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Sixties Siblings Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on sixties music in the UK and some family connections rising from it.

A multiple-choice quiz by baker13. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
baker13

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
326,204

Updated
Feb 27 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
554

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which hit group contained Paul McCartney's brother? Hint

The Merseybeats

(The) Scaffold

The Swinging Blue Jeans

Faron's Flamingoes

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Question 2 of 10

2. Muff and Steve Winwood both played in The Spencer Davis Group but the talented Steve moved on to other things. In which band did he later play with Eric Clapton? Hint

Blind Faith

Traffic

Cream

The Yardbirds

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the brother of hitmakers Peter and Robin Sarstedt who had several hits in the early 60s. Hint

Marty Wilde

Johnny Kidd

Eden Kane

Billy Fury

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Question 4 of 10

4. Mary and Dion O'Brien were part of an early 60s pop/folk trio but Mary had a long career after she went solo. How is she better known? Hint

Sandie Shaw

Helen Shapiro

Lulu

Dusty Springfield

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Question 5 of 10

5. Twins Paul and Barry Ryan had hits in the 60s and their mother Marion had hits in the 50s but can you name the TV gameshow in which she appeared as the resident singer for several years? Hint

Beat the Clock

Double Your Money

Spot the Tune

Name that Tune

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which group of "brothers" was comprised of Gary Leeds, John Maus and Scott Engel? Hint

Statler Brothers

Walker Brothers

Chuckle Brothers

King Brothers

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Question 7 of 10

7. The BeeGees,brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb, were born on which island? Hint

Isle of Sheppey

Isle of Man

Isle of Wight

Isle of Anglesey

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Question 8 of 10

8. "Death of a Clown" was a solo hit for Dave Davies who, with his brother, was a member of an iconic British 60s band. Name the band. Hint

Them

The Animals

The Kinks

The Move

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Question 9 of 10

9. This female singing group was comprised of twins plus an older sister who married the England football captain in the late 50s. Their only 60s hit was "Green Fields". Who are they? Hint

Andrews Sisters

Beverly Sisters

Caravelles

Shangri-las

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which album, begun in 1967, came to fruition in 2004 when it was released. The band involved produced a host of classic tracks and was family based. Hint

Laughter and Tears

Stardust

Rainbows

Smile

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which hit group contained Paul McCartney's brother?

Answer: (The) Scaffold

Mike McGear was the brother in question but the band also included John Gorman and Liverpool poet Roger McGough.

2. Muff and Steve Winwood both played in The Spencer Davis Group but the talented Steve moved on to other things. In which band did he later play with Eric Clapton?

Answer: Blind Faith

Blind Faith was one of the first so-called supergroups and also contained Ginger Baker and Ric Grech. It had a short lifespan as its members all branched out again.

3. Name the brother of hitmakers Peter and Robin Sarstedt who had several hits in the early 60s.

Answer: Eden Kane

In more recent times he has appeared in 'Star Trek' spinoffs "Next Generation", "Voyager" and "Enterprise".

4. Mary and Dion O'Brien were part of an early 60s pop/folk trio but Mary had a long career after she went solo. How is she better known?

Answer: Dusty Springfield

Combined with The Petshop Boys to have a hit in 1987.

5. Twins Paul and Barry Ryan had hits in the 60s and their mother Marion had hits in the 50s but can you name the TV gameshow in which she appeared as the resident singer for several years?

Answer: Spot the Tune

The show had a range of hosts including Jackie Rae, Ken Platt and Ted Ray but Marion was a fixture throughout and something of a pin-up.

6. Which group of "brothers" was comprised of Gary Leeds, John Maus and Scott Engel?

Answer: Walker Brothers

Scott Engel has had a long, if strange, solo career releasing occasional and sometimes odd albums.

7. The BeeGees,brothers Barry, Maurice and Robin Gibb, were born on which island?

Answer: Isle of Man

Younger brother Andy had considerable solo success but died, sadly, at the age of 30 in 1988.

8. "Death of a Clown" was a solo hit for Dave Davies who, with his brother, was a member of an iconic British 60s band. Name the band.

Answer: The Kinks

Ray Davies wrote and sang some of the greatest songs of the sixties including "Waterloo Sunset" which is arguably one of the best songs of the decade.

9. This female singing group was comprised of twins plus an older sister who married the England football captain in the late 50s. Their only 60s hit was "Green Fields". Who are they?

Answer: Beverly Sisters

In recent years the Bevs have returned to action and the female group The Foxes was formed from some of their daughters during the 80s.

10. Which album, begun in 1967, came to fruition in 2004 when it was released. The band involved produced a host of classic tracks and was family based.

Answer: Smile

The Beach Boys included three brothers - Carl, Dennis and Brian Wilson plus a cousin. Brian's health problems are well-documented but he has in fact out-lived his brothers.

Source: Author baker13

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