Music Trivia
 

How about a music trivia thread?
Answer it right, and you ask the next question.
I'll start-

Journey trivia
A) Members Neil Schon and Greg Rolie were in what famous guitar player's band before Journey.

B) After Greg Rolie quit the band, Jonathan Caine joined. What band was he in before Journey.

Good luck

Here are some hints for the trivia questions

A) The guitar players band is also his last name

B) John Waite was the lead singer in the band that Jonathan Caine came from

*as the music from Jeopardy plays in the background*

...man.....do I have to give more clues? Maybe you guys are all just to young for me

A) Santana
B) Babys

New Question:

I'll keep in line with the segue stuff, so Santana...One of Santana's big songs, "Black Magic Woman" was actually written and recorded by another group before him that later became famous when they came to the U.S.A. Who was that group?

Jdoe

Written by Peter Green- Fleetwood Mac
New question, should be relatively easy:

The original guitar player for Styx along with James Young, before Tommy Shaw was.......

John Curulewski


Here's a thinker:

Who was the engineer for Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon"?

Hint, he later formed his own band.

Hey,
I figured I'd give some other people a chance, but I just got out of work and it's been 9 1/2 hours and no answer.

Alan Parsons- Alan Parsons Project

New Question-

The backup band for Linda Ronstadt went on to record their own music. Who were they?

Just now noticing this thread, and I would have gotten the Pink floyd question (my fav band)

Anyway, I think Linda Rosntadt's backup band was the Eagles, but they went by a different name when they were with her (I think.)

New Question: (This could be pretty easy)

When Metallica were in New York on tour in 1983 who did Kirk Hammet replace in the lineup at guitar.

Bonus Question:

Who was Metallica's ORIGINAL bassist?

Dave Mustaine was replaced by Kirk. Dave later formed Megadeth.

Also, the original bassist was Ron McGovney, later replaced by Cliff Burton, later killed and replaced by Jason Newstead.

New question: What band is Rob Zombie's brother frontman for?

Powerman5000


No question at this time....sorry.

Ok, so I'll step in with an easy one to get the ball rolling again.

What is Sting's real name?





BTW, great job on the Alan Parson's answer. I really thought that would be tougher, but I see two people would have got it.

Gordon Matthew Sumner
Hey G. O. T. , don't beat yourself up about the Alan Parsons thing, I don't think alot of people knew that, but the great thing is, now they do! That's what I love about this!

Next Question:

What connection does Squeeze frontman Paul Carrack have to the band Genesis?

I know the answer, I know the answer, but I won't tell.

To play fair, I'll let someone else join the thread.



Now that people know the Alan Parsons thing, it explains why The APP sounded a bit like Pink Floyd doesn't it?

I too, my freind G.O.T. will step back a little from this thread.
Besides, I have to go to work!
Later!

Wasn't Paul Carrack in Mike And The Mechanics with Mike Rutherford of Genesis? I think that's the connection.

Home for dinner,
Yes you are correct DiffEng-
Your turn to ask a question!

Ahh crap, now I've got to think of a stumper.

*thinks*

Mandy Moore's guitarist (Jason Hook) used to be in a hair metal band. Name that band.


:)

(A)That Band is...Bullet Boys (Thanx to Gooogle)

(Q)Steely Dans song, "Ricki Don't Lose That Number" is in reference
to What female songstress?

(extra credit- name her hit song)

I'm guessing Rikki Lee Jones, but I can't think of one of her songs without looking it up.



I'll wait for verificaion before posting the next question.

The song that hit it big was "Chuck E's in love", Is the God of thunder correct on Ricki Lee Jones Quasi? If this is true, it is an interesting trivia question. Ricki didn't come on the scene until the late 70's and Steely Dan's tune was earlier than that. Could Ricki Lee been a background singer for Steely Dan or something?
Might have to investigate!
I love this stuff!
Let the God of thunder know if he's correct so he can throw another question on us!

I'll go ahead with the next question to keep things moving, we can get an answer to the Steely Dan one later.


This one is inspired by the late Johnny Cash. (Man, it seems weird saying that.)

Johnny was one of only four performers to have been inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame:

Name the other three.

Man G.O.T. that's a tough one.......thinking...........I'm thinking Elvis must be one of them, I'm not sure on the other two. I don't want to cheat and use a search engine, so I'll let someone else try. I have some other guesses, though. I'll wait and see if someone else gets it.

One right, two to go.

To summarize:

1. Johnny Cash
2. Elvis Presley
3. ???
4. ???

Hank Williams Sr.?
Willie Nelson?

How about Ricky Nelson?

You'd think so, but also incorrect.

Correct so far:

1. Johnny Cash - supplied by me.
2. Elvis Presley - by perripken
3. Hank Williams Sr. - by derwood


4. still looking for - This could be you folks!!:D

The original question: What four people are members of the counrty music and rock & roll halls of fame?


Hint - it's a producer.

Mutt Lang? No clue on the spelling, after you said producer, I'd guess him due to Twain/Def/acdc.

Jdoe

NO, Mutt is not in either hall. Hasn't been around long enough.

Think older.


Another hint, he was associated with two of the other artists already listed.

Not another guess, but a question. Rock and roll hall of fame only requires 15 years right?

Jdoe

I'll guess Carl Perkins

Actually, I think it is 25 years.


And Carl Perkins is also incorrect.



This is getting long.

Another hint: Think Nashville.

Without cheating and searching the net, I'm stumped. I'd rather this thread be on the up and up, so I give up. As the originator of this thread, I'm going to make the two day rule. God of Thunder, you have the first stumper of the thread. Congratulations! You also should come up with a new question.

It was Sam Phillips, the owner of Sun records. (The collective sound of many people smaking their head. "D'oh, why didn't I think of that?"

1. Johnny Cash
2. Elvis Presley
3. Hank Williams Sr.
4. Sam Phillips

the only 4 people in the Rock & Roll and Country Music Hall of Fame.

I'll let someone else come up with the next question.

I like stumpers once in a while. :D

I feel like an idiot now! :( Especially after him having just passed away. I are teh suck!

Time to back up and go for an easy one. Time for the morale boosting question, everyone's smart now!

Someone save us!

Jdoe

Allright, an easy one.

What is the connection between Lynard Skynard and .38 Special?

Definitely easy enough. I will pass though, must get new posters in this thread.

Jdoe

I too, will stand back on this one! C'mon people, we need some new blood in here!

<----knows very little about either band.

This one has one of those really obvious answers right?

How about a hint?

Hint: Siblings

I agree easy one (must be because I asked the question :D )

There has to be some new blood out there that knows the answer.





And no, it doesn't have anything to do with Sam Phillips :lol:

I'm wracking my brain, nothing's coming other than something painfully generic. Do I get marks for really wanting to answer the question?

:)

yes, but only two :p


The painfully generic answer is probably right, just take a guess.

The hint worked. And yes, it's obvious. :)

Ronnie Van Zant sings for Lynyrd Skynyrd. Donnie Van Zant is singing and playing guitar in .38 Special.

Ronnie died awhile ago, but his little brother Johnny is now the lead singer, but you have answered correctly and may now test our knowledge by asking the next question.

Tim Skold was in a hiar band named Shotgun Messiah. He has a new gig. Name his new band.




You may notice, that both questions I've asked relate to hair metal. I grew up in the 80s, and although I love almost all music, this is my real area of expertise. :)

Grew up in the 80s as well and thought I knew hair metal, but I have been humbled.


Like the tree said to the lumberjack...I'm stumped.

Hint: It's a pretty huge band. released a new album in the last 6 months.

Well, I cheated and looked it up, so I won't post the answer and I can tell you, as a classic rock kind of guy, I would have never known the answer.

The new band he is in is just not my style.

Good luck.

I too cheated and looked it up, and I also don't like that kind of music, but that doesn't make it wrong- To each his/her own!
Since I cheated, I won't answer.
If there is no answer by 5:21 this afternoon, DiffEng, you will be the proud second stumper of this thread! At that point, you will need to come up with a new (hopefully slightly easier) question.
Good luck all!

Yeah, I'm not a big fan of his new band, but I can listen to them without wanting to switch stations or something.



I'll start thinking now then in case I have indeed stumped the board. :)

I think you stumped the board.

next question please.

Yes, you stumped the board on Marilyn Manson. I cheated, so I won't take credit. We need a new question DiffEng.

Since it appears that DiffEng is'nt going to post a new question,
as the originator of this thread, I will post one.
This should be fairly difficult, but it is rememberance of The man in Black.
A future country music star was in the audience when Johnny Cash recorded "Live at San Quentin" Name him.

And just when I had a new question too.

I thought the prison CD was recorded at Folsom Prison? No idea who the future star is.

I'm sorry- just trying to move the thread along. Go ahead and post your question. I will answer this one if nobody gets it by tomorrow. We'll just call mine a bonus question:
BTW, he recorded at both prisons. My dad had Live at San Quentin- great album, check it out

No that's cool. I can wait until the next one I get right. :)

This one won't be it. I know shit about country music.

Just a guess, Waylon Jennings

Hint: Okie from Muskogee

I almost said Merle Haggard the first time.





No, really I did.





Next question: How did the band Yes come up with the title for their 1983 album "90125"?

Postal code for the recording studio?

Nope, this one might be pretty tough.

I'll give some hints later.

Right now just start guessing, it'll be fun!!!:D

ignore this post

No guesses??

Anyone, anyone. Bueller?


Allright a hint that will probably give it away.

How many of you own the album? Show of hands? Ok, good.

Get out your album, cassette or CD, it doesn't matter. Make sure it's the original release not the live version.

Look at the back or on the side. See if you find the answer.

My albums are all packed away and I don't have it on CD, although I should, it's a great album. Is it a birthdate?

Nope, good thinking though.

What your looking for actually appears on all albums. If you look at a CD, check the side.

Is it the serial number of the album?

Yup!!!

They didn't have a name for it so when the studio got the masters, it was labeld on the side as "Yes, album #90125" and the studio thought that was the name of it. The band liked it, so it stuck.



To be fair, DiffEng gets to ask the next question.

Good question G.O.T. And a lucky answer on my part.
Bring it on DiffEng!

We need a question DiffEng

Allright. Looks like I have to jump-start this thing again.


How did the band Led Zeppelin get it's name?

That'd go over about as well as a lead balloon. It originated from saying a certain band make-up would not work. So it was a joke saying we'll call it lead zeppelin because it'll go over about as well as a lead balloon.

I have a feeling that DiffEng is away for the weekend, so I say we give him a chance to ask a question when he's back. In the meantime...

Where did UB40 get their name?

Jdoe

It's the British unemployment/inland revenue form.
They started out as a barber shop quartet. (thanks Melllvar)

What is Adam Ants' full real name?

I think it is Stewart Goddard, but not sure on the spelling.

I'll continue the real name thing.

What is Elvis Costello's real name?

Actually, it's Stewart Leslie Goddard (Adam Ant)

And Elvis Costello is Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus.


So, who was Elvis Costello married to (for 16 years)?

Elvis was married??

Wow, didn't know that.

Nice to see ya join this thread Jadzia!

Not only was he married once and had 2 children, but he's presently engaged....

Cait O'Riordan?

hopeing it's right.....


*easy one*

John Bonham's middle name........

(and Bonzo doesn't count)

John Henry Bonham

Next Question:
Jimmy Messina formed what band before he collaborated with Kenny Loggins for Loggins and Messina.

That was Poco, great band!!!

Damn it, I knew the Bonham one too.


Ok, what band did Chris Frantz and Tina Weymouth form after the breakup of the Talking Heads?

I know the answer, however, I will give some new blood a chance.

Tom Tom Club?

That is correct costello, your turn to come up with a question.

lame ... i joined the thread and missed out on the elvis costello questions so im throwing another one in :)

Elvis Costello's first album, "My Aim Is True" was released in July 1977. Who was the backing group for this effort?

I'm thinking the obvious answer "The Attractions", but I could be wrong.

was it a band called Clover???

Sorry G.O.T., High_way is correct. The Attractions were on the second album "Armed Forces"

I'll throw in a question:

There is only one song in the Pink Floyd library that has drummer Nick Mason on "lead vocal". Can you name it?

Sorry Derwood, the rules of the thread are that you have to answer a question to ask a question. High_way is on deck.
I do like your question, though!

ok. I just asked cuz the last answerer didn't ask.

And I got half of the Rock N' Roll/Country hall of fame question right......

You did better than I did, I think I only got Elvis. We'll give high_way until noon today to ask a question, if he doesn't by then, your Floyd question is up. BTW are we talking Nick Mason actually singing, or speaking. I know he has several songs where he speaks, one in particular on Momentary Lapse- actually there is another trivia question in that one!

you give too many hints already! (he he he)

I figured "The Attractions" was too obvious, but I answered anyways, just in case.

yeah, just a stupid sidenote ... clover were called the shamrocks when they preformed.

I guess his time is up, so the Floyd question is up. I just don't know the answer.

Well, there may be a discrepancy in the answer to my question, so I'll pose another:

Who is the only person to perform on every Pink Floyd album?

Man Derwood... are you sure about this? I thought that the only person in Floyd on Animals was Gilmour, and he wasn't on every album- he replaced Syd Barret. Other than that, I thought that Mason and Wright were on every other album all the way from their original band with Roger Waters called Abdab.

ok sorry i havent asked a quesiton straight away, been at work and sleeping and busy


ummm

name the band that these 3 guitarists played in

eric clapton, jeff beck and jimmy page

The Yardbirds




OK, one inspired by our friendly RIAA, the company that loves it's customers so much, they are suing them...but, that's another thread.:D



Elvis Presley has the most Gold Records of any artist - 89 (combining albums & singles)

The Beatles are tops for a group at 41.


The top American group has 24...Name them.