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In Memory of George Harrison Trivia Quiz

Lets see how much you know about my favorite Beatle George Harrison ... may he rest in peace and never be forgotten.

A multiple-choice quiz by monalisa2. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
monalisa2

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
59,407

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
5294

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (8/10), Guest 174 (6/10), Guest 104 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the first Beatle George met? Hint

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

met them all same time

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first band George, Paul and John were in together: what was its name? Hint

The Bubbles

The Quarrymen

The Lawnbirds

The Bugs

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Question 3 of 10

3. The first band George, Paul and John were in together: how old was George when he became a full time member? Hint

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Question 4 of 10

4. The first band George, Paul and John were in together: what European country did this band play in most? Hint

France

Germany

Italy

Sweden

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Question 5 of 10

5. What British musician inspired George to play guitar? Hint

Eric Clapton

B.B.King

David Bowie

Lonnie Donegan

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Question 6 of 10

6. Harrison was sued by the copyright holders of the song 'He's so fine' because his hit song __________ closely resembled that song? Hint

Something

Here Comes the Sun

If Not for You

My Sweet Lord

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Question 7 of 10

7. For whom did George Harrison's first wife leave him? Hint

For George Martin

For Ravi Shankar

For Eric Clapton

For Ringo Starr

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of George's only son?

Answer: (One word ... like an Irish name but in Hindi)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What awful tragedy befell George in 1999? Hint

Injured in a terrible car accident

His 2nd wife left him

He was stabbed

His mom died

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the cause of George's death? Hint

Cancer

Heart attack

Contracted AIDS

Car accident

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Apr 04 2024 : Guest 24: 8/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 174: 6/10
Apr 01 2024 : Guest 104: 7/10
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Mar 28 2024 : mulder52: 7/10
Mar 27 2024 : katie1945: 3/10
Mar 24 2024 : Guest 90: 8/10
Mar 22 2024 : Guest 91: 10/10
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the first Beatle George met?

Answer: Paul McCartney

George met Paul while riding on the same school bus in Liverpool.

2. The first band George, Paul and John were in together: what was its name?

Answer: The Quarrymen

This was a Liverpool local band founded by John Lennon.

3. The first band George, Paul and John were in together: how old was George when he became a full time member?

Answer: 16

He started sitting in with the band at 15 but became an official member at 16.

4. The first band George, Paul and John were in together: what European country did this band play in most?

Answer: Germany

They played in bars in Hamburg Germany, where they had signed a contract at a local German pub, going back to play Liverpool whenever they could.

5. What British musician inspired George to play guitar?

Answer: Lonnie Donegan

As a child George's favorite musician, whom he would listen too often, was British skiffle king Lonnie Donegan.

6. Harrison was sued by the copyright holders of the song 'He's so fine' because his hit song __________ closely resembled that song?

Answer: My Sweet Lord

Unfortunately he lost ... the song 'He's so Fine' was made popular by The Chiffons in 1962 (personally,I don't see the resemblance).

7. For whom did George Harrison's first wife leave him?

Answer: For Eric Clapton

Famous actress-model Patti Boyd, inspired George's hit 'Something' and later inspired Eric Clapton's hit 'Layla' ... I guess she liked 'Layla' better.

8. What is the name of George's only son?

Answer: Dhani

This shows George's early fascination with Eastern religions ... Dhani has written several songs with dad.

9. What awful tragedy befell George in 1999?

Answer: He was stabbed

34 yr old disturbed fan Michal Abram broke in to George's house and stabbed him several times. George's wife hit the attacker over the head saving George. The fan was placed in a mental institution .. and declared legally insane.

10. What was the cause of George's death?

Answer: Cancer

Although he denied it several times to the public, George had been suffering with a tumor and other health issues for quite some time before his untimely death.

Source: Author monalisa2

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