Music T-Z: 'Z' Trivia

1. What was the band Zoot's original band name?

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Down the Line

The name Down the Line came from The Hollies version of Roy Orbison's "Go Go Go (Down the Line)". The band was formed in 1965 and the original line up consisted of Beeb Birtles, Daryl Cotton, John D'Arcy and Teddy Higgins. The band played covers of the British mod singers, mainly playing in small pubs and bars.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: Strapping Young Lad

After Devin Townsend essentially disbanded SYL in 2007, the rest of the band, Gene Hoglan, Jed Simon and Byron Stroud, all continued their work with Zimmers Hole (They had been members of ZH in years before, but SYL was the main project).

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: The Yellow CD

"The Yellow CD" was Zebrahead's first album and "Mind Trip" is almost impossible to understand. By the way, "Mind Trip" isn't an album.

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Adelaide

Down the Line was formed in Adelaide in 1965, renamed Zoot in 1967 and relocated to Melbourne in 1968. Two of the original band, John D'Arcy and Teddy Higgins, left the band and returned to Adelaide.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: Chris Valagao

Chris Valagao has been Zimmers' front man since their beginning in 1991, Jed Simon is the second guitarist the band has had, Byron Stroud is the bands' bassist, and Chris Stanley is the first guitarist the band had.

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: Japan

I found it hard to believe, but the Japanese love them.

From Quiz Who knows... The Zutons?

Answer: Sunday

This is taken from the 9th track on The Zutons' debut album called "Not A Lot To Do". "Sunday afternoon, not a lot to do, (Think of all) The places I could be, the people I could meet, (Life so small) I'm watching drops of rain on my window pane, (Empty streets) And no-one knocks around, no-one goes to to town"

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Brewer and Springfield

Rick Brewer became the new drummer for the band, and Rick Springfield was lead guitar and backing vocals as well as writing for the band. This then became the final line up of Birtles, Brewer, Cotton and Springfield until they disbanded in 1971.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: The Heathen

All a part of the character he plays, Valagao often makes it known that he was in fact raised in hell, which explains his "costume"; he has painted himself red, attaches horns to his head, and essentially turns himself into the devil or a demon. Other nicknames Valagao has include, "E. Val" and "Dr. Heathen Hooch".

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: Playmate of the Year

"Playmate of the Year" is the only song listed above that isn't from the album "MFZB".

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Pink satin suits

Unfortunately the publicity stunt of dressing in pink satin suits gave the impression that the band was of the genre of soft bubble gum music and although the band achieved popularity it was mainly with teenage girl fans.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: Boots

The liner notes state that Hoglan was on Drums and Boots, Jed Simon played Guitar and Vodka, Byron Stroud played Bass and Thunder and The Heathen had Vocals and Choppers.

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: Playmate of the Year

"Playmate of the Year" had to have two versions of its video clip made. The first one was a little rude.

From Quiz Who knows... The Zutons?

Answer: Mother

The song "Don't Ever Think (Too Much)" wasn't on the "Who Killed... The Zutons" album at first, but the album was re-released to include this track.

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Burning their pink suits on "Happening '70" TV show

After burning their suits on "Happening '70" TV show, they also released a single called "Hey Pinky". The song was written by Rick Springfield, a backlash to the pink suits, their previous management who came up with the idea, and those in the media who made disparaging comments.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: Nathan Explosion & Brendon Small

Nathan Explosion, of Dethklok fame, appeared on the track to educate people on the importance of reading. It's also a fact that Gene Hoglan is the actual drummer for Dethklok, (but does not voice in the "Metalocalypse" TV show) and Nathan Explosion (voiced by Brendon Small) is the fictional lead singer for the band.

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: Falling Apart

"Falling Apart" is the song that caught THQ's attention and they used it in "WWE Day of Reckoning" along with "Alone".

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Eleanor Rigby

Zoot's version of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" was their most popular hit achieving a chart top in Australia on the Go-Set Chart, at Number Four in 1971, whilst staying in the top ten for 20 weeks. At the end of 1971 "Eleanor Rigby" was the Number 12 song of the year again on the Go-Set Chart.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: 1312

1312 has a very Viking type of feel to it, which is fitting, considering lead singer Chris Valagao is of Norwegian descent.

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: "Falling Apart" & "Alone"

"Falling Apart" and "Alone" were the songs that THQ added onto "WWE Day of Reckoning" along with "Firefly" and "Polyamorous" by Breaking Benjamin and "Bone Cracker" by Shocore.

From Quiz Who knows... The Zutons?

Answer: Havana Gang Brawl

The line is taken from the song "Havana Gang Brawl": "Only one option left, to survive or you'll be dead, Do you hide now from the sin? Or do your blazing guns begin? All the shops are up for sale, you might make it out on bail, All the fathers shine today, making sure that sons okay"

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: 1940s suit with a long jacket

The zoot suit became popular in the 1940s. The zoot suit consisted of a long jacket with wide shouldering, coupled with trousers that were wide and loose except at the cuff where they were tight.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: Cheeseburger

Zimmers Hole has always been considered not only to be a stellar metal band, but they are also one of the world's finest comedy metal bands, often playing on words in their songs, having crude remarks in songs among other 'hi jinx'.

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Rick Springfield

After Zoot was disbanded in 1971 Rick moved in mid-1972 to America. Rick gained chart success especially with his hit "Jesse's Girl" in 1981. Rick also obtained the part of Dr Noah Drake on General Hospital. His popularity continues.

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: Glam

That's an easy one! Of course it's glam, it's right in the name! If you've heard "Shout At The Devil" by Motley Crue, you probably made the connection in the similar song name.

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: Into You

"Into You" is track eight on "MFZB", the album released by Zebrahead on 21st October, 2003.

From Quiz Who knows... The Zutons?

Answer: China

China is sung about: "Although I've left you darlin', I'll soon be back again, that's what I said in China, where all the work was dead" and "I'll sail to Hong Kong harbour, the winds were warmer there, the sweat would roll down my back, while digging up the earth".

From Quiz Zimmers Hole

Answer: Venom

Venom it is! According to an interview MTV did with the Heathen himself, Jed Simon overheard something said between a member of Forbidden, and David Vincent of Morbid Angel, they were arguing about who was more metal! At one point the member of Forbidden turned to Vincent and said "Dude, when you were shouting at the devil, I was in league with Satan". This essentially means, "When you were a poseur, I was the real deal". The reference was the song "In League With Satan" (Also covered on a special pressing of the CD), it was one of the tracks on Venom's first album "Welcome To Hell".

From Quiz Zebrahead

Answer: 5

There are five members of Zebrahead: Ali, Matty, Greg, Ben and Ed. Justin Murellio left in 2004 to start a new band named "I Hate Kate".

From Quiz Zoot, not the Suit

Answer: Darryl Cotton

Darryl Cotton had a career in television and the music scene. Joining Ronnie Burns and Russell Morris, and Jim Keyes and Russell Morris, the trio had a long career performing in clubs and pub venues around Australia. Darryl also worked on stage, television and hosted a Saturday morning kids program "The Early Bird Show" for five years.

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