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Chris Whitley Trivia Quiz

Some tough questions for fans of the late, great singer-songwriter who passed away in November, 2005.

A multiple-choice quiz by Amos_Otis. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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Amos_Otis

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
243,456

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which noted producer discovered Chris? Hint

Bob Ezrin

Daniel Lanois

Malcolm Burn

Brian Eno

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Question 2 of 10

2. A song by which bluesman inspired Chris to pick up the National Steel guitar? Hint

Johnny Winter

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Edgar Winter

Bukka White

3. The following lyrics are taken from which song on Chris' debut, "Living With the Law"? "Brother running powder money/Daddy somewhere on a drunk/ In the hours after washing, I do my dreaming with a gun." Hint

Border Town

Dust Radio

Living With the Law

I Forget You Every Day

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Question 4 of 10

4. Chris held a patent for a slide built from what material? Hint

a bicycle handle

piece of a swing set

copper pipe

a spice jar

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1995, prior to the release of "Din of Ecstacy", Chris was pictured with which singer-songwriter in "Rolling Stone" magazine? Hint

Richard Buckner

Gary Stewart

Lyle Lovett

Jeff Buckley

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following artists did Chris not cover in his career? Hint

Robert Johnson

Kraftwerk

Bob Dylan

Neil Young

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Question 7 of 10

7. Chris recorded the first all-electronic record in Belgium with which band? Hint

Noh Rodeo

Whitley and the Waiting

Waffle Deluxe

Goorbofliven

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of the following soundtracks did Chris not appear on? Hint

Paris, Texas

So I Married an Axe-Murderer

Fathers and Sons

Thelma and Louise

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Question 9 of 10

9. In their review of "Living with the Law", "Rolling Stone" magazine had the following to say about Chris: Hint

"could use to eat a cheeseburger or two."

"blues fans, meet your new favourite record."

"the spirit of the Delta is alive in Chris Whitley."

"a visionary. . . a bona-fide poet."

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 2006, the year after his death, two new records surfaced from Chris. What were they? Hint

"War Crime Blues" and "Reiter In"

"Reiter In: and "Living With War"

"Dents and Shells" and "Dislocation Blues"

"Reiter In" and "Dislocation Blues"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which noted producer discovered Chris?

Answer: Daniel Lanois

Daniel Lanois met Chris at a photo shoot - a good friend of Whitley's was a photographer and asked him along.

2. A song by which bluesman inspired Chris to pick up the National Steel guitar?

Answer: Johnny Winter

Chris first heard the song "Dallas" by Johnny Winter while living in a log cabin in Vermont.

Answer: Living With the Law

"Living with the Law" is one of Chris' most enduring songs. He played it live throughout his career.

4. Chris held a patent for a slide built from what material?

Answer: a bicycle handle

Chris patented a slide made from a piece of bicycle handlebar that was short on one side...it allowed him to slide and fret.

5. In 1995, prior to the release of "Din of Ecstacy", Chris was pictured with which singer-songwriter in "Rolling Stone" magazine?

Answer: Jeff Buckley

Chris and Jeff were pictured after a gig in New York City.

6. Which of the following artists did Chris not cover in his career?

Answer: Neil Young

Chris recorded an all-covers album entitled "Perfect Day". It included songs written by Dylan, Robert Johnson, Willie Dixon and the Doors.

7. Chris recorded the first all-electronic record in Belgium with which band?

Answer: Noh Rodeo

Chris recorded in Belgium for a number of years before returning to New York City at the end of the 1980s.

8. Which of the following soundtracks did Chris not appear on?

Answer: Paris, Texas

"Paris, Texas" featured the slide work of Ry Cooder, but alas, no Chris Whitley. He had yet to start his recording career when the movie came out.

9. In their review of "Living with the Law", "Rolling Stone" magazine had the following to say about Chris:

Answer: "a visionary. . . a bona-fide poet."

"Rolling Stone" awarded "Living with the Law" four stars.

10. In 2006, the year after his death, two new records surfaced from Chris. What were they?

Answer: "Reiter In" and "Dislocation Blues"

"Reiter In" was part of what Chris intended to be a long running series - a quickly recorded jam session with friends. "Dislocation Blues" was a collaboration with Australian singer-songwriter Jeff Lang.

Source: Author Amos_Otis

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