Questions (#24): Friday, June 13, 2008

1) From the point when they became famous, The Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, The Who and Derek & the Dominos have lost a total of how many original members from their lineups?
(10 points for all of them – no partial credit) 10

2) Name all 5 original members of the Traveling Wilburys.
(2 points each) 20

3) Name the two artists who both had hits with the following song in 1968 and 1981 from these lyrics:
(5 points each) 30

Maybe the sun's light will be dim
And it won't matter anyhow.
If morning's echo says we’ve sinned,
Well, it was what I wanted now.

4) Who are Hugh Grundy (drums), Chris White (bass, vocals), Colin Blunstone (lead vocals), the late Paul Atkinson (guitar, vocals) and Rod Argent (organ, vocals)?
(10 points) 40

5) “Et cetera” is a Latin expression meaning “and other things.” What is probably the only pop song that contains the phrase “et cetera” in its lyrics? (Hint: this is difficult, so I’ll give you the year: 1968 – if I give you the group, I give it away).
(10 points) 50

6) At the 1967 Grammy Awards, they won 5 Grammys. The Beatles released Sgt. Peppers that year and only won 3 (seems a bit incredible now). Who was the group who won 5?
(10 points) 60

7) In 2005, only 7 artists had a Number #1 record and only 1 of those artists held the top spot for 1 week while all the others held it for multiple weeks. Who is the artist who only held it for 1 week and the title of the song?
(5 points each) 70

8) In the early 70s, an English based folk trio released an acappella version of Neil Young’s “After the Gold Rush” (I’m one of the few who have the vinyl LP) to moderate success on the charts. The recording is absolutely beautiful. What is the name of the trio? (Hint: Since it’s so obscure, their name is also the make of a car).
(10 points) 80

9) This song was written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri and was the popular theme song for a television series from 1964-1966. It features a blistering guitar riff at the very beginning. Name the song’s title and performer.
(5 points each) 90

10) They are truly one hit wonders. They hit Number #1 in February 1968 with “Green Tambourine.” Who are they?
(10 points) 100