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Grateful Dead Trivia Quiz

The Grateful Dead created timeless music for their faithful followers for decades. To the 'faithful' these should be pretty easy questions. For those unfamiliar, what a great opportunity to learn about this historic band.

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

Author
cledawg

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,486

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
531

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 174 (9/10), Guest 107 (7/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Jerry Garcia was an unlikely lead guitarist due to which loss? Hint

sense of touch

vision

middle finger

hearing

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Question 2 of 10

2. Though the band played continuously for 30 years they only produced one top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.. Which song went all the way to number nine? Hint

Uncle Johns Band

Touch of Grey

Truckin'

Hell In A Bucket

3. The band seemed to be ill-fated when it came to one instrument, seeing the early and unexpected deaths of four different members that played in this position. What was the name given to this unfortunate set of circumstances? Hint

drums of the damned

blighted bass players

voodooed violinists

curse of the keyboards

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Question 4 of 10

4. Jerry Garcia's ashes were spread, fittingly, in the San Fransisco Bay, and in which river deep with history? Hint

The Nile

The Amazon

The Mississippi

The Ganges

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Question 5 of 10

5. From 1986 to 1995 (the band's break-up) The Grateful Dead produced an album and often shared the stage with Robert Allan Zimmerman. If you were lucky enough to catch one of these shows who would you have been listening to? Hint

Bob Marley

Bob Dylan

Bob Segar

Bobby Darin

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Grateful Dead were well known for their nomadic following. What name was given to these faithful followers who traveled from city to city to be with the band? Hint

Deadbeats

Hoboheads

Headhunters

Deadheads

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Grateful Dead concerts were well known for their musical interlude performed at every show. What was the name given to this two part 'instrument only' performance? Hint

Bass and Drums

Keys and Bass

Piano and Keys

Drums and Space

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Question 8 of 10

8. After the death of Jerry Garcia the remaining members formed a new band. What was the 'tongue in cheek' name they gave themselves? Hint

The Remainders

The Undead

The Living

The Other Ones

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1964 three of the original band members formed a band under another name which changed to The Grateful Dead in 1965. What was the band's name for that short time? Hint

The Lovin' Spoonful

The Terrapins

Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions

Cream

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Question 10 of 10

10. In what year did The Grateful Dead perform at The Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt? Hint

1978

1969

1966

1975

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Jerry Garcia was an unlikely lead guitarist due to which loss?

Answer: middle finger

Jerry lost his right middle finger as a little boy while his brother was cutting firewood which Jerry was steadying.

2. Though the band played continuously for 30 years they only produced one top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.. Which song went all the way to number nine?

Answer: Touch of Grey

In 1987 The Grateful Dead emerged into the top 40 scene with 'Touch Of Grey'. Interestingly many of the band's faithful following felt the song was a sell out and rejected the new album and new fans.

Answer: curse of the keyboards

Ron 'Pigpen' McKernan died 3/8/73 from gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Keith Godchaux died 7/3/80 in an auto accident. Brent Mydland died 7/26/90 of a drug overdose. Vince Welnick died 6/2/06 from suicide.

4. Jerry Garcia's ashes were spread, fittingly, in the San Fransisco Bay, and in which river deep with history?

Answer: The Ganges

Jerry Garcia's health proved to be very problematic during the band's later years. As a diabetic, a daily smoker and due to a recurring heroin addiction, Jerry finally succumbed to a heart attack while in rehab on 8/9/95 at the age of 53.

Answer: Bob Dylan

Originally Bob Dylan appeared with The Grateful Dead playing separate sets with the Grateful Dead opening and Bob usually playing the third and final set but as time went on they would typically perform together playing songs written by both Dylan and The Grateful Dead.

6. The Grateful Dead were well known for their nomadic following. What name was given to these faithful followers who traveled from city to city to be with the band?

Answer: Deadheads

The Grateful Dead performed in over 2300 concerts, including Woodstock, from 1965 to 1995.

7. The Grateful Dead concerts were well known for their musical interlude performed at every show. What was the name given to this two part 'instrument only' performance?

Answer: Drums and Space

Drums and Space were usually played in that order with drums usually closing out the first set and space beginning the second set. There were never vocals during this part of the show.

8. After the death of Jerry Garcia the remaining members formed a new band. What was the 'tongue in cheek' name they gave themselves?

Answer: The Other Ones

In 2003 the remaining members of The Other Ones changed their name to The Dead and are still performing today.

9. In 1964 three of the original band members formed a band under another name which changed to The Grateful Dead in 1965. What was the band's name for that short time?

Answer: Mother McCree's Uptown Jug Champions

The jug, washboard and kazoo were key instruments for the band before they decided to go electric and psychedelic.

10. In what year did The Grateful Dead perform at The Great Pyramid in Giza, Egypt?

Answer: 1978

The Grateful Dead gave all proceeds from this concert to the country of Egypt for the preservation of the country's ancient wonders.

Source: Author cledawg

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