Blues Trivia Quiz

Try this new quiz on the blues - old, new, and blues-rock. Let me know if you want a more PURE blues quiz, or some more blues-influenced questions

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

Author
Slowhand

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1313

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 174 (8/15), Guest 95 (4/15), Guest 12 (9/15).

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1. What does 'B.B.' in B.B. King's name actually stand for? Hint

Blues Boy

Billy Bracken

Bad Boy

Barney Blues

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2. 'Blackie' is the preferred guitar of which modern legend? Hint

David Bowie

Eric Clapton

Robert Cray

Stevie Ray Vaughan

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3. Which of the following groups played at Woodstock in 1969? Hint

The Doors

The Animals

Cream

Ten Years After

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4. What was the myth surrounding Robert Johnson's death? Hint

He disappeared

He was poisoned

He was strangled

He was stabbed

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5. Which of the following is NOT a Stevie Ray Vaughan album? Hint

Soul to Soul

Couldn't Stand the Weather

Texas Flood

Texas Rocker

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6. Which Irish rock group did Gary Moore used to play with? Hint

Roxy Music

Dexy's Midnight Runners

Thin Lizzy

Blondie

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7. Hendrix played 'I hear my train____?' Hint

Goin'

Comin'

Whistle

Down the track

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8. The main influence on Eric Clapton's style was arguably who? Hint

Albert King

Freddie King

BB King

Martin Luther King

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9. Which Led Zeppelin member played the keyboards in addition to his main instrument? Hint

John Bonham

John Paul Jones

Robert Plant

Jimmy Page

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10. Who was McKinley Morganfield better known as? Hint

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Muddy Waters

Buddy Guy

Dr John

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11. What was the nickname of Donald Dunn, the bass player? Hint

Trump

Duck

Big Man

Blind

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12. Which of the following has not appeared in either Blues Brothers or Blues Brothers 2000? Hint

Johnny Lang

John Lee Hooker

Buddy Guy

Jimmie Vaughan

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13. Was Albert King left handed? Hint

You're thinking of Albert Collins

Yes

Ambidextrous

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14. Who managed The Jimi Hendrix Experience? Hint

Noel Redding

Mick Jagger

BB King

Chas Chandler

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15. The 'Legends' blues club in Chicago is owned by? Hint

Muddy Waters

David Geffen

Stevie Winwood

Buddy Guy

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does 'B.B.' in B.B. King's name actually stand for?

Answer: Blues Boy

Although this was his nickname, his real first name is Riley.

2. 'Blackie' is the preferred guitar of which modern legend?

Answer: Eric Clapton

'Brownie' is also among his many favourites, many of which were recently auctioned off for charity.

3. Which of the following groups played at Woodstock in 1969?

Answer: Ten Years After

4. What was the myth surrounding Robert Johnson's death?

Answer: He was poisoned

5. Which of the following is NOT a Stevie Ray Vaughan album?

Answer: Texas Rocker

6. Which Irish rock group did Gary Moore used to play with?

Answer: Thin Lizzy

7. Hendrix played 'I hear my train____?'

Answer: Comin'

Check out the acoustic version of this classic.

8. The main influence on Eric Clapton's style was arguably who?

Answer: Freddie King

9. Which Led Zeppelin member played the keyboards in addition to his main instrument?

Answer: John Paul Jones

His main instrument was the bass.

10. Who was McKinley Morganfield better known as?

Answer: Muddy Waters

11. What was the nickname of Donald Dunn, the bass player?

Answer: Duck

12. Which of the following has not appeared in either Blues Brothers or Blues Brothers 2000?

Answer: Buddy Guy

13. Was Albert King left handed?

Answer: Yes

Check out his two finger style too.

14. Who managed The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Answer: Chas Chandler

15. The 'Legends' blues club in Chicago is owned by?

Answer: Buddy Guy

Source: Author Slowhand

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