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Concert Tours That Changed Music History

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the concert tours that have significantly impacted the course of music history. From groundbreaking performances to iconic moments, these tours have left an indelible mark on the music industry. Get ready to embark on a journey through some of the most memorable concert tours of all time!
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Which concert tour featured a groundbreaking performance by Jimi Hendrix, where he set his guitar on fire at the end of his set?

  1. The Who's 1969 tour

  2. The Rolling Stones' 1969 tour

  3. The Jimi Hendrix Experience's 1967 tour

  4. Cream's 1968 tour


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Jimi Hendrix's iconic performance at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 included a dramatic finale where he set his guitar on fire, symbolizing his protest against the Vietnam War and the societal unrest of the time.

Which concert tour was famously documented in the film 'Woodstock' and featured performances by iconic artists like Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and The Who?

  1. The Isle of Wight Festival 1970

  2. The Woodstock Music and Art Fair 1969

  3. The Monterey Pop Festival 1967

  4. The Newport Folk Festival 1965


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, held in 1969, was a legendary music festival that brought together some of the biggest names in music and became a symbol of the counterculture movement.

Which concert tour was known for its extravagant stage production, featuring elaborate sets, pyrotechnics, and a giant inflatable pig?

  1. Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' tour 1980-1981

  2. The Rolling Stones' 'Steel Wheels' tour 1989-1990

  3. U2's 'Zoo TV' tour 1992-1993

  4. Madonna's 'Blond Ambition' tour 1990


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' tour was a groundbreaking spectacle, featuring a massive wall that was constructed and demolished during the show, along with stunning visuals and special effects.

Which concert tour was the first to gross over $100 million, setting a new standard for live music revenue?

  1. The Rolling Stones' 'Voodoo Lounge' tour 1994-1995

  2. U2's 'PopMart' tour 1997-1998

  3. The Eagles' 'Hell Freezes Over' tour 1994-1996

  4. Madonna's 'The Girlie Show' tour 1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rolling Stones' 'Voodoo Lounge' tour was a massive commercial success, grossing over $100 million and becoming the first tour to reach that milestone.

Which concert tour featured a reunion of the original lineup of Led Zeppelin, performing together for the first time in over 20 years?

  1. Led Zeppelin's 'The Song Remains the Same' tour 1973

  2. Led Zeppelin's 'In Through the Out Door' tour 1977

  3. Led Zeppelin's 'Celebration Day' tour 2007

  4. Led Zeppelin's 'Physical Graffiti' tour 1975


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Led Zeppelin's 'Celebration Day' tour in 2007 marked the band's first live performances with the original lineup since their disbandment in 1980.

Which concert tour was known for its controversial performances, including simulated sex acts and the use of religious imagery, leading to protests and censorship attempts?

  1. Madonna's 'The Girlie Show' tour 1993

  2. Prince's 'Purple Rain' tour 1984-1985

  3. Michael Jackson's 'Bad' tour 1987-1989

  4. David Bowie's 'Diamond Dogs' tour 1974


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madonna's 'The Girlie Show' tour was met with controversy due to its sexually suggestive performances, which led to protests and censorship attempts in several cities.

Which concert tour was the first to utilize a 360-degree stage, allowing the audience to surround the performers from all sides?

  1. U2's '360° Tour' 2009-2011

  2. The Rolling Stones' 'A Bigger Bang' tour 2005-2007

  3. Madonna's 'Sticky & Sweet' tour 2008-2009

  4. Lady Gaga's 'The Monster Ball Tour' 2009-2011


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U2's '360° Tour' was groundbreaking for its innovative stage design, which featured a circular stage surrounded by the audience, creating an immersive experience.

Which concert tour was the first to feature a live hologram of a deceased artist, with Tupac Shakur's hologram performing alongside Snoop Dogg?

  1. Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg's 'Up in Smoke Tour' 2000

  2. Jay-Z and Kanye West's 'Watch the Throne' tour 2011-2012

  3. Beyoncé and Jay-Z's 'On the Run Tour' 2014

  4. Snoop Dogg's 'Hologram Tour' 2012


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Snoop Dogg's 'Hologram Tour' in 2012 was the first to feature a live hologram of a deceased artist, with Tupac Shakur's hologram performing alongside Snoop Dogg.

Which concert tour was known for its elaborate stage design, featuring a giant replica of a spaceship and a waterfall?

  1. Pink Floyd's 'The Dark Side of the Moon' tour 1972-1973

  2. The Rolling Stones' 'Steel Wheels' tour 1989-1990

  3. U2's 'Zoo TV' tour 1992-1993

  4. Genesis' 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' tour 1974-1975


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Genesis' 'The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway' tour featured an elaborate stage design that included a giant replica of a spaceship and a waterfall, creating a visually stunning experience.

Which concert tour was the first to feature a live orchestra accompanying the band on stage?

  1. The Who's 'Quadrophenia' tour 1973

  2. Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' tour 1980-1981

  3. Queen's 'A Night at the Opera' tour 1975-1976

  4. Led Zeppelin's 'The Song Remains the Same' tour 1973


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Who's 'Quadrophenia' tour in 1973 was the first to feature a live orchestra accompanying the band on stage, creating a unique and immersive musical experience.

Which concert tour was known for its political activism, with the band using their platform to raise awareness about social and environmental issues?

  1. U2's 'The Joshua Tree' tour 1987

  2. The Police's 'Synchronicity Tour' 1983-1984

  3. R.E.M.'s 'Green' tour 1989

  4. The Clash's 'Combat Rock' tour 1982


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Clash's 'Combat Rock' tour in 1982 was known for its political activism, with the band using their platform to raise awareness about social and environmental issues, including nuclear disarmament and the plight of indigenous peoples.

Which concert tour featured a collaboration between two iconic artists, with Elton John and Billy Joel performing together on stage?

  1. Elton John and Billy Joel's 'Face to Face' tour 1994-1995

  2. Elton John and Billy Joel's 'Two Men Show' tour 2003

  3. Elton John and Billy Joel's 'Greatest Hits Live' tour 2009

  4. Elton John and Billy Joel's 'Piano Man and Rocket Man' tour 2014


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Elton John and Billy Joel's 'Face to Face' tour in 1994-1995 was a historic collaboration between two of the biggest names in music, featuring joint performances and a setlist that spanned their respective careers.

Which concert tour was known for its groundbreaking use of video screens and special effects, creating a visually stunning live experience?

  1. Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' tour 1980-1981

  2. U2's 'Zoo TV' tour 1992-1993

  3. Madonna's 'Blond Ambition' tour 1990

  4. Michael Jackson's 'Bad' tour 1987-1989


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pink Floyd's 'The Wall' tour in 1980-1981 was known for its groundbreaking use of video screens and special effects, including a massive wall that was constructed and demolished during the show, creating a visually stunning and immersive experience.

Which concert tour was the first to feature a live broadcast of a concert to movie theaters worldwide, allowing fans to experience the show in a cinematic setting?

  1. The Rolling Stones' 'Voodoo Lounge' tour 1994-1995

  2. U2's 'PopMart' tour 1997-1998

  3. The Eagles' 'Hell Freezes Over' tour 1994-1996

  4. Madonna's 'The Girlie Show' tour 1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rolling Stones' 'Voodoo Lounge' tour in 1994-1995 was the first to feature a live broadcast of a concert to movie theaters worldwide, allowing fans to experience the show in a cinematic setting.

Which concert tour was known for its extensive use of pyrotechnics and elaborate stage props, creating a visually spectacular live show?

  1. Kiss's 'Alive!' tour 1975-1976

  2. Mötley Crüe's 'Dr. Feelgood' tour 1989-1990

  3. Guns N' Roses' 'Use Your Illusion' tour 1991-1993

  4. Metallica's 'Black Album' tour 1991-1993


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kiss's 'Alive!' tour in 1975-1976 was known for its extensive use of pyrotechnics and elaborate stage props, including fire-breathing, explosions, and a giant spider that descended from the ceiling, creating a visually spectacular live show.

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