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Quiz about Irish 60s Beat
Quiz about Irish 60s Beat

Irish '60s Beat Trivia Quiz


While The Beatles were spearheading the British Beat Boom in the '60s, there was an exciting beat-scene in Ireland. What do you know about Irish beat?

A multiple-choice quiz by francisk. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
francisk
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
256,539
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
5 / 10
Plays
396
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Question 1 of 10
1. This group recorded Bonnie Dobson's song 'Morning Dew' and released it as a single. Their drummer Brian Downey subsequently tasted fame with 'Thin Lizzy'. What was the group's name? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Skid Row's bassist previously played in a group which included in its line-up Pat Nash, Brendan Bonass and Mojo. What was the group called? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Their single "Three Jolly Little Dwarfs" was one of the best-ever Irish "psychedelic" singles and reached No.14 in the Irish charts. It and its follow-up 'You Can All Join In' are keenly sought by collectors worldwide. What is the name of the group? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Both of The Movement's two vinyl singles, "Tell Her" (a version of The Exciters USA hit "Tell Him") and "Something You Got" are highly prized by collectors. Who was their lead singer? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. One of Ireland's best beat-groups, Granny's Intentions, were formed in which Irish town? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Originally named The Caravelles, this group changed their name when they were booked to play in Liverpool's famed Cavern Club. What name did they choose? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Reform were a popular Limerick 3-piece. Which of the following was NOT a member of Reform? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Formerly The Hoot'nannys, The Creatures toured the USA and had a minor hit with 'Turn Out The Light' on the Columbia label. Who was their bass-player? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Larry Adler's son, Peter, played with the Dublin group whose lead singer was Colm Wilkinson, who has starred in West End musicals such as 'Les Miserables' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. What was the group called? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. A Balbriggan (County Dublin) group reached the Irish Top 10 with their recording of a Neil Diamond song, 'Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)', a song which they found on an album by The Monkees. Who were they? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. This group recorded Bonnie Dobson's song 'Morning Dew' and released it as a single. Their drummer Brian Downey subsequently tasted fame with 'Thin Lizzy'. What was the group's name?

Answer: Sugarshack

"Morning Dew" is an apocalyptic folk-rock song written by Canadian Bonnie Dobson in 1962, that has become a standard. Fred Neil heard Dobson's song and re-arranged it to suit his own style. Tim Rose recorded the song in 1966, adding himself as co-writer. Through a loophole in US copyright law, Rose was able to claim royalties.
2. Skid Row's bassist previously played in a group which included in its line-up Pat Nash, Brendan Bonass and Mojo. What was the group called?

Answer: The Uptown Band

Members of The Uptown Band wrote and recorded the title music for the RTV pop show "Like Now". The band's first manager was Ted Carroll , who went on to co-manage Thin Lizzy. Mojo's real name is Dave Lennox.
3. Their single "Three Jolly Little Dwarfs" was one of the best-ever Irish "psychedelic" singles and reached No.14 in the Irish charts. It and its follow-up 'You Can All Join In' are keenly sought by collectors worldwide. What is the name of the group?

Answer: Orange Machine

Robin Crowley, Tommy Kinsella, Jimmy Greally and Ernie Durkan were the members of Orange Machine.
4. Both of The Movement's two vinyl singles, "Tell Her" (a version of The Exciters USA hit "Tell Him") and "Something You Got" are highly prized by collectors. Who was their lead singer?

Answer: John Farrell

John Farrell later fronted The Dreams. Eric Bell was The Dreams guitarist. He had been Thin Lizzy's guitarist and played the intro on Thin Lizzy's big hit record, 'Whiskey In The Jar'.
5. One of Ireland's best beat-groups, Granny's Intentions, were formed in which Irish town?

Answer: Limerick

Included in their line-up were Johnny Duhan, Guido deVito and Jack Costello. Their biggest hit was 'Never An Everyday Thing' on the Deram label.
6. Originally named The Caravelles, this group changed their name when they were booked to play in Liverpool's famed Cavern Club. What name did they choose?

Answer: The Greenbeats

Led by pianist John Keogh, The Greenbeats were the resident band on the first series of 'The Showband Show' on Irish television.
7. Reform were a popular Limerick 3-piece. Which of the following was NOT a member of Reform?

Answer: Tommy Drennan

Former boy-soprano Tommy Drennan sang with another Limerick band, The Monarchs.
8. Formerly The Hoot'nannys, The Creatures toured the USA and had a minor hit with 'Turn Out The Light' on the Columbia label. Who was their bass-player?

Answer: Frank Boylan

Brian Harris and Liam McKenna played guitars; Ray McDonald was the drummer (later replaced by Fran Byrne). Frank Boylan went on to form Mellow Candle.
9. Larry Adler's son, Peter, played with the Dublin group whose lead singer was Colm Wilkinson, who has starred in West End musicals such as 'Les Miserables' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. What was the group called?

Answer: The Action

The Action's drummer, Ian McGarry became a producer with RTE television. The other members were Ken Rigley and Peter Williams.
10. A Balbriggan (County Dublin) group reached the Irish Top 10 with their recording of a Neil Diamond song, 'Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)', a song which they found on an album by The Monkees. Who were they?

Answer: The Strangers

The B-side was another Monkees' song, 'Mary, Mary'. Jimmy Fanning was The Strangers' lead singer. Other members were Maxie McEvoy, Len Guest, Tommy Caffrey and Vic McNamara.
Source: Author francisk

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