1) Graham Nash
2) Diana Krall, Patty Smyth
3) Wendy Fraser
4) Rolling Thunder Revue
5) Janis Ian, Society’s Child
6) Hot Streets
7) Leon Russell
8) David Gates’ father
9) Livingston Taylor
10) Andrew Gold
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Questions (#18): Friday, May 30, 2008
1) Who is the famous vocalist who sang backup harmony on Dan Fogelberg’s 1974 hit “Part of the Plan?”
(10 points) 10
2) Singer Elvis Costello and tennis great John McEnroe is married to what two famous performers?
(5 point each) 20
3) Who was featured with Patrick Swayze on the 1987 hit “She’s like the Wind” from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack?
(10 points) 30
4) The following singers and musicians participated in a touring act from the fall of 1975 through the spring of 1976: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Kinky Friedman, Bob Neuwirth, T-Bone Burnett, Mick Ronson, David Mansfield, Scarlet Rivera, Rob Stoner and Howie Wyeth. What was the name of the act?
(10 points) 40
5) In 1967, this song’s lyrics were just too much for radio stations to handle, especially in the South, where some banned it. But it became a hit anyway. Name the artist and the song title.
(5 point each) 50
6) What was the name of Chicago’s twelfth album in October 1978 that broke a string of album titles with numbers in the titles?
(10 points) 60
7) George Harrison asked him to play piano on Badfinger’s 3rd album, Straight Up. His piano compliments Harrison’s slide guitar rather nicely on “Day After Day.” Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) For whom did David Gates write about in his hit with Bread “Everything I Own?”
(10 points) 80
9) He is best known for his hit from the late 70s “I Will Be in Love with You” as well as his famous brother. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) He was such a “Lonely Boy.” Who is he?
(10 points) 100
(10 points) 10
2) Singer Elvis Costello and tennis great John McEnroe is married to what two famous performers?
(5 point each) 20
3) Who was featured with Patrick Swayze on the 1987 hit “She’s like the Wind” from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack?
(10 points) 30
4) The following singers and musicians participated in a touring act from the fall of 1975 through the spring of 1976: Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Roger McGuinn, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, Kinky Friedman, Bob Neuwirth, T-Bone Burnett, Mick Ronson, David Mansfield, Scarlet Rivera, Rob Stoner and Howie Wyeth. What was the name of the act?
(10 points) 40
5) In 1967, this song’s lyrics were just too much for radio stations to handle, especially in the South, where some banned it. But it became a hit anyway. Name the artist and the song title.
(5 point each) 50
6) What was the name of Chicago’s twelfth album in October 1978 that broke a string of album titles with numbers in the titles?
(10 points) 60
7) George Harrison asked him to play piano on Badfinger’s 3rd album, Straight Up. His piano compliments Harrison’s slide guitar rather nicely on “Day After Day.” Who is he?
(10 points) 70
8) For whom did David Gates write about in his hit with Bread “Everything I Own?”
(10 points) 80
9) He is best known for his hit from the late 70s “I Will Be in Love with You” as well as his famous brother. Who is he?
(10 points) 90
10) He was such a “Lonely Boy.” Who is he?
(10 points) 100
Answers (#17): Thursday, May 29, 2008
1) Mickey Thomas
2) Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room
3) The Music Scene
4) David Bowie
5) David & Shaun Cassidy
6) Brian Wilson
7) Wilson Phillips
8) Michelle Phillips
9) David Marks, Bruce Johnston
10) Pointer Sisters
2) Smokin’ in the Boy’s Room
3) The Music Scene
4) David Bowie
5) David & Shaun Cassidy
6) Brian Wilson
7) Wilson Phillips
8) Michelle Phillips
9) David Marks, Bruce Johnston
10) Pointer Sisters
Questions (#17): Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Sorry for the delay (a little too much fun on an extended Memorial Day weekend). Here is yesterday's quiz with the answers posted around 6 PM/EDT this evening to give everyone a chance. Back on schedule tomorrow.
Let me know if it's too challenging or too easy...or just right. And I hope you are having fun with it. Believe me, it shouldn't be "like work."
1) He was the vocalist for Elvin Bishop and then went over to Jefferson Starship, who changed their name to simply Starship when Grace Slick left. Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) This song was originated in 1973, where it went to Number #3 on the charts and again in 1985, where it hit Number #16. To give you the name of either group would give it away. What’s the title?
(10 points) 20
3) On September 22, 1969, ABC premiered a new television series about pop and rock music with occasional comedy sketches. The show had several co-hosts, but primarily David Steinberg. The oddity about the show was that it was a 45 minute show. This could partially explain why the last episode ran on January 12, 1970. But it was a ground-breaking program. Name that show.
(10 points) 30
4) He performed under his own name until 1966, when he changed it to avoid confusion with another popular singer by the same name. (Hint: the other popular singer was also from the UK and at that time was part of a group).
(10 points) 40
5) In the 70s these two half- brothers with the same last name both originated as teen idols and later went on to star as actors and producers. Who are they?
(5 points each) 50
6) Van Dyke Parks co-wrote songs (primarily lyrics) with what famous songwriter?
(10 points) 60
7) They were a very popular trio in 1990, but after the relative failure of their 2nd album in 1992 (if you can call 1 million in sales “failure”) they broke up. Who are they?
(10 points) 70
8) She is the last living member of this phenomenal group from the 1960s who later went on to a successful acting career. Who is she?
(10 points) 80
9) Everyone probably knows the 5 original Beach Boys. Do you know the names of the other two people who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as Beach Boys?
(5 points each) 90
10) These ladies also achieved major success as a trio, though they we originally a quartet. Their biggest year was arguably 1984. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
Let me know if it's too challenging or too easy...or just right. And I hope you are having fun with it. Believe me, it shouldn't be "like work."
1) He was the vocalist for Elvin Bishop and then went over to Jefferson Starship, who changed their name to simply Starship when Grace Slick left. Who is he?
(10 points) 10
2) This song was originated in 1973, where it went to Number #3 on the charts and again in 1985, where it hit Number #16. To give you the name of either group would give it away. What’s the title?
(10 points) 20
3) On September 22, 1969, ABC premiered a new television series about pop and rock music with occasional comedy sketches. The show had several co-hosts, but primarily David Steinberg. The oddity about the show was that it was a 45 minute show. This could partially explain why the last episode ran on January 12, 1970. But it was a ground-breaking program. Name that show.
(10 points) 30
4) He performed under his own name until 1966, when he changed it to avoid confusion with another popular singer by the same name. (Hint: the other popular singer was also from the UK and at that time was part of a group).
(10 points) 40
5) In the 70s these two half- brothers with the same last name both originated as teen idols and later went on to star as actors and producers. Who are they?
(5 points each) 50
6) Van Dyke Parks co-wrote songs (primarily lyrics) with what famous songwriter?
(10 points) 60
7) They were a very popular trio in 1990, but after the relative failure of their 2nd album in 1992 (if you can call 1 million in sales “failure”) they broke up. Who are they?
(10 points) 70
8) She is the last living member of this phenomenal group from the 1960s who later went on to a successful acting career. Who is she?
(10 points) 80
9) Everyone probably knows the 5 original Beach Boys. Do you know the names of the other two people who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as Beach Boys?
(5 points each) 90
10) These ladies also achieved major success as a trio, though they we originally a quartet. Their biggest year was arguably 1984. Who are they?
(10 points) 100
Friday, May 23, 2008
Answers (#16): Tuesday, May 27, 2008
1) Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds
2) Three Dog Night
3) Steve Lawrence
4) Leroy, Runt
5) Share the Land, Guess Who
6) Tusk
7) U2
8) Ramblin’ Man
9) Nicky Hopkins, Chuck Leavell
10) Electric Light Orchestra, Eldorado
2) Three Dog Night
3) Steve Lawrence
4) Leroy, Runt
5) Share the Land, Guess Who
6) Tusk
7) U2
8) Ramblin’ Man
9) Nicky Hopkins, Chuck Leavell
10) Electric Light Orchestra, Eldorado
Questions (#16): Monday, May 26, 2008
Since I will be out of town on Monday, Memorial Day, I have posted the quiz early. I shall have the answers posted late in the afternoon on Tuesday. Good Luck and have a GREAT weekend!
1) Who are Tommy Reynolds (multi-instrumentalist), Joe Carollo (bass/vocalist) and Dan Hamilton (guitar/lead vocals)?
(10 points) 10
2) In the late 1960s, Brian Wilson made friends with this influential musician. He started to write songs for him and was also going to produce him and his newly formed group until the rest of the Beach Boys revolted (they wanted all of Brian’s talents and attention for themselves). What is the name of the band that Brian was writing for that eventually went on to have 21 Top 40 hits?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1971, Donny Osmond had a Number #1 hit with his cover of “Go Away Little Girl” (and I thought it ironic since Osmond was about 10 years old). Who had the original Number #1 hit? (Hint: He was much more mature).
(10 points) 30
4) Todd Rundgren had a hit in the early 70s with “We Gotta Get You a Woman.” Who was he speaking to in the song and under whose name was the single credited to as a performer?
(5 points each) 40
5) What song are these lyrics from and what band made the song famous?
(5 points each) 50
Did you pay your dues
Did you read the news
This morning when the paper landed in your yard
Do you know their names
Can you play their games
And coming down a bit too hard...
6) What is the title of the 3rd album by Fleetwood Mac featuring Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks?
(10 points) 60
7) What group recorded a live version of Helter Skelter that included the following introduction: “Charles Manson stole this one from the Beatles; we’re stealing it back?”
(10 points) 70
8) What was the Allman Brothers’ first hit single after the deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley?
(10 points) 80
9) He used to back the Rolling Stones on keyboards in the 60s and 70s, but passed away in 1994. Now, who handles the Rolling Stones’ keyboard duties?
(5 points each) 90
10) Their album cover consisted of a scene out of The Wizard of Oz. What is the group’s name and the title of the album?
(5 points each)
1) Who are Tommy Reynolds (multi-instrumentalist), Joe Carollo (bass/vocalist) and Dan Hamilton (guitar/lead vocals)?
(10 points) 10
2) In the late 1960s, Brian Wilson made friends with this influential musician. He started to write songs for him and was also going to produce him and his newly formed group until the rest of the Beach Boys revolted (they wanted all of Brian’s talents and attention for themselves). What is the name of the band that Brian was writing for that eventually went on to have 21 Top 40 hits?
(10 points) 20
3) In 1971, Donny Osmond had a Number #1 hit with his cover of “Go Away Little Girl” (and I thought it ironic since Osmond was about 10 years old). Who had the original Number #1 hit? (Hint: He was much more mature).
(10 points) 30
4) Todd Rundgren had a hit in the early 70s with “We Gotta Get You a Woman.” Who was he speaking to in the song and under whose name was the single credited to as a performer?
(5 points each) 40
5) What song are these lyrics from and what band made the song famous?
(5 points each) 50
Did you pay your dues
Did you read the news
This morning when the paper landed in your yard
Do you know their names
Can you play their games
And coming down a bit too hard...
6) What is the title of the 3rd album by Fleetwood Mac featuring Lindsey Buckingham & Stevie Nicks?
(10 points) 60
7) What group recorded a live version of Helter Skelter that included the following introduction: “Charles Manson stole this one from the Beatles; we’re stealing it back?”
(10 points) 70
8) What was the Allman Brothers’ first hit single after the deaths of Duane Allman and Berry Oakley?
(10 points) 80
9) He used to back the Rolling Stones on keyboards in the 60s and 70s, but passed away in 1994. Now, who handles the Rolling Stones’ keyboard duties?
(5 points each) 90
10) Their album cover consisted of a scene out of The Wizard of Oz. What is the group’s name and the title of the album?
(5 points each)
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Answers (#15): Saturday, May 24, 2008
1) Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart
2) Mike Brewer & Tom Shipley
3) B.W. Stevenson
4) Tim Moore
5) Herb Alpert, A Taste of Honey
6) Andy White
7) Phil Spector, The Long and Winding Road
8) Gerry Beckley (America), Robert Lamm (Chicago) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys)
9) Edd Byrnes, Kookie Kookie Lend Me Your Comb
10) Grease, Vince Fontaine
2) Mike Brewer & Tom Shipley
3) B.W. Stevenson
4) Tim Moore
5) Herb Alpert, A Taste of Honey
6) Andy White
7) Phil Spector, The Long and Winding Road
8) Gerry Beckley (America), Robert Lamm (Chicago) and Carl Wilson (Beach Boys)
9) Edd Byrnes, Kookie Kookie Lend Me Your Comb
10) Grease, Vince Fontaine
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