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A Deadhead's Delight Trivia Quiz

If you are a Deadhead, then you must try your hippie knowledge on these questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by imagroovy1. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
imagroovy1

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
224,409

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1440

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. When Jerry Garcia was four years old, he had half of one of his fingers cut off with an axe in a wood chopping accident. Which finger, and which hand, did this happen to? Hint

ring finger on right hand

ring finger on left hand

middle finger on left hand

middle finger on right hand

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the last song ever to be played by the Grateful Dead in concert? Hint

Box of Rain

Ripple

Black Muddy River

So Many Roads

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Question 3 of 10

3. The band first called themselves The Warlocks before changing it to The Grateful Dead. What was NOT a name they considered to call themselves before picking the name The Grateful Dead? Hint

The Hobbits

Mythical Ethical Icicle Tricycle

Vanilla Plumbago

Acid Bear

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Question 4 of 10

4. How old was Ron "Pigpen" McKernan when he passed away? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. On what day of Woodstock '69 did The Grateful Dead perform? Hint

First day

Fourth day

Third day

Second day

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Now that the singer is gone, Where shall I go for the song?" was part of the eulogy given at Jerry Garcia's funeral - by whom? Hint

Bob Weir

Ken Kesey

David Grisman

Robert Hunter

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the first solo album made by Mickey Hart? Hint

Planet Drum

Diga

Dafos

Rolling Thunder

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Question 8 of 10

8. Keith and Donna Godchaux joined The Grateful Dead in 1972 and remained playing with them until what year? Hint

1978

1981

1979

1980

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Question 9 of 10

9. Phil Lesh was the bass player for The Grateful Dead. What instrument did he play before joining the band? Hint

Saxaphone

Drums

Trumpet

Violin

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of the following is the actual definition of the word "deadhead"? Hint

All of the answers are correct

A partially submerged log or trunk

A person who uses a free ticket for admittance, accommodation, or entertainment

A vehicle, such as an aircraft, that transports no passengers or freight during a trip

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When Jerry Garcia was four years old, he had half of one of his fingers cut off with an axe in a wood chopping accident. Which finger, and which hand, did this happen to?

Answer: middle finger on right hand

Even though he had half his finger missing, he still was able to play guitar and do a darn good job at it too!

2. What was the last song ever to be played by the Grateful Dead in concert?

Answer: Box of Rain

July 9, 1995 was the last show that The Grateful Dead ever did because Jerry Garcia died shortly after. It was at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois and they performed an encore in which first Jerry sang his swan song "Black Muddy River" then the last song, "Box of Rain" wrapped up the encore.

3. The band first called themselves The Warlocks before changing it to The Grateful Dead. What was NOT a name they considered to call themselves before picking the name The Grateful Dead?

Answer: Acid Bear

The band considered all these other names before Jerry Garcia spotted "grateful dead" while flipping through a dictionary at Phil Lesh's apartment. The other band memebers really did not like the name at first, but the name stuck.

4. How old was Ron "Pigpen" McKernan when he passed away?

Answer: 27

Pigpen was pretty much the leader of the band up until his death on March 8th, 1973. He died of massive internal bleeding due to several years of drinking.

5. On what day of Woodstock '69 did The Grateful Dead perform?

Answer: Second day

They played on the second day along with Quill, Country Joe McDonald, John Sebastion, Keef Hartley Band, Santana, Incredible String Band, Canned Heat, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, Sly and The Family Stone, The Who, and Jefferson Airplane.

6. "Now that the singer is gone, Where shall I go for the song?" was part of the eulogy given at Jerry Garcia's funeral - by whom?

Answer: Robert Hunter

This was considered one of the most emotional moments of the funeral. Robert Hunter performed this eulogy-in-verse to his long time friend and his creative partner.

7. What was the first solo album made by Mickey Hart?

Answer: Rolling Thunder

Mickey Hart left The Grateful Dead in 1970 and made his first solo album "Rolling Thunder" in 1972 which featured many of the Grateful Dead members playing on it. He returned to the band in 1974. "Dafos" was released in 1983. "Planet Drum" in 1991 and "Diga" in 1976.

8. Keith and Donna Godchaux joined The Grateful Dead in 1972 and remained playing with them until what year?

Answer: 1979

Donna Godchaux started as a back up singer for Bob Weir's solo album "Ace" and then she and her husband Keith joined the band from 1972 till 1979. Among the albums that they they appear on are "Europe '72", "Wake Of The Flood", "What a Long Starnge Trip It's Been", "Terrapin Station", "From The Mars Hotel", and "Blues For Allah".

9. Phil Lesh was the bass player for The Grateful Dead. What instrument did he play before joining the band?

Answer: Trumpet

Phil Lesh had never played the bass in his life until he joined the band so he had to learn as he went. He was an avid avante-garde classical and jazz musician and played the trumpet before he joined.

10. Which of the following is the actual definition of the word "deadhead"?

Answer: All of the answers are correct

Another definition is - A person regarded as dull-witted or sluggish -... HEY I REPRESENT THAT REMARK!... WAIT...WHAT?

Source: Author imagroovy1

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