Can you guess the rock band from just one lyric?

Bryan Bedder // Getty Images Since the mid-1950s, rock music has been a driving force in popular culture and has given rise to many iconic bands. Some of the most famous rock bands–the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, and the Police, among countless others–have left a lasting impact on music, influencing subsequent generations and spawning numerous sub-genres within rock. And the genre has had a profound influence on popular culture as well. In fact, some lyrics have become so memorable that they have become synonymous with the band that wrote them. Still, it can be challenging to identify even some of the most well-known rock artists from a single verse. To test just how deeply your knowledge of rock ‘n’ roll history goes, Stacker compiled a list of iconic rock lyrics by bands from the 1960s to the present day to see if you can guess the rockers behind the track by just one line. Only bands with multiple members are included here–so no solo acts. Songs were ordered randomly prior to publication. Ready to rock ‘n’ roll? Keep scrolling to see how many iconic lyrics you know by heart. You may also like: Bestselling album from the year you graduated high school Once I had a love and it was divine/ Soon found out I was losing my mind Gie Knaeps // Getty Images This one-named band was formed with its lead singer–who goes by the same name–and a guitarist, who went on to become one of the most popular and influential new wave bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Blondie: ‘Heart of Glass’ Gie Knaeps // Getty Images – Year: 1978 – Album: “Parallel Lines” Blondie’s hit song “Heart of Glass” was originally written as a slower, more melancholic track. The band tried different versions and arrangements of the song, but they weren’t happy with any of them. The band attributes producer Mike Chapman for helping them shape the song into the catchy, upbeat hit that we know today. I’ve been trying to make it home/ Got to make it before too long Paul Natkin // Getty Images This one-named band has the top-selling digital track from the 20th century, with over 7 million digital copies sold in the U.S. alone. Journey: ‘Wheel in the Sky’ Paul Natkin // Getty Images – Year: 1978 – Album: “Infinity” “Wheel in the Sky” became one of Journey’s most unforgettable tracks and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The song originated as a poem called “Wheels in My Mind,” written by Journey bassist Ross Valory’s wife, Diane. The song was then expounded upon with new lyrics by Robert Fleischman and a melody written by Neal Schon, according to various interviews. According to the liner notes of Journey’s “Time3” compilation and two separate interviews with guitarist Neal Schon and Steve Perry, the song started as a poem called “Wheels in My Mind” by Diane Valory, the wife of Journey bassist Ross Valory. Robert Fleischman, the band’s first vocalist, wrote new lyrics, and Schon wrote the melody. And the battle’s just begun/ There’s many lost, but tell me who has won? Aaron Rapoport // Getty Images This band’s famous lead singer goes by just one name and is known for his humanitarian work. You may also like: Ranking the Beatles’ solo albums U2: ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ Aaron Rapoport // Getty Images – Year: 1983 – Album: “War” U2’s “Sunday Bloody Sunday” was inspired by the events of Jan. 30, 1972, when British soldiers opened fire on unarmed civil rights protesters in Derry, Northern Ireland, killing 13 people and injuring many others. The song is a powerful anti-war anthem expressing the band’s anger and frustration at the violence and injustice that occurred on that day. Despite its heavy subject matter, “Sunday Bloody Sunday” became one of U2’s most popular and enduring songs and is still performed at their concerts today. But if you want money for people with minds that hate/ All I can tell you is, brother, you have to wait David Redfern // Getty Images This four-man band from the United Kingdom was one of the most popular in the world in the 1960s. The Beatles: ‘Revolution’ David Redfern // Getty Images – Year: 1968 – Album: B-side to “Hey Jude” There are actually three different versions of the Beatles’ “Revolution.” The first version–a slow, bluesy take on the song–was recorded in May 1968 and released on the Beatles’ self-titled album, commonly known as the “White Album.” The second version–a faster, more rock version of the song–was recorded in July 1968 and released as the B-side to “Hey Jude.” The two versions of the song have slightly different lyrics and arrangements and are considered distinct recordings. I know I’ve felt like this before/ But now I’m feeling it even more Nicky J. Sims // Getty Images This band’s lead singer is known for her lilting Irish accent and for being a favorite of one of the main characters in the 1995 hit film “Clueless.” The Cranberries: ‘Dreams’ Nicky J. Sims // Getty Images – Year: 1993 – Album: “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We?” The Cranberries’ song “Dreams” was the band’s first major hit and helped launch their career. The song was written by lead singer Dolores O’Riordan when she was just 19 and was inspired by the joy and hope she felt when she first fell in love. “Dreams” remains one of the Cranberries’ most popular records in their catalog. You may also like: 100 best albums of the ’90s I waited eight long months, she finally set him free Joey Foley // Getty Images This contemporary one-named band is known for its lead singer’s powerful vocals, combined with its punk attitude and sound. Paramore: ‘Misery Business’ Joey Foley // Getty Images – Year: 2007 – Album: “Riot!” Paramore’s “Misery Business” was released in 2007. In more recent years, lead singer Hayley Williams has expressed discomfort with some of the lyrics in “Misery Business,” particularly one about women. Williams has since said she no longer sings that line during live performances, inviting fans to sing it back to her instead. And if it’s just a game/ Then we’ll hold hands just the same Jim Steinfeldt // Getty Images This is one of the most influential bands of the alternative rock and punk rock movements of the 1980s and early 1990s. The Replacements: ‘I’ll Be You’ Jim Steinfeldt // Getty Images – Year: 1989 – Album: “Don’t Tell a Soul” The Replacements’ “I’ll Be You” music video features a cameo from Tom Petty, a friend of the band and their music. Petty was instrumental in helping the Replacements advance early in their career and can be seen in the video holding a guitar while standing in front of a wall covered in graffiti as the band performs the song around him. Late night, come home/ Work sucks, I know Mick Hutson // Getty Images This band’s drummer is now famous for being married to one of the stars of a major reality television family. You may also like: One-hit wonders of the 1960s Blink-182: ‘All the Small Things’ Mick Hutson // Getty Images – Year: 1999 – Album: “Enema of the State” Blink-182’s “All the Small Things” was a single from the album “Enema of the State,” and it is often cited as a defining song of the pop-punk genre. The song’s famous riff was inspired by a specific band Mark Hoppus, Blink-182’s bassist and vocalist, was listening to at the time: the legendary punk rock band the Ramones. She’s got a smile that it seems to me/ Reminds me of childhood memories Icon and Image // Getty Images – Year: 1987 – Album: “Appetite for Destruction” Guns N’ Roses’ “Sweet Child O’Mine” is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock songs of all time and was a massive commercial success, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The iconic guitar riff that opens the track was created while Slash at home testing different notes. According to Slash, he was messing around with different riffs until he found the right notes and melody. All systems go, the sun hasn’t died/ Deep in my bones, straight from inside Jonathan Leibson // Getty Images This American rock band formed in Las Vegas in 2009 and went on to claim numerous awards, including a Grammy for Best Rock Performance. Imagine Dragons: ‘Radioactive’ Jonathan Leibson // Getty Images – Year: 2012 – Album: “Night Visions” Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” is one the band’s biggest hits, serving as the lead single from their debut studio album, “Night Visions.” The song achieved meteoric success, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Rock Performance. It has been featured in trailers for “The Host,” “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” and “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” as well as in TV shows like “Arrow” and “The Originals.” You may also like: History of rock ‘n’ roll But I’m a million different people… From one day to the next Gie Knaeps // Getty Images This 1997 song is known for its iconic string arrangement, sampled from a recording by the Andrew Oldham Orchestra, and its emotional lyrics and vocals. The Verve: ‘Bittersweet Symphony’ Gie Knaeps // Getty Images – Year: 1997 – Album: “Urban Hymns” The iconic string arrangement that forms the basis of the Verve’s “Bitter Sweet Symphony” was actually sampled from an orchestral version of the Rolling Stones’ song “The Last Time.” The Verve had secured permission from Decca, the record label that released the orchestral version, to use a few notes of the original recording. But they ended up using a much larger portion of the string melody, leading to a legal dispute over songwriting credits. This is how an angel dies/ Blame it on my own sick pride Christopher Polk // Getty Images This American alternative rock band was formed in Los Angeles in 2009 and is known for its energetic, high-octane sound and use of electronic and hip-hop influences. AWOLNATION: ‘Sail’ Christopher Polk // Getty Images – Year: 2011 – Album: “Megalithic Symphony” AWOLNATION’s “Sail” almost didn’t make it onto the band’s debut album because lead vocalist Aaron Bruno had low expectations for the song’s commercial potential. But the hit became viral, peaking at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning multiple platinum certifications. It has been featured in movies like “Disconnect,” “Two Night Stand,” and “The Loft,” as well as in TV shows like “Suits,” “Criminal Minds,” and “The Vampire Diaries.” But I ain’t seen nothing like him/ In any amusement hall Michael Putland // Getty Images This British rock band was formed in London in the 1960s and is known for its powerful, high-energy sound and explosive live performances. You may also like: Controversial songs from the year you were born The Who: ‘Pinball Wizard’ Michael Putland // Getty Images – Year: 1969 – Album: “Tommy” The Who’s “Pinball Wizard” came as a result of a poor reaction to the band’s album “Tommy” from friend and music critic Nik Cohn. Knowing that Cohn was an avid pinball fan, and in hopes of a better review, Pete Townshend decided to make his “Tommy” character a “pinball wizard.” All the kids just getting out of school/ They can’t wait to hang out and be cool