The Beatles are one of the most recognizable and influential musical acts of all time. In many ways, the music industry would be entirely different if the band had never become as popular as it did. Ever since the Beatles came about, the industry has been hungry to create pop icons that can be marketed as larger-than-life superstars. You could never recreate the Beatles, however; something as iconic as them can only occur organically.
The history of the band is reflective of what was going on in the world at the time. This quiz contains general knowledge questions that are all related to the Beatles in some way. You'll need to know about history, world events, geography, pop culture, and numerous other subjects in order to do well on this quiz.
If you have a lot of general knowledge in you, then it's time to go ahead and give this fun Beatles-themed trivia quiz your best shot.
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Only a Trivia Expert Can Pass This General Knowledge Quiz (featuring the Beatles) Questions
The Beatles formed in 1960 (although some members were together by 1957). Which of the following options also took place in the year 1960?
17 African countries gain their independence
All of these things happened in 1960
The Flintstones premiers on television
President Dwight D. Eisenhower signs the Civil Rights Act
The Beatles are from Liverpool, England, home of the Liverpool Football Club. What is the common nickname used for the club?
The Poolers
The Red Devils
The Reds
The Pensioners
What was the name of the band formed by John Lennon and Yoko Ono in 1969?
The Plastic Ono Band
The Traveling Wilburys
Yokokimthurston
The Quarrymen
In 1964, 73 million people watched the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show in their first American television appearance. Which of the following TV shows also first aired in the United States in 1964?
Star Trek: The Original Series
Mister Ed
I Love Lucy
Bewitched
Which member of the Beatles remarked in 1966 that the band was "bigger than Jesus"?
John Lennon
Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
On what season of The Simpsons did Ringo Starr make an appearance?
Season 3
Season 1
Season 4
Season 2
The Beatles film A Hard Day's Night was nominated for two Academy Awards in 1964. What film won Best Picture that year?
Zorba the Greek
Mary Poppins
My Fair Lady
Dr. Strangelove
George Harrison converted to Hinduism in the mid-1960s. Which of these other celebrities has also converted to Hinduism?
Al Pacino
Julia Roberts
Frank Zappa
Bob Dylan
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" is widely believed to be an analogy for LSD. In what country was the psychedelic drug first developed?
Switzerland
England
Holland
USA
The Beatles broke up in 1970. What was the #1 top-selling music single that year according to Billboard?
"American Woman" - The Guess Who
"Bridge Over Troubled Water" - Simon & Garfunkel
"(They Long to Be) Close to You" - The Carpenters
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head" - B.J. Thomas
In what year was John Lennon shot and killed by a fan in New York City?
1979
1978
1981
1980
What season of The Simpsons did Paul McCartney appear on when he was featured in the episode "Lisa the Vegetarian"?
Season 4
Season 5
Season 6
Season 7
The Beatles were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. One living member boycotted the induction ceremony. Which two band members attended the Beatles' Hall of Fame induction ceremony?
George and Paul
George and Ringo
Ringo and Paul
None of these are true
The Beatles are the top-selling musical act of all time. Who is generally considered the second top-selling musical act of all time?
The Rolling Stones
Michael Jackson
Elvis Presley
Elton John
What is the top-selling Beatles album of all time?
Sgt. Pepperβs Lonely Hearts Club Band
Help!
Abbey Road
The Beatles (White Album)
In what city is Abbey Road located?
London, England
New York City, USA
Liverpool, England
Manchester, England
What English rock band has Ringo Starr's son Zak been playing drums for since 1996?