Rock Songs
In 1976, we listened to lead singer Freddie of this group declare, "You're My Best friend."
What is Queen? Bassist John Deacon wrote the song as an ode to his wife (how sweet!).
The Exxon Valdez oil spill in 1989 was a major environmental disaster for this state.
What is Alaska? The area of Prince William Sound affected by the spill being restarted and researched today.
One-hit wonder Wild Cherry had a hit with their tune requesting "Play That _______ Music."
What is Funky? Although they were primarily a hard rock band, the group found a funkier sound with this tune, and it was a big hit.
In 1975, this major "Big Apple" city in an eastern U.S. state was saved from bankruptcy by President Ford.
What is New York? After urging from Governor Carey and others, Ford signed legislation to give the city federal loans.
Wings, a group including this former Beatles, had a 1976 hit with their "Silly Love Song."
Who is Paul McCartney? This song hit No. 1 in the United States that year and peaked at No. 2 in the UK.
In February 1973, Indigenous activists occupied a trading post and church at Wounded Knee in this state.
What is South Dakota? The demonstration was in memory of the Wounded Knee massacre from 1890.
In 1984, he released the upbeat rock tune "Dancing in the Dark."
Who is Bruce Springsteen? The tune is from his popular Born in the U.S.A. album and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Now often associated with tech, this U.S. state saw the unveiling of the Apple II computer at the first-ever West Coast Computer Faire in 1977.
What is California? The Apple II was revolutionary because it was the first designed for average home consumers.
Their colorful rock tune "Back in Black" has been used in multiple commercials as well as being a radio staple.
Who is AC/DC? With its hard-hitting sound, the song has been used to advertise cars, whiskey, and more.