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Hit the Road, Jack Trivia Quiz

Ray Charles Robinson gave us 74 years of life and countless years of wonderful music...Hallelujah, I just love him so!

A multiple-choice quiz by shedoesntcare. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
shedoesntcare

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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5 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ray Charles Robinson was born in Albany, Georgia on what day? Hint

December 31, 1930

January 13, 1930

September 23, 1930

July 4, 1930

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Question 2 of 10

2. When Ray moved to Seattle, he formed a musical group with friends Gosady McGee and bassist Milt Garred (also spelled as 'Jarrett'). What was the name of the group? Hint

McSon Trio

The Coles' Boys

The Robinson Trio

Robinson, McGee and Garred

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Question 3 of 10

3. While in Seattle, Ray met a legendary musical talent. Which of the following men did Ray become good friends with? Hint

William "Smokey" Robinson

Quincy Jones

Stevie Wonder

Sam Cooke

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Question 4 of 10

4. When Ray had moved to L.A. in 1950 he recorded a few songs for the Swingtime label. What was the name of the man who ran Swingtime at the time? Hint

Jack Lauderdale

Nat King Cole

Art Tatum

Lowell Fulson

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 1953, Ray went to Houston for a gig. He met his future wife, Della Beatrice (or 'Della B'). What musical act was she a part of at that time? Hint

The Supremes

The Marvelettes

The Soul Stirrers

Cecil Shaw Singers

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ray fathered twelve children with nine different women. He had a son with which member of the Raelettes in 1959? Hint

Mary Ann Fisher

Merry Clayton

Margie Hendricks

Gwen Berry

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ray's longtime friend and saxophone player David Newman had a unique nickname. What was it? Hint

Fathead

Big Mouth

Meathead

Rock

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Question 8 of 10

8. In 1964, Ray got busted for having drugs aboard a flight leaving Canada and entering the United States. In what U.S. city did the flight land? Hint

Miami

New York City

Boston

Atlanta

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Question 9 of 10

9. In what year did Georgia proclaim "Georgia on My Mind" as their official state song? Hint

1979

1977

1978

1976

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Question 10 of 10

10. I suppose I couldn't have a quiz titled "Hit the Road, Jack" without mentioning the song itself! In what year did ABC Records release the single "Hit the Road, Jack"? Hint

1960

1961

1962

1963

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ray Charles Robinson was born in Albany, Georgia on what day?

Answer: September 23, 1930

Ray was born to Aretha Williams and Bailey Robinson. Ray had a younger brother, George, who drowned when they were young boys.

2. When Ray moved to Seattle, he formed a musical group with friends Gosady McGee and bassist Milt Garred (also spelled as 'Jarrett'). What was the name of the group?

Answer: McSon Trio

The McSon Trio ('MC'gee/robin'SON') began performing at the Elks Club in Seattle, Washington. It was about this time, according to Ray (in his biography, 'Brother Ray'), that he dropped his last name, "Robinson", as to not be confused with boxing legend Sugar Ray Robinson.

3. While in Seattle, Ray met a legendary musical talent. Which of the following men did Ray become good friends with?

Answer: Quincy Jones

Quincy was just a teenager when he and Ray met in Seattle. Quincy Jones was a trumpet player at the time, but his heart was in writing Jazz music. Ray helped Quincy with arrangements and taught him the methods that he had learned. Quincy Jones went on to become the first African American to hold the position of Vice President at Mercury Records.

4. When Ray had moved to L.A. in 1950 he recorded a few songs for the Swingtime label. What was the name of the man who ran Swingtime at the time?

Answer: Jack Lauderdale

The McSon Trio recorded songs like "Honey, Honey" and "She's on the Ball" for Lauderdale. However, there weren't many opportunities for the Trio to perform, so McGee and Garred went back to Seattle. Ray then went out on tour with Lowell Fulson whose hit "Every Day I Have the Blues" was big at that time.

5. In 1953, Ray went to Houston for a gig. He met his future wife, Della Beatrice (or 'Della B'). What musical act was she a part of at that time?

Answer: Cecil Shaw Singers

While being interviewed by King B at a local radio station in Houston, Ray was asked who his favorite gospel group was. He said that one of his favorites were from Houston, Cecil Shaw and the Cecil Shaw Singers. He later got a chance to meet Cecil Shaw at the Crystal Hotel in Houston, Texas. Della B heard Ray on the radio and set up the meeting.

6. Ray fathered twelve children with nine different women. He had a son with which member of the Raelettes in 1959?

Answer: Margie Hendricks

Ray had six boys and six girls. His first child was born in 1950 and his last was born in 1987. Ray had three of his twelve children with his wife Della B (Ray Jr. in 1955, David in 1958 and Robert in 1960).

7. Ray's longtime friend and saxophone player David Newman had a unique nickname. What was it?

Answer: Fathead

David Newman was born in 1933 and passed away in January 2009. David joined Ray's band in 1954 and worked with him for 12 years.

8. In 1964, Ray got busted for having drugs aboard a flight leaving Canada and entering the United States. In what U.S. city did the flight land?

Answer: Boston

Ray landed in Boston at Logan Field. He was busted by the federal authorities for having heroin on the plane. Ray avoided jail time by being placed in a rehab facility in Los Angeles, California.

9. In what year did Georgia proclaim "Georgia on My Mind" as their official state song?

Answer: 1979

On April 24, 1979, Georgia's State Legislature made "Georgia on My Mind" its official state song. Ray performed it on the floor on the legislature.

10. I suppose I couldn't have a quiz titled "Hit the Road, Jack" without mentioning the song itself! In what year did ABC Records release the single "Hit the Road, Jack"?

Answer: 1961

"The Danger Zone" was on the B side of this single release. It was the eighth single released by ABC Records according to Ray's biography "Brother Ray". "Georgia on My Mind" was released by ABC Records one year earlier.

Source: Author shedoesntcare

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