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The Band Quiz for Experts | Music

One of the greatest bands of all time should be called The Band. Have a fun time and enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by thebestever420. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
thebestever420

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
360,294

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
225

Last 3 plays: Guest 82 (6/10), Guest 99 (5/10), Guest 45 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who directed The Band's concert film "The Last Waltz"? Hint

Levon Helm

Oliver Stone

Martin Scorsese

Steven Spielberg

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the first album released by The Band? Hint

Islands

The Band

Music From Big Pink

Cahoots

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Band released one full album of cover songs - name that album. Hint

Northern Lights - Southern Cross

Stage Fright

Moondog Matinee

High on the Hog

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Question 4 of 10

4. Name the two albums The Band released with Bob Dylan. Hint

"Planet Waves" and "The Basement Tapes"

"Planet Waves" and "Blood on the Tracks"

"The Basement Tapes" and "Blonde on Blonde"

"Cahoots" and "Stage Fright"

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what year was The Band inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame? Hint

1989

1996

2000

1994

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the song "The Shape I'm In" how many lives does he spend? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. What song did Neil Young sing with the band on the concert film "The Last Waltz"? Hint

Helpless

Hey Hey My My

Old Man

Harvest Moon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played the most instruments, in The Band? Hint

Richard Manuel

Robbie Robertson

Rick Danko

Garth Hudson

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the last album The Band recorded with all the original members? Hint

High on the Hog

Jericho

Islands

Jubilation

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" in what winter did they barely survive? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who directed The Band's concert film "The Last Waltz"?

Answer: Martin Scorsese

"The Last Waltz" is one of the best live concert videos around. Go get it if you don't have it. The concert was held on Thanksgiving Day 1975. The start of the film states "This film should be played loud".

2. What was the first album released by The Band?

Answer: Music From Big Pink

It was released in 1968. The house where they recorded the album was nicknamed Big Pink.

3. The Band released one full album of cover songs - name that album.

Answer: Moondog Matinee

Released in 1973, this was the fifth studio album by The Band. The album was made to show their love for Blues music.

4. Name the two albums The Band released with Bob Dylan.

Answer: "Planet Waves" and "The Basement Tapes"

"The Basement Tapes" was released in 1975. The band collaborated on many Dylan albums over the years as they were all close friends.

5. In what year was The Band inducted into the Rock and Roll hall of Fame?

Answer: 1994

The group was also inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1989. The Band almost reunited for this special occasion but Levon Helm did not appear citing personal differences with Robbie Robertson.

6. In the song "The Shape I'm In" how many lives does he spend?

Answer: 7

"The Shape I'm In" is sung by Richard Manuel.

"Out of nine lives I spent seven
now how in the world to you get to heaven
oh you don't know the shape I'm in".

7. What song did Neil Young sing with the band on the concert film "The Last Waltz"?

Answer: Helpless

Neil Young also sang "Four Strong Winds" which did not appear on the released film. Neil got in trouble for having something lodged in his nose during this live performance.

8. Who played the most instruments, in The Band?

Answer: Garth Hudson

Probably the least known member of the band. Garth Hudson could play many instruments but never the electric guitar. He played mostly organ for The Band.

9. What was the last album The Band recorded with all the original members?

Answer: Islands

The Band released albums after this but without Robbie Robertson. The film "The Last Waltz" was Robbie Robertson's last live performance with all original members.

10. In the song "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" in what winter did they barely survive?

Answer: 65

A great song about the American Civil War.

"In the winter of sixty-five
we were hungry just barely alive
by May tenth Richmond had fell
it was a time I remember oh so well".

Source: Author thebestever420

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