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01) In what movie did Ringo Starr play Frank Zappa?

02) Barry McGuire had a #1 Hit with "Eve of Destruction" in 1965. Who wrote that song, as well as "Secret Agent Man" for Johnny Rivers?

03) Eric Burdon and the Animals released "House of the Rising Sun" in 1964. Though it was a traditional folk tune, Eric first heard it on the debut album of what artist in 1962?

04) Rita and her sister Priscilla were married to what performers?
One a singer/songwriter/actor, the other an R&B Organist.

05) Quincy Jones married what actress?

06) Neil Young married what actress?

07) Peter Wolf married what actress?

08) Maurice Gibb (BEEGEES) married what singer?

09) A music superstar almost died in a motorcycle accident in 1966. Who?

10) The Fillmore East & Fillmore West were music venues run by?

11) He's "the kind of guy who likes to roam around" Who is he? His group? And the song?

12) Who started the "Twist"?

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1) 200 Motels

3) Bob Dylan (I think)

7) Faye Dunaway

9) Dylan

10) Bill Graham

11) Dion, Belmonts, The Wanderer

12 Joey Dee & the Starlighters

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Interesting aside - Did you know 3 of the Young Rascals came from The Starlighters?
Jimi Hendrix was even in that band for a while!
But someone else started The Twist, sorry!

6) Carrie Snodgress

01) In what movie did Ringo Starr play Frank Zappa?

***"200 Motels"

02) Barry McGuire had a #1 Hit with "Eve of Destruction" in 1965. Who wrote that song, as well as "Secret Agent Man" for Johnny Rivers?

***PF Sloan

03) Eric Burdon and the Animals released "House of the Rising Sun" in 1964. Though it was a traditional folk tune, Eric first heard it on the debut album of what artist in 1962?

***Bob Dylan

04) Rita and her sister Priscilla were married to what performers?
One a singer/songwriter/actor, the other an R&B Organist.

***Rita married Kris Kristofferson; Pris married Booker T. Jones

05) Quincy Jones married what actress?

***Peggy Lipton

06) Neil Young married what actress?

***Carrie Snodgress

07) Peter Wolf married what actress?

***Faye Dunaway

0l Maurice Gibb (BEEGEES) married what singer?

***Lulu

09) A music superstar almost died in a motorcycle accident in 1966. Who?

***Robert Zimmerman

10) The Fillmore East & Fillmore West were music venues run by?

***Wolfgang (aka Bill Graham)

11) He's "the kind of guy who likes to roam around" Who is he? His group? And the song?

***Dion DiMucci, the Belmonts, "The Wanderer"

12) Who started the "Twist"?

***Hank Ballard

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PS - What issue of Hustler Magazine contains the photo-shoot Zappa choreographed/directed?

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01) In what movie did Ringo Starr play Frank Zappa?

***"200 Motels"

200 Motels is the movie in which Ringo Starr plays Frank Zappa (the person). Frank performs all musical numbers as himself. This is one crazy movie! A lot went unexplained! I need to watch it again too Reved.

02) Barry McGuire had a #1 Hit with "Eve of Destruction" in 1965. Who wrote that song, as well as "Secret Agent Man" for Johnny Rivers?

***PF Sloan

Along with his songwriting partner, Steve Barri.

03) Eric Burdon and the Animals released "House of the Rising Sun" in 1964. Though it was a traditional folk tune, Eric first heard it on the debut album of what artist in 1962?

***Bob Dylan

What a great song!

04) Rita and her sister Priscilla were married to what performers?
One a singer/songwriter/actor, the other an R&B Organist.

***Rita married Kris Kristofferson; Pris married Booker T. Jones

That's Rita Coolidge and Priscilla.

05) Quincy Jones married what actress?

***Peggy Lipton

Loved Peggy in MOD SQUAD and Twin Peaks.

06) Neil Young married what actress?

***Carrie Snodgress

I only learned this recently and was surprised. Sadly, Carrie passed away in 2004.

07) Peter Wolf married what actress?

***Faye Dunaway

Another marital shocker.

08 Maurice Gibb (BEEGEES) married what singer?

***Lulu

To sir with love, while it lasted.

09) A music superstar almost died in a motorcycle accident in 1966. Who?

***Robert Zimmerman

and they said Mr. Dylan would never sing again but he came back stronger than ever!

10) The Fillmore East & Fillmore West were music venues run by?

***Wolfgang (aka Bill Graham)

NOT the evangelist Billy Graham.

11) He's "the kind of guy who likes to roam around" Who is he? His group? And the song?

***Dion DiMucci, the Belmonts, "The Wanderer"

Luckily, 1959 Dion passed up a ride in the charter plane that crashed, killing Buddy Holly.

12) Who started the "Twist"?

***Hank Ballard

It was a throw-away novelty dance tune on the B-Side of TEARDROPS ON MY LETTER in 1958. Chubby Checker's slicker version came out in 1960

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Frank Zappa Celebrity Photo-Fantasy was in the April, 1984 issue of Hustler Magazine.

Okie Dokie folks!
We are back with more MUSIC TRIVIA and this time it's from the most memorable time in Rock History.
So then, let's see what YOU remember about the BRITISH INVASION!

I guess we all know that it all started with the Beatles but:

1. What was the name of the Liverpool club where they held sway during their first hits in the U.K.?

2. What Manchester band replaced the Beatles as headliners there?

3. That band had U.K. Hits with "Just One Look" & "Searchin' but can you name 2 of their U.S.Hits?

4. A Rocker from Wales gave the Winwood brothers their start with a
song called DIMPLES. Can you name his group?

5. Of the original British invasion bands, which one was most influenced by black American R&B rather than blues? Their lead singer went on to declare WAR in 1970.

6. The second British group, after The Beatles, to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show was?

7. This band's first hit was GO NOW, sung by a future band-mate of Paul McCartneys. Can you name him?

8. What was the 2nd group from Liverpool (after the Beatles) to have a Hit in the U.S.? EXTRA-can you name the song?

9. This group included at one time or another the following members: Jack Bruce, Tom McGuiness, Mike Hugg, Klaus Voorman, and Paul Jones. Name the keybord player and you'll name the band as well.

10. What Birmingham group, whose Hits included "Flowers in the Rain" & "I Can Hear the Grass Grow", sent one of its members on to fame with ELO in 1972?

11) Who Sang "She's Not There" in 1964?

12) Who owed their fleeting fame to Lennon and McCartney, who wrote two songs for them? (Do You Want To Know A Secret & Bad To Me)

2)Hollies

3)Bus Stop & Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress

5) Must Be Eric Burdan & The Animals

6) rolling stones

7) Denny Laine of the Moody Blues

2)Hollies
>>>Correct answer!

3)Bus Stop & Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress
>>>Correct answer! Long Cool Women was from their "second coming" in 1974!

5) Must Be Eric Burdon & The Animals
>>>Correct answer!

6) rolling stones
>>>Sorry...try again!

7) Denny Laine of the Moody Blues
>>>Correct answer! He joined Wings in 1971.

10) Jeff lynn came from the Move
>>>Correct answer! Of coarse, he became known as Otis Wilbury in 1988.

I got to thinking, maybe we have reached the point in this game that we kinda like to call HINT TIME!

Alrighty then, HERE are some hints for our contestants.
Speaking of contestants, don't hesitate being one!

4. A Rocker from Wales gave the Winwood brothers their start with a
song called DIMPLES. Can you name his group?
HINT > Their hit 'I'm A Man' reached #10 in 1967.

6. The second British group, after The Beatles, to appear on the Ed Sullivan Show was?
HINT > Their hit 'Can't You See That She's Mine' reached #4 in 1964.

8. What was the 2nd group from Liverpool (after the Beatles) to have a Hit in the U.S.? EXTRA-can you name the song?
HINT > Their susequent hit 'Love Potion Number 9' reached #3 in 1965.

9. This group included at one time or another the following members: Jack Bruce, Tom McGuiness, Mike Hugg, Klaus Voorman, and Paul Jones. Name the keybord player and you'll name the band as well.
HINT > Their hit 'Do Wah Diddy Diddy' hit #1 in 1964.

11) Who Sang "She's Not There" in 1964?
HINT > Their hit 'Time Of The Season' hit #1 in 1968

12) Who owed their fleeting fame to Lennon and McCartney, who wrote two songs for them? (Do You Want To Know A Secret & Bad To Me)
HINT > Their last hit 'Trains And Boats And Planes' was released in 1965.

4)
Little Stevie Winwood played in the Spencer Davis Group

6) The very under-rated Dave Clark Five

8)???...The Searchers did a version of LP #9, But I think they were Aussies

9) Ohhhh Ohhh I Know This one....Manfred Mann's Earth Band

11) Kick me now or kick me later...The Zombies.

BTW, my research shows that the Searchers were born and formed their band in Liverpool!
The did tour a lot in Australia though!

Your other answers are correct-o-mundo!

The credit belongs to Mr. Dennison...

Here's two more for you....

Which WHO member appears in 200 MOTELS and in what role ?

What was the name Olivia Newton-John first appeared in ?

What was the name Olivia Newton-John first appeared in ?

FIRST MOVIE? It was 'Funny Things Happen Down Under' (1965)

And I believe that is 11 Atta-Boys for Mr. Ellanoize!

Okay then...
The answer to #12 is Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas!

Thanks for playing British Invasion Music Trivia!
I (Wink Dangerdale) will be back a.s.a.p., if not sooner with another fun packed
Music Trivia game!

It's 12 questions about some of our favorite Rock Groups!
Some are easy! Some are not so easy!

If you enjoy playing, half as much as I will enjoy showering you with Atta-Boys when you win, we'll all have a blast!

Okay then! The time has come! Let's play, shall we?!?!

01) In 1969, with a new lineup including the guy who had sung, as Jesus, in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, this band recorded the "Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra" album.
Can you name the singer and the band?

02) This guys first recording group was a power pop quartet, from Philadelphia, they made their live debut in July 1967, opening for the doors. More recently he has been singing with the newly formed CARS!
Can you name him and his original group?

03) The Northwest was a fertile breeding ground for raunchy rock and roll bands in the early 60's. Paul Revere and the Raider were the most successful, but the most successful song; indeed one of the best known and most notorious songs in the history of Rock and Roll was _________. The Raiders cut their verson but it was _________ who had the hit!
Can you name the song and the band?

04) Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron hit #2 and sold 3 million singles for this sextet in 1966-67 and gave them a lease on life that they exploited to the hilt.
Can you name the band?

05) Along with The Mamas and The Papas, this group was part of the late-sisties folk/pop vocal group movement, with major hits like LAZY DAYS and SUNDAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
In 1982 the lead singer joined the reformed Mamas and Papas!
Can you name her original group?

06) During their brief career, in the mid-sixties, this young Belfast band's personel changed often, at various times including Jimmy Page and keyboardist Peter Bardens, who went on to form Camel!
Their lead singer moved on to a very successful solo career.
Can you name them?

07) This was one of the vintage acid-rock San Francisco bands of the late sixties. Their early shows and albums contributed some of the best-remebered instrumental jam music of the period but they never were as popular, nationally, as their S.F contemporaries, The Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead.
Can you name this band?

08) This British band's majestic art rock set the style for such acts as Kansas and Styx: story songs set to complex, richly textured music with hints of classical pomp. They started as a highly theatrical cult band when they were fronted by their first lead singer. They changed direction, when he left and their drummer took over as front man.
Can you name this band?

09) The Small Faces got their name for two reasons: They were small, under 5'6" tall, and they were "faces" as in the Who's "I'm The Face," a declaration of mod-era hipness. When Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie, the band changed it's name to "The Faces" because their 2 new members were quite a bit taller!
Can you name the two new members?

10) In 1984, A Box Of Frogs, featuring Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty and Paul Samuel Smith, formerly of a popular 60's British Rock Group, released their debut album, with one of their original band's legendary guitar heroes, credited as "additional frog" on 4 of the tracks.
Can you name the 60's band all these Frogs came from originally?

11) Santana's 1970 hit "Black Magic Women" had been previously recorded by what band?

12) What former ANIMAL formed a band, in 1979, with Gordon Sumner and Stewart Copeland?

1) I believe Neely played Jesus in the Film, But I think Ian Gillian Sang the lead in the stage production, And He sang in Deep Purple

2)Utopia

3) (a)Louie Louie (b) Kingsmen

4) I have the vinyl Lp by the Royal Guardsmen

5) Spanky & Our Gang

7) This is totally a Guess, But I remember Moby Grape

8)I think you are talking about Genisis, Because when Peter Gabrial left, Phill collins came out from behind the drums to sing

9) As You know I am a major Steve Marriott Fan (R.I.P.), but I didn't give up on The Faces after Rod Stewart & Ronnie Wood Joined (a Nod Is As Good As A Wink is still on Regular rotation on my jukebox)

10) Wow I thought I was the only one who knew about this great underground band.
Most of the members came from the Yardbirds.

Alrighty then, here's the low-down on the game, so far!

01) In 1969, with a new lineup including the guy who had sung, as Jesus, in JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, this band recorded the "Lord's Concerto for Group and Orchestra" album.
Can you name the singer and the band?

Ellanoize IS correct. Ian Gillan sang the part, of Jesus, on the original Rock Opera LP release and then joined Deep Purple.
What an amazing vocalist!

02) This guys first recording group was a power pop quartet, from Philadelphia, they made their live debut in July 1967, opening for the doors. More recently he has been singing with the newly formed CARS!
Can you name him and his original group?

Frustrated IS correct about the singer. It's Todd Rundgren
Ellanoize is NOT correct about Todd's original band. It was not Utopia.

03) The Northwest was a fertile breeding ground for raunchy rock and roll bands in the early 60's. Paul Revere and the Raider were the most successful, but the most successful song; indeed one of the best known and most notorious songs in the history of Rock and Roll was _________. The Raiders cut their verson but it was _________ who had the hit!
Can you name the song and the band?

Ellanoize IS correct. It's Louie Louie by The Kingsmen. I don't think they ever did Cherokee People, frustrated.

04) Snoopy Vs. The Red Baron hit #2 and sold 3 million singles for this sextet in 1966-67 and gave them a lease on life that they exploited to the hilt.
Can you name the band?

Ellanoize IS correct. It's The Royal Guardsmen, NOT the 1910 Fruitgum Company, frustrated.

05) Along with The Mamas and The Papas, this group was part of the late-sisties folk/pop vocal group movement, with major hits like LAZY DAYS and SUNDAYS WILL NEVER BE THE SAME.
In 1982 the lead singer joined the reformed Mamas and Papas!
Can you name her original group?

Ellanoize IS correct. It's Spanky and Our Gang! They had some great hit, for sure!

06) During their brief career, in the mid-sixties, this young Belfast band's personel changed often, at various times including Jimmy Page and keyboardist Peter Bardens, who went on to form Camel!
Their lead singer moved on to a very successful solo career.
Can you name them?

No answers YET.

07) This was one of the vintage acid-rock San Francisco bands of the late sixties. Their early shows and albums contributed some of the best-remebered instrumental jam music of the period but they never were as popular, nationally, as their S.F contemporaries, The Jefferson Airplane and The Grateful Dead.
Can you name this band?

Ellanoize is NOT correct. It's not Moby Grape.

08) This British band's majestic art rock set the style for such acts as Kansas and Styx: story songs set to complex, richly textured music with hints of classical pomp. They started as a highly theatrical cult band when they were fronted by their first lead singer. They changed direction, when he left and their drummer took over as front man.
Can you name this band?

Ellanoize IS correct. It's Genesis! A totally different band with Peter Gabriel than without him.

09) The Small Faces got their name for two reasons: They were small, under 5'6" tall, and they were "faces" as in the Who's "I'm The Face," a declaration of mod-era hipness. When Steve Marriott left to form Humble Pie, the band changed it's name to "The Faces" because their 2 new members were quite a bit taller!
Can you name the two new members?

Frustrated IS correct. It's Ron Wood.
Ellanoize IS correct also. It's Rod Stewart.

10) In 1984, A Box Of Frogs, featuring Chris Dreja, Jim McCarty and Paul Samuel Smith, formerly of a popular 60's British Rock Group, released their debut album, with one of their original band's legendary guitar heroes, credited as "additional frog" on 4 of the tracks.
Can you name the 60's band all these Frogs came from originally?

Ellanoize IS correct. Box Of Frogs were the three "less essential" Yardbirds with a new lead singer. Not to be outdone by Beck, Jimmy Page appeared as an additional Frog on their 2nd LP. I miss Keith Relf!

11) Santana's 1970 hit "Black Magic Women" had been previously recorded by what band?

Ellanoize IS correct. Fleetwood Mac did the song, in their first incarnation, featuring Peter Green on guitar and vocal.

12) What former ANIMAL formed a band, in 1979, with Gordon Sumner and Stewart Copeland?

Frustrated IS correct. It's Andy Summers, who played is the final incarnation of Eric Burdon and The Animals!

We still need answers on numbers 2, 6 and 7 folks!
Anyone wanna chime in here?!?!?

You can still earn yourselves some atta-boys/girls, if you know the "correct" answers!