Roll Up, Roll Up! Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Hollies

British band, The Hollies, formed in Manchester, England in 1962, with founding members Allan Clarke and Graham Nash, who were childhood friends. They quickly became known for their vocal harmonies and catchy Pop-Rock sound.

'On a Carousel' was released in 1967 and reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.
Among their hits are: 'Sorry Suzanne', 'I Can't Let Go', 'I'm Alive', 'Bus Stop', and The Air That I Breath'. They were one of the most successful British bands of the 1960s.

Answer: Gary Lewis & the Playboys

American band Gary Lewis & the Playboys formed in Los Angeles, California 1964. Fronted by Gary Lewis, son of comedian Jerry Lewis, they started out playing at Disneyland and quickly rose to fame with a string of Pop-Rock hits in the mid-1960s.

'Everybody Loves a Clown' was released in 1965 and peaked at number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Some of their other top ten hits are: 'The Diamond Ring', 'Count Me In', 'Save Your Heart for Me', 'She's Just My Style' and 'Sure Gonna Miss Her'.

Answer: Men At Work

Men at Work formed in Melbourne, Australia in June 1979. Led by Scottish-born vocalist and guitarist Colin Hay, they quickly rose to international fame with their blend of New Wave, Pop Rock, and Reggae influences.

Their 1983 single 'High Wire', released from their album 'Cargo', reached number 23 on the U.S Billboard Top Rock Tracks and number 89 on the Kent Music Report, Australia. Other singles by them are: 'It's a Mistake', 'Overkill', Who Can It Be Now', 'Dr. Heckyll & Mr Jive' and 'Down Under'.

Answer: Simply Red

The British band Simply Red, fronted by singer-songwriter Mick Hucknall, was formed in Manchester, England, in 1985. They emerged from the ashes of Punk outfit The Frantic Elevators and quickly became a mainstay of British Soul-Pop, known for smooth vocals and emotional depth.

'Fairground', released in 1995, was a number one hit on the UK Singles Chart. They also sang: 'If You Don't Know Me By Now', 'Holding Back the Years',
'Money's Too Tight (To Mention)' ', Stars', and 'Something Got Me Started'.

Answer: Leo Sayer

British singer Leo Sayer was born in 1948 in Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England. In the early 1970s, he was a graphic designer and part-time performer, co-writing songs with David Courtney.

His big break came when Adam Faith, a former teen idol turned manager, spotted his talent and helped launch his solo career. His first major appearance was when he was dressed as a sad Pierrot clown, performing 'The Show Must Go On', on British TV in 1973.

'The Show Must Go On' reached number two on the UK Singles Chart in 1973. Other hits of his include: 'Moonlighting', 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing', 'How Much Love', and 'When I Need You'.

Answer: Judy Collins

American vocalist Judy Collins was born in 1939 in Seattle, Washington. She began as a classical piano prodigy, performing Mozart publicly by age 13.

Everything changed, however, when she heard folk revivalists like Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. She traded sonatas for protest songs. In the early 1960s, she became a fixture in the Greenwich Village folk scene.

'Send in the Clowns' (1975) reached number 36 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number six on the UK Singles Chart. Some of her other songs are: 'Turn! Turn! Turn!', 'Cook with Honey', 'Amazing Grace' and 'Both Sides, Now'.

Answer: Blue Magic

The American band Blue Magic originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1972. Vocalist Ted 'Wizard' Mills was recruited by former Delfonics member Randy Cain to write for WMOT Productions. Meanwhile, a local group, Shades of Love, auditioned. WMOT merged Mills with Shades of Love, renamed them Blue Magic, and signed them to Atco Records.

'Sideshow' released in 1974, reached number one on the U.S. Billboard R&B and number eight on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Other singles of theirs are: 'Three Ring Circus', 'Stop to Start', 'Look Me Up' and 'Chasing Rainbows'.

Answer: Madness

British band Madness formed in 1976 in Camden Town, North London, originally under the name North London Invaders. The band emerged from the vibrant Ska and Mod revival scenes, cutting their teeth in local pubs like the Dublin Castle, where their energetic live shows and cheeky charisma began to draw crowds.

In 1979, inspired by the Prince Buster track 'Madness', they adopted the name. With a blend of Ska rhythms, British eccentricity, and theatrical storytelling, Madness quickly became a cornerstone of UK Pop culture in the early 1980s.

Released in 1982, 'House of Fun' was a number-one hit on the UK Singles Chart. Some other hits include: 'Wings of a Dove', 'Our House', 'It Must Be Love', 'My Girl', 'Baggy Trousers' and 'Driving in My Car'.

Answer: Ronan Keating

Ronan Keating was born in 1977 in Dublin, Ireland, and grew up in Bayside, Kilbarrack. He burst onto the music scene in 1994 as the youngest member of Irish boyband Boyzone, co-fronting the group alongside Stephen Gately.

With Boyzone, he honed his vocal style and stage presence, becoming a teen idol across Europe. His solo career launched in 1999 with 'When You Say Nothing At All', which featured in the film 'Notting Hill'. It became a UK number one and marked the beginning of his transition from boyband heartthrob to solo artist.

'Life Is a Rollercoaster', released in 2000, reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and was also a number one hit in Ireland. Other singles by him are: 'If Tomorrow Never Comes', 'The Way You Make Me Feel' and 'Lovin' Each Day'.

Answer: Manfred Mann

British band Manfred Mann was formed in London in 1962, led by South African-born jazz pianist Manfred Sepse Lubowitz, who adopted 'Manfred Mann' as his stage name. He teamed up with drummer Mike Hugg, and together they launched the Mann-Hugg Blues Brothers, which evolved into the Pop-Rock outfit Manfred Mann.

Over time, the band morphed through lineups and styles, eventually spawning Manfred Mann Chapter Three and the Prog-leaning Manfred Mann's Earth Band.

'Ha! Ha! Said the Clown' reached number four on the UK Singles Chart in 1967. They had quite a few other hits, like: 'Semi-Detached Suburban Mr James', 'Ragamuffin Man', 'Pretty Flamingo', 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' and 'The Mighty Quinn'.