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Quiz about Blues
Quiz about Blues

Blues Trivia Quiz


Try this new quiz on the blues - old, new, and blues-rock. Let me know if you want a more PURE blues quiz, or some more blues-influenced questions

A multiple-choice quiz by Slowhand. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
Slowhand
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
18,113
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
1340
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 47 (14/15), Guest 204 (10/15), Guest 24 (8/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What does 'B.B.' in B.B. King's name actually stand for? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. 'Blackie' is the preferred guitar of which modern legend? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which of the following groups played at Woodstock in 1969? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What was the myth surrounding Robert Johnson's death? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Which of the following is NOT a Stevie Ray Vaughan album? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Which Irish rock group did Gary Moore used to play with? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Hendrix played 'I hear my train____?' Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. The main influence on Eric Clapton's style was arguably who? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which Led Zeppelin member played the keyboards in addition to his main instrument? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who was McKinley Morganfield better known as? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What was the nickname of Donald Dunn, the bass player? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which of the following has not appeared in either Blues Brothers or Blues Brothers 2000? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Was Albert King left handed? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Who managed The Jimi Hendrix Experience? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. The 'Legends' blues club in Chicago is owned by? Hint



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Most Recent Scores
Mar 23 2024 : Guest 47: 14/15
Mar 20 2024 : Guest 204: 10/15
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 24: 8/15
Mar 18 2024 : Guest 47: 6/15
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 51: 5/15
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 86: 15/15

Score Distribution

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What does 'B.B.' in B.B. King's name actually stand for?

Answer: Blues Boy

Although this was his nickname, his real first name is Riley.
2. 'Blackie' is the preferred guitar of which modern legend?

Answer: Eric Clapton

'Brownie' is also among his many favourites, many of which were recently auctioned off for charity.
3. Which of the following groups played at Woodstock in 1969?

Answer: Ten Years After

4. What was the myth surrounding Robert Johnson's death?

Answer: He was poisoned

5. Which of the following is NOT a Stevie Ray Vaughan album?

Answer: Texas Rocker

6. Which Irish rock group did Gary Moore used to play with?

Answer: Thin Lizzy

7. Hendrix played 'I hear my train____?'

Answer: Comin'

Check out the acoustic version of this classic.
8. The main influence on Eric Clapton's style was arguably who?

Answer: Freddie King

9. Which Led Zeppelin member played the keyboards in addition to his main instrument?

Answer: John Paul Jones

His main instrument was the bass.
10. Who was McKinley Morganfield better known as?

Answer: Muddy Waters

11. What was the nickname of Donald Dunn, the bass player?

Answer: Duck

12. Which of the following has not appeared in either Blues Brothers or Blues Brothers 2000?

Answer: Buddy Guy

13. Was Albert King left handed?

Answer: Yes

Check out his two finger style too.
14. Who managed The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Answer: Chas Chandler

15. The 'Legends' blues club in Chicago is owned by?

Answer: Buddy Guy

Source: Author Slowhand

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