Engineer”
11. Which future member of the Beatles briefly jammed with The Yardbirds during a recording session?
a) John Lennon
b) George Harrison
c) Paul McCartney
d) Ringo Starr
12. The Yardbirds were inducted into which prestigious musical institution in 1992?
a) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
b) The UK Music Hall of Fame
c) The Songwriters Hall of Fame
d) The Hollywood Walk of Fame
13. Which of the following was NOT a famous member of The Yardbirds at one point?
a) Eric Clapton
b) Jimmy Page
c) Jeff Beck
d) Jimi Hendrix
14. What 1967 Yardbirds song is often considered a pioneering track in the development of psychedelic rock?
a) “Heart Full of Soul”
b) “Shapes of Things”
c) “The Train Kept A-Rollin’”
d) “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago”
15. Which famous blues musician’s song did The Yardbirds cover in their live performances?
a) B.B. King
b) Robert Johnson
c) Howlin’ Wolf
d) Muddy Waters
16. What was the title of The Yardbirds’ 1966 single that became a major hit in both the UK and the US?
a) “For Your Love”
b) “Heart Full of Soul”
c) “Over Under Sideways Down”
d) “I’m a Man”
17. Which guitar technique, famously used by Jeff Beck, became a staple in rock music after his time with The Yardbirds?
a) Fingerpicking
b) Whammy bar use and pitch bending
c) Slide guitar
d) Tremolo picking
18. Who replaced Eric Clapton when he left The Yardbirds in 1965?
a) Jimmy Page
b) Jeff Beck
c) Steve Marriott
d) Peter Green
19. Which Yardbirds song is considered to be a precursor to the hard rock sound that would later be associated with Led Zeppelin?
a) “Train Kept A-Rollin'”
b) “For Your Love”
c) “Dazed and Confused”
d) “The Yardbird Theme”
20. What was the primary reason Eric Clapton left The Yardbirds?
a) Disagreements over the band’s direction
b) To form Cream
c) To pursue a solo career
d) He was replaced by Jeff Beck
21. Which Yardbirds song is one of the first to feature the use of distortion, influencing many rock bands in the 1960s?
a) “For Your Love”
b) “Heart Full of Soul”
c) “Shapes of Things”
d) “I’m a Man”
22. What year did The Yardbirds officially disband?
a) 1966
b) 1967
c) 1968
d) 1970
23. Which of these albums was NOT released by The Yardbirds?
a) “Roger the Engineer”
b) “Five Live Yardbirds”
c) “Leds Zeppelin I”
d) “Having a Rave Up”
24. What song is considered The Yardbirds’ first major US hit?
a) “For Your Love”
b) “I’m a Man”
c) “Train Kept A-Rollin'”
d) “Heart Full of Soul”
25. What year did Jeff Beck leave The Yardbirds to start his own band, The Jeff Beck Group?
a) 1965
b) 1966
c) 1967
d) 1968
26. Which of the following songs was recorded during the band’s peak with both Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page on guitar?
a) “Heart Full of Soul”
b) “Over Under Sideways Down”
c) “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago”
d) “For Your Love”
27. Which future member of The Yardbirds joined the band after playing in The Allman Brothers Band and later formed the supergroup Cream?
a) Jimmy Page
b) Eric Clapton
c) Jeff Beck
d) Jack Bruce
28. Who was the original bass player for The Yardbirds before Paul Samwell-Smith?
a) Jimmy Page
b) Jeff Beck
c) Chris Dreja
d) John Paul Jones
29. What is the famous nickname given to Jimmy Page because of his guitar-playing style and skill?
a) “The Architect of Rock”
b) “The Master of Feedback”
c) “The Black Knight”
d) “The Wizard of Strings”
30. What did the Yardbirds’ song “Shapes of Things” represent in the context of music?
a) The beginning of their psychedelic period
b) Their tribute to the blues
c) A step towards jazz fusion
d) A move to folk music
31. Which of these Yardbirds songs was recorded live at the Marquee Club in London?
a) “Heart Full of Soul”
b) “Five Live Yardbirds”
c) “Shapes of Things”
d) “I’m a Man”
32. Which one of these songs was a major influence on the development of heavy metal and was covered by Led Zeppelin?
a) “I’m a Man”
b) “For Your Love”
c) “Train Kept A-Rollin'”
d) “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago”
33. What was the primary influence behind the Yardbirds’ groundbreaking sound?
a) Psychedelic rock
b) Blues and rhythm and blues
c) Jazz fusion
d) Folk rock
34. What is the name of the Yardbirds’ 1967 album that was their final studio album with Jeff Beck?
a) “Roger the Engineer”
b) “Yardbirds”
c) “Having a Rave Up”
d) “Little Games”
35. Which Yardbirds song features a distinctive, groundbreaking use of feedback and distortion that was ahead of its time?
a) “Over Under Sideways Down”
b) “I’m a Man”
c) “Shapes of Things”
d) “For Your Love”
Answers to the Yardbirds Quiz:
- b) 1963
- c) Eric Clapton
- a) “For Your Love”
- b) Jeff Beck
- a) Use of distortion and feedback
- c) “Roger the Engineer”
- a) Keith Relf
- c) Jimmy Page
- d) “Heart Full of Soul”
- d) “Roger the Engineer”
- b) George Harrison
- a) The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- d) Jimi Hendrix
- b) “Shapes of Things”
- b) Robert Johnson
- b) “Heart Full of Soul”
- b) Whammy bar use and pitch bending
- b) Jeff Beck
- a) “Train Kept A-Rollin'”
- a) Disagreements over the band’s direction
- c) “Shapes of Things”
- b) 1967
- c) “Leds Zeppelin I”
- a) “For Your Love”
- b) 1966
- c) “Happenings Ten Years Time Ago”
- b) Eric Clapton
- c) Chris Dreja
- d) “The Wizard of Strings”
- a) The beginning of their psychedelic period
- b) “Five Live Yardbirds”
- c) “Train Kept A-Rollin'”
- b) Blues and rhythm and blues
- d) “Little Games”
- c) “Shapes of Things”
How Well Did You Know the Yardbirds?
That’s a wrap on the Yardbirds Quiz! How did you do? Whether you aced it or learned something new, remember that The Yardbirds’ influence on rock music is undeniable. Keep exploring their history, discover more about their amazing guitarists, and stay connected with the rich legacy they’ve left behind. Rock on!
