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Raygun Cowboys Trivia Quiz

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A multiple-choice quiz by 480154st. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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480154st

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
392,086

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which city in Canada did the Raygun Cowboys come from? Hint

Calgary

Red Deer

Vancouver

Edmonton

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who is lead singer for the Raygun Cowboys? Hint

Thomas Christiansen

Chris Johnson

Jon Christopherson

Boris Johnson

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which genre of music are the Raygun's most associated with? Hint

Psychobilly

Prog Rock

Shoe Gazing

Heavy Metal

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Question 4 of 10

4. The track "Joey Ramone Street" first appeared on which album? Hint

Raygun Cowboys

Sideburns and Switchblades

Cowboy Up!

Let The Road Decide

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2017, the band played which psychobilly festival in UK? Hint

Manic Music Meet

Bedlam Breakout

Flotsam Fest

Psychstock

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the title of Raygun Cowboys' 2017 album release? Hint

Heads Are Gonna Roll

Kiss Kiss Kill Kill

Music from Regions Beyond

The Cowboy Code

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Question 7 of 10

7. At the 2011 Edmonton Folk Festival, Raygun Cowboys acted as backing band to which rockabilly legend? Hint

Wanda Jackson

The Reverend Horton Heat

Link Wray

Rosie Flores

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Question 8 of 10

8. Sadness for Rayguns fans everywhere, when in 2012, the bumble bee died and was replaced by a cow. What was the bumble bee? Hint

Double Bass

A Roadie

Drum Kit

Tour Bus

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Question 9 of 10

9. Between 2012 and 2015, Raygun Cowboys took a brief hiatus from recording while Jon Christopherson did what? Hint

Worked for famine relief in Africa

Got his teaching degree

Had spinal surgery

Concentrated on acting

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the affectionate nickname given to the Raygun's trumpet player Michael Johnson? Hint

Four Finger Mike

Bald Brass Blower

Magic Trumpet

The Hillbilly Moon

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which city in Canada did the Raygun Cowboys come from?

Answer: Edmonton

Edmonton is where they formed in 2000, originally as a three piece band. Oakland joined in 2002 and the horn section was added prior to their second album. Although they are from Alberta, they spend a lot of time touring the whole country and further afield. If you get a chance, check them out.

2. Who is lead singer for the Raygun Cowboys?

Answer: Jon Christopherson

Jon also plays guitar. The rest of the band is made up of Oakland Valleau, Derek Thieson, Michael Johnson, Jonny McCormack and Nathan Connolly.

3. Which genre of music are the Raygun's most associated with?

Answer: Psychobilly

One of the best psychobilly bands ever, they can also turn their hand to roots rockabilly, punk and even a bit of old school country. Christopherson has named his influences as "Slash/GnR, Brian Setzer, Elvis, Danzig/Misfits, Ramones, and old country stuff like Hank Williams".

4. The track "Joey Ramone Street" first appeared on which album?

Answer: Raygun Cowboys

"Raygun Cowboys" from 2008 was the band's first release for Stumble Records which was also the label that Ontario psychobilly band The Matadors were with. In 2015, The Rayguns signed with Stomp Records, a Canadian label which specializes in ska punk.

5. In 2017, the band played which psychobilly festival in UK?

Answer: Bedlam Breakout

Bedlam Breakout is held in Northampton twice a year and sees some of the best psychobilly bands in the world appear. In 2018, it celebrates its 25th anniversary.

6. What was the title of Raygun Cowboys' 2017 album release?

Answer: The Cowboy Code

"The Cowboy Code" was the follow up to 2015s "Heads Are Gonna Roll" album. "Music From Regions Beyond" is by Los Angeles psychobilly band Tiger Army and Danish psychobillys HorrorPops released "Kiss Kiss Kill Kill".

7. At the 2011 Edmonton Folk Festival, Raygun Cowboys acted as backing band to which rockabilly legend?

Answer: Wanda Jackson

Jackson, known as "The First Lady of Rockabilly" has been recording since 1955 and is known for tracks such as "Fujiyama Mama" and "Honey Bop" from the 50s as well as "Thunder on the Mountain" and "You Know I'm No Good", both from 2011.

8. Sadness for Rayguns fans everywhere, when in 2012, the bumble bee died and was replaced by a cow. What was the bumble bee?

Answer: Double Bass

The band were playing the "Ink 'n' Iron" festival in California, when the fuzzy yellow-and-black double bass which had been with the band from the start, fell apart mid set. Luckily, a stall at the festival was selling instruments, so they supplied a bass, and the band continued. Double bass player Oakland Valleau now plays a furry black and white bass, which resembles a Holstein cow.

9. Between 2012 and 2015, Raygun Cowboys took a brief hiatus from recording while Jon Christopherson did what?

Answer: Got his teaching degree

Christopherson said in 2015, "I've been a music maker all my life, so I wanted to be a music teacher." The singer, who is Metis, wrote lyrics based on experiences from his classes and combined them with First Nations singing and drums for the Rayguns track "In These Walls".

10. What is the affectionate nickname given to the Raygun's trumpet player Michael Johnson?

Answer: Four Finger Mike

Nicknamed for obvious reasons, he has the end of his forefinger on his right hand missing. Due to this plays the trumpet in an unconventional and self taught style.

Source: Author 480154st

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