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[Icon of West Coast Rock] Trivia Quiz About the Eagles
The Eagles are a legendary band based in Los Angeles on the U.
S.
West Coast—an iconic presence in so-called West Coast rock—who released masterpieces that went down in music history and achieved record-breaking sales.
They have countless famous songs everyone knows, such as “Hotel California” and “Take It Easy,” and even younger generations have likely heard them somewhere.
For those who know the songs but aren’t quite sure what kind of band the Eagles actually are, this time we’ll introduce trivia, fun facts, and basic knowledge about them in a quiz format!
It’s aimed at beginners, but even fans might discover something they didn’t know.
Enjoy!
[An Icon of West Coast Rock] Trivia Quiz About the Eagles (1–10)
Who among the following women is considered the motif (inspiration) for 'Witchy Woman'?
- Zelda Fitzgerald
- Amelia Earhart
- Mary Shelley
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Zelda Fitzgerald
Because the lyrics of “Witchy Woman” center on themes of madness and darkness, they are said to have been inspired by Zelda Fitzgerald, who was known for her psychological turmoil and artistic talent. She was the wife of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and is also known as a writer in her own right.
When did the Eagles get inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
- 1990
- 1998
- the year 2002
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1998
The Eagles were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. That year, other artists such as Fleetwood Mac and The Mamas & the Papas were also inducted.
When you think of the Eagles you think of Los Angeles, but how many original members were actually from LA?
- 3 people
- 1 person
- No one is here.
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No one is here.
None of the original members of the Eagles are from Los Angeles. Don Henley is from Texas, Glenn Frey is from Michigan, Bernie Leadon is from Minnesota, and Randy Meisner is from Nebraska.
Which single was the Eagles’ first to reach No. 1 on the Billboard chart?
- Take It Easy
- Best of My Love
- One of These Nights
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Best of My Love
Released in 1974, “Best of My Love” was the Eagles’ first single to reach No. 1 on the Billboard charts. The song’s success helped them establish a firm foothold in the American music scene.
Two of the Eagles’ albums rank in the “Top 3 Best-Selling Albums of All Time.” One is Hotel California—what’s the other one?
- Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)
- One of These Nights
- Desperado
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Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975)
The Eagles’ 1976 greatest hits album, Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975), is regarded as one of the best-selling albums of all time alongside Hotel California. Even people who aren’t very familiar with the band often own this compilation.
The debut song “Take It Easy” was co-written with a certain singer-songwriter. Who is that singer-songwriter?
- Jackson Browne
- Neil Young
- David Crosby
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Jackson Browne
The Eagles’ debut single “Take It Easy” was co-written by Glenn Frey and Jackson Browne, a renowned singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. Released in 1972, the song remains a beloved standard that continues to be covered by many bands.
Which of the following is the only single on which Randy Meisner sang lead vocals?
- Most of Us Are Sad
- Certain Kind of Fool
- Take It to the Limit
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Take It to the Limit
Randy Meisner is not only a skilled bassist but also an excellent vocalist with a wide vocal range. While there are several album tracks on which he sang lead, the only one released as a single was the smash hit “Take It to the Limit.”