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Stevie Ray Vaughan Trivia Quiz

My tribute to the greatest guitarist of all time. Long live SRV.

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

Author
fertigline

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
104,007

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
685

Last 3 plays: Guest 172 (9/10), Guest 98 (10/10), Guest 82 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When was Stevie Ray Vaughan born ? Hint

October 3, 1955

October 3, 1957

October 3, 1956

October 3, 1954

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Question 2 of 10

2. True or False: Stevie's first guitar was a plastic toy guitar.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. While working in a 'burger joint' in Dallas, Stevie falls into a barrel. This event persuades him to be a full-time musician. What was the barrel full of? Hint

nothing

water

grease

sludge

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Stevie's first band? Hint

Nightcrawlers

Krackerjack

Blackbird

Double Trouble

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Question 5 of 10

5. Two legendary rockers helped give Stevie his first big break. One had Stevie play on his album and the other let Stevie use his studio. Name one of these people.

Answer: (Two Words or just surname.)

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Question 6 of 10

6. What album won Stevie his first 'Grammy' nomination? Hint

Texas Flood

Soul to Soul

Couldn't Stand the Weather

In Step

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Question 7 of 10

7. At which U.S. president's inaugural party did Stevie perform at? Hint

Bill Clinton

Ronald Reagan

George Bush

Jimmy Carter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Where was his final appearance at? Hint

Chicago, Illinois

Lansing, Michigan

Toledo, Ohio

Alpine Valley, Wisconsin

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Question 9 of 10

9. True or False: Stevie mostly played 'Fender Stratocasters'.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which 60's rock legend was one of Stevie's biggest influences? Hint

Jimi Hendrix

John Lennon

Jim Morrison

Mick Jagger

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When was Stevie Ray Vaughan born ?

Answer: October 3, 1954

He was born at The Methodist Hospital in Dallas, Texas to Jim and Martha Vaughan.

2. True or False: Stevie's first guitar was a plastic toy guitar.

Answer: True

It was purchased from Sears and given to him in 1963.

3. While working in a 'burger joint' in Dallas, Stevie falls into a barrel. This event persuades him to be a full-time musician. What was the barrel full of?

Answer: grease

He said that the top of the barrel that he was standing on gave way plunging him chest deep into grease.

4. What was the name of Stevie's first band?

Answer: Blackbird

Although he was in all these bands his first was 'Blackbird' in 1970.

5. Two legendary rockers helped give Stevie his first big break. One had Stevie play on his album and the other let Stevie use his studio. Name one of these people.

Answer: David Bowie

They all met at the 'International Jazz Festival' in Switzerland.

6. What album won Stevie his first 'Grammy' nomination?

Answer: Texas Flood

Stevie won a total of 6 'Grammy Awards'. "In Step" was the first album for which he actually won an award.

7. At which U.S. president's inaugural party did Stevie perform at?

Answer: George Bush

This took place in January 1989. The Bushs' are from Texas.

8. Where was his final appearance at?

Answer: Alpine Valley, Wisconsin

It was a who's who of blues players, probably one of the finest blues concerts ever.

9. True or False: Stevie mostly played 'Fender Stratocasters'.

Answer: True

His favorite he called his 'first wife' and 'Number 1'.

10. Which 60's rock legend was one of Stevie's biggest influences?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Stevie combined Blues with Rock and Roll as no other musician had before or since. He is sorely missed by all his fans. Thanks for taking this quiz.

Source: Author fertigline

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