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Traffic, the Band Trivia Quiz

The English band, Traffic, was formed in 1967 and went on to become known for its unique and innovative sound and style.

A multiple-choice quiz by mike32768. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was Traffic's unique sounding lead singer? Hint

Dave Mason

Eric Clapton

Gary Wright

Steve Winwood

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Question 2 of 10

2. What part of England was Traffic from? Hint

Manchester

Liverpool

Birmingham

London

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which album was Traffic's debut? Hint

Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory

Traffic

Mr. Fantasy

Mr. Ecstasy

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Question 4 of 10

4. A favorite on radio stations, perhaps for its length, is which Traffic song? Hint

The High Spark of High Heeled Girls

The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys

The Low Spark of High Heeled Girls

The High Spark of High Heeled Boys

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Question 5 of 10

5. When Traffic broke up temporarily in 1969, Steve Winwood joined Blind Faith. Who else was a member of that super group? Hint

Gary Wright

Eric Clapton

Jack Bruce

Jimmy Page

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Question 6 of 10

6. This Traffic album was originally going to be a solo effort and dubbed "Mad Shadows". Hint

Stranger To Himself

Every Mother's Son

John Barleycorn Must Die

Freedom Rider

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Question 7 of 10

7. Several members of Traffic collaborated with Jimi Hendrix to create what album? Hint

Electric Lady Land

Are You Experienced?

Purple Haze

Band of Gypsies

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Question 8 of 10

8. This completely instrumental number was sampled in 2006 by Christina Aguilera on the track "Makes Me Wanna Pray". Hint

Mad

Bad

Glad

Sad

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Question 9 of 10

9. Complete these Traffic lyrics:

"In a ______________________________ place where I once used to be, no where, doing nothing." Hint

Beijing Noodle Factory

Shanghai Noodle Factory

Taipei Noodle Factory

Taiwan Noodle Factory

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Question 10 of 10

10. Traffic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in what year? Hint

1984

2004

1985

1994

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was Traffic's unique sounding lead singer?

Answer: Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood also had a successful solo career with such hits as "While You See A Chance" and "Higher Love".

2. What part of England was Traffic from?

Answer: Birmingham

The band often met at "The Elbow Room" in Aston, Birmingham.

3. Which album was Traffic's debut?

Answer: Mr. Fantasy

The self-titled "Traffic" album was their second release, and "Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory" wasn't released until 1973.

"Mr. Ecstasy" is made up.

4. A favorite on radio stations, perhaps for its length, is which Traffic song?

Answer: The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys

"The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys" ran approximately 11:40 and was a hit in the US, although it did not fare so well in the UK.

5. When Traffic broke up temporarily in 1969, Steve Winwood joined Blind Faith. Who else was a member of that super group?

Answer: Eric Clapton

Blind Faith, consisting of Eric Clapton, Ginger Baker, Steve Winwood and Ric Grech only released one album, "Blind Faith", in August 1969.

6. This Traffic album was originally going to be a solo effort and dubbed "Mad Shadows".

Answer: John Barleycorn Must Die

During the group's breakup, Steve Winwood was going to release what became "John Barleycorn Must Die" as a solo album, but instead the former Traffic members reformed the band (without Dave Mason).

The other answers were song titles from that album.

7. Several members of Traffic collaborated with Jimi Hendrix to create what album?

Answer: Electric Lady Land

Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood helped Jimi out on his historic double album.

8. This completely instrumental number was sampled in 2006 by Christina Aguilera on the track "Makes Me Wanna Pray".

Answer: Glad

"Glad" is featured as the first song on the 1970 album "John Barleycorn Must Die".

9. Complete these Traffic lyrics: "In a ______________________________ place where I once used to be, no where, doing nothing."

Answer: Shanghai Noodle Factory

"People there were made of steel
Tiny cogs in one big wheel
Turning never learning "

10. Traffic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in what year?

Answer: 2004

Traffic made it into the Cleveland institution on March 15, 2004.

Source: Author mike32768

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