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Early Psychedelic Chronicles Trivia Quiz

Sixties psychedelia? How exactly did it "happen" in music?

A multiple-choice quiz by mingusmingus. Estimated time: 8 mins.

Author
mingusmingus

Time
8 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
253,034

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
20

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Difficult

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Question 1 of 20

1. The very first known published recording of people under the influence of psychedelic drugs took place in: Hint

1947

February 1964

1957

December 1963

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Question 2 of 20

2. As early as 1961, a surf band from Los Angeles released a piece titled "LSD-25". Who were they? Hint

The Gamblers

The Sharks

The Pixies

The Beach Boys

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Question 3 of 20

3. In 1964, a New York group released their debut LP famous for the first known use of the word "psychedelic". Can you match their name? Hint

The Holy Modal Rounders

The Ronettes

The Trashmen

The Fugs

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Question 4 of 20

4. What band employed deliberate guitar feedback first? Hint

Small Faces

The Doors

The Who

The Beatles

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Question 5 of 20

5. In the summer of 1965 a certain artist released "The Trip", an openly LSD-inspired record. What was the artist called? Hint

Rusty Evans

Frank Zappa

Bob Dylan

Kim Fowley

6. Before "The Trip" was out, another outfit had already made their debut performance at the Red Dog Saloon in Virginia City, Nevada. Their name was The Charlatans but what was so peculiar about that first live appearance? Hint

It was the first known instance of a band playing rock songs about LSD in public

It was the first known instance of a band playing a rock concert under the influence of LSD

It was the first known instance of a band ruining a gig because of the influence of psychedelic drugs

It was the first known instance of a band proclaiming a war on drugs

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Question 7 of 20

7. What was the first Yardbirds' song to have many elements similar to what later would be called psychedelia? Hint

Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

Hot House of Omagararshid

Psycho Daisies

Still I'm Sad

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Question 8 of 20

8. What was the first Kinks' song to have many elements similar to what later would be called psychedelia? Hint

Rosie Won't You Please Come Home

Most Exclusive Residence for Sale

Dedicated Follower of Fashion

See My Friend

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Question 9 of 20

9. What band recorded their debut album featuring the song "I Couldn't Get High" explicitly mentioning drugs? Hint

The Fugs

The Sonics

The Byrds

The Pretty Things

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Question 10 of 20

10. September, 1965. What newly-formed band recorded an acetate containing psychedelic songs such as "Moonlight Drive", "End of the Night" and "Go Insane"? Hint

The Byrds

13th Floor Elevators

The Lovin' Spoonful

The Doors

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Question 11 of 20

11. The Beatles recorded it in October 1965 and two months later it appeared on "Rubber Soul". It was one of the first Western pop songs with an Indian musical instrument. Can you name it? Hint

Rubber Soul

If I Needed Someone

Love You Too

Norwegian Wood

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Question 12 of 20

12. In November, 1965, the first "acid test" was arranged in La Honda by Ken Kesey & The Merry Pranksters. One local band "Warlocks" performed at the event. What was their later name?
Hint

Buffalo Springfield

13th Floor Elevators

The Grateful Dead

Quicksilver Messenger Service

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Question 13 of 20

13. What happened on December 22, 1965?
Hint

Donovan recorded "Sunshine Superman", which was not released until much later

The Byrds recorded "Eight Miles High", first version

"Free Advice" and "Someone to Love" were recorded by Great Society. The 45 was released in early 1966

The Yardbirds released the "Shapes of Things" 45

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Question 14 of 20

14. January, 1966. Whose business card featured the words "psychedelic rock"? Hint

Tim Buckley's

13th Floor Elevators'

The Seeds'

The Beatles'

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Question 15 of 20

15. Where did Pink Floyd first introduce a psychedelic light show? Hint

Essex University

Cambridge

Goings On Club, Archer Street, London

Marquee Club, Soho, London

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Question 16 of 20

16. August, 1966 saw a pre-Steppenwolf outfit release their first psychedelic 45: "Tomorrow's Ship" b/w "Isn't It Strange". What band name appeared on the record? Hint

Sparrow

Stark

Sparks

Starks

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Question 17 of 20

17. Which of the following didn't take place in August, 1966? Hint

Timothy Leary released his first LP on the Broadside label, a reading from "The Psychedelic Experience"

The "Holy Music" LP by Malachi was recorded

The Byrds released the "Fifth Dimension" LP, which contained a number of psychedelic tracks

The "Revolver" album by The Beatles came out in UK and, 3 days later, in USA

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Question 18 of 20

18. September, 1966. The Charlatans' version of "Codeine" was released on 45, then withdrawn due to an ad campaign that called it....? Hint

"Remedy for Music"

"Remedy for the Whole World"

"Remedy for LSD and other drugs"

"Remedy for a Drugged Market"

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Question 19 of 20

19. What Colorado group released a single called "Psychedelic (That's Where It's At)" on the local Denco label? Hint

Lothar and The Hand People

The Monocles

The Teardrops

The Soothsayers

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Question 20 of 20

20. Finally, which single could be considered the first psychedelic underground 45 from Britain? Hint

"I Can Take You to The Sun" by The Misunderstood

"Sunday Morning" by The Velvet Underground

"Rumble on Mersey Square South" by Wimple Winch

"They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!" by Napoleon XIV

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The very first known published recording of people under the influence of psychedelic drugs took place in:

Answer: 1957

In 1957 Mushroom researcher Gordon Wasson teamed up with the Mexican witch-doctor Maria Sabinarecords to record a LP documenting a psilocybin mushroom ritual. Titled "The Mushroom Ceremony of The Mazatec Indians", the album was released by Folkways Recordings.

2. As early as 1961, a surf band from Los Angeles released a piece titled "LSD-25". Who were they?

Answer: The Gamblers

Instrumental "LSD-25", by no means psychedelic yet (too early for that!), was the flipside of The Gamblers' single "Moon Dawg".

3. In 1964, a New York group released their debut LP famous for the first known use of the word "psychedelic". Can you match their name?

Answer: The Holy Modal Rounders

Published on the Prestige label, The Holy Modal Rounders' self-titled debut album contained one particular "Hesitation Blues": "...I got my psychedelic feet/ In my psychedelic shoes/ Oh lordy momma/ I got the psychedelic blues...".

4. What band employed deliberate guitar feedback first?

Answer: The Beatles

The Beatles (Lennon to be precise) get credited here, with the intro to "I Feel Fine" (released in November 1964).

5. In the summer of 1965 a certain artist released "The Trip", an openly LSD-inspired record. What was the artist called?

Answer: Kim Fowley

Featured on the legendary Nuggets box set, "The Trip" is probably the first recorded rock song about LSD. Published originally in July 1965, it scored much better on its European release one year later.

Answer: It was the first known instance of a band playing a rock concert under the influence of LSD

This 1965 event is also commonly seen as the birth of the psychedelic concert poster.

7. What was the first Yardbirds' song to have many elements similar to what later would be called psychedelia?

Answer: Still I'm Sad

July 27, 1965 was the first recording day for "Still I'm Sad". At this point, the band had not yet tried psychedelic drugs. The down-tempo, Eastern-influenced song is one of the earliest examples of mid-60s British psychedelia.

8. What was the first Kinks' song to have many elements similar to what later would be called psychedelia?

Answer: See My Friend

"See My Friend" (or "See My Friends" as the song is now usually titled) is one of the groundbreaking recordings of The Kinks. Inspired by a fishermen's chant, it was the first pop record that used the Eastern drone effect (created by an electric guitar). Reportedly this record had a strong influence on The Beatles and The Who. Released on July 30, 1965, the band had not yet tried psychedelic drugs at this point.

9. What band recorded their debut album featuring the song "I Couldn't Get High" explicitly mentioning drugs?

Answer: The Fugs

The Fugs recorded their debut album in August, 1965: "I went to a party the other night/ I wanted to fill my brain with light/ I grabbed myself a bottle/ I thought in a while I'd be feeling fine but I couldn't get high/ I whipped out my pipe and filled it full of grass/ Gave myself a light/ I huffed, puffed, smoked and toked/ After a while my heart was nearly broke..."

10. September, 1965. What newly-formed band recorded an acetate containing psychedelic songs such as "Moonlight Drive", "End of the Night" and "Go Insane"?

Answer: The Doors

The newly-formed Doors recorded it in Los Angeles. Three of the band members had taken LSD at this point.

11. The Beatles recorded it in October 1965 and two months later it appeared on "Rubber Soul". It was one of the first Western pop songs with an Indian musical instrument. Can you name it?

Answer: Norwegian Wood

George bought his first sitar at a shop called "India Craft" in London. He played the same instrument on "Norwegian Wood".

12. In November, 1965, the first "acid test" was arranged in La Honda by Ken Kesey & The Merry Pranksters. One local band "Warlocks" performed at the event. What was their later name?

Answer: The Grateful Dead

As The Warlocks, the band became the main attraction in a series of Acid Tests. The Acid Tests evolved into The Trips Festival, and The Warlocks changed their name to The Grateful Dead.

13. What happened on December 22, 1965?

Answer: The Byrds recorded "Eight Miles High", first version

Great Society recorded on December 4, 1965, Donovan three days before The Byrds on December 19, The Yardbirds released "Shapes of Things" in February the following year.

14. January, 1966. Whose business card featured the words "psychedelic rock"?

Answer: 13th Floor Elevators'

The phrase "psychedelic rock" appeared on the 13th Floor Elevators' business card. This was the first known use of the term.

15. Where did Pink Floyd first introduce a psychedelic light show?

Answer: Essex University

It happened on March 11, 1966 at Rag Ball, Essex University, Colchester, Essex, UK.

16. August, 1966 saw a pre-Steppenwolf outfit release their first psychedelic 45: "Tomorrow's Ship" b/w "Isn't It Strange". What band name appeared on the record?

Answer: Sparrow

The name was Sparrow and the tracks were recorded in June and July, respectively.

17. Which of the following didn't take place in August, 1966?

Answer: The Byrds released the "Fifth Dimension" LP, which contained a number of psychedelic tracks

The Byrds published "Fifth Dimension" on July 18, 1966.

18. September, 1966. The Charlatans' version of "Codeine" was released on 45, then withdrawn due to an ad campaign that called it....?

Answer: "Remedy for a Drugged Market"

The Charlatans were the first band from the Haight Ashbury area to get recognition, and the first to land a record contract (with Autumn records, later Kama Sutra). "Codeine" was a version of Buffy St. Marie's "Cod'ine Blues" (aka "Codine", "Codeine Blues").

19. What Colorado group released a single called "Psychedelic (That's Where It's At)" on the local Denco label?

Answer: The Monocles

The Monocles' single was released in October, 1966. It was also the first 45 to use the word "psychedelic" in its title.

20. Finally, which single could be considered the first psychedelic underground 45 from Britain?

Answer: "I Can Take You to The Sun" by The Misunderstood

"I Can Take You to The Sun" b/w "Who Do You Love" was published in December 1966. The Misunderstood were American but caused a stir in the British underground with their innovative live sound featuring a distorted pedal steel guitar. The band never got the break they deserved, despite being championed by John Peel and Pink Floyd.

Source: Author mingusmingus

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