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Quiz about Jackson Browne
Quiz about Jackson Browne

Jackson Browne Trivia Quiz


This is a fun quiz for hardcore Jackson Browne fans. Test your knowledge of this singer/guitarist/pianist/composer and political activist.

A multiple-choice quiz by LeslieiZ. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
LeslieiZ
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
199,076
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
9 / 15
Plays
767
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (11/15), Guest 75 (11/15), Guest 104 (6/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. What country was Jackson Browne born in? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. What are Jackson's first and second born sons' names? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. What year was Jackson inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. What is Jackson singing about in the song titled "Rosie"? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Jackson Browne and actress Darryl Hannah lived together for several years in the 80's. One incident caused a lot of media attention when Jackson called the police to report a domestic situation. What singer/songwriter wrote a song about this that accused Jackson of beating up Darryl? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What is the name of Jackson's solo debut album? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which former bandmate of Jackson's is singer Linda Ronstadt's cousin? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. What is the name of Jackson's commercially released video that first aired on the Disney Channel? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Who is the song "Of Missing Persons" written about? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. The song titled "Redneck Friend" has a keyboard player listed as "Rockaday Johnny". Who is "Rockaday Johnny"? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. On what album can you find the song "Before the Deluge"? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. What magazine did Jackson and his son Ethan appear on the cover of together? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Jackson was inspired to write the song "Alive in the World" for which singer/songwriter? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. What album contained mostly live recordings? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. As a teenager Jackson played in a popular band. What is the name of that band? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What country was Jackson Browne born in?

Answer: Germany

Clyde Jackson Brown was born in Heidelberg, Germany on October 9, 1948 to American parents. His father was overseas working for the American Army newspaper. The family later returned to Los Angeles, California. Jackson has two siblings, a brother Edward "Severin" Browne and a younger sister, Gracie. Severin Browne is also a singer/songwriter who has released records as well.
2. What are Jackson's first and second born sons' names?

Answer: Ethan and Ryan

Jackson's first born son is Ethan Zane Brown born 11/2/73 in Los Angeles. Ethan's mother is the late Phyllis Major. Ryan Daniel Brown was born 1/28/82 also in Los Angeles. Ryan's mother is Lynn Sweeney, Jackson's second wife.
3. What year was Jackson inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2004

Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 15, 2004 by Bruce Springsteen.
4. What is Jackson singing about in the song titled "Rosie"?

Answer: going home alone

"Rosie" is about going after a girl, losing the girl to someone else and going home alone.
5. Jackson Browne and actress Darryl Hannah lived together for several years in the 80's. One incident caused a lot of media attention when Jackson called the police to report a domestic situation. What singer/songwriter wrote a song about this that accused Jackson of beating up Darryl?

Answer: Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell's song "Not to Blame" from the album "Turbulent Indigo" accused Jackson of beating up Darryl. Jackson's response regarding the song was that Joni had a lot of problems and was ill. In my opinion no one really knows what happened the night that Jackson called the police but Jackson and Darryl. No charges were ever filed on either party involved.
6. What is the name of Jackson's solo debut album?

Answer: Jackson Browne

Jackson's first album is simply titled "Jackson Browne" but many people think the title is "Saturate Before Using" because of the photograph of Jackson with the caption "Saturate Before Using". The album was released in 1972 and produced the Top 10 single "Doctor My Eyes".
7. Which former bandmate of Jackson's is singer Linda Ronstadt's cousin?

Answer: David Lindley

David Lindley played guitar with not only Jackson but also with his cousin Linda Ronstadt, Graham Nash and James Taylor. David also sang on the song "Stay" from the album "Running on Empty"; he provided the falsetto backup voice.
8. What is the name of Jackson's commercially released video that first aired on the Disney Channel?

Answer: Jackson Browne: Going Home

Jackson's only commercially released video is titled "Jackson Browne: Going Home". FYI: The young blonde child sitting behind Jackson while he sings the song "Too Many Angels" is NOT one of his sons. The child is Jackson's nephew.
9. Who is the song "Of Missing Persons" written about?

Answer: Lowell George

"Of Missing Persons" is written about Jackson's very good friend the late Lowell George. It was written after his death for Lowell's daughter Inara. Jackson is Inara's godfather. Lowell George founded the band Little Feat.
10. The song titled "Redneck Friend" has a keyboard player listed as "Rockaday Johnny". Who is "Rockaday Johnny"?

Answer: Elton John

Elton John is keyboard player "Rockaday Johnny" on the song "Redneck Friend". I am guessing for some reason he wanted to remain anonymous!
11. On what album can you find the song "Before the Deluge"?

Answer: Late for the Sky

"Before the Deluge" can be found on the album "Late for the Sky". It was released in 1974 and is considered by many Jackson Browne fans to be his best album even though it did not create any hit singles. I highly recommend reading the lyrics to "Before the Deluge", in my opinion it is one the best songs ever written. The song starts out with the following lyrics:
"Some of them were dreamers
And some of them were fools
Who were making plans and thinking of the future
With the energy of the innocent
They were gathering the tools
They would need to make their journey back to nature
While the sand slipped through the opening
And their hands reached for the golden ring
With their hearts they turned to each other's heart for refuge
In the troubled years that came before the deluge. "
12. What magazine did Jackson and his son Ethan appear on the cover of together?

Answer: Rolling Stone

Jackson and six month old Ethan made the cover of "Rolling Stone" in May of 1974. Famous photograper Annie Leibovitz took the photograph. FYI: Annie Leibovitz also took the last photograph of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The picture is of a fully clothed Yoko and a totally nude John in the fetal position laying on a floor.
13. Jackson was inspired to write the song "Alive in the World" for which singer/songwriter?

Answer: David Crosby

The song was inspired by David Crosby's near death experience from years of abusing his liver. He did receive a liver transplant that saved his life.
14. What album contained mostly live recordings?

Answer: Running on Empty

Mendelsohn was released in 1977. Most of the songs were recorded live in various cities. Some of the songs are about life on the road.
15. As a teenager Jackson played in a popular band. What is the name of that band?

Answer: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Jackson played with an earlier version of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band in the 60's, briefly, as a teenager. He also spent two years in Greenwich Village where he backed up Tim Buckley and Nico.
Source: Author LeslieiZ

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