Dave's Fave Raves Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Monkees

The Monkees were originally formed for a TV show and went on to become one of the top selling bands of the late 60s.

Davy Jones was the English member of the American group The Monkees. The other members of the band were: Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork.

'Headquarters' was the band's third album and reached number one on the Billboard 200 and number two in the UK charts.

'Last Train to Clarksville' was the first single released by The Monkees and reached the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 23 in the UK. It is still a staple on most 'oldies' stations around the world.

Answer: Nick Mason

Pink Floyd were a British band formed in 1965 by four university students; Roger Waters, Nick Mason, Richard Wright and the late, great, Syd Barrett. When Syd Barrett started to become 'unpredictable and erratic' David Gilmour took his place in the band.

Nick Mason is the band's drummer and is the only remaining founder member.

'Dark Side of the Moon' is Pink Floyd's eighth album and has sold an estimated 45 million copies world wide.

'Another Brick in the Wall (part II)' was from Pink Floyd's album 'The Wall' and was their most successful single reaching number one on charts all over the world.


*Useless information* Where do I start? 'Dark Side of the Moon' spent an astonishing combined total of 1,500 weeks (NEARLY 29 YEARS!)on the Billboard 200 and Pop Catalogue charts (According to Billboard.com - (http://www.billboard.com/charts#/news/roger-waters-revisits-the-dark-side-1002463767.story))

In 2002, nearly thirty years after its original release the album sold approximately 400,000 copies making it the 200th best selling album of the year in the US.

There is so much more I could add to this but I don't want to bore you any further.

Answer: Strange Days

The Doors were an American rock band formed in 1965.

Jim Morrison was the lead singer of the band; he died in 1971.

'Strange Days' was the second album released by The Doors and reached number three on the Billboard 200 album charts in the US (It didn't chart in the UK)

'Love Me Two Times' was considered too daring for radio play in some places.

Answer: Hello

Status Quo is one of the most prolific, and successful, UK rock bands, with over 60 charting recordings of which 22 have reached the British top ten. (They are not appreciated in America, only charting twice in their 45 year history).

Rick Parfitt is the rhythm guitarist and singer of the band along with Francis Rossi.

'Hello' was Status Quo's sixth album released in the UK and their first album to top the charts, reaching number one in 1973.

'Pictures of Matchstick Men' Was 'The Quo's' first single release and the only top 20 hit they ever achieved in the US. It reached number seven in the UK.

Answer: Fleetwood Mac

Fleetwood Mac are a rock band that began life in London in 1967. They are named after two of the group's founding members: drummer Mick Fleetwood, and bass player John McVie.

Lindsey Buckingham was the guitarist in the group from 1975 until 1987.

'Rumours' is the group's eleventh album released in 1977; it is their best known and most successful album to date, selling over 40 million copies.

'Go Your Own Way' is a track from the 'Rumours' album. It was written by Lindsey Buckingham with reference to the break up of his relationship with Stevie Nicks (you can't mention Fleetwood Mac without mentioning Stevie Nicks) who was a singer in the group.

Answer: Eagles

Eagles (not THE Eagles, the definite article was not part of the group's name) were an American rock band formed in 1971.

Don Henley was the drummer and one of the vocalists - singing lead vocals on 'Hotel California' amongst others.

'One of These Nights' was the fourth album by Eagles and was released in 1975. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 in the US and number eight on the British charts.

'Take it to the Limit' was the group's eleventh single release. It reached number four on the Billboard 100 and number 12 in the UK.

Answer: Have You Ever Seen the Rain

CCR - Creedence Clearwater Revival - were an American 'Swamp rock' band who were active from 1967 to 1972.

John Fogerty was the lead vocalist of Creedence Clearwater Revival and also the main song writer for the band.

'Willy and the Poor Boys' was the group's fourth album and reached the number three spot in the US it was also a top ten hit in the UK.

'Have You Ever Seen the Rain' reached number eight in the US but only 36 in the UK.

Answer: Kevin Godley

10CC - were a British rock band originally from Manchester.

Kevin Godley was one of the founding members of 10CC and, along with Lol Creme, wrote a number of their top selling tracks.

'Deceptive Bends' was the band's fifth album and was released in 1976. It reached number three on the UK album charts and number 37 in the US.

'I'm Not in Love' is 10CC's most famous hit; it reached number one in the UK and number two in the US.

Answer: Charlie Watts

The Rolling Stones are a British rock band formed in London in 1962.

Charlie Watts was the original drummer for the band.

'Sticky Fingers' was the band's ninth British album release and the eleventh US album reaching number one in both the UK and the US in 1971. This album has one of the most recognisable covers in pop history featuring a picture of a pair of blue jeans with a working zipper.

'Get Off of My Cloud' was the group's tenth single release and their fifth UK number one. It also reached the top spot in the US making it the band's second US number one.

Answer: The Yardbirds

The Yardbirds were a British rock group formed in London in 1963.

Eric Clapton joined the band in October 1963 remaining with them until 1965.

'Over Under Sideways Down' was an album released in the US in 1966. This was officially entitled 'Yardbirds' in the UK but is more commonly known as 'Roger The Engineer' due to the cover drawing of Roger Cameron, the audio engineer.

'For Your Love' was the group's third single and was released in 1965 reaching number three in the UK and number six in the US.

*Useless information* The Yardbirds are responsible for launching the careers of, arguably, three of the top guitarists in the world, Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton. Eric Clapton is the only person to be inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' three times. Once as a solo artist, once as a member of The Yardbirds and once as a member of the British group Cream.

Answer: White Rabbit

Jefferson Airplane were a psychedelic rock group from San Francisco in the US.

Grace Slick was one of the lead singers of Jefferson Airplane.

'After Bathing at Baxter's' was the group's third album reaching number seventeen in the US in 1967.

'White Rabbit' was the band's sixth single release and reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.

Answer: Brian Bennett

Cliff Richard was never a member of the Shadows although he was originally the lead singer of the Drifters (The UK group not the American band) from which the Shadows formed.

The Shadows are a British band formed in 1958. Predominantly an instrumental band they are most famously associated with being the backing band for Cliff Richard.

Brian Bennett joined The Shadows, as the full time drummer, in 1962 after the departure of Tony Meehan.

'Jigsaw' was The Shadows' sixth album reaching number eight in the UK.

'Apache' was the Shadows' fourth single release and their first chart topping number one.

*Useless information* Despite being the UK's third most successful artists behind Cliff Richard and Elvis Presley (according to the 19th edition of the British Hit Singles & Albums), The Shadows have never been very popular in the US.

Answer: Baba O'Reilly

The Who were formed in 1964 in London UK.

John Entwhistle (bass guitarist) was one of the founding members of the group along with Roger Daltrey (vocals) Pete Townshend (guitar) and Keith Moon (drums).

'My Generation' was The Who's first album released in 1965 which reached number five in the UK (it didn't chart in the US).

'Baba O'Reilly' is a song written by John Entwhistle and was originally meant to be part of The Who's second rock opera 'The Lifehouse Project'. When this was scrapped a number of the songs were incorporated into the album 'Who's Next'. Many people believe that the title of the song is 'Teenage Wasteland' due to the constantly recurring phrase repeated throughout the song.

*Useless information* Interestingly, although 'Baba O'Reilly' is one of The Who's most identifiable songs it was never released as a single in the US or the UK but was released as a single in a number of European countries.

Answer: Cream

Cream were a British rock group formed in 1966.

Ginger Baker was the drummer of the group alongside Eric Clapton (guitar/vocals) and Jack Bruce (bass player/vocals).

'Disraeli Gears' was the band's second album, it reached number five on the UK charts and number four in the US.

'Crossroads' is a single taken from the 'Wheels on Fire' album released in 1969.

*Useless information* Cream are widely acknowledged as the worlds first 'Supergroup' selling over 35 million records in two years. Their 1969 album 'Wheels on Fire' was the world's first ever platinum selling double album.

Answer: Brain Salad Surgery

Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and Carl Palmer, commonly known as ELP, were a 'progressive' rock group formed in 1970.

Greg Lake was the guitar player in the band.

'Fanfare For the Common Man' was ELP's only hit single in the UK reaching number two in 1977.

'Brain Salad Surgery' was a number two hit album in the UK and reached number eleven on the Billboard 200 album charts.

*Useless information* Emerson, Lake and Palmer's music was mainly based on combining classical music and rock music. 'Fanfare For the Common Man' was originally composed by the American composer Aaron Copland. It was written in 1942 in response to a request from Eugene Goossens, conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. Mr Goossens had, during the First World War, asked British composers to write a number of 'Fanfares' with which to start a number of concerts. After the US joined the Second World War he tried the same with American composers. 'Fanfare for the Common Man' is the only one which is still commonly played.