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| Eric Clapton played on solo projects for all four Beatles after they disbanded, but for which track on the White Album did he join them? | Miscellaneous Musical Memories
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While My Guitar Gently Weeps. Eric Clapton also played on John's Live Peace in {Toronto;} George's Dark {Horse;} Ringo's Rotogravure and Wing's Back to the Egg.
The Rolling Stones. Muddy Waters said of the group: 'They stole my music, but they gave me my name.'
The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down.
| In 1976, who was the first rock star since the Beatles to be honoured by being modelled in wax at Madame Tussaud's in London? | Miscellaneous Musical Memories
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Pink Floyd. The name Pink Floyd is said to have been inspired by Georgia bluesmen Pink Anderson and Floyd Council.
| Which singer-songwriter-guitarist successfully auditioned as a replacement for Chad Mitchell in the Chad Mitchell Trio in 1964 and toured with them before going solo? | Miscellaneous Musical Memories
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| Everyone remembers the late, great Roy Orbison. But do you remember the name of his backup band in the 1960s? | Obscure Pop Music Facts
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The Candy Men. Named after Roy's hit "Candy Man". Of course, Roy hooked up with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne to form The Traveling Wilburys in the late 80's.
| For all the success The Beatles enjoyed around the world, their music's first exposure to American audiences was by another artist, Del Shannon. What's the name of that song? | Obscure Pop Music Facts
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From Me to You. The Beatles wrote for many artists, including Peter and Gordon and Billy J. Kramer.
| One of the key production people on most of the Beatles' early hits was a young bloke named Norman Smith. In 1973, as a performer, Norman took a catchy, campy little tune called "Oh Babe, What Would You Say?" to the top ten on the Billboard Pop Charts in the USA. What "meteorological" moniker did Norman use for his moment in the sun? | Obscure Pop Music Facts
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"Hurricane" Smith. Thunderclap Newman charted with "Something in the Air" in the early 70's and Sunny and the Sunglows hit with "Talk to Me", back in the early 60's.
| One of the earliest Rolling Stones hits was actually a cover. The name of the song was "Not Fade Away", but who did the original? | Obscure Pop Music Facts
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The Crickets (Buddy Holly's band). Although it has the same driving rhythm as "Bo Diddley", the song was originally recorded by Buddy Holly and the Crickets in 1957.
| Poor Paul Anka. Didn't anyone ever tell him that the way to his true love's heart was NOT to open the conversation with "I'm so young and you're so old"? Which lovely lady would have been perfectly justified in clobbering young Paul after hearing that smooth opening line? | Obscure Pop Music Facts
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Diana. Paul Anka was just 16 when he wrote that lyric. Subsequent lyrics and melodies have obviously fared better, since Paul is known for writing Johnny Carson's theme for the "Tonight Show", and "My Way", for Frank Sinatra.
| Phil Spector is recognized around the world for his writing and producing abilities. Back in the early 1960s, Phil had a right hand man who learned a bit from the master and went on to earn a name for himself as a writer, performer, producer, and politician. Can you name him? | Obscure Pop Music Facts
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Sonny Bono. Phil Spector mentored Sonny Bono in the early 60s. If you check out early sides by Sonny & Cher such as "Just You" and "Baby Don't Go", you are sure to hear Spector's influence on Sonny's production techniques.
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