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The Concert For Bangladesh Trivia Quiz

It's been thirty years since rock's first benefit concert - 'The Concert For Bangladesh'. How much do you remember about the beginnings of musical activism? Dedicated to the one who started it all, with love always.

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

Author
catnippin

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
57,097

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In 1971, Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) was devastated by war, floods, and famine. What famous Indian sitar player decided to try and do something to help out?

Answer: (Two Words - initials R.S.)

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Question 2 of 10

2. How much money did this Indian musician hope to raise to buy food for the people of Bangladesh? Hint

$25,000,000

$250,000

$25,000

$2,500,000

3. This Indian sitar virtuoso had tutored another musician in Indian music, and asked for his help in staging a benefit concert. Who was this musician who called upon his friends in the rock world and asked them to perform?

Answer: (Two Words - initials G.H.)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Where was 'The Concert For Bangladesh' held on August 1, 1971? Hint

RFK Stadium in Washington, DC

Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA

the London Palladium

Madison Square Garden in NYC

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of the highlights of the concert was a surprise appearance by Bob Dylan, who had not performed in this area since the mid-1960's. Which of the following is NOT one of the songs he performed? Hint

'Lay, Lady, Lay'

'Blowin' In The Wind'

'A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall'

'Just Like A Woman'

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who performed a medley of 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' and 'Youngblood'? Hint

Leon Russell

Eric Clapton

Billy Preston

Ringo Starr

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following people also contributed their talents and time to 'The Concert For Bangladesh'? Hint

Jim Keltner

Badfinger

all of these

Klaus Voormann

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Question 8 of 10

8. A live album was produced of the concert, which won a Grammy award. How many weeks did the album stay 'on the charts'? Hint

14 weeks

41 weeks

4 weeks

44 weeks

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Question 9 of 10

9. The proceeds, close to $13.5 million, from the concert, album, and film were earmarked for what organization? Hint

Peace Corp

Red Cross

UNICEF

Amnesty International

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Question 10 of 10

10. Concert organizers were crushed when the IRS considered income from 'The Concert For Bangladesh' taxable, because the concert was not produced by a non-profit organization. How many years did it take for any money to finally reach those for whom it was intended? Hint

11 years

7 years

5 years

9 years

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In 1971, Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan) was devastated by war, floods, and famine. What famous Indian sitar player decided to try and do something to help out?

Answer: Ravi Shankar

Ravi Shankar performed 'Bangla Dhun' on the sitar at the beginning of 'The Concert For Bangladesh', along with Ali Akbar Khan on the sarod.

2. How much money did this Indian musician hope to raise to buy food for the people of Bangladesh?

Answer: $25,000

The original goal was a very humble one.

Answer: George Harrison

The song 'Bangladesh', written by George Harrison, simply asked listeners to pitch in to help....'My friend came to me, with sadness in his eyes...He told me that he wanted help, before his country died...Although I couldn't feel the pain, I knew I had to try...Now I'm asking all of you, to help us save some lives...'

4. Where was 'The Concert For Bangladesh' held on August 1, 1971?

Answer: Madison Square Garden in NYC

Answer: 'Lay, Lady, Lay'

6. Who performed a medley of 'Jumpin' Jack Flash' and 'Youngblood'?

Answer: Leon Russell

Billy Preston performed 'That's The Way God Planned It', Ringo sang 'It Don't Come Easy', and Eric Clapton played a duet with George Harrison on 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps'.

7. Which of the following people also contributed their talents and time to 'The Concert For Bangladesh'?

Answer: all of these

8. A live album was produced of the concert, which won a Grammy award. How many weeks did the album stay 'on the charts'?

Answer: 41 weeks

The concert also resulted in the hit single 'Bangladesh', and a major concert film.

9. The proceeds, close to {$13.5} million, from the concert, album, and film were earmarked for what organization?

Answer: UNICEF

The United Nations' emergency relief fund for children was to receive the proceeds.

Answer: 11 years

It is said that George Harrison himself paid the 1.5 million dollar tax bill, after the British and American governments insisted on taxing the sale of the accompanying album and film. This was, indeed, a cautionary lesson for future benefit concerts, such as Live Aid and Farm Aid. Many thanks to Ravi Shankar and George Harrison for one of the finest hours in musical activism history!

Source: Author catnippin

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