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The image contains a trivia quiz titled "Rock and Roll Trivia: Gimme That Old Time Rock and Roll." Below are the questions and their solutions, along with explanations:

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1. What did Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper die in?

- Answer: A plane crash
- Explanation: Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper (real name J.P. Richardson) died in a plane crash on February 3, 1959, an event famously known as "The Day the Music Died."

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2. Which '60s group had hit instruments, "Walk-Don't Run"?

- Answer: Ventures
- Explanation: The Ventures were an instrumental rock band from the 1960s, and their song "Walk-Don't Run" was a major hit.

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3. The first #1 Hit released on the Motown label was?

- Answer: "Please Mr. Postman"
- Explanation: "Please Mr. Postman" by The Marvelettes was the first single released on the Motown label to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1961.

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4. What was the Beach Boys' first hit?

- Answer: "Surfin'"
- Explanation: The Beach Boys' debut single, "Surfin'," was released in 1961 and became their first hit, launching their career.

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5. What was the Beatles' first U.S. Pop song of the year in 1963?

- Answer: "I Want To Hold Your Hand"
- Explanation: "I Want To Hold Your Hand" was the Beatles' first major hit in the United States, released in early 1964, which helped kickstart the "British Invasion."

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6. What was the only surf-rock song to hit #1?

- Answer: "Surf City USA"
- Explanation: "Surf City USA" by Jan & Dean reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, making it the only surf-rock song to achieve that milestone.

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7. In 1965 The Rolling Stones had their signature #1 hit, what was it?

- Answer: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
- Explanation: "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" was The Rolling Stones' breakthrough hit, reaching #1 in both the UK and the US in 1965.

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8. In 1964 The Beatles first performance was performed where?

- Answer: Carnegie Hall
- Explanation: The Beatles made their American debut at Carnegie Hall in New York City on February 12, 1964, during their first tour of the United States.

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9. Why pop rock starred in their weekly TV series, with high ratings?

- Answer: The Monkees
- Explanation: The Monkees were a manufactured pop-rock band created for a television show of the same name. Their TV series aired from 1966 to 1968 and was highly popular, leading to the band's success.

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10. What was the Doors biggest Hit?

- Answer: "Light My Fire"
- Explanation: "Light My Fire" was The Doors' most successful single, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1967.

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Final Answer:

1. Plane crash
2. Ventures
3. "Please Mr. Postman"
4. "Surfin'"
5. "I Want To Hold Your Hand"
6. "Surf City USA"
7. "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
8. Carnegie Hall
9. The Monkees
10. "Light My Fire"

Boxed Final Answer:
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