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Jonny Lang: a little bluesy Trivia Quiz

Here is a little tid-bit about Jonny Lang, a superb blues guitarist and song writer. I hope you enjoy it!

A multiple-choice quiz by quadsareus. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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367,968

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Name the city and state where Jonny was born. Hint

Forestville, Michigan

Fargo, North Dakota

Canton, Ohio

Detroit, Michigan

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Question 2 of 10

2. At what age did Jonny begin playing the guitar? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Jonny has played with the blues icon B.B. King.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who did Jonny start his guitar lessons with? Hint

Ted Larsen

Nick Bonham

Bill Smiley

B.B. King

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Question 5 of 10

5. In his early school years, what instrument did Jonny play? Hint

Drums

Trumpet

Guitar

Saxophone

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many tunes did Jonny write or co-write on his debut CD, "Smokin'"? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. Name the movie Jonny appeared in. Hint

Blues Brothers

Animal House

Cross Roads

Blues Brothers 2000

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Question 8 of 10

8. Name the album that won Jonny the Grammy Award. Hint

Turn Around

Red Light

Lie To Me

Wander This World

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Question 9 of 10

9. In his earliest years, Jonny always performed barefoot on stage.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Name the guitar that Jonny mainly used while recording his album, "Live at the Ryman". Hint

Gibson

Martin

Fender Telecaster Thinline

Fender Stratacaster

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Name the city and state where Jonny was born.

Answer: Fargo, North Dakota

He was born Jon Gordon Langseth Jr. He also has a younger sister who sings on some of his albums.

2. At what age did Jonny begin playing the guitar?

Answer: 13

When Kid Jonny Lang emerged at age 13, his father took him to a concert of local blues bands and soon after that he was fronting Bad Medicine, renamed Jonny Lang and the Big Bang, as lead guitarist/singer.

3. Jonny has played with the blues icon B.B. King.

Answer: True

Jonny has shared the stage with the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith. In 2011, he also played with B.B. King.

4. Who did Jonny start his guitar lessons with?

Answer: Ted Larsen

He started guitar lessons in January 1994, and by March of that year he was coming up with his own licks. Ted Larsen was the founder/member of his own blues band and personal friend to Jonny's father.

5. In his early school years, what instrument did Jonny play?

Answer: Saxophone

In one year's time, he went from a saxophonist in his junior high school's band to fronting the Big Bang, Ted Larsen's blues band.

6. How many tunes did Jonny write or co-write on his debut CD, "Smokin'"?

Answer: 4

This debut CD was originally released in 1995 when he was only 14 years old. He wrote the songs "Lovin My Baby" and "I Love You The Best". He co-wrote the song "Louise" with J. Langseth and "Smokin" with M.R. Larsen.

7. Name the movie Jonny appeared in.

Answer: Blues Brothers 2000

Jonny made a cameo appearance in the film "Blues Brothers 2000" as a janitor.

8. Name the album that won Jonny the Grammy Award.

Answer: Turn Around

This gospel influenced album won him the Grammy Award in 2006 for the Best Gospel Rock Album.

9. In his earliest years, Jonny always performed barefoot on stage.

Answer: True

He said because "it feels good". He has since given up that practice, after several near accidents and electrical shocks.

10. Name the guitar that Jonny mainly used while recording his album, "Live at the Ryman".

Answer: Fender Telecaster Thinline

Jonny originally used Benedict guitars but mainly uses Fender Telecaster Thinlines after the 2009 recording of his album, "Live at the Ryman". On occasions he will use Gibson Les Pauls.

Source: Author quadsareus

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