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Quiz about Off the Beaten Path Classic Psych Rock 4
Quiz about Off the Beaten Path Classic Psych Rock 4

Off the Beaten Path Classic Psych Rock 4 Quiz


Part 4 of "Off the Beaten Path" here. Sure, they're on the difficult side. Sure, they may be bands that you've never heard. 99% of musicians didn't start out with the band that made them famous, right?

A multiple-choice quiz by trustcrusher. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
trustcrusher
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
173,024
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
7 / 15
Plays
522
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which of these songs doesn't appear on Writing On The Wall's sole album "Power of the Picts", released in 1969? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Alan White played drums for Yes and also had one solo album in 1976. With which of these bands did he have a connection to? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Around 1969, a band simply called Wind released an album called "Make Believe" on Life Records. It is said the main performer of this band went on to a successful pop career. Who is that performer? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. Who produced the debut LP, "Feelin' Groovy", of Harper's Bizarre in 1967? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. Mike Heron was a founding member of which of these bands? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. Rush's debut, self-titled LP was originally released on which label? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. What was different about the cover art of Rush's debut LP released on its original label as opposed to the normal pressing? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. In 1969, Led Zeppelin recorded an album with Dusty Springfield called "Led Zeppelin/Dusty Springfield". What other title did the album go by? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Randy Holden, known as the guitarist who would replace Leigh Stephens in Blue Cheer as well as his short-lived solo project, previously play in which of these bands? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. Who originally replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers in 1966? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. A band called Green Bullfrog released their sole LP in 1972. Two noted members (credited at least) of that band were Ritchie Blackmore and who? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. Which of these bands wasn't associated with the Merseybeat, or 'beat', sound in the early 60s? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Blue Cheer released an LP called "The Beast is Back" in 1985. What label released it? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Ex-Blue Cheer guitarist Leigh Stephens recorded a solo album in 1969. What was it called? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. And an easy one to end with. Neil Schon, prior to forming arena rock band Journey, was a member of this band. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these songs doesn't appear on Writing On The Wall's sole album "Power of the Picts", released in 1969?

Answer: Lucifer Corpus

This fairly dark and brooding track only appears on the same-year 45 with "Child on a Crossing". It's featured as a bonus track on the CD.
2. Alan White played drums for Yes and also had one solo album in 1976. With which of these bands did he have a connection to?

Answer: Skip Bifferty

Bassist and percussionist, Colin Gibson, was in Skip Bifferty and also played on his solo LP.
3. Around 1969, a band simply called Wind released an album called "Make Believe" on Life Records. It is said the main performer of this band went on to a successful pop career. Who is that performer?

Answer: Tony Orlando

It is said this is Tony Orlando's group prior to forming Dawn in the 70s.
4. Who produced the debut LP, "Feelin' Groovy", of Harper's Bizarre in 1967?

Answer: Lenny Waronker

Templeton was actually in the band at the time and would become a huge producer later on. Lange had nothing to do with them and Newman had a guest spot on the band's third album, "The Secret Life".
5. Mike Heron was a founding member of which of these bands?

Answer: The Incredible String Band

The man behind much of Van Der Graaf Generator was Peter Hammill, while Chicken Shack was a vehicle for Christine Perfect (a.k.a. Christine McVie).
6. Rush's debut, self-titled LP was originally released on which label?

Answer: Moon

Now very hard to come by, and sets us up for the next question.
7. What was different about the cover art of Rush's debut LP released on its original label as opposed to the normal pressing?

Answer: the band name is orange instead of pink

Nothing fancy, just a color scheme difference.
8. In 1969, Led Zeppelin recorded an album with Dusty Springfield called "Led Zeppelin/Dusty Springfield". What other title did the album go by?

Answer: Climb Aboard Led Zeppelin

Quite a pairing, eh?
9. Randy Holden, known as the guitarist who would replace Leigh Stephens in Blue Cheer as well as his short-lived solo project, previously play in which of these bands?

Answer: The Other Half

He played on The Other Half's only release in 1968. He also played with The Fender IV and Sons of Adam.
10. Who originally replaced Eric Clapton in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers in 1966?

Answer: Peter Green

Peter Green was guitarist for the JM Bluesbreakers for about a month (July) before getting tossed. He would later help form Fleetwood Mac (as if I had to tell you that one).
11. A band called Green Bullfrog released their sole LP in 1972. Two noted members (credited at least) of that band were Ritchie Blackmore and who?

Answer: Roger Glover

Roger played along side Blackmore, Ian Paice, Rod Alexander, Albert Lee, Big Jim Sullivan and others.
12. Which of these bands wasn't associated with the Merseybeat, or 'beat', sound in the early 60s?

Answer: The Pretty Things

The Pretty Things's debut was in 1965 and their R&B style was considered more raucous than even The Rolling Stones. Definitely not a standard of the Merseybeat sound.
13. Blue Cheer released an LP called "The Beast is Back" in 1985. What label released it?

Answer: Megaforce

Megaforce was a metal label at the time, giving bands like Metallica, Overkill, Anthrax, and Mercyful Fate much of their start.
14. Ex-Blue Cheer guitarist Leigh Stephens recorded a solo album in 1969. What was it called?

Answer: Red Weather

"And a Cast of Thousands" is the title of his sophomore release, "Highlights and Lowlives" is a Blue Cheer LP, and "Whiskey Macaroni" is a song by Smokestack Crumble.
15. And an easy one to end with. Neil Schon, prior to forming arena rock band Journey, was a member of this band.

Answer: Santana

Joined to play on Carlos's third LP in 1971.
Source: Author trustcrusher

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