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Quiz about Lindsey BuckinghamGeneral
Quiz about Lindsey BuckinghamGeneral

Lindsey Buckingham-General Trivia Quiz


Lindsey Buckingham has been the guitarist for Fleetwood Mac, as well as being an influential solo artist. How much do you know about this great songwriter?

A multiple-choice quiz by salisbury9. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
salisbury9
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
345,569
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
271
Last 3 plays: Guest 69 (7/10), Guest 1 (4/10), Guest 69 (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. When was Lindsey Buckingham born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Lindsey's older brother Greg won a silver medal for the United States in the 1968 Summer Olympics. For which sport did he win the medal? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Lindsey first met future girlfriend Stevie Nicks at a high school party. According to Nicks, what song was he playing on guitar when she came and joined him on harmony? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In 1979, Lindsey produced a solo album by John Stewart of the Kingston Trio. What was the title of the album? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In the beginning of his time with Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey stubbornly refused to use what item with his guitar? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. For his 1984 solo album "Go Insane", Lindsey wrote a song called "D.W. Suite" as a tribute to the death of a member of what band? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. In 1985, Lindsey provided the song "Time Bomb Town" to which movie soundtrack? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. The title song to Lindsey's 2008 album "Gift of Screws" was inspired by which famous poet? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Lindsey Buckingham has NOT sung about which of these women? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Which of Lindsey's songs is a tribute to his wife Kristen and their three children, citing their names in the lyrics? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. When was Lindsey Buckingham born?

Answer: October 3, 1949

Lindsey was born the youngest of three on October 3, 1949. He was born in in Palo Alto, California.
2. Lindsey's older brother Greg won a silver medal for the United States in the 1968 Summer Olympics. For which sport did he win the medal?

Answer: Swimming

Lindsey himself swam competitively, along with his siblings. Eventually he preferred music over sports.
3. Lindsey first met future girlfriend Stevie Nicks at a high school party. According to Nicks, what song was he playing on guitar when she came and joined him on harmony?

Answer: California Dreamin'

The Mamas and the Papas recorded "California Dreamin'" in 1965. Nicks described this first meeting in an interview with MTV in 2009.

(Source: www.mtv.com/news)
4. In 1979, Lindsey produced a solo album by John Stewart of the Kingston Trio. What was the title of the album?

Answer: Bombs Away Dream Babies

"Bombs Away Dream Babies" went to number ten on the US Billboard chart. Lindsey also produced an album for Walter Egan in 1978 called "Not Shy".
5. In the beginning of his time with Fleetwood Mac, Lindsey stubbornly refused to use what item with his guitar?

Answer: Pick

Lindsey Buckingham became famous for his finger-picking style of guitar playing. He does not use a pick.
6. For his 1984 solo album "Go Insane", Lindsey wrote a song called "D.W. Suite" as a tribute to the death of a member of what band?

Answer: The Beach Boys

"D.W. Suite" was written as a tribute to Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys. He is famously one of Lindsey's greatest inspirations.
7. In 1985, Lindsey provided the song "Time Bomb Town" to which movie soundtrack?

Answer: Back to the Future

The movie "Back to the Future" came out in 1985. "Holiday Road" and "Dancing Across the USA" were both contributed to "National Lampoon's Vacation" in 1983.
8. The title song to Lindsey's 2008 album "Gift of Screws" was inspired by which famous poet?

Answer: Emily Dickinson

"Gift of Screws" was inspired by Emily Dickinson's poem "Essential Oils Are Wrung". The album came out in 2008.
9. Lindsey Buckingham has NOT sung about which of these women?

Answer: Angie

"Angie" is a song by The Rolling Stones. "Miranda", "Oh Diane", and "Caroline" are songs by Fleetwood Mac.
10. Which of Lindsey's songs is a tribute to his wife Kristen and their three children, citing their names in the lyrics?

Answer: It Was You

Lindsey's children's names are included in the lyrics of "It Was You": William, Stella, and Leelee. The lyrics state:

"I waited for a woman, it was you
Back in '99 our love just in time"
Source: Author salisbury9

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