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Quiz about Edible Sounds Tasty Treats from the Fruit Groups

Edible Sounds: Tasty Treats from the Fruit Groups Quiz

This quiz is based on bands with types of fruits in their names. Some of them are more well known than others and all are from the 1960s to the 1980s. Enjoy, and thanks for playing!

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

Author
gamemaker

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
268,414

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
826

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Question 1 of 10

1. After making just one record with Jefferson Airplane, drummer Skip Spence left them to form his own group. What was the name of this new band formed in 1966? Hint

Little Peaches

Wuthering Cantalopes

Moby Grape

Great Tomatoes

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Question 2 of 10

2. The song "Incense and Peppermints" was no. 1 (10/67) for Strawberry Alarm Clock. Was "Incense and Peppermints" sung by a 16 year old friend of the band?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Reunited" from Peaches and Herb reached no. 1 (3/79). The album it came from was entitled "2 Hot." What was the first single released on that album that reached no. 5 (1/79)? Hint

Let's Fall in Love

Shake Your Groove Thing

For Your Love

Love is Strange

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1967, a German electronic group was formed by Edgar Froese. Their music has appeared in such films as "Firestarter" and "Risky Business." What is the name of this band? Hint

Vanilla Fudge

Hot Butter

Hot Chocolate

Tangerine Dream

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Question 5 of 10

5. Were the Lemon Pipers originally known as Ivan and the Sabres?

Yes

6. Another Ohio band was formed in 1970 known as the Raspberries. Their biggest hit of the 70s was "Go All the Way." In which year did this song come out and how high did it chart on the Billboard list? Hint

1971 / no. 2

1972 / no. 5

1973 / no. 4

1975 / no. 6

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Question 7 of 10

7. In 1970, Bob Parissi formed a band that had a no. 1 song in 1976, and later had Donnie Iris as a member. What was the name of this band that chose their name from a box of cough drops? Hint

Honey Herb

Orange Spice

Honey Lemon

Wild Cherry

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Question 8 of 10

8. Originally known as the Nu-Sonics, Orange Juice played their first official show in Glasgow, 1979. They had moderate success, the song "Rip it Up" reached no. 8 in the U.K. (2/83). What country were they from? Hint

Canada

New Zealand

South Africa

Scotland

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1980, August Darnell formed a new band giving himself the name Kid Creole. His look and style were based on Cab Calloway along with movies from the 30s and 40s. What was the name of his band? Hint

Kid Creole and the Pineapples

Kid Creole and the Kumquats

Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Kid Creole and the Kiwifruits

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Question 10 of 10

10. In Aug. 1981, Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Siobhan Fahey formed Bananarama. By the end of the month they released their first single "Aie a Mwana." Was this song produced by ex Sex Pistol Paul Cook?

Yes

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. After making just one record with Jefferson Airplane, drummer Skip Spence left them to form his own group. What was the name of this new band formed in 1966?

Answer: Moby Grape

Between personal and managerial problems, Skip Spence only made two albums with Moby Grape. Succumbing to multiple health problems, Spence died in Santa Cruz, CA in 1999.

2. The song "Incense and Peppermints" was no. 1 (10/67) for Strawberry Alarm Clock. Was "Incense and Peppermints" sung by a 16 year old friend of the band?

Answer: Yes

Never an actual member, 16 year old Greg Munford, was there when recording was going on and gave the vocals to "Incense and Peppermints." Strawberry Alarm Clock appeared in the 1968 film "Psych-Out" with Jack Nicholson and in the 1970 movie "Beyond the Valley of the Dolls."

3. "Reunited" from Peaches and Herb reached no. 1 (3/79). The album it came from was entitled "2 Hot." What was the first single released on that album that reached no. 5 (1/79)?

Answer: Shake Your Groove Thing

The original "Peaches" Francine Barker retired in 1967 and has been replaced by different "Peaches" over the years.

4. In 1967, a German electronic group was formed by Edgar Froese. Their music has appeared in such films as "Firestarter" and "Risky Business." What is the name of this band?

Answer: Tangerine Dream

Edgar Froese had many interests including the artwork of Salvador Dali. Froese had the good fortune of meeting Dali in 1967. He was then invited and agreed to perform private concerts in Dali's mansion for Dali and his guests.

5. Were the Lemon Pipers originally known as Ivan and the Sabres?

Answer: Yes

With Ivan Browne as their leader they were known as Ivan and the Sabres. The Ohio based band would soon move to New York and change their name to the Lemon Pipers. Within 6 months of these changes (12/67) they had the no. 1 song in the U.S. "Green Tambourine."

Answer: 1972 / no. 5

"Go All the Way" charted at no. 5 (8/72). It stayed there for 11 weeks.

7. In 1970, Bob Parissi formed a band that had a no. 1 song in 1976, and later had Donnie Iris as a member. What was the name of this band that chose their name from a box of cough drops?

Answer: Wild Cherry

Bob Parissi (guitar/vocals) was laid up in the hospital, saw a box of cough drops and liked the idea for a band name. "Play That Funky Music" went to no. 1 (7/76).

Answer: Scotland

Malcolm Ross (guitar) joined the band in 1981. He would later go onto play with Aztec Camera.

Answer: Kid Creole and the Coconuts

Kid Creole and the Coconuts blended the sounds of jazz, disco, big band, and salsa. The first band Darnell formed was Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band which recorded the song "Whispering"/"Cherchez La Femme"/"Se Si Bon." That song reached no. 27 (12/76).

Answer: Yes

At the time, the members of Bananarama lived above the rehearsal room used by former Sex Pistols Paul Cook and Steve Jones. As of 2007, Dallin and Woodward continue to perform as Bananarama.

Source: Author gamemaker

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