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Who's Next: All about The Who Trivia Quiz

Join Together and start Getting In Tune for an Amazing Journey by way of Roger, John, Keith and Pete. There's no Substitute for this Sensation from My Generation!

A multiple-choice quiz by HFunk13. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
HFunk13

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
420,705

Updated
Aug 22 25

# Qns
10

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Tough

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Question 1 of 10

1. By what band name did the group later to become The Who release its first single, "I'm the Face" (1964)? Hint

The Detours

The High Numbers

The What Four

The Beachcombers

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Who's debut album, "My Generation" (UK title), features two covers of songs by which artist? Hint

Chuck Berry

James Brown

Otis Redding

Sam Cooke

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Who's second British LP, "A Quick One," featured a song first recorded by this Motown group. Hint

The Marvelettes

Gladys Knight and the Pips

The Supremes

Martha and the Vandellas

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Question 4 of 10

4. What brand of guitar strings is advertised on "The Who Sell Out"? Hint

Ernie Ball

Rotosound

Fender

D'Addario

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Rolling Stones songs did The Who cover in 1967 in response to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards being jailed on drug charges? Hint

"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction", "Paint It Black"

"19th Nervous Breakdown"," Out Of Time"

"Play With Fire", "I'm Free"

"The Last Time", "Under My Thumb"

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Who's set at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened with which song? Hint

I Can't Explain

"Tommy" Overture

Magic Bus

Heaven and Hell

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is not mentioned in "The Seeker"? Hint

Timothy Leary

Bob Dylan

Elvis Presley

The Beatles

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which member of The Who first recorded a solo album? Hint

Keith Moon

Pete Townshend

John Entwistle

Roger Daltrey

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Question 9 of 10

9. Dave Arbus played violin on The Who's classic "Baba O'Riley." He was a member of which band? Hint

East of Eden

Whichwhat

Savoy Brown

High Tide

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the video for "Success Story," as featured in the film "The Kids Are Alright," John Entwistle shoots at what? Hint

Records

Skeet

Mannequins

Geese

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. By what band name did the group later to become The Who release its first single, "I'm the Face" (1964)?

Answer: The High Numbers

Peter Meaden is credited with composing the song, which bears more than a passing resemblance to Slim Harpo's "I Got Love If You Want It." The Detours was another pre-Who band name. Keith Moon played in the Beachcombers prior to joining Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and John Entwistle.

2. The Who's debut album, "My Generation" (UK title), features two covers of songs by which artist?

Answer: James Brown

The Hardest-Working Man in Show Business recorded "I Don't Mind" and "Please Please Please." In its early days, The Who advertised their brand of music as "Maximum R&B," and covers of James Brown songs fit the bill.

3. The Who's second British LP, "A Quick One," featured a song first recorded by this Motown group.

Answer: Martha and the Vandellas

"Heat Wave" was composed by Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland and Eddie Holland, and it fit into The Who's early repertoire of "Maximum R&B."

4. What brand of guitar strings is advertised on "The Who Sell Out"?

Answer: Rotosound

A brief endorsement appears before the start of "I Can See for Miles." "The Who Sell Out" is an early concept album, with various products mentioned, such as Premier drums, Heinz baked beans and a fictitious deodorant called "Odorono," the title of a clever song that Pete Townshend wrote and sang.

5. Which Rolling Stones songs did The Who cover in 1967 in response to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards being jailed on drug charges?

Answer: "The Last Time", "Under My Thumb"

"Under My Thumb" appears on the expanded CD version of The Who's "Odds and Sods" compilation. On June 30, 1967, The Who released covers of the Stones songs to help Mick and Keith make bail.

6. The Who's set at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened with which song?

Answer: Heaven and Hell

John Entwistle's composition opened many a show circa 1969-70, including the concert from which the album "Live At Leeds" is culled. The Who's renditions of "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "Summertime Blues" are included in the "Woodstock" movie.

7. Who is not mentioned in "The Seeker"?

Answer: Elvis Presley

The lyrics actually make reference to "Bobby" Dylan. "The Seeker" was released as a single in 1970 and later appeared on the LP compilation "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy."

8. Which member of The Who first recorded a solo album?

Answer: John Entwistle

John's "Smash Your Head Against the Wall" (1971) preceded Pete's "Who Came First" (1972), Roger's "Daltrey" (1973) and Keith's "Two Sides of the Moon" (1975).

9. Dave Arbus played violin on The Who's classic "Baba O'Riley." He was a member of which band?

Answer: East of Eden

East of Eden's debut LP, "Mercator Projected," was released in 1969. Dave also performed on Roger Daltrey's debut album.

10. In the video for "Success Story," as featured in the film "The Kids Are Alright," John Entwistle shoots at what?

Answer: Records

John's song appears on "The Who By Numbers" (1975). He shoots gold records as if they are skeet, reflecting the disillusionment with the music industry reflected in the lyrics.

Source: Author HFunk13

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