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10 Degrees of The Yardbirds Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz about the group The Yardbirds. See if you can link The Yardbirds to different artists and then back. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by adam_78. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
adam_78

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
306,241

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

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621

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Yardbirds featured three guitarists who went on to bigger things. Who was the first of the three to leave The Yardbirds? Hint

Jimmy Page

Eric Clapton

Pete Townshend

Keith Richards

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1969, following the breakup of Cream, Clapton formed a band which also featured Ginger Baker from Cream. What was the name of this band? Hint

Blind Faith

The Ruttles

Derek and the Dominoes

The Small Faces

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Question 3 of 10

3. Blind Faith also featured which famous vocalist who shone in the Spencer Davis Group and Traffic? Hint

Mike Bloomfield

Don Henley

Robert Plant

Steve Winwood

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1970, Steve Winwood rejoined Blind Faith's guitarist Eric Clapton as session players on an album by which famous blues singer? Hint

Muddy Waters

Howlin' Wolf

Robert Johnson

Koko Taylor

5. Eric Clapton and Steve Winwood weren't the only artists who performed on 'The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions'. Also, performing on bass and drums respectively were Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts, of which famous band? Hint

The Eagles

The Beatles

The Rolling Stones

The Who

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1974, Mick Taylor left The Rolling Stones. He was replaced by which guitarist? Hint

Ron Wood

Keith Richards

John Lennon

Tony Iommi

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ron Wood joined Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones in their band and their career took off. What was the name of this band, after Ron Wood joined? Hint

Spinal Tap

Small Faces

Faces

Quiet Melon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Faces also featured which soon-to-be famous singer on lead vocals? Hint

Keith Relf

Paul McCartney

Rod Stewart

Roger Daltry

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Question 9 of 10

9. Before joining Faces, Rod Stewart was the lead singer for which rock guitarist's band? Hint

Jimmy Page

Keith Richards

Eric Clapton

Jeff Beck

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1965, Jeff Beck joined which emerging rock band after its guitarist quit? Hint

The Animals

Them

The Yardbirds

The Byrds

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Yardbirds featured three guitarists who went on to bigger things. Who was the first of the three to leave The Yardbirds?

Answer: Eric Clapton

Eric Clapton was technically the second guitarist of The Yardbirds. The first guitarist was fired to make room for Clapton. Clapton then tired of the direction The Yardbirds were heading and decided to pursue his own career, which has included Derek and the Dominoes, Cream, and a very successful solo career.

2. In 1969, following the breakup of Cream, Clapton formed a band which also featured Ginger Baker from Cream. What was the name of this band?

Answer: Blind Faith

Blind Faith only lasted a few months, with only one release.

3. Blind Faith also featured which famous vocalist who shone in the Spencer Davis Group and Traffic?

Answer: Steve Winwood

Steve Winwood later went on to a successful solo career with hits such as 'Roll With It', and 'Higher Love'.

4. In 1970, Steve Winwood rejoined Blind Faith's guitarist Eric Clapton as session players on an album by which famous blues singer?

Answer: Howlin' Wolf

The album was appropriately entitled 'The London Howlin' Wolf Sessions', which was one of his last.

Answer: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones have led a long and illustrious career period. Bill Wyman left the band in the 1993.

6. In 1974, Mick Taylor left The Rolling Stones. He was replaced by which guitarist?

Answer: Ron Wood

John Lennon was the rhythm guitarist and founder of the Beatles. Keith Richards is the lead guitarist for the Rolling Stones. Tony Iommi is the lead guitarist for Black Sabbath.

7. Ron Wood joined Ronnie Lane, Ian McLagan and Kenney Jones in their band and their career took off. What was the name of this band, after Ron Wood joined?

Answer: Faces

Small Faces was the initial name of the band Faces. Quiet Melon was a transitional band leading to Faces. Spinal Tap was an '80s mockumentary of '60s and '70s British bands.

8. Faces also featured which soon-to-be famous singer on lead vocals?

Answer: Rod Stewart

Rod the Mod proved himself in Faces and his longevity has led to his place among rock royalty.

9. Before joining Faces, Rod Stewart was the lead singer for which rock guitarist's band?

Answer: Jeff Beck

The Jeff Beck group lasted from 1967 to 1969 and spawned two albums, 'Truth' and 'Beck-ola'.

10. In 1965, Jeff Beck joined which emerging rock band after its guitarist quit?

Answer: The Yardbirds

The Yardbirds added Jimmy Page as a rhythm guitarist in 1966, and for a few months both Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck were in the group. Jeff Beck was fired for his antics.

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Source: Author adam_78

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