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Quiz about Randy Bachman Rock Roll Legend

Randy Bachman: Rock & Roll Legend Quiz

This quiz is dedicated to a great rock and roll guitarist and songwriter. Have fun!

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

Author
thejimmy

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
134,725

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

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Question 1 of 15

1. What was the first band that Randy belonged to? Hint

Chad Allan and the Expressions

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

The Guess Who

Thin Lizzy

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Question 2 of 15

2. What was Randy's first number one single? Hint

These Eyes

Undun

No Time

American Woman

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Question 3 of 15

3. When he left the Guess Who, Randy put out an instrumental album. What was the album called? Hint

Axe

Guess Who?

Survivor

Brave Belt

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Question 4 of 15

4. After releasing his solo album, Randy was anxious to get back to group work. What was the name of this band? Hint

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Brave Belt

Iron Horse

Mother's Invention

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Question 5 of 15

5. With his last band lasting all of two albums, Randy decided it was time to rock. What did he called this mid-70's band? Hint

Union

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

Sledgehammer

Four Wheel Drive

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Question 6 of 15

6. Randy wrote BTO's only number one song as a 'tribute' to his brother Gary. What was the name of that song? Hint

Taking Care of Business

You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

Let It Ride

Blue Collar

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Question 7 of 15

7. This is a tough one. Which of the following taught Randy to play guitar at an early age? Hint

Lenny Breau

Eric Clapton

Neil Young

Jeff Beck

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Question 8 of 15

8. Randy has cited the following as being his biggest guitar influence: Hint

Jimmy Page

Chet Atkins

John Lennon

Robin Trower

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Question 9 of 15

9. This BTO hit was a direct attack on Burton Cummings, Randy's nemesis from the Guess Who. Hint

Looking Out of #1

Hey You

Average Man

Takin' Care of Business

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Question 10 of 15

10. In 1977, Randy decided to release a solo album. What was it called? Hint

Looking Out For #1

My Own Way to Rock

Bachman - A Man and His Music

Survivor

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Question 11 of 15

11. Not one to stay the path, Randy decided to form this band in 1979 that only put out two albums. Hint

Street Action

Union

Iron Horse

Mahogany Rush

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Question 12 of 15

12. Randy loves to produce bands. Which of the following Canadian bands did Randy help in the mid-70's? Hint

Loverboy

Rush

Trooper

Max Webster

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Question 13 of 15

13. Some rock stars find drugs, Randy found religion (through his first wife). What religion did Randy convert to? Hint

Mormonism

Scientology

Catholocism

Church of Christ

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Question 14 of 15

14. The musical genes of Randy were passed on to his son, who had a hit with "She's So High." What is the first name of his famous offspring? Hint

Robin

Gary

Tim

Tal

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Question 15 of 15

15. In the 90's, Randy put out two more solo albums that featured a little help from a Canadian friend. Who was this friend? Hint

Kurt Winter

Alex Lifeson

Neil Young

Frank Marino

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first band that Randy belonged to?

Answer: Chad Allan and the Expressions

Chad Allan and the Expressions eventually evolved into the Guess Who.

2. What was Randy's first number one single?

Answer: American Woman

"American Woman" was written on-stage one night during a sound check. When the Guess Who played the White House in 1970, President Nixon would not allow them to play this tune.

3. When he left the Guess Who, Randy put out an instrumental album. What was the album called?

Answer: Axe

Axe was recorded over one weekend. It featured many styles (jazz, rock, country, easy-listening), but didn't sell many copies.

4. After releasing his solo album, Randy was anxious to get back to group work. What was the name of this band?

Answer: Brave Belt

Brave Belt, which featured old friend Chad Allan, was a county-rock outfit in the vein of Crosby, Stills, and Nash, and Buffalo Springfield.

5. With his last band lasting all of two albums, Randy decided it was time to rock. What did he called this mid-70's band?

Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

BTO was born. They had a healthy four-year run in the charts. Many of their songs are played on classic rock stations.

6. Randy wrote BTO's only number one song as a 'tribute' to his brother Gary. What was the name of that song?

Answer: You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet

His brother stuttered, so Randy, as a joke, stuttered on the refrain. This song was never meant to be released. It was only a studio practice song. But the record execs liked the way it sounded and wanted it put on the album. The rest is gold record history.

7. This is a tough one. Which of the following taught Randy to play guitar at an early age?

Answer: Lenny Breau

Lenny Breau is a jazz legend. Randy has set out to release Lenny's work on CD. He calls this his 'labour of love.' (Canadian spelling of labor is on purpose!)

8. Randy has cited the following as being his biggest guitar influence:

Answer: Chet Atkins

You can hear the country influences of Atkins in much of Randy's work.

9. This BTO hit was a direct attack on Burton Cummings, Randy's nemesis from the Guess Who.

Answer: Hey You

Randy and Burton have had a 'love-hate' relationship for decades. Recently, they seem to get along pretty well and play together with the Guess Who for a stretch, then go back to their solo stuff, and then back to the Guess Who. Not a bad set-up at all!

10. In 1977, Randy decided to release a solo album. What was it called?

Answer: Survivor

"Survivor" was Randy's concept album. It chronicled his musical life from a teen-aged boy to a weary rock and roll adult.

11. Not one to stay the path, Randy decided to form this band in 1979 that only put out two albums.

Answer: Iron Horse

Iron Horse recorded under the Scotti Brothers label. Reception was lukewarm, so they reformed under the name "Union" which reunited Randy with Fred Turner from BTO. They only released one album.

12. Randy loves to produce bands. Which of the following Canadian bands did Randy help in the mid-70's?

Answer: Trooper

Trooper is a well-known Canadian band ---- in Canada. They didn't make much of a dent in the States. However, "Raise A Little Hell" did get some airplay.

13. Some rock stars find drugs, Randy found religion (through his first wife). What religion did Randy convert to?

Answer: Mormonism

To this day, Randy remains a devout Mormon - no caffiene, no smoking...

14. The musical genes of Randy were passed on to his son, who had a hit with "She's So High." What is the first name of his famous offspring?

Answer: Tal

His brothers Robin (drums), Tim (guitar), and Gary (early manager), all helped Randy get to the top with BTO.

15. In the 90's, Randy put out two more solo albums that featured a little help from a Canadian friend. Who was this friend?

Answer: Neil Young

Neil cites Randy as being the best guitarist that ever came out of Winnepeg. You will get no argument from me.

Source: Author thejimmy

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