Crazy Horse
publication date: Monday, September 7, 2020 (part of Fall 2020)
category: 
Military
clue: This Lakotan general rode his distinctive horse into battle many times in the Black Hills War, and into American history.
difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates
In the Name of Rock & Roll: A rock band is a hard thing to name. Some bands turn to history. Others just open the phone book. To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Rock Block, here are seven people who famously inspired the names of rock bands, much like Lynyrd Skynyrd named their band after their despised gym teacher Leonard Skinner. Can you remember the words to all seven of these legendary rock namesakes?Similar Goos
Jethro Tull
This British agriculturalist invented a horse-drawn seed drill and a horse-drawn hoe, revolutionizing the industry. Go »
General Butt Naked
His name is not a joke: He really did command his troops into battle while naked. And it's even less funny when you learn about the atrocities that he committed, including cannibalism and human sacrifice. Go »
Gretna VanFleet
She's a bluegrass musician who plays the piano, organ, dulcimer, and violin, but she's far more famous in rock & roll as the family friend who inspired the name of a 2010s band before they blew up in popularity and left small-town Michigan behind. Go »
Lulu Hurst
This illusionist from a southern U.S. state had a brief but wonderful career demonstrating feats of strength on stage. Go »
Franz Ferdinand
History remembers this Austria-Hungarian heir for his association with World War I, but he didn't live to see it. Go »
