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Dave Matthews Band-The Roots Trivia Quiz

Hey! Here is a quiz about ONE of my favorite bands of all time. I have been listening to them since the good old days and have developed quite a bit of knowledge on them... Here is a quiz to see if who can keep up. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by melonhead7. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
melonhead7

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,888

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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619

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which one of these was not an early venue for DMB gigs? Hint

Floodzone

Miller's

Trax

Charlotte's

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of the venue the DMB played every New Years Eve for 5 years in the early 1990's?
Hint

The Omni

The Warehouse

Floodzone

The Fox Theater

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of these is not a DMB song that was recorded in the 1990s? Hint

Halloween

If I Had It All

The Song That Jane Likes

Granny

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Question 4 of 10

4. The popular song "Satellite" was not always known by this name and at one point had completely different lyrics to the same basic tune. What was the original name of this song? Hint

Stars in the Sky

After Her

Ashley

Love Song

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these DMB songs appears on an album entitled "Live on Letterman: Music From the Late Show"? Hint

Help Myself

Crash

Granny

Too Much

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of the person who played keyboards for the band in their early years? Hint

Larry Miller

James Caldwell

Peter Greisar

Patrick Connel

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following did DMB collaborate with in February of 1995? Hint

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Richmond Symphony Orchestra

The Charlottesville Jazz Troupe

The Virgnia Symphony Orchestra

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these people played a guest appearance with DMB at the Roseland Ballroom on February 24, 1995? Hint

John Popper

Paul Simon

Ben Harper

Chris Gaines

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Question 9 of 10

9. What DMB song is also known "Always"? Hint

#41

#40

#36

#20

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Question 10 of 10

10. What year did Dave Matthews write the song "Cry Freedom"? Hint

1990

1991

1992

1994

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which one of these was not an early venue for DMB gigs?

Answer: Charlotte's

Rare, good quality early recordings of shows at Floodzone and Trax are a DMB trader's dream! These shows offer great insight into the evolution of the band.

2. What was the name of the venue the DMB played every New Years Eve for 5 years in the early 1990's?

Answer: The Omni

These are some of the most classic shows they ever performed.

3. Which of these is not a DMB song that was recorded in the 1990s?

Answer: If I Had It All

All of these songs had been recorded in live form or on and EP before 1997. "If I Had it All" was on their "Everyday" album.

4. The popular song "Satellite" was not always known by this name and at one point had completely different lyrics to the same basic tune. What was the original name of this song?

Answer: After Her

Matthews apparently forgot the original words to this song. The original lyrics ("In my life never before have I, lover, so adored/ Her eyes, her hair everthings she says/ I am running, After Her...") were quite the love song. So in keeping to the melody he just rewrote the lyrics and dedicated it to his mom.

5. Which of these DMB songs appears on an album entitled "Live on Letterman: Music From the Late Show"?

Answer: Too Much

"Help Myself" appears on the "Scream 2" soundtrack. The other songs are on either live albums or full length LP's.

6. What is the name of the person who played keyboards for the band in their early years?

Answer: Peter Greisar

Some of the greatest earlier recordings of DMB songs include this man's keyboarding skills.

7. Which of the following did DMB collaborate with in February of 1995?

Answer: The Richmond Symphony Orchestra

These shows are some of the most interesting live shows out there. Not surprisingly, the tapes of the concerts are also the most coveted.

8. Which of these people played a guest appearance with DMB at the Roseland Ballroom on February 24, 1995?

Answer: John Popper

Dave announces him as "Biggie John Popper" as they rock into "What Would You Say", and "Say Goodbye" with John Popper performing background harmonica. It is to say the least, very, very cool.

9. What DMB song is also known "Always"?

Answer: #40

This is a beautiful love song that is most used as a filler in between songs at DMB shows recently. Yet in the old days it was a full length song that can still be found on old DMB concert tapes.

10. What year did Dave Matthews write the song "Cry Freedom"?

Answer: 1991

Just added this question in because it is one of my favorite DMB songs. It screams message and emotion almost more that any other DMB song. Some other songs that display such an emotional and political note are "Don't Drink the Water" and the unfortunate "I Did it".

Source: Author melonhead7

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