Going Solo: A quiz about music made outside the band
Can you hack it on your own?
Bands... They can't always last forever.
Even the best musical acts break up. In fighting, the temptation of your own tour bus... Anything can lead to a band taking some time off.
So here's a quiz about famous band members who strike out on their own. We want to see how much you know about solo acts and the music they've released.
Put on a pair of your best headphones and shoot give it your best. Be sure to share your score in the comments section below!
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Which Beatle released a solo album first?
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Simon & Garfunkel were still together when Paul Simon released his first solo album, titled...
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The Velvet Underground split in '73. The year prior, singer Lou Reed released two solo albums. Which one featured the hit "Walk on the Wild Side"?
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What was the final album by The Police before Sting's solo career took off?
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What is the name of Ozzy Osbourne's first solo album, released in 1980?
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"Edge of Seventeen" is probably the biggest moment of Stevie Nicks' solo career. What's the name of the album that song was on?
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Which member of the Jackson 5 waited the longest amount of time to release his solo debut, holding out until 2016?
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This album was Lionel Richie's SECOND solo album post-Commodores, and featured the hit "All Night Long (All Night)"
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Which member of the Eagles had a solo album first?
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Mike + the Mechanics grew from the solo recordings of which band's bassist?
Going Solo: A quiz about music made outside the band
Your Result...
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$24.95
ZZ Top - Tejas
$24.95
Elvis - The Stare
$19.95
Sun Record Co. - Logo
$19.95
Jimi Hendrix - Woodstock
$19.95
Elvis - Long Live the King
$19.95
Yes - Yessongs
$21.95
Elvis - Mugshot
$19.95
Yes - Logo
$21.95
Twisted Sister - Group Shot
$19.95
Aerosmith - Dream On '73
$19.95
Styx - 77 Tour
$19.95
Elvis - Glorious
$19.95
Janis Joplin - New York
$19.95
Janis Joplin - Louisville
$19.95
Janis Joplin - Photo
$19.95
Woodstock - Filled Floral
$19.95
ZZ Top - Thrill
$24.95
ZZ Top - Tejas
$24.95
Elvis - Matchbox Elvis
$19.95
Elvis - Ladies and Gentlemen
$19.95
Elvis - Memphis Cat
$19.95
Elvis - Simple Face
$19.95
Elvis - Name Sketch
$19.95
Elvis - Watercolor King
$19.95
Elvis - Rock Legend
$19.95
Elvis - American Idol
$19.95
Elvis - Colorful King
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Elvis - Let's Rock
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44 Comments
A technical call on 9: Before he joined the Eagles, Joe Walsh was solo and led the James Gang!
PS Listen to Funk #49 and don't tell me Kenny Loggins DIDN'T steal the guitar solo for Footloose! EXACTLY THE SAME!
Have to admit I love the one about Tito Jackson being a 'holdout' on releasing an album. I didn't even know there WAS a Tito Jackson.
7/10. The first three grilled me. I thought pretty sure McCartney released the first solo album called McCartney in 1970 signifying the official breakup.
10/10. At least I got to see Genesis and the Police, on the Synchronicity tour, live. Wow the eighties had some good music.