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Bob Marley Trivia Quiz

Bob Marley, a tribute to a Classic Musician.

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

Author
lifeoriley

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
259,705

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
4 / 10

Plays
1439

Last 3 plays: Guest 110 (7/10), Guest 173 (6/10), Guest 96 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the original name of Bob Marley's ska Band? Hint

The Teenagers

The Seakers

Reggae Rebels

Exodus

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of Bob Marley's first record? Hint

Wisdom

Keep on Skanking

Kaya

Judge Not

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Question 3 of 10

3. What year did a crazed person try to murder Bob Marley? Hint

1972

1974

1976

1977

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Question 4 of 10

4. Fill in the missing lyric: I wanna love you every day and every night:
We'll be together, with a _______ right over our heads!
Hint

stars

sun

roof

moon

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Question 5 of 10

5. Marley was the first reggae act to headline at what famous American locale? Hint

Madison Square Garden

Harlem's Apollo Theater

The Fillmore West

The Roxy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Bob Marley's July 4 birthday is a national holiday in Jamaica.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was Bob Marley's only top ten album in the U.S.? Hint

Jah Live

Exodus

Rastaman Vibration

Live

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year did Bob Marley receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? Hint

2000

1998

1999

2001

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Question 9 of 10

9. What year was Bob Marley inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
Hint

1995

1994

1999

1997

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of Bob Marley's last tour? Hint

Kaya Tour

Survival Tour

Uprising Tour

Burnin' Tour

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 28 2024 : Guest 110: 7/10
Apr 17 2024 : Guest 173: 6/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 96: 4/10
Apr 06 2024 : Guest 154: 0/10
Apr 03 2024 : Guest 49: 3/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 172: 4/10
Apr 02 2024 : Guest 185: 7/10
Mar 13 2024 : Guest 86: 3/10
Mar 11 2024 : Guest 166: 1/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the original name of Bob Marley's ska Band?

Answer: The Teenagers

Marley's ska band had several names before becomming "The Wailers". The original name of the band was "The Teenagers".

2. What was the name of Bob Marley's first record?

Answer: Judge Not

In the early 60's, Bob Marley sang for a local music promoter by the name of Leslie Kong. Leslie Kong enjoyed Bob's vocals so much, that he took Bob into the studio. The first record, called "Judge Not", was released on Beverley's label.

3. What year did a crazed person try to murder Bob Marley?

Answer: 1976

A few days before the Smile Jamaica Concert, a gunman broke into Bob's house and shot him in the arm. Bob still performed at the concert not wanting to give the gunman the benefit of the doubt. The gunman is still unknown.

4. Fill in the missing lyric: I wanna love you every day and every night: We'll be together, with a _______ right over our heads!

Answer: roof

This beautiful song "Is this love" can be found on the Kaya album. A very young supermodel Naomi Campbell, appears in the music video of this song.

5. Marley was the first reggae act to headline at what famous American locale?

Answer: Harlem's Apollo Theater

February 1979, The Wailers were the first reggae band to play at Harlem's famous Apollo Theater.

6. Bob Marley's July 4 birthday is a national holiday in Jamaica.

Answer: false

In 1990 Bob Marley's February 6 birthday (NOT July 4!) was declared a national holiday in Jamaica.

7. What was Bob Marley's only top ten album in the U.S.?

Answer: Rastaman Vibration

"Rastaman Vibration", by Bob Marley & The Wailers, released on April 30, 1976. The album was a huge success in America. This is Bob Marley's only release to hit the top ten on the Billboard 200 charts.

8. What year did Bob Marley receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?

Answer: 2001

Finally a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was awarded to "Bob Marley" in 2001 and also the Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001.

9. What year was Bob Marley inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Answer: 1994

Bono from the band U2, inducted Marley into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

10. What was the name of Bob Marley's last tour?

Answer: Uprising Tour

The Uprising Tour was a concert tour set up to promote the album "Uprising" by Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Source: Author lifeoriley

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