Classic Rock Trivia Quiz # 4
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Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #4 - Which band used an anagram of a member's name in the lyrics of a song they performed?
The correct answer is 'The Doors'
Need I say more then Mr. Mo Jo Risin'? If so Mr. Mo Jo Risin' is an anagram for Jim Morrison and was used in the song "L.A. Woman".
Classic Rock Question 2
Celebrities Mentioned in Classic Rock 'n Roll - On an early 70’s album, this rocker sang separate songs about Bob Dylan and Andy Warhol. Interestingly, the singer later played Andy Warhol in the 1996 film "Basquiat".
It was...?
It was...?
The correct answer is 'David Bowie'
The album in question was "Hunky Dory". Bowie has other acting credits, such as that of an alien in "The Man Who Fell to Earth", and Pontius Pilate in "The Last Temptation of Christ".
Classic Rock Question 3
Classic Rock Geographic Lyrics - 'I woke up in a Soho doorway, a policeman knew my name.'
The correct answer is 'The Who'
'Who Are You'
Classic Rock Question 4
Bil's Classic Rock Trivia #1 - What is Elton John's real name?
The correct answer is 'Reginald Dwight'
Elton John's godson is Sean Lennon, John Lennon's youngest son.
Classic Rock Question 5
1971- The Year Of Classic Rock! - "Ain't No Sunshine" was written by Bill Withers and released in 1971. The R & B tune is famous for the "I know, I know, I know..." section of the song, as "I know" is said 26 times! What number did this song reach in the U.S.?
The correct answer is 'Three'
All the instruments on this song were acoustic, and Stephen Stills played lead guitar on the song. "Ain't No Sunshine" didn't chart in the U.K., but Michael Jackson's cover hit number eight there in 1972. Also this song won a Grammy for best R & B song in 1972.
Classic Rock Question 6
Celebrities Mentioned in Classic Rock 'n Roll - Simon and Garfunkel’s “Mrs. Robinson” makes reference to this baseball hero, who was once married to Marilyn Monroe.
The correct answer is 'Joe DiMaggio'
“Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” The song was just one element that made The Graduate one of the all-time great films. "Joltin' Joe" for many years regularly placed flowers on Marilyn's grave, but stopped after this was discovered and publicized.
Classic Rock Question 7
Classic Rock Hits - Name this well-known Cream song.
The correct answer is 'Sunshine of Your Love'
"Lick it Up" was a song by KISS, "Killer Queen" by Queen, and "One of These Days" was a Pink Floyd song. I first heard this song in the movie "School of Rock".
Classic Rock Question 8
Classic Rock Geographic Lyrics - 'The deal was made in Denmark on a dark and stormy day, so they set out for Biafra to join the bloody fray.'
The correct answer is 'Warren Zevon'
'Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner'
Classic Rock Question 9
Classic Rock Bands - This late 70's-early 80's classic rock band played the "Monsters of Rock" concert at Donington Castle, Australia in 1991, and released a DVD of the show. During this band's performances, items you may see on stage include a giant bell, a humongous inflatable woman and a Gibson SG. Name the band.
The correct answer is 'AC/DC'
AC/DC hits include "Back in Black", "You Shook Me All Night Long", and "Highway to Hell". Their original singer for three years, Bon Scott, tragically passed away in February of 1980 from excessive drinking, and was replaced with Brian Johnson for their smash comeback album- "Back in Black". Other albums include "The Razor's Edge" and "High Voltage".
Classic Rock Question 10
Classic Rock Lyrics II - "Instead of bein' my deliverance, she had a strange resemblance,to a cat name of Frankenstein"
The correct answer is 'Sam Cooke'
"Another Saturday Night" Originally written and recorded by Sam, this song was covered by Cat Stevens and Jimmy Buffet.