Music has the power to unite people from all walks of life. Whether you're a punk rock junkie or a more of the classic rock type, you know that each member in a band is essential to creating the sound that you love.
Here, we're putting your music knowledge to the test—can you name the highlighted member in each of these beloved musical groups?
Name this member of The Beatles:
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Paul McCartney is 78-years-old and still tours to this day. He is estimated to have a net worth of $1.2 billion.
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Paul McCartney is 78-years-old and still tours to this day. He is estimated to have a net worth of $1.2 billion.
Name this member of ABBA:
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This "Dancing Queen" is Princess Anni-Frid, Dowager Countess of Plauen, better known by her nickname Frida.
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This "Dancing Queen" is Princess Anni-Frid, Dowager Countess of Plauen, better known by her nickname Frida.
Name this member of The Beach Boys:
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Brian Wilson was one of three brothers that started the band and brought us all those "Good Vibrations."
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Brian Wilson was one of three brothers that started the band and brought us all those "Good Vibrations."
Name this member of the Beastie Boys:
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Adam "MCA" Yauch was a founding member of the hip-hop group, Beastie Boys. He sadly passed away in 2012 from cancer.
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Adam "MCA" Yauch was a founding member of the hip-hop group, Beastie Boys. He sadly passed away in 2012 from cancer.
Name this member of Black Sabbath:
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After a long run of wild behavior relative to drinking and drug use, the band kicked Ozzy Osbourne to the curb. He was replaced by Ronnie James Dio in 1979.
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After a long run of wild behavior relative to drinking and drug use, the band kicked Ozzy Osbourne to the curb. He was replaced by Ronnie James Dio in 1979.
Name this member of Blink-182:
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As one of the most influential drummers of the last 25 years, Travis Barker has become synonymous with modern punk rock drumming.
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As one of the most influential drummers of the last 25 years, Travis Barker has become synonymous with modern punk rock drumming.
Name this member of Boston:
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Boston founder, guitarist, and primary songwriter Tom Scholz's blend of eclectic musical styles has resulted in a unique sound that has always given fans "More Than A Feeling."
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Boston founder, guitarist, and primary songwriter Tom Scholz's blend of eclectic musical styles has resulted in a unique sound that has always given fans "More Than A Feeling."
Name this member of the Backstreet Boys:
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It's Nick Carter, the blonde-haired beauty that "Everybody" fell for in the early 2000s.
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It's Nick Carter, the blonde-haired beauty that "Everybody" fell for in the early 2000s.
Name this member of Def Leppard:
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Joe Elliot is one of the two original members of Def Leppard and one of the three to perform on every Def Leppard album.
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Joe Elliot is one of the two original members of Def Leppard and one of the three to perform on every Def Leppard album.
Name this member of Destiny's Child:
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That's right, it's Queen Bey! Our beloved Beyoncé got her musical start in the girl group, Destiny's Child.
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That's right, it's Queen Bey! Our beloved Beyoncé got her musical start in the girl group, Destiny's Child.
Name this member of the Dave Matthews Band:
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That is, indeed, the late great saxophonist, LeRoi Moore. Unfortunately, Moore passed away in 2008, but he was an integral part of DMB since the start.
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That is, indeed, the late great saxophonist, LeRoi Moore. Unfortunately, Moore passed away in 2008, but he was an integral part of DMB since the start.
Name this member of the Eagles:
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Don Henley is currently the only remaining founding member of the Eagles. He was the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971-1980 when they broke up. But he has since reprised those duties for the group's reunions since 1994.
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Don Henley is currently the only remaining founding member of the Eagles. He was the drummer and co-lead vocalist for the Eagles from 1971-1980 when they broke up. But he has since reprised those duties for the group's reunions since 1994.
Name this member of Fleetwood Mac:
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By a "Landslide" this is Michael Fleetwood, known better as Mick, the drummer and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac.
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By a "Landslide" this is Michael Fleetwood, known better as Mick, the drummer and co-founder of Fleetwood Mac.
Name this member of Fall Out Boy:
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Patrick Stump is the lead vocalist of Fall Out Boy, and sugar, that band would be going down without him.
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Patrick Stump is the lead vocalist of Fall Out Boy, and sugar, that band would be going down without him.
Name this member of the Foo Fighters:
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Taylor Hawkins is the drummer for the Foo Fighters. Before he joined the band he was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette.
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Taylor Hawkins is the drummer for the Foo Fighters. Before he joined the band he was the touring drummer for Alanis Morissette.
Name this member of the Goo Goo Dolls:
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Rzeznik, better known as John Rez, is the founder, guitarist, and frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls. Together, they've recorded 11 studio albums.
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Rzeznik, better known as John Rez, is the founder, guitarist, and frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls. Together, they've recorded 11 studio albums.
Name this member of INXS:
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Hailing from Perth, Australia, Tim Farriss is a founding member and the lead guitarist of INXS
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Hailing from Perth, Australia, Tim Farriss is a founding member and the lead guitarist of INXS
Name this member of the Jackson 5:
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Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson was an original member of The Jackson 5, who rose to fame in the late 1960s and 1970s with the Motown label.
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Toriano Adaryll "Tito" Jackson was an original member of The Jackson 5, who rose to fame in the late 1960s and 1970s with the Motown label.
Name this member of the Kings of Leon:
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Kings of Leon is comprised of three brothers, Caleb, Jared, and Nathan—the highlighted rocker above is frontman Caleb.
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Kings of Leon is comprised of three brothers, Caleb, Jared, and Nathan—the highlighted rocker above is frontman Caleb.
Name this member of KISS:
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Gene Simmons, also known by his stage persona "the Demon," is the bassist and co-lead singer of KISS and is infamous for his long tongue.
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Gene Simmons, also known by his stage persona "the Demon," is the bassist and co-lead singer of KISS and is infamous for his long tongue.
Name this member of Linkin Park:
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Chester Bennington was the lead vocalist for Linkin Park and has been credited as one of the greatest rock vocalists of his generation. Sadly, Chester passed in 2017.
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Chester Bennington was the lead vocalist for Linkin Park and has been credited as one of the greatest rock vocalists of his generation. Sadly, Chester passed in 2017.
Name this member of Maroon 5:
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James Valentine is the long-haired lead guitarist of the pop-rock band Maroon 5. Valentine also adds back up vocals to Levine's signature sound.
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James Valentine is the long-haired lead guitarist of the pop-rock band Maroon 5. Valentine also adds back up vocals to Levine's signature sound.
Name this member of Nirvana:
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The beloved grudge band of the 90s, Nirvana, went through a succession of drummers before recruiting Dave Grohl.
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The beloved grudge band of the 90s, Nirvana, went through a succession of drummers before recruiting Dave Grohl.
Name this member of No Doubt:
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Tony Kanal is the bassist and co-writer for No Doubt. Outside of his work with the band, he's also written and produced for artists like P!nk and Wheezer.
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Tony Kanal is the bassist and co-writer for No Doubt. Outside of his work with the band, he's also written and produced for artists like P!nk and Wheezer.
Name this member of NSYNC:
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JC, short for Joshua Scott, got his start with The Mickey Mouse Club before joining and rising to fame with boy band, NSYNC.
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JC, short for Joshua Scott, got his start with The Mickey Mouse Club before joining and rising to fame with boy band, NSYNC.
Name this member of OneRepublic:
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OneRepublic guitarist, Zach Filkins, started out his playing career studying classical guitar in Barcelona.
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OneRepublic guitarist, Zach Filkins, started out his playing career studying classical guitar in Barcelona.
Name this member of Panic! at the Disco:
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Brendon Urie, Panic's lead vocalist, is the only remaining original member still left in the pop-punk band.
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Brendon Urie, Panic's lead vocalist, is the only remaining original member still left in the pop-punk band.
Name this member of The Pussycat Dolls:
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Jessica began her performing career as a dancer and captain for the Miami Heat dance team before venturing into acting and singing.
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Jessica began her performing career as a dancer and captain for the Miami Heat dance team before venturing into acting and singing.
Name this member of Queen:
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It's Freddie Mercury, of course! The frontman for Queen is and was a true rock icon with a sound that was uniquely his own.
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It's Freddie Mercury, of course! The frontman for Queen is and was a true rock icon with a sound that was uniquely his own.
Name this member of Rush:
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Alex Lifeson played guitar in the progressive rock band, Rush. Lifeson co-founded the band in 1968 with drummer John Rutsey and bassist and singer Jeff Jones.
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Alex Lifeson played guitar in the progressive rock band, Rush. Lifeson co-founded the band in 1968 with drummer John Rutsey and bassist and singer Jeff Jones.
Name this member of the Spice Girls:
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Emma Bunton, more aptly known as "Baby Spice," was part of the 90's group, The Spice Girls. With over 85 million records sold worldwide, the group became the best-selling female group of all time.
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Emma Bunton, more aptly known as "Baby Spice," was part of the 90's group, The Spice Girls. With over 85 million records sold worldwide, the group became the best-selling female group of all time.
Name this member of the Talking Heads:
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Tina Weymouth is best known as a founding member and bassist of the new wave group Talking Heads. She met Frantz and Byrne while attending school at the Rhode Island School of Design.
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Tina Weymouth is best known as a founding member and bassist of the new wave group Talking Heads. She met Frantz and Byrne while attending school at the Rhode Island School of Design.
Name this member of The Cars:
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Ric was the late co-lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for the rock band the Cars—he also produced for big-name bands like No Doubt, Weezer, and Nada Surf.
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Ric was the late co-lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and songwriter for the rock band the Cars—he also produced for big-name bands like No Doubt, Weezer, and Nada Surf.
Name this member of The Clash:
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Mick Jones was the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, co-founder, and songwriter for The Clash until 1983. He went on to form Big Audio Dynamite the following year with Don Letts.
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Mick Jones was the lead guitarist, co-lead vocalist, co-founder, and songwriter for The Clash until 1983. He went on to form Big Audio Dynamite the following year with Don Letts.
Name this member of The Cranberries:
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Irish group, The Cranberries, got together in 1989. Drummer Fergal Lawler, "Lingered" with the group until 2018 when the group disbanded after the death of Dolores O'Riordan.
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Irish group, The Cranberries, got together in 1989. Drummer Fergal Lawler, "Lingered" with the group until 2018 when the group disbanded after the death of Dolores O'Riordan.
Name this member of The Doors:
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The Doors got their start in LA back in 1965. Frontman and lead vocalist, Jim Morrison, is regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history.
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The Doors got their start in LA back in 1965. Frontman and lead vocalist, Jim Morrison, is regarded by music critics and fans as one of the most iconic and influential frontmen in rock history.
Name this member of The Killers:
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Brandon Flowers is the lead singer of the Vegas-based rock group, The Killers—he is, in a way, the band's very own "Mr. Brightside."
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Brandon Flowers is the lead singer of the Vegas-based rock group, The Killers—he is, in a way, the band's very own "Mr. Brightside."
Name this member of The Police:
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Born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, Sting was the lead vocalist and bass player for The Police from '77-'84 before he left to begin his own solo career.
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Born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner, Sting was the lead vocalist and bass player for The Police from '77-'84 before he left to begin his own solo career.
Name this member of TLC:
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Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was a woman of many talents whose life was sadly cut short in 2002 in a car accident.
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Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was a woman of many talents whose life was sadly cut short in 2002 in a car accident.
Name this member of U2:
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Born David Howell Evans, "The Edge" plays lead guitar, keyboards, and sings backup vocals for U2. He's recorded 14 studio albums with the band as well as a solo album of his own.
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Born David Howell Evans, "The Edge" plays lead guitar, keyboards, and sings backup vocals for U2. He's recorded 14 studio albums with the band as well as a solo album of his own.
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