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Quiz about Red Rocks Arena A Historic Music Venue

Red Rocks Arena: A Historic Music Venue Quiz

Red Rocks arena in Morrison, Colorado is significant in the history of music. Many legendary performances have played here. Immerse yourself in the history of this venue.

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

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jstagamtome

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5 mins

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306,864

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Beatles played Red Rocks on August 26, 1964. What was unique about this show? Hint

It was the only show where security disarmed a gunman.

It was the only show where former drummer Pete Best made a cameo appearance

Lightning temporarily disabled the electrical system.

It was the only show on the tour which was not sold out.

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Question 2 of 10

2. A full length movie of their Red Rocks performance was released worldwide by which famous band? Hint

The Rolling Stones

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

Fleetwood Mac

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Question 3 of 10

3. What are the names of the two huge rock walls which provide the legendary acoustics for this natural amphitheater? Hint

sinking titanic rock and stage rock

cody rock and dillon rock

fountain rock and wedge rock

creation rock and ship rock

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following performers have not produced commercial DVD's of their performances at Red Rocks? Hint

The Moody Blues

R.E.M.

Blues Traveller

Stevie Nicks

5. The 1971 "Riot at Red Rocks", in which tear gas flowed into the crowd in a police attempt to block gate crashers, and which led to a five year ban on rock concerts in the venue, occurred during whose concert? Hint

America

Jethro Tull

The Byrds

Jefferson Airplane

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which comedian produced a comedy album at Red Rocks?

Answer: (Two Words; King Tut)

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Question 7 of 10

7. There is a wall in the Red Rocks welcome center which details every concert played at Red Rocks since its opening in the early 20th century. Which of these has played the most sold out shows at Red Rocks? Hint

John Denver

Blues Traveller

Widespread Panic

Grateful Dead

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Question 8 of 10

8. Red Rocks was prominently featured in which reality TV show? Hint

American Idol

The Amazing Race

America's Got Talent

The Last Comic Standing

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Rolling Stones have played Red Rocks.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which natural amphitheater from the ancient world was the inspiration for the construction of the Red Rocks amphitheater? Hint

Bodrum in Turkey

Ephesus in Turkey

Taormina in Sicily

Delphi in Greece

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Beatles played Red Rocks on August 26, 1964. What was unique about this show?

Answer: It was the only show on the tour which was not sold out.

Legend has it the arena was full for the Beatles performance due to the lack of proper security in preventing non-ticketholders from entering. Eyewitnesses say the 2000 unsold seats were all filled.

2. A full length movie of their Red Rocks performance was released worldwide by which famous band?

Answer: U2

It was cold and rainy, with only half of the approximately 9000 plus seats filled, but it was an electrifying performance since released on DVD, and one of "Rolling Stone" magazine's fifty most significant events in rock and roll.

3. What are the names of the two huge rock walls which provide the legendary acoustics for this natural amphitheater?

Answer: creation rock and ship rock

Stage and sinking titanic are names for other red sandstone formations in the Red Rocks Park. Fountain formation is the name given to the peculiar formations of this type, of which there are other examples throughout Colorado.

4. Which of the following performers have not produced commercial DVD's of their performances at Red Rocks?

Answer: R.E.M.

The spectacular venue lends itself to high drama, and the natural acoustics make recorded performances distortion free.

Answer: Jethro Tull

Jethro Tull did not play the Rocks again until 2008. America attempted to schedule a concert there in 1975. When their permit was denied, they started the lawsuit that eventually reopened the amphitheater to rock concerts.

6. Which comedian produced a comedy album at Red Rocks?

Answer: Steve Martin

It was titled "A Wild and Crazy Guy". The first side of the LP was recorded in San Francisco, and the second side at Red Rocks.

Answer: Widespread Panic

The welcome center has rock paraphernalia and films of the history of Red Rocks Park.

8. Red Rocks was prominently featured in which reality TV show?

Answer: The Amazing Race

"The Amazing Race 9" had the amphitheater as the starting and the finishing line.

9. The Rolling Stones have played Red Rocks.

Answer: False

Maybe the altitude has something to do with it, but the Stones have never played Red Rocks.

10. Which natural amphitheater from the ancient world was the inspiration for the construction of the Red Rocks amphitheater?

Answer: Taormina in Sicily

On the northeast corner of the island and in full view of mountains including the volcano Mount Etna, as well as the sea, Taormina is still in use today. If you come to Colorado in season, from the Easter sunrise service at Red Rocks until the cold weather comes, take in an event at Red Rocks. It should be one of the "thousand things to do before you die".

Source: Author jstagamtome

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