Author: Mauvin Sequeira

Q1. In what year were The Shirelles formed as a singing group? A. 1956 B. 1957 C. 1958 D. 1959 Answer: B. 1957 Q2. What was the original name of The Shirelles before they adopted their famous moniker? A. The Honeytones B. The Chantelles C. The Poquellos D. The Passiacs Answer: C. The Poquellos Q3. Where did The Shirelles first perform together publicly? A. A local church event B. Passaic High School talent show C. A New York radio broadcast D. A family backyard party Answer: B. Passaic High School talent show

Q1. In what year was Booker T. & the M.G.'s formed in Memphis, Tennessee? A. 1960 B. 1962 C. 1964 D. 1966 Answer: B. 1962 Q2. What does "M.G.'s" stand for in the band's name? A. Memphis Group B. Muscle Shoals Group C. Motown Groove D. Mississippi Gospel Answer: A. Memphis Group Q3. Which instrument did Booker T. Jones primarily play in the band? A. Guitar B. Drums C. Hammond organ D. Bass Answer: C. Hammond organ

Q1. In what year were The Coasters officially formed after members left The Robins? A. 1953 B. 1955 C. 1957 D. 1959 Answer: B. 1955 Q2. Why were The Coasters named as such? A. After their love for surfing on the California coast B. Because they were the first group to tour by train along coastal routes C. Due to their relocation from the West Coast to the East Coast D. Inspired by a popular board game from the era Answer: C. Due to their relocation from the West Coast to the East Coast Q3. Who were the primary songwriters ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Joy Division formed? A. 1975 B. 1976 C. 1977 D. 1978 Answer: B. 1976 Q2. What inspired the band name "Joy Division"? A. A novel by William S. Burroughs B. A David Bowie album track C. A factory division in Manchester's industrial history D. A term from the novel The House of Dolls referring to Nazi concentration camp prostitution units Answer: D. A term from the novel The House of Dolls referring to Nazi concentration camp prostitution units. Q3. Who served as Joy Division's manager and later became a partner in Factory Records? A. Martin ... Read more

Q1. In what year was Earth, Wind & Fire founded by Maurice White? A. 1967 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1973 Answer: B. 1969 Q2. What inspired the name "Earth, Wind & Fire" for the band? A. Maurice White's astrological sign, Sagittarius B. A famous novel C. An ancient Egyptian myth D. A dream Maurice White had Answer: A. Maurice White's astrological sign, Sagittarius Q3. Which instrument is prominently featured in Earth, Wind & Fire's music, often played by Maurice White? A. Sitar B. Kalimba C. Theremin D. Harp Answer: B. The Kalimba

Q1. In which year was the Allman Brothers Band formed? A. 1967 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1973 Answer: B. 1969 Q2. Where was the Allman Brothers Band originally formed? A. Macon, Georgia B. Atlanta, Georgia C. Nashville, Tennessee D. Jacksonville, Florida Answer: D. Jacksonville, Florida Q3. Who served as the band's primary lead guitarist and slide guitar player in its original lineup? A. Dickey Betts B. Gregg Allman C. Duane Allman D. Warren Haynes Answer: C. Duane Allman

Q1. In what year was the British rock band Supertramp formed in London? A. 1968 B. 1969 C. 1971 D. 1972 Answer: B. 1969 Q2. What was the original name of Supertramp before they adopted their iconic moniker? A. The Joint B. Daddy C. Supertramp D. Indelibly Stamped Answer: B. Daddy Q3. The name "Supertramp" was inspired by a novel. Who is the author of The Autobiography of a Super-Tramp? A. William Henry Davies B. W.H. Auden C. George Orwell D. Charles Dickens Answer: A. William Henry Davies

Q1. In what year were the Beastie Boys officially formed as a band? A. 1979 B. 1981 C. 1983 D. 1986 Answer: B. 1981 Q2. What was the original name of the band that evolved into the Beastie Boys? A. The Young Aborigines B. The Young and the Useless C. The Walden Jazz Band D. The New Style Answer: A. The Young Aborigines Q3. Who was the first drummer in the Beastie Boys' lineup before their transition to hip-hop? A. Adam Horovitz B. Kate Schellenbach C. Rick Rubin D. DJ Hurricane Answer: B. Kate Schellenbach

Q1. In what year did Steely Dan release their debut album, Can't Buy a Thrill? A. 1970 B. 1971 C. 1972 D. 1973 Answer: C. 1972 Q2. Who were the founding core members of Steely Dan? A. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker B. Walter Becker and Denny Dias C. Donald Fagen and Jeff Baxter D. Michael McDonald and Jim Hodder Answer: A. Donald Fagen and Walter Becker Q3. Which college did Donald Fagen and Walter Becker attend when they first met in 1967? A. Columbia University B. Bard College C. New York University D. Juilliard School Answer: B. Bard College

Q1. In what year was the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary formed in New York City during the American folk music revival? A. 1959 B. 1961 C. 1963 D. 1965 Answer: B. 1961 Q2. Who served as the manager of Peter, Paul and Mary, auditioning singers in the New York folk scene and booking their early performances? A. Pete Seeger B. Bob Dylan C. Albert Grossman D. Woody Guthrie Answer: C. Albert Grossman Q3. Which Greenwich Village venue marked Peter, Paul and Mary's debut performance in late 1961? A. Carnegie Hall B. The Bitter End C. The Village Gate ... Read more