The Official Rock Trivia Thread

[The Smith]

Game rules: I'll start with the first question and then check the thread at least twice a day. If no one answers correctly within a day, I'll provide an additional clue about every twelve hours. The member to guess correctly gets to pose the next question, keeping to the above format as much as possible.

Got it?

Here we go: This musician played bass with a band in the late 80's/early 90s. To say that the band had a revolutionary sound would not be hyperbolical. The musician is (sadly) currently driving a taxi for a living.

Name the musician.

[scottlr]

Jeeze, that's a hard one!

[The Smith]

Clue one: Bass player is female.

[Smakutus]

Chick from White Zombie.

Jeff

[Mojoblue]

At a guess - Kim Deal from The Pixies???

[The Smith]

No to Smakutus and Mojoblue.

Clue 2: The band is not from America.

[enocaster]

debbie googe?

[The Smith]

Debbie Googe (from My Bloody Valentine) it is!

Your turn, Enocaster.

[cvansickle]

Meff Manning from Poison Dollies?

[H.A.]

Here we go: This musician played bass with a band in the late 80's/early 90s. To say that the band had a revolutionary sound would not be hyperbolical. The musician is (sadly) currently driving a taxi for a living.

Name the musician.
Actually I don't think currently is completely accurate:

Debbie Googe

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Debbie Googe (born 1962 in England (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/England))[1] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Googe#_note-0)[2] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Googe#_note-1) is the bassist (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bassist) for Irish (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ireland)/British (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Kingdom) band My Bloody Valentine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Bloody_Valentine). Prior to her joining My Bloody Valentine, she lived in Somerset (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset) and played for a band called Bikini Mutants, who gigged with The Mob (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mob_%28band%29). Googe eventually moved from Bristol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristol) to London, and early in 1985 an ex-girlfriend of hers recommended her as a bassist to Kevin Shields (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Shields) and Colm O'Ciosoig (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colm_O%27Ciosoig) of My Bloody Valentine. She joined the band after an audition in April of 1985, eventually leaving in 1995, noting she "hadn't been happy for a long time". She became a cab driver for a short period, until forming Snowpony (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpony) in 1996 with her partner (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domestic_partner) at the time, Katharine Gifford (http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Katharine_Gifford&action=edit), formerly of Stereolab (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stereolab).[3] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debbie_Googe#_note-2) Googe is reportedly participating in My Bloody Valentine's upcoming reunion.

It says here she was a cab driver for a "short time" not currently.

[enocaster]

so much pressure! might take me a bit…

this reminds me of a call in radio show called The Mad Trivia Party that aired on Binghamton University radio (where i grew up) in pre-internet times. There was an in-studio panel that would start the show with around 30 wacky, obscure trivia questions. Contestants (with goofy alter egos) can call-in, for every correct answer they get a point and the ability to ask a question, which the panel has 1st crack at. If the panel doesn't get the answer, it is open to the public and the contestant gets another point (and gives the panel the answer off-air). It was really fun and entertaining, but impossible to recreate in age of google. anyway, i'll stop typin' and start thinkin'

[The Smith]

It says here she was a cab driver for a "short time" not currently.

Whoops. My bad. So Enocaster gets it even with my bumble.:o

[enocaster]

Since the Pixies were already brought up, here goes:

In the song Debaser, what were the original "placeholder" lyrics for the words "Un Chien Andalou"?

[HoboMan]

My Sharona

[enocaster]

nerp

[H.A.]

Whoops. My bad. So Enocaster gets it even with my bumble.:o
It's cool, I just looked it up after the answer was posted and found that.

Great thread idea! :AOK

[enocaster]

If the answers were just a quick google search away, it wouldn't take any knowledge, now would it?

I'll revise the question: I'm just looking for the word for "Andalou"

Clue: Just like the final lyric was a film reference, the lyric in question was as well, albeit a more contemporary one.

[Donnie B.]

Xanadu?

[enocaster]

Xanadu?
Great guess, but no.

[partytrain]

'scuse me while I kiss this guy?

[Donnie B.]

Andalusia? Waterloo? Scooby Doo?

[enocaster]

Clue #2: 'tis a characters name (one word)

[enocaster]

Clue #3: It's a characters name in a musical film from the 80's. One word. Makin' it easy now…

[Donnie B.]

This is driving me crazy!!!!!!!!!

[The Smith]

Mr. Boogaloo?

[ChickenLover]

Nigel?:D

[enocaster]

I should clarify… the lyric is actually "Andalusia", but it is a reference to the film Un Chien Andalou. The substitute word fits "Andalusia" and is a characters name (one word!) from a well-known rock-centric 80's film.

[Donnie B.]

Apollonia?

[enocaster]

Apollonia?
Yes!
Apollonia 6 from Purple Rain. he was saying "Shed, Apollonia"

Donnie B.'s turn.

[Donnie B.]

Ok, here goes.

What is British actors Richard Harris and Michael Caine's common connection with one of the most highly regarded rock guitarists of all time?

Name the guitarist and the connection.

[jamess]

Jimmy Page? And all three went in on buying a centuries old castle?

[Guitar Josh]

Clapton and the movies Circasia and Water, respectively

[Donnie B.]

No 100% correct answers yet.

(thats a hint BTW)

[enocaster]

Pagey bought a house from each.

[Donnie B.]

Pagey bought a house from each.

I knew it was too easy after I posted it. Nice job!

You're up again.

[Guitar Josh]

No 100% correct answers yet.

(thats a hint BTW)

Well, my answer was 100% correct, just not the one you were looking for :Devil

[enocaster]

"went in on" implies they combined money on a single residence which they co-owned simultaneously. Don't think it happened, but it would make a great "Three's Company" or "Odd Couple" style sitcom!

[Donnie B.]

Well, my answer was 100% correct, just not the one you were looking for :Devil

True dat. You get a couple of "special mention" points.

[sws1]

More Trivia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[enocaster]

at work. must get something done. more trivia this evening. sorry!

[enocaster]

ok, ok…
"All You Need is Love" live broadcast. Lennon's singing lead into what model of microphone?

[HoboMan]

Mr. Microphone

[enocaster]

Clue: Abbey Road had several examples of 2 VERY similar models, some were even modded to the others specs. I will accept either model due to the similarity.

[Donnie B.]

Neumann U47, U48, U67, or U87?

[enocaster]

U47, U48, U67, or U87?

Covering a lot of ground there, Donnie! Maybe we should establish ground rules regarding how many guesses at one time. It was the U47 or U48.

I felt the urge to keep the game going at work, so I asked the question feeling quite sure it was the AKG D19c – a pretty specific looking mic... I double-checked at home, and discovered it was the 47 or 48, and couldn't tell which one! Anyhoo, the ball is back in your court Donnie. Ask away!

Shall we say one guess per… post?

[Donnie B.]

Ok. You mentioned it could be one of a couple so I covered lots of ground. Usually the 47 was used on amps and the 48 for vocals.

Rush was fond of thanking another band in their liner notes by always skewering their name in a funny manner.

What was the bands proper name?

[enocaster]

Max Webster.
Are we the only ones playing?

[Donnie B.]

Max Webster.
Are we the only ones playing?

??????

Next:

[enocaster]

A punk band writes a song named after a songwriter they admire. That songwriter is best known for a certain band of his, but he got his first break singing in a previous band who had one big hit. What was the hit?

[dorfmeister]

A punk band writes a song named after a songwriter they admire. That songwriter is best known for a certain band of his, but he got his first break singing in a previous band who had one big hit. What was the hit?


The Letter

[enocaster]

The Letter

Correct!
Yer up.

For those playing at home: The Replacements wrote the song "Alex Chilton", member of Big Star, singer of "The Letter" by The Box Tops.

[The Smith]

Calling dorfmeister....

[dorfmeister]

This artist was honored in a song recorded by an early 90's Scottish Power Pop outfit.

He was a member of a band whose name is the same as an American Antarctic explorer's last name.

[Slaphappy]

A punk band writes a song named after a songwriter they admire. That songwriter is best known for a certain band of his, but he got his first break singing in a previous band who had one big hit. What was the hit?

Hold it..........Max Webster was punk band???

[dorfmeister]

Hold it..........Max Webster was punk band???

Replacements were punk band.

[enocaster]

Gene Clark

[dorfmeister]

Gene Clark

YES!

Teenage Fanclub wrote a song called "Gene Clark". He was a member of the Byrds. Richard
Byrd was the American Antarctic explorer.

[enocaster]

When the artist was writing this song, every time they reached a pause the guitar they were using would unintentionally feedback. When the song was properly recorded, it wasn't quite the same without it, so they overdubbed feedback on those parts. Name the song.

It's a famous major-label artist, so don't say it was your buddy, even if it's true!

[Donnie B.]

When the artist was writing this song, every time they reached a pause the guitar they were using would unintentionally feedback. When the song was properly recorded, it wasn't quite the same without it, so they overdubbed feedback on those parts. Name the song.

It's a famous major-label artist, so don't say it was your buddy, even if it's true!


Gonna need a bone or two tossed my way before I can begin to work on this one.

[backaxe]

Was it a Hendrix song?

[guitonit]

The Black Crowes- Lickin'

SA

[enocaster]

Clue: It is quite likely there are several dozen tracks of overdubbed guitars on this song.

[enocaster]

Clue 2: It's from the early 90's.

I'm not sure if anyone really cares at this point…

[The Smith]

Sweetness Follows? R.E.M.

[Donnie B.]

Clue 2: It's from the early 90's.

I'm not sure if anyone really cares at this point…

You completely have me on this one. I was AWOL for most of the 90s from a musical standpoint.

[HoboMan]

U2 - with or without you

[enocaster]

Clue 3: The song has such a thick tone, there is a boutique pedal named after it.

[enocaster]

U2 - with or without you

Joshua Tree came out in 1987

[gayler]

Clue: It is quite likely there are several dozen tracks of overdubbed guitars on this song.
Got to be something from led zeplin

[Powerpopfan]

Set.....spike

LITHIUM

[enocaster]

I thought I was making it easy!

"led zeplin" broke up in 1979.
Nirvana isn't known for dozens of guitar overdubs, but another band from that era is.
There is a highly regarded and oft referenced on TGP boutique pedal named after the song.

Clue 4, just to end this!

it's a freakin condiment.

[Chris Taylor]

mayonaisse

[enocaster]

mayonaisse

Thank you, Chris. That is correct, minus the extra "s" (although the song is misspelled, it should have another "n"). It was the Smashing Pumpkins whose studio recording was missing the errant feedback of the demo during the "stops" between the lyrics "That when I can," and "I will", so they added it.

Sorry if this was too obscure or vague, and for dominating this thread like a mofo.

[HoboMan]

My sharona

[Chris Taylor]

ok my turn, In a recent interview Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters disclosed that that before every show he ingests liquid units of this drinks and a couple of Red /stripes before playing. The question is is what are the two shots and then the two beersconsumed before each show.

Chris

[Donnie B.]

ok my turn, In a recent interview Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters disclosed that that before every show he ingests liquid units of this drinks and a couple of Red /stripes before playing. The question is is what are the two shots and then the two beersconsumed before each show.

Chris

Two Shots = Crown Royal

Beer = Heineken

[Chris Taylor]

Sorry for the absence guys, some health related issues. Donnie B got the beer right, but the shots are something else. In fact its that same shots I take before I play. I know thats not a hint, but I thought it was cool!

It was funny, in the interview he said, " I know I'll regret saying this when I'm in rehab, but..."

[Donnie B.]

Sorry for the absence guys, some health related issues. Donnie B got the beer right, but the shots are something else. In fact its that same shots I take before I play. I know thats not a hint, but I thought it was cool!

It was funny, in the interview he said, " I know I'll regret saying this when I'm in rehab, but..."

Jagermeister?

[Chris Taylor]

YES, Jager, nectar of the gods (just kidding). Donnie B the floor is yours. Good job!

[Donnie B.]

During the early 60s London session scene who was nicknamed "Little Jim" and why?

[The Smith]

Jimmy Page. So as not to be confused with "Big Jim Sullivan"

[Donnie B.]

Jimmy Page. So as not to be confused with "Big Jim Sullivan"

:BEER

You're up!

[The Smith]

When this young man first heard Little Richard, he decided to quit his job at the Safeway store and play rock and roll music. He mentions this on his live album. Who is he?

[The Smith]

Clue #1: The Carpenters covered one of his songs.

[JMG]

Leon Russell?

[The Smith]

Leon it is. He mentions the Safeway store on Leon Live, one of the best live albums ever!

You're up, JMG!

[JMG]

Scheduled to back up Janis Joplin, this musician got his first solo gig when she failed to show up.

[P90Nut]

Chris Christopherson


Mark

[JMG]

Chris Christopherson


Mark


Nope.

[JMG]

I'm headed off to work, so I'll have to check answers when I return home tonight.

John

[JMG]

Clue #1: This lead guitarist's band was once managed by Bill Graham.

[JMG]

Neil Young?

Sorry, no.

[HoboMan]

Carlos Santana

[PAF]

Jorma?

[Guitar Josh]

Mike Bloomfield?

[JMG]

Jorma?

You got it!

PAF, your turn.

[PAF]

Doh! Sorry gang, holidays & all

Ok..hmm..

This one might be too easy -

What classic rock song contains snippets from "The Little Drummer Boy" and "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen"?

[PAF]

y'all need a hint?

[Donnie B.]

Yes.

[PAF]

Ok..

The title of the song wasn't the original one they were going to go with. Another clue is that the album has the same title

[HoboMan]

Christmas eve in Sarajevo

[PAF]

mmm nope =)

Ok, one more hint - psychadelic band

[PAF]

hoo boy maybe tougher than I thought - this one should clinch it:

The drummer plays a very integral part in this song

[HoboMan]

In A Gadda Da Vida

Originally was going to be called "In The Garden of Eden"

[PAF]

In A Gadda Da Vida

Originally was going to be called "In The Garden of Eden"


ding ding ding we gotta winner!

[HoboMan]

OK, two part question:
After the Beatles broke up, which one was the first to have a #1 hit and what was the song?

[bjjp2]

OK, two part question:
After the Beatles broke up, which one was the first to have a #1 hit and what was the song?

George--"My Sweet Lord"

[Chris Scott]

Macca

"Maybe I'm Amazed"

[HoboMan]

George--"My Sweet Lord"

Wow, that was fast.

You're up.

[bjjp2]

Wow, that was fast.

You're up.

OK, what were the only two songs recorded (studio versions) by both the Beatles and the Stones.

[Donnie B.]

OK, what were the only two songs recorded (studio versions) by both the Beatles and the Stones.

Roll Over Beethoven
I Wanna Be Your Man
Money

[bjjp2]

Roll Over Beethoven
I Wanna Be Your Man
Money

Correct as to I Wanna Be Your Man and Money. I was not aware that the Stones ever recorded R.O.B.

[Donnie B.]

Correct as to I Wanna Be Your Man and Money. I was not aware that the Stones ever recorded R.O.B.


http://www.rollingstonesnet.com/Beatles.html

According to this site they did but maybe it wasn't a recording.

[PAF]

so... does that mean he got it & gets next question? =-)

[grego7]

Yes, next question please.

(plus I wanted to post so I could get email alerts for this thread!) :AOK

[bjjp2]

Best I can tell, the Stones never recorded R.O.B in and official studio version. In any event, he got the two answers I had in mind. So Donnie B. is up.

[Donnie B.]

Which British female pop star was very influential in convincing Atlantic Records to sign Led Zeppelin and why?

(yes, I'm a Zep fanatic so a lot of my trivia deals with them)

[speedobreedo]

Well I know it was Dusty Springfield and I think it was because the Yardbirds had broken up and Page was available to sign with Atlantic. Not sure about that though.

[russ]

petula clark?

[Donnie B.]

Well I know it was Dusty Springfield and I think it was because the Yardbirds had broken up and Page was available to sign with Atlantic. Not sure about that though.

Yes, Dusty so you get credit. The reason was because she was in debt to John Paul Jones for session work he did on some of her biggest hits (bass and string arrangements)

[speedobreedo]

I think it's harder making up the questions! So, this is probably an easy one, but which singer/songwriter had a part in the M*A*S*H TV Series and what part did he play.

[bjjp2]

I think it's harder making up the questions! So, this is probably an easy one, but which singer/songwriter had a part in the M*A*S*H TV Series and what part did he play.

Easy. Loudon Wainwright. Capt. Spaulding.

[speedobreedo]

Okay, you got it. Your turn

[bjjp2]

OK, everybody knows about the Yardbirds famous trio of lead guitarists, Clapton, Beck and Page. But who was the lead guitarist before Clapton? (No googling!).

[The Last Rebel]

OK, everybody knows about the Yardbirds famous trio of lead guitarists, Clapton, Beck and Page. But who was the lead guitarist before Clapton? (No googling!).
Anthony "Top" Topham.

[bjjp2]

Anthony "Top" Topham.

You got it.

[Donnie B.]

Next question?

[The Last Rebel]

Next question?
Sorry, work and everything.

(Two part question.)
What pioneering metal guitarist briefly played in Jethro Tull and what is the only recording of this guitarist with Jethro Tull?

[Donnie B.]

Tony Iommi. Rolling Stones "Rock n Roll Circus".

[russ]

dang...I gotta learn to type faster!

[The Last Rebel]

Tony Iommi. Rolling Stones "Rock n Roll Circus".
Dang, I thought it'd be harder than that.

[Donnie B.]

Sandy Denny (The Battle of Evermore) and Ian Stewart (Rock and Roll - Boogie with Stu) are both credited on Led Zeppelin albums. Can anyone name the third non band member who got a Led Zeppelin credit and for which track?

[bjjp2]

Sandy Denny (The Battle of Evermore) and Ian Stewart (Rock and Roll - Boogie with Stu) are both credited on Led Zeppelin albums. Can anyone name the third non band member who got a Led Zeppelin credit and for which track?

Roy Harper?

[Donnie B.]

Roy Harper?

Nope.

[enocaster]

I guess I'll get back in the game:
Viram Jasani – tabla on Black Mountain Side?

[Donnie B.]

I guess I'll get back in the game:
Viram Jasani – tabla on Black Mountain Side?

Ding Ding Ding Ding! We have a winner!

[bjjp2]

Didn't they eventually have to give songwriting credits to people like Willie Dixon?

[enocaster]

While better known as the guitarist in a successful band, this musician got their start playing keys in a lesser known, but influental band.

[enocaster]

Clue #1: He attended Harvard.

[59burst]

Jerry Harrison?

[enocaster]

Jerry Harrison?

Mr. Lifton got it.
Jerry Harrison attended Harvard while playing keys for The Modern Lovers. Jonathan Richman wanted to strip down the sound and broke up the band; Jerry continued studying architecture until Talking Heads asked him to join as guitarist.

Yer up, Lester fan!

[59burst]

Which hit for a legendary and pioneering rock band had the working title, "Scrambled Eggs", before getting its final lyrics and title?

[Donnie B.]

Which hit for a legendary and pioneering rock band had the working title, "Scrambled Eggs", before getting its final lyrics and title?


Beatles - Yesterday

[59burst]

Beatles - Yesterday

You got it! Man, that was fast. People here know their stuff! I guess you're up now!

[Donnie B.]

What inspired John Bonham to use 4 drum sticks (2 in each hand) on the ZEP IV track apply titled "Four Sticks"?

And don't bother with Wikipedia. Their explanation is incorrect.

[59burst]

I don't have the answer, but I hope people are answering from their knowledge of trivia, not from their ability to look up stuff on Google or wikipedia! Great question, BTW!

[Gas-man]

What inspired John Bonham to use 4 drum sticks (2 in each hand) on the ZEP IV track apply titled "Four Sticks"?

And don't bother with Wikipedia. Their explanation is incorrect.


A large glass of whiskey.

[Donnie B.]

A large glass of whiskey.

Ha ha. Nope.

Hint #1: Had to do with him seeing a concert the evening before.

[Gas-man]

Ha ha. Nope.

Hint #1: Had to do with him seeing a concert the evening before.


Lionel Hampton?

[Donnie B.]

Lionel Hampton?

Good guess but nope again. It was a rock concert.

[enocaster]

Allman Brothers?

[59burst]

Carl Palmer?

[Donnie B.]

Again, good guesses but nope.

The group he saw was LED by a famous drummer. To win, you can't just guess the drummer but also have to guess Bonzo's reason for doing it.

[Donnie B.]

Hint #2: The drummer was Ginger Baker.

[Guitar55]

Air Force?

[Donnie B.]

Air Force?

Yes but that doesn't answer the question.

Hint #3

There was a big buzz in the crowd over something Ginger was doing which bugged Bonzo.

[PAF]

playing with... 3 sticks??

[Donnie B.]

playing with... 3 sticks??

YES!


Actually, nope.

Hint #4
The next day in the studio Bonzo made the comment: (paraphrase)

So, they all think Baker's so cool for playing ______________, well, let's see what they think of this.

He then grabbed 4 sticks and played the track.

[PAF]

hrm dbl kick drums?

[Donnie B.]

hrm dbl kick drums?

What's hrm?

Yes. Baker getting so much acclaim for using 2 bass drums at the show kinda ticked off Bonzo - who could do more with a single bass drum than most guys with 2 (the riffs in "Good Times Bad Times" are a great example)

So using 4 sticks was partly to goof on Baker.

Kinda almost gave this one away with all the hints.:p


Next?

[PAF]

hrm=hmm

Hoo boy anyway let's see-

ok - You've all heard the legend of Keith Moon "naming" Led Zeppelin - actually he was talking about the concept of a different supergroup lineup with himself on drums & Peter Grant appropriated the name for use by LZ.
Who was the proposed singer of that "other" lineup?

[Donnie B.]

Steve Marriot?

[PAF]

Yup! You're up heh

[Donnie B.]

Which album (and the guitarist playing on it) inspired Jeff Beck to record a fusion instrumental record (Blow by Blow)? He's mentioned this in numerous interviews thru the years.

[PAF]

McLaughlin on Miles' Bitches Brew?

[Donnie B.]

McLaughlin on Miles' Bitches Brew?

Nope. Although the drummer on the album did play with McLaughlin for a time.

[Grenville]

Not Tommy Bolin on Billy Cobham's SPECTRUM?

[Donnie B.]

Not Tommy Bolin on Billy Cobham's SPECTRUM?

Why yes! Tommy's work on that album, released in 1973, blew quite a few axe slingers away - including Mr. Beck.

You're up.

[Grenville]

Who was the bass player for The Faces after Ronnie Lane left?
Bonus point: Where was he from? (Location and previous band)

[Donnie B.]

Who was the bass player for The Faces after Ronnie Lane left?
Bonus point: Where was he from? (Location and previous band)

Tetsu Yamauchi - Japan - Free

[Grenville]

Good answer. Tetsu, etc, it is.

BTW (back to Bolin) I only guessed that because I'd been listening to Bolin a couple of days ago for the first time since the 70s.
Deep Purple played a big festival in Australia (Sunbury) shortly after Bolin joined, and he got a lot of hate, chants of "piss off Bolin, come back Blackmore". My friends were into Purple much more than I was, but we did like 'Owed to G' (surely should have been 'Ode to G') and one of my friends who loved Blackmore did get Bolin's Teaser album, though we never got around to checking out Billy Cobham's nigh-legendary Spectrum.

[Donnie B.]

Next question?

And IMO, Tommy's work on Spectrum is the missing link between Hendrix and EVH.

[Grenville]

Your turn.

[Donnie B.]

Doh!

Kiss, The Ramones, REO Speedwagon, and Van Halen were all opening acts for what band during the late 70s?

[grego7]

Montrose?

[Donnie B.]

Montrose?

Nope.

[grego7]

OK, last try - Journey?

[Gas-man]

Doh!

Kiss, The Ramones, REO Speedwagon, and Van Halen were all opening acts for what band during the late 70s?

Bay City Rollers.

:dude

[enocaster]

Black Sabbath

[Donnie B.]

Black Sabbath

Yes sir. You are up.

[enocaster]

Which artist, formerly of an influental band, has a solo album with the tracklisting in alphabetical order?

[Donnie B.]

Which artist, formerly of an influental band, has a solo album with the tracklisting in alphabetical order?

Jeez. A bit obscure don't ya think? :messedup

I haven't a clue on this one.:confused:

[enocaster]

Jeez. A bit obscure don't ya think? :messedup

I haven't a clue on this one.:confused:

Someone may just know it off the top of their head. If not, that's what clues are for! Tough questions are more fun, so get searchin'.

Clue: In addition to the solo artist, the backing band is also credited in the title.

[Gas-man]

Which artist, formerly of an influental band, has a solo album with the tracklisting in alphabetical order?


Ryan Adams?

[enocaster]

Ryan Adams?

No, but you've got the right idea.

Clue #2: The album in question was the first (for this artist) example of a new approach to recording, one that continued for several successive albums.

[Donnie B.]

Was gonna say Peter Gabriel but I just checked his albums and none fit. I need more clues!

[enocaster]

Clue #3: The title of the album references religion.

[enocaster]

Clue #4: The album was recorded straight to 2-track with no overdubs.

[Donnie B.]

Clue #4: The album was recorded straight to 2-track with no overdubs.

Prince???

[enocaster]

Clue #5: The artist recently recorded an album with top Nashville session players, but is not known as a country artist.

[HoboMan]

Bon Jovi

[amigo30]

Sounds like Matt Johnson, but the clues don't add up.

[Gas-man]

Clue #5: The artist recently recorded an album with top Nashville session players, but is not known as a country artist.


Frank Black.

[grego7]

Jack White

[Donnie B.]

Frank Black.

To be more specific: Frank Black and the Catholics ???

If correct, Gas-man's up.

[enocaster]

Gas-man's got it. Sorry if that was too obscure.

Frank Black and the Catholics recorded several albums live in the studio, straight to 2-track with no overdubs. The first self-titled release had an alphabetical tracklist keeping in the spirit of straightforwardness.

[Gas-man]

What song/band did Tom Petty steal a lyric from in the song Into The Great Wide Open?

What was the lyric in question and who was the song/band he horked it from?

[HoboMan]

Rebel without a clue - bonnie tyler

[Gas-man]

Rebel without a clue - bonnie tyler


Well, that indeed is the lyric.

I was thinking of the Replacements' I'll Be You, which is the more likely place that Petty nicked it from since they opened for him in '89 or something.

So perhaps Westerberg snagged it from Bonnie Tyler?

Europe...I mean yer up.

[HoboMan]

Before Sammy Hagar was chosen as a replacement for David Lee Roth as lead vocalist for Van Halen a female singer was offered the job.

Who was it?

[klemguitar]

Patti Smyth from Scandal

[HoboMan]

Patti Smyth from Scandal

Correct!

You're up.

[klemguitar]

Who is responsible for writing the central riff to The Rolling Stones'
Honky Tonk Women.

[Donnie B.]

Who is responsible for writing the central riff to The Rolling Stones'
Honky Tonk Women.

The songwriting credit goes to Jagger and Richards but the inspiration for the lick was Mick Taylor.

[klemguitar]

Sorry incorrect.
Please try again.

[Donnie B.]

Sorry incorrect.
Please try again.

Brian Jones was initially said to have written it, but in many interviews band members have said it was Taylor..............

[klemguitar]

They probably have said that because the person who did write it doesn't get
credit for it and is none to happy about it.

And it wasn't Brian Jones either.

[Donnie B.]

Ry Cooder then?

[klemguitar]

Ry Cooder then?

That would be correct.

I figured you'd say Graham Parsons next. But noooooo. ;)

Have at it!!

[Donnie B.]

At one point during his career, Jimi Hendrix was considering joining a certain band. It actually came very close to happening. If he had, the band moniker would have been the same as the title of a Beatles hit song.

Who was the band and what was the moniker?

For bonus points, what was the connection that brought the band to Jimi's interest in the first place?

[HoboMan]

Emerson Lake & Palmer.
The band would have been called HELP

[Donnie B.]

Emerson Lake & Palmer.
The band would have been called HELP

Wow, that was fast. And I thought it was a tough one.

You're up!

[enocaster]

It's a fine line between too easy and too hard!

[grego7]

OK - I need someone to start a remedial rock trivia thread. :(

[HoboMan]

I'm just leaving work. I'll post a little later tonight.

[Donnie B.]

It's a fine line between too easy and too hard!

Wasn't it David St. Hubbins who said: "It's a fine line between clever and stupid."?

:rotflmao

[HoboMan]

OK, for the heavy rock fans:

Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) is known for using an SG but, this is by accident. He originally started recording the first Black Sabbath album with another guitar but it broke so he used his backup guitar, a Gibson SG, and just continued using after that.

What was his main guitar that broke.

[enocaster]

Wasn't this already asked? Stratomocaster?

[HoboMan]

Wasn't this already asked? Stratomocaster?

Wow, doesn't get any easier than that.

You're up.

[Donnie B.]

DAMN! I hate it when it's enocaster's turn. His are too hard!:p

[enocaster]

This one is for Hoboman:

Before they had serious fun on their round trip zoom around the rock n roll funhouse, these normal guys had a huge hit single. Name the single (the girls understand if you don't know, Donnie)

[enocaster]

Oh and the Iommi ??? hadn't been asked, but was covered on a thread in the Lounge a week or 2 ago.

[HoboMan]

This one is for Hoboman:

Before they had serious fun on their round trip zoom around the rock n roll funhouse, these normal guys had a huge hit single. Name the single (the girls understand if you don't know, Donnie)


My Sharona?

[Donnie B.]

Right Said Fred: I'm Too Sexy?

[enocaster]

My Sharona?

Yes! You've guessed it enough times, I figured I just wasn't asking the right question. The strange wording of the question referenced several album titles by The Knack.

[HoboMan]

OK, here's an easy one. We all know Angus Young (AC/DC) plays a mean lead solo.
Name two AC/DC songs that DO NOT have a lead solo.

[Donnie B.]

OK, here's an easy one. We all know Angus Young (AC/DC) plays a mean lead solo.
Name two AC/DC songs that DO NOT have a lead solo.

Well, seeing as I'm not a huge fan and don't own any CDs I'll be on the sidelines watching this one.

[Gas-man]

OK, here's an easy one. We all know Angus Young (AC/DC) plays a mean lead solo.
Name two AC/DC songs that DO NOT have a lead solo.


Gonna take an AC/DC freak to answer this one.

Pretty arcane.

:RoCkIn

[HoboMan]

OK, I'll make it a little easier.
Name one AC/DC song without a lead solo.

Clue: Novelty, Funny, Play on words song during the Bon Scott era.

[bjjp2]

OK, I'll make it a little easier.
Name one AC/DC song without a lead solo.

Clue: Novelty, Funny, Play on words song during the Bon Scott era.

Based on clues, I'll say "Big Balls."

[HoboMan]

Based on clues, I'll say "Big Balls."

Correct!

You're up.

[bjjp2]

Correct!

You're up.

On Elvis Costello's first album "My Aim is True" the Attractions only played on one song. The rest of the album used a different backing band. Members of the band later had a giant hit under a different name. What was the name of the band, the later band and the hit single?

[HoboMan]

Clover, Huey Lewis & The News.

Do you believe in love.

[bjjp2]

Clover, Huey Lewis & The News.

Do you believe in love.

You're right, it was Clover and some of the members who played on My Aim is True later were in Huey Lewis and the News. So you're up. But the subsequent band I was thinking of was a different band; more of a one-hit wonder. Care to go for extra credit?

[grego7]

Tommy Tutone - Jenny (867-5309)

[HoboMan]

Tommy Tutone - Jenny (867-5309)

If this is the correct answer I forfeit to Grego.

[bjjp2]

If this is the correct answer I forfeit to Grego.

Think both are technically correct, but Tommy Tutone is what I was going for. So Grego, why don't you go next.

[grego7]

Which track from Gaucho did neither Donald Fagen nor Walter Becker play on?

[Donnie B.]

Which track from Gaucho did neither Donald Fagen nor Walter Becker play on?

Time Out of Mind?

[grego7]

Nope.

[grego7]

Holy crap - I sure brought this thread to a screeching halt.


Okay, here's a hint - the song is "Babylon Sisters" :messedup

[Donnie B.]

Is it Babylon Sisters? :)

[grego7]

Nope.






Just kidding :p



You are up, sir.

[Donnie B.]

Before Ian Paice of Deep Purple and John Bonham of Zep, who is said to have created the heavy rock style of drumming, by Modern Drumming magazine?

[bjjp2]

Before Ian Paice of Deep Purple and John Bonham of Zep, who is said to have created the heavy rock style of drumming, by Modern Drumming magazine?

Ginger Baker?

[The Smith]

Keith Moon ?

[HoboMan]

Gene Krupa

[The Last Rebel]

Before Ian Paice of Deep Purple and John Bonham of Zep, who is said to have created the heavy rock style of drumming, by Modern Drumming magazine?
Roger Taylor

[Donnie B.]

No x 4.

[klemguitar]

Gonzo from the Muppets!!!! ;)