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The Byrds Trivia Quiz

The second Byrds quiz. See what else you know about the most influential American band of the 1960s.

A multiple-choice quiz by stooben. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
stooben

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
61,105

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

Plays
895

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Question 1 of 15

1. An easy one to start. Roger (Jim) McGuinn popularized a trendy article worn on the head. What was it? Hint

granny glasses

aviator scarf

toboggan

headband

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Question 2 of 15

2. On how many Byrds albums was Gene Clark officially a member of the Byrds? Hint

two

three

one

four

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Question 3 of 15

3. The following non-Byrd was a frequent co-writer with Roger McGuinn. Hint

Kim Fowley

Gene Clark (after leaving the Byrds)

Herb Pedersen

Jacques Levy

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Question 4 of 15

4. On the cover of 'The Byrds Greatest Hits' album (vol. 1), which Byrd is wearing the Russian fur cap? Hint

Roger McGuinn

David Crosby

Chris Hillman

Michael Clarke

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Question 5 of 15

5. On the 'Fifth Dimension' album cover, which Byrd is the only one standing up? Hint

Chris Hillman

Jim (Roger) McGuinn

Michael Clarke

David Crosby

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Question 6 of 15

6. What was the follow up single to 'Mr. Tamborine Man'? Hint

All I Really Want to Do

Turn! Turn! Turn!

5D (Fifth Dimension)

It Won't Be Wrong

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Question 7 of 15

7. 'I Wasn't Born to Follow,' featured on the 'Easy Rider' soundtrack, was on which Byrds album? Hint

Sweetheart of the Rodeo

Untitled

The Notorious Byrd Brothers

The Ballad of Easy Rider

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Question 8 of 15

8. Who was the first original (from the original lineup) Byrd to die? Hint

Gram Parsons

Gene Clark

Clarence White

Roger McGuinn

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Question 9 of 15

9. Who co-wrote 'Eight Miles High' with Jim (Roger) McGuinn? Hint

Jacques Levy

Gene Clark

Chris Hillman

Nei Young

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Question 10 of 15

10. On the 'Mr. Tamborine Man' album cover, which Byrd is wearing white jeans? Hint

Gene Clark

Chris Hillman

Jim (Roger) McGuinn

David Crosby

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Question 11 of 15

11. Which of the original Byrds was in a bluegrass band prior to being a Byrd? Hint

Chris Hillman

Gene Clark

Jim (Roger) McGuinn

David Crosby

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Question 12 of 15

12. What was the name of the popular bluegrass band Clarence White was in prior to becoming a Byrd? Hint

Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Boys

Kentucky Colonels

Dillards

Country Gentlemen

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Question 13 of 15

13. From the 'Byrds' reunion album, who wrote the song 'Full Circle'? Hint

McGuinn and Levy

Roger McGuinn

Chris Hillman

Gene Clark

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which original Byrd later formed an influential band with ex-Dillard banjoist Doug Dillard? Hint

Chris Hillman

Gene Clark

Roger McGuinn

Gram Parsons

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Question 15 of 15

15. On which album did the famous psychedelic Byrds logo first appear? Hint

Fifth Dimension

Mr. Tamborine Man

Turn! Turn! Turn!

Byrdmaniax

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An easy one to start. Roger (Jim) McGuinn popularized a trendy article worn on the head. What was it?

Answer: granny glasses

John Lennon liked what he saw and started wearing them, too.

2. On how many Byrds albums was Gene Clark officially a member of the Byrds?

Answer: three

The first two, 'Mr. Tambourine Man' and 'Turn! Turn! Turn!', and the 'Byrds' reunion album.

3. The following non-Byrd was a frequent co-writer with Roger McGuinn.

Answer: Jacques Levy

Kim Fowley frequently co-wrote with later-era Byrd member Skip Battin. Herb Pedersen, later in the Desert Rose Band with Chris Hillman, was a member of the Dillards on their two best albums--'Wheatstraw Suite' and 'Copperfields.' Levy also wrote with McGuinn during McGuinn's solo years.

4. On the cover of 'The Byrds Greatest Hits' album (vol. 1), which Byrd is wearing the Russian fur cap?

Answer: David Crosby

Add to that the drooping mustache, and Crosby looked like he was auditioning for 'The Brothers Karamozov.'

5. On the 'Fifth Dimension' album cover, which Byrd is the only one standing up?

Answer: Michael Clarke

McGuinn and Hillman are sitting down and Crosby is kneeling.

6. What was the follow up single to 'Mr. Tamborine Man'?

Answer: All I Really Want to Do

From the 'Mr. Tamborine Man' album, written by Mr. Dylan.

7. 'I Wasn't Born to Follow,' featured on the 'Easy Rider' soundtrack, was on which Byrds album?

Answer: The Notorious Byrd Brothers

You would think it would have been on 'The Ballad of Easy Rider.'

8. Who was the first original (from the original lineup) Byrd to die?

Answer: Gene Clark

Michael Clarke and Gene Clark (no relation) have gone on. Gram Parsons was not an original Byrd. Clarence White was not an original Byrd.

9. Who co-wrote 'Eight Miles High' with Jim (Roger) McGuinn?

Answer: Gene Clark

The song was released after Gene Clark had left the group.

10. On the 'Mr. Tamborine Man' album cover, which Byrd is wearing white jeans?

Answer: Jim (Roger) McGuinn

Crosby's jeans are tan. The others are wearing dark pants.

11. Which of the original Byrds was in a bluegrass band prior to being a Byrd?

Answer: Chris Hillman

Called 'The Hillmen,' the band also had the Gosdin brothers as members. Clarence White was not an original Byrd.

12. What was the name of the popular bluegrass band Clarence White was in prior to becoming a Byrd?

Answer: Kentucky Colonels

With his brother Roland, now a member of the Nashville Bluegrass Band.

13. From the 'Byrds' reunion album, who wrote the song 'Full Circle'?

Answer: Gene Clark

For my money, the best song on the album.

14. Which original Byrd later formed an influential band with ex-Dillard banjoist Doug Dillard?

Answer: Gene Clark

Dillard and Clark released two albums for A and M Records, considered country rock classics.

15. On which album did the famous psychedelic Byrds logo first appear?

Answer: Fifth Dimension

Source: Author stooben

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