Musical Chairs Trivia Quiz

Answer: Robert Smith

The Cure frontman Robert Smith had first worked with Souixsie & The Banshees while touring as the opening act. When Souixsie & The Banshees guitarist suddenly quit, Smith offered to fill in as the guitarist and finish out the tour, playing in both bands every night.

The Glove was formed as a side project with Smith and Banshees bassist Steve Severin. Later on Smith joined as a fulltime member of the Banshees, contributing to and recording their studio LP "Hyaena" and appearing on the live LP "Nocturne".

Answer: Robert Fripp

Robert Fripp, the sole original member of his band, King Crimson, had been offered the guitar slot in Yes after Peter Banks left, but turned them down to complete his band's second album. Ironically, Bill Bruford later left Yes to join King Crimson, taking up an offer extended by Fripp.

Answer: Gram Parsons

Born in Florida, Gram Parsons had played with The International Submarine Band, releasing one LP, "Safe At Home" in 1968, by the time he was asked to join The Byrds after a chance encounter with their bassist, Chris Hillman. Parsons only recorded one LP with them as well, the highly influential "Sweetheart Of The Rodeo" in 1968, which brought country into a rock and roll context. Parsons didn't stay long, and neither did Hillman, where the two of them formed The Flying Burrito Brothers, releasing "The Gilded Palace of Sin" in 1969.

Answer: Myles Kennedy

Alter Bridge singer/guitarist Myles Kennedy has appeared on former G N' R member Slash's second solo release, and appearing live on stage with him.

Answer: Vince Clarke

Keyboardist Vince Clarke was the principle songwriter for Depeche Mode, a role which Martin Gore assumed when Clarke left after just one album. The following year, in 1982, he debuted with the short-lived Yazoo, featuring vocalist Alison Moyet. His next band, Erasure, with singer Andy Bell has been a success since the late '80s. 2012 saw Clarke reuniting with Gore for the first time in over thirty years as VCMG, an instrumental electronic duo, releasing "Ssss".

Answer: Justin Hayward

Justin Hayward had never played with the Animals, but had considered auditioning for them at the time when the Moody Blues asked him to join.

Answer: Ian McDonald

Ian McDonald was a founding member of all three bands. He wrote most of the music(with lyrics written by Pete Sinfield) for King Crimson's eponymous debut album, before departing. He formed Foreigner with Mick Jones before being kicked out after their third album, "Head Games" in 1979.

The 21st Century Schizoid Band contained mostly former alumni of King Crimson who played material from the band's early '70s releases that featured those members.

Answer: Michael Steele

Michael Steele was the long-time bassist for The Bangles, Bello and Olavarria played with The Go-Go's before they were signed and Brown replaced Jane Weidlin when she left the group after its' initial successes in 1984.

Answer: Neal Schon

Neal Schon had two options as a 16 year old: join Eric Clapton in Derek and The Dominos or join Santana. Schon played on their third release, "Santana III", before departing with keyboardist Gregg Rolie to form Journey.

Answer: Steve Lukather

Chicago has seen the loss of two of its' key members; guitarist/vocalist Terry Kath who died from an accidental shooting, singer/bassist Peter Cetera who opted out for a solo career, as well as drummer Danny Seraphine. However, the band has soldiered on with new members over the years still entertaining many, going on more than four decades now.

Answer: Ricky Phillips

Bass player Ricky Phillips had played with Waite and Cain in both The Babys and Bad English.

Answer: Gong

John Wetton has also performed and recorded with King Crimson and U.K., but it is with Asia that he is most associated with-a supergroup consisting of himself, ELP's Carl Palmer and Yes members Steve Howe & Geoff Downes.

Answer: Ron Wood

Ron Wood played bass with the Jeff Beck Group, but switched back to guitar when he joined The Faces. The New Barbarians was a touring outfit that supported Wood's solo outing at that time, "Gimme Some Neck" in 1979, featuring Keith Richards as the second guitarist and former Faces member Ian McLagan on keyboards.

Answer: Glenn Tipton

Years after his death from the effects of drug abuse, singer/bassist Phil Lynott's band has carried on with different members old and new keeping the music alive for new generations of fans.

Answer: Blaze Bailey

Black Sabbath has had many singers come and go through its membership, including several different bassists and drummers. Hughes and Gillan, both from different Deep Purple lineups, appeared on one release each, while Tony Martin appeared on three releases in the late '80s and early '90s. Blaze Bailey is known as a former vocalist for Iron Maiden.