Rockin' and Rollin' at the California Jam!

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1. The California Jam took place on April 6, 1974. Where was the event held? The Los Angeles Coliseum (Los Angeles, CA.) The Ontario Motor Speedway (Ontario, CA.) Glen Helen Regional Park (San Bernardino, CA.) Riverside International Raceway (Riverside, CA.)

2. The opening band at the California Jam featured the somewhat rare combination of a lead vocalist/drummer. Which band was this? Genesis Rare Earth Santana The Eagles

3. Maurice White was the founding member and front-man of the second band in the California Jam line-up. Which band did he perform with? Average White Band Earth, Wind & Fire Electric Light Orchestra Ohio Players

4. Who appeared as a guest performer with The Eagles, the third band on the bill? Jackson Browne Joe Walsh J.D. Souther J.J. Cale

5. Ruby Starr, the only female performer at the California Jam, sang for which of the following featured acts? Emerson, Lake and Palmer Rare Earth Black Oak Arkansas Seals and Crofts

6. Black Sabbath ended a world tour at the California Jam in support of their latest album (at the time), and was considered one of the concert's main attractions. What album was the band promoting? Black Sabbath Volume 4 Sabotage Sabbath Bloody Sabbath Technical Ecstasy

7. How did Deep Purple's set end at the California Jam? Ian Gillan and Roger Glover made a guest appearance for the encore. Ritchie Blackmore set his amps on fire, causing a massive explosion. Ian Paice destroyed his drum kit and tossed it into the crowd. David Coverdale fell off the stage and passed out.

8. Emerson, Lake and Palmer was the last band to take the stage at the California Jam. What was the highlight of their performance? Carl Palmer's drum kit levitated over the audience during his solo. Keith Emerson played piano while spinning in the air end over end. Greg Lake gave away three autographed bass guitars. The band invited me up on stage to sing Karn Evil 9 (First Impression).

9. What was displayed as a decorative backdrop over the stage at the California Jam? A large rainbow Stars and planets Musical staff and notes Electric guitar shapes and silhouettes

10. What made the California Jam unique compared to the Woodstock (1969), Altamont (1969) and Watkins Glen (1973) music festivals? There were no deaths recorded All of these are correct It was a financial success There was a minimum of violence