Classic Rock Trivia Quiz # 13
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AM/FM Classic Rock: Name That Tune - "Call it morning driving through the sound and in and out of the valley..."
The correct answer is 'Roundabout'
Yes: "Fragile" [1972]; from the progressive-art-rock band's 3rd album - even the artwork and photography on the album covers had a progressive look. "Early Morning Rain" [1976] was a folk-hit for Peter, Paul, and Mary and a country/pop cross-over hit for songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. The most popular incarnations of Tim Rose's [Bonnie Dobson's?] "Morning Dew" were recorded by Bonnie Dobson [1962], Deep Purple [1967], Blackfoot [1984], and the Grateful Dead [1974]. "Up Around The Bend" is from Creedence Clearwater Revival's 1970 album "Cosmo's Factory".
Classic Rock Question 2
Classic Rock Musicians 2 - Who was NOT in the Allman Brothers Band?
The correct answer is 'Jeff Beck'
Jeff played with Rod Stewart early in their careers. Jeff even wanted to join Elton John, provided he could bring his own drummer. And as you might already know, that didn't happen.
Classic Rock Question 3
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #3 - The song "Without You" has been recorded by all but which of the following artists?
The correct answer is 'Bad Company'
Written by Peter Ham and Tom Evena of Badfinger.
Classic Rock Question 4
Classic Rock Musicians 2 - Who was the original bass player for The Jimi Hendrix Experience?
The correct answer is 'Noel Redding'
Noel was with The Experience from the beginning, but vanishing finances forced Noel to ask questions. Then, only months from Jimi's death on September 18, 1970, Noel was quietly replaced by another bass player.
Classic Rock Question 5
Classic Rock from the 50s to the 90s - The band "Cream" featured Eric Clapton on guitar.
The correct answer is 'True'
The group also had Jack Bruce on bass and Ginger (Peter) Baker on drums. The trio was formed in 1966 and only three albums were recorded from the group. Eric Clapton went on to individual success after 1969.
Classic Rock Question 6
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #8 - Elton John made a bet with John Lennon that "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" would be a number one single. The payoff was John Lennon had to appear in concert with Elton John.
The correct answer is 'True'
"Whatever Gets You Through The Night" did make number one status, and John Lennon paid off his debt at Madison Square Garden. There is a bootleg copy of the concert called "Elton John Lennon"- it's a very good tape.
Classic Rock Question 7
1971- The Year Of Classic Rock! - Pink Floyd had their hit album "Meddle" in 1971. This was one of the albums that eventually led up to "Dark Side Of The Moon", which would lead Floyd to rock-n-roll fame. The album only consists of a short number of tunes, but there is one song over twenty minutes long! What's the title of the song that takes up the entire first side of the vinyl album?
The correct answer is 'Echoes'
Pink Floyd also released two more albums in 1971, "Relics" and "Atom Heart Mother", but "Meddle" was the most popular.
Classic Rock Question 8
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #3 - What song writing team was known as the Glimmer Twins?
The correct answer is 'Jagger and Richards'
This name was coined in the 1960's.
Classic Rock Question 9
Classic Rock - I am Henry the 8th I am?
The correct answer is 'Herman's Hermits'
Classic Rock Question 10
Classic Rock Lyrics - "It's a girl my Lord, in flatbed Ford, slowing down to take a look at me." Who's the artist/band?
The correct answer is 'The Eagles'
From "Take It Easy."