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Quiz about TMBGs Guest and Backing Musicians

TMBG's Guest and Backing Musicians Quiz

Throughout their long and illustrious careers, Brookylin-based rock group They Might Be Giants have worked with many other musicians on their albums and in their live shows. This quiz is about these musicians.

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

Author
LordBehemoth

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,119

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

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184

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who was TMBG's first guest drummer, appearing on "Lie Still, Little Bottle"? Hint

Zak Alford

Alan Bezozi

Kenneth Nolan

Jim Thomas

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following musicians does not belong with the other three? Hint

Frank London

Jim O'Connor

Mark Pender

Dan Levine

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Question 3 of 10

3. TMBG's first album with a full backing band was "John Henry", released in 1994. Who played bass guitar on this album? Hint

Tony Maimone

Graham Maby

Hal Cragin

Danny Weinkauf

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who of these choices has NOT played lead guitar for TMBG? Hint

Eric Schermerhorn

Jay Sherman Godfrey

Kurt Hoffman

Dan Miller

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Question 5 of 10

5. From 1999 to 2004, TMBG toured and recorded with the Band of Dans, three musicians all named Dan. Which of these was NOT a member of the Band of Dans? Hint

Dan Hickey

Dan Miller

Danny Weinkauf

Dan Levine

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Question 6 of 10

6. Eugene Chadbourne was one of TMBG's earliest guest musicians. He played a guitar solo on what song from their debut album, "They Might Be Giants"? Hint

Boat of Car

Absolutely Bill's Mood

Toddler Hiway

Alienation's for the Rich

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Question 7 of 10

7. Who is not a member of TMBG's "Other Thing", a mini brass ensemble that occasionally backs the band? Hint

Marcus Rojas

Dan Levine

Mark Pender

Jim O'Conner

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song "Boat of Car" from They Might Be Giants' self-titled debut album features a guest vocalist. Who is it? Hint

Laura Cantrell

Robin Goldwasser

Margaret Seiler

Lisa Klapp

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Question 9 of 10

9. They Might Be Giants' children's album "No!" features a song called "Where Do They Make Balloons?" written and sung by which musician, a member of the Band of Dans? Hint

Dan Levine

Dan Miller

Danny Weinkauf

Dan Hickey

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Question 10 of 10

10. The wife of John Flansburgh (singer/guitarist) has sung on several TMBG songs. What is her name? Hint

Robin Goldwasser

Margaret Seiler

Karen Brown

Lisa Klapp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was TMBG's first guest drummer, appearing on "Lie Still, Little Bottle"?

Answer: Kenneth Nolan

Alan Bezozi played drums on several tracks from the album "Flood", Jim Thomas played drums on "She's Actual Size" from the album "Apollo 18" and Zak Alford played drums on "Dr. Worm" from "Severe Tire Damage".

2. Which of the following musicians does not belong with the other three?

Answer: Dan Levine

The other three musicians have played trumpet with TMBG. Levine plays trombone and has played with TMBG at many live shows.

3. TMBG's first album with a full backing band was "John Henry", released in 1994. Who played bass guitar on this album?

Answer: Tony Maimone

The other three have also played bass with TMBG.

4. Who of these choices has NOT played lead guitar for TMBG?

Answer: Kurt Hoffman

Kurt Hoffman was a member of TMBG's first backing band, but playing horns, not guitar.

5. From 1999 to 2004, TMBG toured and recorded with the Band of Dans, three musicians all named Dan. Which of these was NOT a member of the Band of Dans?

Answer: Dan Levine

This made the band members' names John (Flansburgh), John (Linnell), Dan, Dan, and Dan. As Flansburgh said at a live show: "It's a full house... every night."

6. Eugene Chadbourne was one of TMBG's earliest guest musicians. He played a guitar solo on what song from their debut album, "They Might Be Giants"?

Answer: Absolutely Bill's Mood

He made a phone call from North Carolina to their studio in New York City, leaving the solo as an answering machine message.

7. Who is not a member of TMBG's "Other Thing", a mini brass ensemble that occasionally backs the band?

Answer: Jim O'Conner

The Other Thing also features Marty Beller on drums and desk bell. It has only been featured in a handful of shows and songs.

8. The song "Boat of Car" from They Might Be Giants' self-titled debut album features a guest vocalist. Who is it?

Answer: Margaret Seiler

The song also features a sample from the Johnny Cash song "Daddy Sang Bass".

9. They Might Be Giants' children's album "No!" features a song called "Where Do They Make Balloons?" written and sung by which musician, a member of the Band of Dans?

Answer: Danny Weinkauf

Mr. Weinkauf plays the bass, and continues to tour and record with TMBG.

10. The wife of John Flansburgh (singer/guitarist) has sung on several TMBG songs. What is her name?

Answer: Robin Goldwasser

Ms. Goldwasser is also the co-creater of the musical "People are Wrong!" which stars Flansburgh.

Source: Author LordBehemoth

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