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Quiz about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Little Richard

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Little Richard Quiz

The "architect of rock and roll", Little Richard literally was the first true rock and roll icon. This quiz pays tribute to this great legend.

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

Author
ralzzz

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
178,738

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Little Richard's birth name? Hint

Richard Charles Everett

Richard Wayne Penniman

Richard James Harrision

Richard Carl Winston

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Question 2 of 10

2. Little Richard recorded some songs for the Vee-Jay record label in 1964. What future guitar great played as a session musician during these recordings? Hint

Jimi Hendrix

Duane Allman

Eric Clapton

Jeff Beck

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Question 3 of 10

3. Little Richard's signature hit, "Tutti Frutti" was covered by which white pop star who charted higher on the US Billboard Pop Singles chart than Richard's version did? Hint

Paul Anka

Pat Boone

Perry Como

Cliff Richard

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Question 4 of 10

4. Little Richard quit the music business in 1957 to focus on other interests. What calling took Little Richard out of the public eye for nearly five years? Hint

drug rehab

acting

religion

business

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Question 5 of 10

5. What band did Little Richard share a German stage with in November of 1962? Hint

The Who

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

The Kinks

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Question 6 of 10

6. What 1986 film featured Little Richard in the role of Orvis Goodnight? Hint

Back to School

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Ruthless People

Peggy Sue Got Maried

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Question 7 of 10

7. At whose presidential inauguration did Little Richard perform? Hint

Bill Clinton

Richard Nixon

George Bush

Jimmy Carter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Little Richard sang a duet on the soundtrack to the movie "Twins". Who did he duet with? Hint

Phillip Bailey

Elton John

Stevie Wonder

B.B. King

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which animated series did Little Richard lend his voice to? Hint

The Critic

Family Guy

The Simpsons

South Park

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Question 10 of 10

10. When Little Richard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he could not attend the event due to what reason? Hint

He had the flu and was too sick to travel.

He was performing in concert that night.

He was recuperating from an automobile accident.

His plane had mechanical troubles forcing him to miss the event.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Little Richard's birth name?

Answer: Richard Wayne Penniman

Richard Wayne Penniman was born on December 5, 1932 in Macon, GA. Little Richard was one of a dozen children. Macon is the home of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.

2. Little Richard recorded some songs for the Vee-Jay record label in 1964. What future guitar great played as a session musician during these recordings?

Answer: Jimi Hendrix

Hendrix was an unknown guitar player looking for work when he hooked up with Little Richard.

3. Little Richard's signature hit, "Tutti Frutti" was covered by which white pop star who charted higher on the US Billboard Pop Singles chart than Richard's version did?

Answer: Pat Boone

Pat Boone's version of the song outperformed Little Richard's on the pop charts. Little Richard's version made it to number 17, Boone's version made it to number 12. Boone also covered the hit "Long Tall Sally", but it was not met with commercial success.

4. Little Richard quit the music business in 1957 to focus on other interests. What calling took Little Richard out of the public eye for nearly five years?

Answer: religion

Little Richard had aspired to be a minister since he was a young man, and in 1957 he answered that calling and enrolled in the Oakwood Theological College in Huntsville, AL. Due to the British invasion reaching the height of popularity, Little Richard returned to rock and roll.

After his experience at theology school, Little Richard would go on to record gospel albums as well as rock and roll. Little Richard eventually went on to earn a BA in Theological Studies from the college in 1970, eventually becoming an ordained minister in the Seventh Day Adventist church.

5. What band did Little Richard share a German stage with in November of 1962?

Answer: The Beatles

Little Richard was on a comeback tour in Germany when he shared the spotlight with an up and coming band called The Beatles at Hamburg's Star Club in Hamburg, Germany. Little Richard did tour England with The Rolling Stones in October of 1962.

6. What 1986 film featured Little Richard in the role of Orvis Goodnight?

Answer: Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Little Richard has also had roles in "Last Action Hero", "The Naked Truth" and "The Trumpet of the Swan". The song recorded for "Down and Out in Beverly Hills", titled "Great Gosh a'Mighty", becomes Little Richard's first hit in sixteen years.

7. At whose presidential inauguration did Little Richard perform?

Answer: Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton was a fan of Little Richard's and invited him to be a guest at his inauguration. Little Richard responded by performing at the event.

8. Little Richard sang a duet on the soundtrack to the movie "Twins". Who did he duet with?

Answer: Phillip Bailey

Little Richard sang the title song to the Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny Devito with Phillip Bailey. Bailey was a member of the band Earth Wind and Fire.

9. Which animated series did Little Richard lend his voice to?

Answer: The Simpsons

Little Richard voiced an episode during the fourteenth season of "The Simpsons" titled "Special Edna". This is the episode where Principal Skinner proposes marriage to Edna Krabappel.

10. When Little Richard was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he could not attend the event due to what reason?

Answer: He was recuperating from an automobile accident.

Because Little Richard could not be at the ceremony in person, he videotaped his acceptance speech. The video was played and met with a standing ovation.

Source: Author ralzzz

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