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Ultimate Jimi Hendrix Trivia Quiz

This quiz contains questions about Jimi's recordings, as well as his unique style along with other questions.

A multiple-choice quiz by mattdude_2004. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mattdude_2004

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
208,589

Updated
Apr 02 22

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1. In the Guinness Book of World Records, one of Jimi's belongings was sold at the Hard Rock Cafe for a record breaking (nearly) $50,000. What item was this? Hint

His Fender Stratocaster which was used in Woodstock

His jacket

His Marshall Amplifier he used in the recordings of "Electric Ladyland"

His notebook which contained the lyrics for the "Are You Experienced" album

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2. In the "Experience Hendrix, The Best of Jimi Hendrix" album, Jimi says that he was never happy when he wrote songs. He said that he only wrote one song while he was happy. What song was this? Hint

Purple Haze

Foxey Lady

Manic Depression

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

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3. Which guitarist did Jimi go to England to meet? Hint

Jimmy Page

Eric Clapton

Jeff Beck

Chuck Berry

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4. Jimi Hendrix said all of his songs were about his life or something that has happened to him. What song was written about one of his dreams? Hint

1983...( a merman I should turn to be)

Castles Made of Sand

Manic Depression

Purple Haze

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5. In which two of Jimi's songs does he simulate bombs, screams, and helicopters on his guitar? Hint

"Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" and "Hey Baby (New Rising Sun)"

"Hey Joe" and "Purple Haze"

"Star Spangled Banner" and "Machine Gun"

"Wind Cries Mary" and "Dolly Dagger"

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6. Which one of these musicians did not sing or play any instruments with any of Jimi's bands? Hint

Billy Cox

Noel Redding

Chas Chandler

Mitch Mitchell

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7. Which one of these songs did Jimi NOT do a cover of? Hint

Johnny B. Goode

Come On ( Let the Good Times Roll )

Wild Thing

Rock Around the Clock

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8. Jimi died during an intermission in a concert in Berkeley.

True

False

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9. Stevie Ray Vaughan, one of many artists who were heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix, did a cover of which Jimi Hendrix song? Hint

Purple Haze

Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Foxey Lady

Crosstown Traffic

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10. Where is Jimi's grave located? Hint

Ottawa Canada

Miami FL

Seattle WA

London, England

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In the Guinness Book of World Records, one of Jimi's belongings was sold at the Hard Rock Cafe for a record breaking (nearly) $50,000. What item was this?

Answer: His jacket

This jacket was sold at the London branch of the Hard Rock Cafe on 19th September 2000. It was sold for exactly $49,185. It remains in the record book as Most Valuable Jacket.

2. In the "Experience Hendrix, The Best of Jimi Hendrix" album, Jimi says that he was never happy when he wrote songs. He said that he only wrote one song while he was happy. What song was this?

Answer: Foxey Lady

In the booklet of "Experience Hendrix" Jimi says quote "'Foxey Lady' is about the only happy song I have written. I'm not ashamed to say I can't write no happy songs. I dont feel very happy when I start writing.".

3. Which guitarist did Jimi go to England to meet?

Answer: Eric Clapton

When Jimi moved to England, the first thing he wanted to do was meet Eric Clapton. He soon became insanely famous in England when the bassist from The Animals, Chas Chandler, discovered him.

4. Jimi Hendrix said all of his songs were about his life or something that has happened to him. What song was written about one of his dreams?

Answer: Purple Haze

In the "Experience Hendrix" album, Jimi says: "I dream a lot, and I put a lot of my dreams down as songs. 'Purple Haze' was all about a dream I had that I was under the sea.".

5. In which two of Jimi's songs does he simulate bombs, screams, and helicopters on his guitar?

Answer: "Star Spangled Banner" and "Machine Gun"

One of Jimi's unique abilities was that he was able to simulate wars on his guitar. The "Star Spangled Banner" and "Machine Gun" are two songs Jimi used this incredible talent on.

6. Which one of these musicians did not sing or play any instruments with any of Jimi's bands?

Answer: Chas Chandler

Although Chas Chandler produced most of Jimi's songs, he never actually played any instruments, or sang in any of Jimi's records.

7. Which one of these songs did Jimi NOT do a cover of?

Answer: Rock Around the Clock

Jimi's cover of Johnny B. Goode can be found on the DVD for "Live at Berkeley" and Jimi played "Wild Thing" at the 1967 Monterey Pop Festival. "Wild Thing" can be found on "Voodoo Child", a combination of live recordings and studio recordings.

8. Jimi died during an intermission in a concert in Berkeley.

Answer: False

Jimi actually died in London from a drug overdose on 18th September 1970.

9. Stevie Ray Vaughan, one of many artists who were heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix, did a cover of which Jimi Hendrix song?

Answer: Voodoo Child (Slight Return)

Stevie Ray Vaughan, a blues guitarist from the 1980s, did a cover of a Jimi classic "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" which can be found on his "The Essential Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble" album.

10. Where is Jimi's grave located?

Answer: Seattle WA

Jimi's grave is located in Greenwood Memorial Park and Cemetery (just outside of Seattle) in Renton, Washington.

Source: Author mattdude_2004

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