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The King Is Dead Trivia Quiz


Ace detective Itsmyego And'll Cryifiwanto has assembled his suspects. Your job is to identify them from their hit songs and then find out who killed the King.

A multiple-choice quiz by pollucci19. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
pollucci19
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
351,912
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
546
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 138 (9/10), Guest 193 (6/10), turaguy (6/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. In the bizarre alternate universe of Hallofame, Elvis Presley lies in a pool of blood with a drumstick through his heart. In his hand he clutches a piece of paper. In the office, Itsmyego (Ego for short) prepares to interview his first suspect.

Ego: Well, what do you know, it's the Duke. Ha! From "Pin Ups" you've gone to being "The Man Who Sold the World". Now, if you want me to go easy on you, you had better 'fess up.

Suspect: "Hang Onto Yourself", Ego. My deepest "Sorrow" to the victim and his family, but "Breaking Glass" here would be "Rock & Roll Suicide" and I'm not one of your "Diamond Dogs".

Who is Ego's first suspect?
Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Ego: OK Boy Blue it's time to blow your horn.

Suspect: Yeah I am "Kind of Blue" ain't I? But I'm hard bop man, a real "Bitches Brew". I tell ya man I'm "Cookin", I'm "Steamin" and, "In a Silent Way" I'm "Relaxin". Drumsticks are not my scene dude "I'm the Man With the Horn".

Who's claiming not to be Ego's whistleblower?

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Question 3 of 10
3. Ego: Boom-chicka-boom! Ebony, that colour suits you man but I'll tell you now, if you can't come up with a decent alibi you'll be seeing a lot more of it.

Suspect: You got to "Understand Your Man" Ego. Mama told me "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" and I listen to my Mama. "I Walk the Line" Ego, "It Ain't Me, Babe".

Who is Ego's suspect that is claiming innocence?

Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Ego: OK Riley, you got your prints all over Hallofame, what's your story?

Suspect: Hey detective, I just "Shake It Up and Go" man. I'm not "The Evil Child". Don't "You Put It On Me" or before you know it "The Thrill is Gone". "How Blue Can You Get Man"?

Who is this suspect called Riley?

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Question 5 of 10
5. Ego: You sure ain't a pot of gold blondie but I've still got you where I want you, now squeal.

Suspect: Don't you try to "Play Me" Ego, I've heard your "Longfellow Serenade" too many times before, "If You Know What I Mean". "I am ... I said" and, unfortunately for you, you're "The Last Thing on My Mind".

Who's the man who's listened to Ego's "Longfellow Serenade"?

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Question 6 of 10
6. Ego: George, George, George .... why'd you do it man?

Suspect: You've been "Too Long in Exile" and you're on the wrong "Wavelength" Ego. It wasn't me, it was them. Me, I've found "Enlightenment" man. I'm on the "Bright Side of the Road" "Cleaning Windows" man.

Who is this man that is on the "Bright Side of the Road"?

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Question 7 of 10
7. Ego: OK Hercules ... spill the beans.

Suspect: "Blue Moves" Ego. All you'll end up making here is a "Tumbleweed Connection". You're "Sleeping With the Past" if you think that I am "The One". Remember, I am "The Fox", like it or not.

Who is "The Fox"?

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Question 8 of 10
8. Ego: Bugs to "Bangla Desh", so you're the one they call "The Quiet One". How handy are you with a drumstick?

Suspect: Oh "Wah-Wah" the King is dead! "Isn't It a Pity" but, you know, "All Things Must Pass". "Ding Dong Ding Dong" "What is Life"? It's "True Love" man, "It's What You Value".

Who is Ego's suspect searching for the meaning of life?

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Question 9 of 10
9. Ego: No "Easy Skanking" here "Natty Dread". "Three Little Birds" told me you killed the King.

Suspect: "Judge Not" Ego man. "I Shot the Sheriff" but I did not kill the King. "The Sun is Shining" and I sing the "Redemption Song" now. I think that you "Turn Your Lights Down Low" and you missing something man.

Who is this man who shot the sheriff?

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Question 10 of 10
10. With the reggae master's words ringing in his ears Ego returned to the scene of the crime. It took an effort to draw his eyes away from the drumstick in the King's chest and he soon spied the piece of paper clutched in the victim's hand. He retrieves it and notes a single word on it, "Lucille". Immediately he starts to hum the killer's song. Which of the following songs was passing his lips?

Sorrow. Kind of Blue. Ring of Fire. The Thrill is Gone. Longfellow Serenade. The Fox. What Is Life. Redemption Song.

Answer: (Select one)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. In the bizarre alternate universe of Hallofame, Elvis Presley lies in a pool of blood with a drumstick through his heart. In his hand he clutches a piece of paper. In the office, Itsmyego (Ego for short) prepares to interview his first suspect. Ego: Well, what do you know, it's the Duke. Ha! From "Pin Ups" you've gone to being "The Man Who Sold the World". Now, if you want me to go easy on you, you had better 'fess up. Suspect: "Hang Onto Yourself", Ego. My deepest "Sorrow" to the victim and his family, but "Breaking Glass" here would be "Rock & Roll Suicide" and I'm not one of your "Diamond Dogs". Who is Ego's first suspect?

Answer: David Bowie

Known as the "Thin White Duke", David Bowie was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1996, which acknowledged a career that has seen a variety of changes and characterizations. A formidable performer, he rose to fame during the glam rock era on the back of his 1969 hit "Space Oddity" and his androgynous creation Ziggy Stardust. During the 1970's he continued to evolve with the release of his "plastic soul" album "Young Americans", which was followed by his minimalist collaboration with Brian Eno "Low".

His continued pursuit for change has seen him inspire many, so much so that in 2002 he was ranked at number 29 in a poll to identify the "100 Greatest Britons".
2. Ego: OK Boy Blue it's time to blow your horn. Suspect: Yeah I am "Kind of Blue" ain't I? But I'm hard bop man, a real "Bitches Brew". I tell ya man I'm "Cookin", I'm "Steamin" and, "In a Silent Way" I'm "Relaxin". Drumsticks are not my scene dude "I'm the Man With the Horn". Who's claiming not to be Ego's whistleblower?

Answer: Miles Davis

Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, Miles Davis is one of the greatest innovators in the world of jazz. From his extensions in bebop and hard bop he set new standards in modal jazz, cool jazz and paved a trail with his experiments in jazz fusion. At times controversial and outspoken, his work has had a profound effect on rock acts such as Duane Allman, Radiohead, The Flaming Lips and Prince.
3. Ego: Boom-chicka-boom! Ebony, that colour suits you man but I'll tell you now, if you can't come up with a decent alibi you'll be seeing a lot more of it. Suspect: You got to "Understand Your Man" Ego. Mama told me "Don't Take Your Guns to Town" and I listen to my Mama. "I Walk the Line" Ego, "It Ain't Me, Babe". Who is Ego's suspect that is claiming innocence?

Answer: Johnny Cash

Throughout his career Johnny Cash was known as "The Man in Black" and not only was he inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he also received acknowledgement in both the Country and Gospel Halls of Fame. Primarily seen as a country singer Cash managed to use his bass-baritone to deliver distinctive renditions of rockabilly songs as well as blues, folk and gospel. Well known for such hits as "Ring of Fire" and "A Boy Named Sue", possibly his most memorable performance was a cover of the Nine Inch Nails' song "Hurt", which he recorded a year before his passing in 2003.
4. Ego: OK Riley, you got your prints all over Hallofame, what's your story? Suspect: Hey detective, I just "Shake It Up and Go" man. I'm not "The Evil Child". Don't "You Put It On Me" or before you know it "The Thrill is Gone". "How Blue Can You Get Man"? Who is this suspect called Riley?

Answer: BB King

BB King was born Riley B King in 1925 and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1987. "Rolling Stone" magazine afforded him an honour by naming him at number six in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". His unique sound is a combination of traditional blues that he's also fused with moments of jazz, swing and elements of mainstream pop music. His style, which involves an economy of playing and phasing, has served as an inspiration to the likes of Eric Clapton and Jeff Beck.
5. Ego: You sure ain't a pot of gold blondie but I've still got you where I want you, now squeal. Suspect: Don't you try to "Play Me" Ego, I've heard your "Longfellow Serenade" too many times before, "If You Know What I Mean". "I am ... I said" and, unfortunately for you, you're "The Last Thing on My Mind". Who's the man who's listened to Ego's "Longfellow Serenade"?

Answer: Neil Diamond

Neil Diamond has sold in excess of a hundred million records worldwide to be one of the most successful adult contemporary artists of his time. He was awarded his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Early in his career he was a member of the famed songwriting team located in New York's Brill Building, churning out hits for such acts as The Monkees and Jay & the Americans.

In the early 1970's he moved to MCA Records where he produced a mellower sound and started a decade prolific in hits and impressive concert tours.

The most notable of these being a series of sold out concerts at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in 1972 which resulted in the live double album set "Hot August Night".
6. Ego: George, George, George .... why'd you do it man? Suspect: You've been "Too Long in Exile" and you're on the wrong "Wavelength" Ego. It wasn't me, it was them. Me, I've found "Enlightenment" man. I'm on the "Bright Side of the Road" "Cleaning Windows" man. Who is this man that is on the "Bright Side of the Road"?

Answer: Van Morrison

George Ivan Morrison became "Van the Man" to his faithful fans. He started performing as a teenager during the 1950's, in a number of Irish showbands, before forming the band Them and releasing the classic recordings "Gloria" and "Brown Eyed Girl". A prolific writer of songs, Morrison's early sound was rooted in both soul and rhythm and blues. To this he began to fuse elements of gospel, jazz and Celtic soul. Van has been a strong influence to artists as diverse as Elvis Costello and Bruce Springsteen. U2's Bono has been quoted as saying "I am in awe of him".
7. Ego: OK Hercules ... spill the beans. Suspect: "Blue Moves" Ego. All you'll end up making here is a "Tumbleweed Connection". You're "Sleeping With the Past" if you think that I am "The One". Remember, I am "The Fox", like it or not. Who is "The Fox"?

Answer: Elton John

With the middle name of Hercules, Elton John has sold more than 250 million records across the globe. He has won Grammy, Brit, Academy and Golden Globe Awards as well as a Tony Award. His glittering career has earned him a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) and a knighthood. A crusader against AIDS he has performed at the funeral for Princess Diana and the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert.
8. Ego: Bugs to "Bangla Desh", so you're the one they call "The Quiet One". How handy are you with a drumstick? Suspect: Oh "Wah-Wah" the King is dead! "Isn't It a Pity" but, you know, "All Things Must Pass". "Ding Dong Ding Dong" "What is Life"? It's "True Love" man, "It's What You Value". Who is Ego's suspect searching for the meaning of life?

Answer: George Harrison

As part of the Beatles, George was often referred to as "The Quiet One" and appeared to be comfortable residing in the shadows of the songwriting giants that were John Lennon and Paul McCartney. After the breakup of The Beatles Harrison poured his heart into the release of his triple album set "All Things Must Pass".

The album met with both critical and commercial success and spawned the successful singles "My Sweet Lord" and "What is Life". Harrison was so moved by the plight of refugees that were the fallout of the Bangladesh Liberation War that, at the request of Ravi Shankar, he organised the now famous charity concert in Madison Square Gardens (1971) to raise money for them. Harrison succumbed to lung cancer in 2001.
9. Ego: No "Easy Skanking" here "Natty Dread". "Three Little Birds" told me you killed the King. Suspect: "Judge Not" Ego man. "I Shot the Sheriff" but I did not kill the King. "The Sun is Shining" and I sing the "Redemption Song" now. I think that you "Turn Your Lights Down Low" and you missing something man. Who is this man who shot the sheriff?

Answer: Bob Marley

Bob Marley is seen as the face of reggae globally. Though he was raised as a Christian he became an ardent follower of the Rastafari movement, inspiring him to take the music from a socially deprived Jamaica and delivering it to an appreciative world. Despite forming his first band in 1964 Marley did not taste international success until his 1975 release of "No Woman, No Cry" from his "Natty Dread" album. Strong selling singles such as "Is This Love" (1978) and "One Love" (1980) soon followed. Marley passed away in 1981.
10. With the reggae master's words ringing in his ears Ego returned to the scene of the crime. It took an effort to draw his eyes away from the drumstick in the King's chest and he soon spied the piece of paper clutched in the victim's hand. He retrieves it and notes a single word on it, "Lucille". Immediately he starts to hum the killer's song. Which of the following songs was passing his lips? Sorrow. Kind of Blue. Ring of Fire. The Thrill is Gone. Longfellow Serenade. The Fox. What Is Life. Redemption Song.

Answer: The Thrill Is Gone

It appears that BB King felt that there was room for only one King in Hallofame. (Remember that this is an alternate universe and I wouldn't dream of BB King perpetrating such a crime in the real world). The drumstick as a murder weapon was designed to throw you off the trail with King having made a name for himself as a guitar player. That leads us to the vital clue ... "Lucille".

In 1949 BB King began to name his guitars "Lucille".

The story goes that BB King was performing at a dance hall in Arkansas when a fight broke out between two men over a woman. During the ruckus they knocked over a barrel containing burning kerosene which set fire to the hall. After King had fled the building he realised that he'd left his guitar inside and rushed back inside to retrieve it. King was lucky, he survived but two people died in the blaze. The woman that the two men had fought over was named Lucille. From that point on King chose to call all his guitars by that name to remind him not to act so foolishly again. From what I could ascertain, none of our other artists had any serious link to anyone or anything named Lucille. The closest were both George Harrison and Elton John who were involved in a song called "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds".
Source: Author pollucci19

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