Adam writes… Thanks to everyone who joined me for The Great Rock’n’Roll Pub Quiz Walk summer season this year.
We visited Soho, Covent Garden, Camden Town and did a Beatles special in Mayfair, St James’s and Soho. That’s 120 questions in total with 40 participants over the four walks.
The general consensus was… pretty tough quizzes but good fun!
What The Quizzers Say…
Here’s Emily V reviewing on Tripadvisor…
“Adam was the perfect guide: passionate, incredibly knowledgeable, and full of fascinating insights that went far beyond the typical tourist fare. This wasn’t just a tour of Beatles landmarks (though yes, we saw some iconic ones, including the rooftop concert building!). It was a deeper dive into the world from which the Beatles came and the world they helped shape.
One of the many standout moments? Adam didn’t just show us where the famous rooftop concert happened—he also took us to the building where the young police officers were dispatched from to break it up. It’s that kind of detail that made the whole thing come alive.
What really set this tour apart was how Adam wove together music, architecture, and social commentary. He talked about how the Beatles rose to fame during a time when Britain’s rigid class system was beginning to break down and how they played a role in that shift.
And then there was the pub quiz…possibly the toughest quiz I’ve ever taken, but definitely the most fun. It added such a great interactive element to the experience, and you could tell Adam had put real thought and creativity into it.
This wasn’t just a tour. It was a smart, funny, immersive journey through a pivotal cultural moment, led by someone who clearly loves what he does. Whether you’re a lifelong Beatles fan or just curious about London’s musical past, Adam’s tour is something really special.”
Thanks Emily!
Hard Quiz? How Hard?
Here are a five sample questions from the summer 2026 season so you can judge for yourselves…
Can you identify the following four-piece bands from their line-ups with the name of the singer missing? (6 points, 1 point for each)
a) Clayton, Evans, Mullen
b) Butler, Iommi, Ward
c) Bonham, Page, Jones
d) Densmore, Krieger, Manzarek
e) Hammett, Ulrich, Trujllo
f) Taylor, May, Deacon
Match the punk stage name to the real name… (3 points)
William Broad………………………………………………Adam Ant
Stuart Goddard………………………………………Joe Strummer
John Mellor………………………………………………Billy Idol
The video for Blur’s Parklife was shot in which London neighbourhood?
Hackney
Kentish Town
North Acton
North Greenwich
Complete the following lyrics with the appropriate London locations – and name the acts who performed the song…:
a) I never thought it would happen with me and the girl from ………………… by ……………………
b) I’ve got blisters on my feet/Trying to find a friend on…………… by …………………
Can you identify the following four-piece bands from their line-ups with the name of the singer missing? (6 points, 1 point for each)
a) Moon, Entwistle, Townshend
b) Butler, Iommi, Ward
c) Cook, Helders, O’Malley
d) Buckland, Berryman, Champion
e) Steel, Petersen, Petersen
f) Moss, Craig, Hay
Fancy your chances? Well I’ve added two more Pub Quiz Walks for the autumn. You can find out all about them and book places HERE.
Private Tours
The Great Rock’n’Roll Pub Quiz Walk is available as a private tour all year round. Drop me a line using the form below if you’d like to book one for your group or office party. NB, if music is not your thing I can also offer a general London History Pub Quiz Walk. Let me know what you need…
London Music Tours
First time visitor to this site? Hello! My name’s Adam and I am an award-winning, qualified tour guide. I specialise in music-themed guided tours here in London. I’ve been a tour guide for 20+ years and I offer a regular schedule of walking tours throughout the year. For the full, up-to-date calendar click HERE.
Private tours are always available, too. Use the form at the bottom of this post to get in touch to book a private tour.
I’m qualified as a Westminster Guide (with distinction), a former visiting lecturer in tour guiding at the University of Westminster and an ex-national newspaper arts journalist . In my spare time I play guitar and sing and buy too many records.
To join one of my non-music-themed walking tours, visit the London Walks website HERE.
