The Book Of Rock Quiz #2

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1. Here's one for the mind to ponder. What group said this quote? "No one has a name like ours. 1978 was all short, dour names. Ours was far (expletive) out." The Teardrop Explodes Van Der Graaf Generator The Jesus And Mary Chain Ian Dury And The Blockheads

2. What group did seventies singer Eric Carmen ('All By Myself') once front with his voice? Johnny Kidd And The Pirates The Raspberries Pink Fairies The Strawberry Alarm Clock

3. This artist was quite content on writing jingles and arranging for advertisements before his friend Jackson Browne ('Runnig On Empty') persuaded him to return to recording. Who is this songwriter? Frank Zappa Randy Newman John Hiatt Warren Zevon

4. Ronnie Bond, Chris Britton, Reg Presley, and Pete Staples. Who are these guys? The Troggs The Zombies The Move The Seeds

5. Fill in the blanks in this quote by Queen's Freddie Mercury: 'We were adamant that - - could be a hit in its entirety. We have been forced to make compromises, but cutting up a song will never be one of them.' Answer: (Two Words - watch the spelling)

6. Who was married to actress Faye Dunaway for five years? Peter Cetera of the band Chicago Peter Baumann of the band Tangerine Dream Dale Peters of the band The James Gang Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band

7. Which member of the group America played the drums for the band? Gerry Beckley Dan Peek Dewey Bunnell They all play guitars, silly!

8. Over time, such names as Beck, Clapton, Dreja, McCarty, Page, Relf, and Smith once formed the great rock group - -. Answer: (Two Words & that's all you get!)

9. Guitarist Steve Miller once opened for the likes of Little Richard at the Fillmore. Yeah or Nay? Yes No

10. Remember the Blues Brothers? OK, remember band members Steve Cropper and Donald 'Duck' Dunn? What band did they play in before becoming part of The Blues Brothers? The Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band War Country Joe And The Fish Booker T. And The MG's

11. Who was quoted as saying "Everyone gives off a certain musical note. I think I'm F sharp"? Bob Dylan Joan Baez Joni Mitchell Donovan

12. When Mick Ralphs left the band Mott The Hoople and joined the rock group Bad Company, he took his songs with him. What Bad Company hit was supposed to have been sung by Ian Hunter of Mott The Hoople -- but never was, due to Ralphs' departure? Shooting Star Feel Like Makin' Love Ready For Love Can't Get Enough

13. Amazing! On Linda Ronstadt's 1971 album, the backing musicians later went on to form their own band. Name the band. The Eagles The Pure Praire League The Outlaws ZZ Top

14. This rock artist once played in the group called Grin. Neil Young came across this person playing guitar and piano, while only at the age of seventeen. This artist released a solo album in 1975. Who is this artist? Nick Lowe Carol King Bonnie Raitt Nils Lofgren

15. Who is credited with this great quote? "Jazz is an ocean. Rock 'n' Roll is a swimming pool. I hang out on a lake." Bryan Ferry of the group Roxy Music Carlos Santana of the group Santana Danny Seraphine of the group Chicago Donald Fagen of the group Steely Dan