My Great Big Great Big Sea Quiz

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1. All four of the original band members (Alan, Sean, Bob and Darrell) share a common month for their birthdays. Which month? September November February May

2. On the CD, “The Hard and the Easy” the song “Come and I Will Sing you” is a truly unique song. What makes it unique? The origins of the song can be traced back to medieval times It is the oldest song in Newfoundland history All of these the song is usually associated with Christmas

3. All of the band members sing, but who is the lead vocalist? Alan Sean Bob Darrell

4. After many CDs, and numerous tours, Bob Hallett finally sings. Which song from the “Something Beautiful” CD has Bob singing the lead? Let it Go Something Beautiful Helmethead Lucky Me

5. Great Big Sea won the East Coast Music Award for Entertainer of the Year for five years in a row. Between which years did they win this award? 1993-1997 1996-2000 2000-2004 1998-2002

6. Great Big Sea became an official band in 1993; who are the four original band members? Bob, Kris, Sean and Darrell Alan, Bob, Sean and Darrell Murray, Alan, Darrell and Sea Kris, Murray, Alan and Sean

7. In 2003, after 10 years of being in the band, one member decided it was time to retire from the band. Who was this? Alan Doyle Bob Hallett Sean McCann Darrell Powers

8. Alan, in addition to being a singer, songwriter and musician, has also produced albums. One of the people that Alan has produced for is Barry Canning, who is another? Crush Whitney Smith Michelle Branch Michelle Doyle

9. In February 2006 on their way to perform, there was a bus accident; the bus ended up tipping over into a ditch. Where did this happen? Sudbury, Ontario Abbotsford, British Columbia St. John's, Newfoundland Edmonton, Alberta

10. Great Big Sea played their first concert on March 11, 1993. Who did they open for? Irish Descendants Leahy The Rankin Family The Chieftans