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Rock Music Documentaries: Match the Rock Documentaries to Their Subjects

Description: Test your knowledge of rock music documentaries by matching them to their subjects.
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Which documentary chronicles the rise and fall of the British rock band The Beatles?

  1. The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Let It Be is a 1970 documentary film directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg that documents the final days of The Beatles as a band.

Which documentary features interviews with rock musicians and critics discussing the history of rock music?

  1. The History of Rock 'n' Roll

  2. Woodstock

  3. Gimme Shelter

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The History of Rock 'n' Roll is a 1995 documentary series directed by Martin Scorsese that explores the history of rock music from its origins in the 1950s to the present day.

Which documentary follows the Rolling Stones during their 1969 tour of the United States?

  1. The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter is a 1970 documentary film directed by Albert and David Maysles that follows the Rolling Stones during their 1969 tour of the United States.

Which documentary captures the iconic 1969 music festival held in Bethel, New York?

  1. The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Woodstock is a 1970 documentary film directed by Michael Wadleigh that captures the iconic 1969 music festival held in Bethel, New York.

Which documentary documents the final concert of The Band, held on Thanksgiving Day 1976?

  1. The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Last Waltz is a 1978 documentary film directed by Martin Scorsese that documents the final concert of The Band, held on Thanksgiving Day 1976.

Which documentary explores the life and career of the legendary rock musician David Bowie?

  1. Moonage Daydream

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Moonage Daydream is a 2022 documentary film directed by Brett Morgen that explores the life and career of David Bowie.

Which documentary delves into the history and impact of the British rock band Queen?

  1. Bohemian Rhapsody

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 biographical drama film directed by Bryan Singer that explores the history and impact of the British rock band Queen.

Which documentary chronicles the rise of the punk rock movement in the 1970s?

  1. The Filth and the Fury

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Filth and the Fury is a 2000 documentary film directed by Julien Temple that chronicles the rise of the punk rock movement in the 1970s.

Which documentary tells the story of the iconic rock festival held at Woodstock, New York, in 1969?

  1. Woodstock

  2. The Rolling Stones: Gimme Shelter

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Woodstock is a 1970 documentary film directed by Michael Wadleigh that tells the story of the iconic rock festival held at Woodstock, New York, in 1969.

Which documentary explores the life and career of the influential rock musician Janis Joplin?

  1. Janis

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Janis is a 1974 documentary film directed by Howard Alk that explores the life and career of the influential rock musician Janis Joplin.

Which documentary captures the iconic 1977 punk rock festival held in London, England?

  1. The Filth and the Fury

  2. The Clash: Westway to the World

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Clash: Westway to the World is a 2000 documentary film directed by Don Letts that captures the iconic 1977 punk rock festival held in London, England.

Which documentary delves into the history and influence of the British rock band The Who?

  1. The Who: The Kids Are Alright

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Who: The Kids Are Alright is a 1979 documentary film directed by Jeff Stein that delves into the history and influence of the British rock band The Who.

Which documentary chronicles the rise and fall of the American rock band The Doors?

  1. The Doors

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Doors is a 1991 documentary film directed by Oliver Stone that chronicles the rise and fall of the American rock band The Doors.

Which documentary explores the life and career of the legendary rock musician Jimi Hendrix?

  1. Jimi Hendrix

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jimi Hendrix is a 1973 documentary film directed by Joe Boyd that explores the life and career of the legendary rock musician Jimi Hendrix.

Which documentary tells the story of the iconic rock festival held at Altamont Speedway in California in 1969?

  1. Gimme Shelter

  2. Woodstock

  3. Let It Be

  4. The Last Waltz


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gimme Shelter is a 1970 documentary film directed by Albert and David Maysles that tells the story of the iconic rock festival held at Altamont Speedway in California in 1969.

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