The Beach Boys Trivia

Every The Beach Boys trivia quiz on PopQ: 3 quizzes in Music. Sample questions and answers below, with a new selection each week.

Sample The Beach Boys questions and answers

  1. Which surf rock band was known for their instrumental compositions?

    Answer: The Ventures

    From Catch a Wave

  2. What was the first surf rock hit to reach number one on the Billboard charts?

    Answer: Surfin' U.S.A. - The Beach Boys

    From Catch a Wave

  3. What year was Pet Sounds released?

    Answer: 1966

    From Good Vibrations

  4. What instrument is prominently featured in Good Vibrations?

    Answer: Theremin

    From Good Vibrations

  5. What was the Beach Boys' album released after Pet Sounds?

    Answer: Smiley Smile

    From Pet Sounds

  6. Which Beach Boys song was covered by Pennywise, a punk rock band?

    Answer: Surfin' USA

    From Catch a Wave

  7. Which song on Pet Sounds was the first to be recorded?

    Answer: Wouldn't It Be Nice

    From Good Vibrations

  8. What was the last song recorded for Pet Sounds?

    Answer: Caroline, No

    From Good Vibrations

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