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Quiz about Bruce Springsteen Early Years

Bruce Springsteen - Early Years Quiz

These questions are all based on Bruce's early years, prior to a record contact. All are multiple choice questions, so think them through and have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jimo. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Jimo

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
27,879

Updated
Nov 09 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1691

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: gogetem (9/10), Guest 73 (4/10), Guest 24 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Can't get much earlier then this. What year was Bruce born? Hint

1953

1947

1949

1951

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the first known band Bruce played with? Hint

Quartet

Castiles

Bruce Springsteen Band

Boss

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the first two Bruce songs recorded for a record? Hint

'Growing Up' 'Mary Queen of Arkansas'

'Brothers Under The Bridges' and 'Does this Bus stop at 52nd Street'

'Blinded by the Light' and 'Born to Run'

'Baby I' and 'That's What You Get'

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Question 4 of 10

4. In his teen years, Bruce was involved in a Motorcycle accident. As Bruce tells it 'Some rich dude just ran in to me.' While laying in a hospital bed, What did his father have done? Hint

Have Bruce's hair cut.

Have Bruce's guitar thrown out.

Have Bruce swear on a bible he would get rid of his motorcycle.

Promise that he would finish High School.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bruce received a draft card when he turned 18, but was never drafted by the U.S. Military because? Hint

Was serving in the Army Reserves.

His draft number was never called.

Did not pass his physical.

Did not show up for his physical.

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bruce's most successful early band was called Steel Mill. What was the original name of this band? Hint

Boardwalk Boys

Kids on the Beach

Child

Factory

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following was not the name of a Springsteen band? Hint

Bruce Spingsteen Jam

Dr. Zoom and the Sonic Boom

Earth

A. Bruce and the Big Band

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Question 8 of 10

8. Bruce adds a Saxophone to his band in 1971. His first sax player was? Hint

Vini Lopez

Steve Van Zandt

Bobby Feigenbaum

Clarence Clemens

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Question 9 of 10

9. On May 6 Bruce made his Demo recordings for CBS records that led to a contract for 20 albums. What year was it? Hint

1972

1970

1971

1973

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Question 10 of 10

10. Bruce decides to name his first album, 'Greetings from Asbury Park'. This is a fitting name since it is one place where he honed his musical skills. What is Asbury Park? Hint

Community park where 'Battle of the Bands' were held

Recording Studio where Bruce mad his first album

Club that Bruce got discovered

Seaside town in New Jersey

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Can't get much earlier then this. What year was Bruce born?

Answer: 1949

2. What is the name of the first known band Bruce played with?

Answer: Castiles

The Castiles were a five piece rock band that played mostly local malls and 'battle of the bands.' Some say he played with the Rogues prior to the Castiles, but I have seen no evidence to prove that fact.

3. What are the first two Bruce songs recorded for a record?

Answer: 'Baby I' and 'That's What You Get'

Recorded by the Castiles, only 5 records were ever made. Only two are known to exist today.

4. In his teen years, Bruce was involved in a Motorcycle accident. As Bruce tells it 'Some rich dude just ran in to me.' While laying in a hospital bed, What did his father have done?

Answer: Have Bruce's hair cut.

5. Bruce received a draft card when he turned 18, but was never drafted by the U.S. Military because?

Answer: Did not pass his physical.

6. Bruce's most successful early band was called Steel Mill. What was the original name of this band?

Answer: Child

The original name, Child, had to be changed because there was already a band by that name.

7. Which of the following was not the name of a Springsteen band?

Answer: A. Bruce and the Big Band

Earth was a Springsteen Band consisting of Bruce Springsteen: guitar, vocals, John Graham: bass, and Michael Burke: drums. They only played one known gig in '69 at the Italian Men's Association, Long Branch, NJ

8. Bruce adds a Saxophone to his band in 1971. His first sax player was?

Answer: Bobby Feigenbaum

Clarence didn't join Bruce until 1972 with the creation of the E Street band. Steve plays guitar. Vini is a drummer. Even if you don't know who Bobby Feigenbaum is, you should have been able to figure this one out.

9. On May 6 Bruce made his Demo recordings for CBS records that led to a contract for 20 albums. What year was it?

Answer: 1972

Mary Queen of Arkansas was the first song recorded on the tapes.

10. Bruce decides to name his first album, 'Greetings from Asbury Park'. This is a fitting name since it is one place where he honed his musical skills. What is Asbury Park?

Answer: Seaside town in New Jersey

From the turn of the Century to the mid 1970's, this seaside town was a hot bed for musicians.

Source: Author Jimo

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