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"And The Band" Played On I Trivia Quiz

Over the history of rock & roll, there have been many bands whose name was in the format of _ and the ___s. How much do you know about these "and the" band names?

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

Author
swgolde

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
313,679

Updated
Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. ______ & the Dominos is well known for songs such as "Layla" and "Bell Bottom Blues." What name completes this sentence?

Answer: (One Word, a name)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Rosie & ________ rocked the charts with tunes like "Angel Baby" and "Why Did You Leave Me?" Who was Rosie's backup group? Hint

The Originals

The Robots

The Riveters

The Hearts

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Question 3 of 10

3. ________ & the Shondells sang "Crimson and Clover" and "Sweet Cherry Wine." Who was the frontman for this famous group? Hint

Bobby Guy

Tommy James

Maurice Williams

Hank Ballard

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Question 4 of 10

4. Randy & ________ is a lesser-known quintet, known for "Denise" and "Why Do Kids Grow Up?" Who supported Randy on stage? Hint

The Roommates

The Rainbows

The Dakotas

The Romans

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Question 5 of 10

5. _________ & the Playboys came to fame with songs like "She's Just My Style" and "This Diamond Ring." What's the name of the man who led the group? Hint

Gary Lewis

Jerry Butler

Mitch Ryder

Jay

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Question 6 of 10

6. ? & _________ are pretty much a one hit wonder, known for "96 Tears." What did the quirky lead singer call the rest of his band? Hint

The Inquisitors

The Mysterians

The Questions

The Riddles

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Question 7 of 10

7. Archie Bell & the ________ sang "Tighten Up" and "Here I Go Again." What is the name of Archie's backup band?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 8 of 10

8. _______ & the Fireballs was a less famous group, who are known for "Sugar Shack" and "Daisy Petal Pickin.'" What name fills in this blank? Hint

Jimmy Gilmer

Bo Donaldson

Gerry

Jay

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Question 9 of 10

9. Lee Andrews & _________ sang "Long Lonely Nights" and "Teardrops." What was the name of Lee's backup band? Hint

The Spirits

The Rainbows

The Dreamers

The Hearts

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Question 10 of 10

10. _________ & the Toot Uncommons was a short-lived group who sang "King Tut," and pretty much nothing else. What comedian "led" this motley crew?

Answer: (Full Name, comedian)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. ______ & the Dominos is well known for songs such as "Layla" and "Bell Bottom Blues." What name completes this sentence?

Answer: Derek

"Layla," one of Eric Clapton's most well-known songs, was written about the wife of Pattie Boyd, then the wife of George Harrison. Pattie was also the inspiration for "Bell Bottom Blues" and "Wonderful Tonight" by Clapton and "Something" by Harrison. Ultimately, she was married to (and divorced from) both men.

2. Rosie & ________ rocked the charts with tunes like "Angel Baby" and "Why Did You Leave Me?" Who was Rosie's backup group?

Answer: The Originals

"Angel Baby" has been covered by other artists, such as John Lennon. The song was written by Rosie Hamlin when she was only 14 years old.

3. ________ & the Shondells sang "Crimson and Clover" and "Sweet Cherry Wine." Who was the frontman for this famous group?

Answer: Tommy James

Tommy James and the Shondells also released smash hits such as "Mony Mony," "Hanky Panky," and "I Think We're Alone Now." The band itself was originally known as Tom and the Tornadoes, but changed its name in 1963.

4. Randy & ________ is a lesser-known quintet, known for "Denise" and "Why Do Kids Grow Up?" Who supported Randy on stage?

Answer: The Rainbows

Randy & the Rainbows was comprised of two sets of brothers, the Zeros (Sal and Mike) and the Safutos (Frank and Randy), as well as Ken Arcipowski, who was not related to either duo. Currently, there are two touring groups operating under the "Randy & the Rainbows," one led by Mike Zero, and the other by Randy Safuto.

5. _________ & the Playboys came to fame with songs like "She's Just My Style" and "This Diamond Ring." What's the name of the man who led the group?

Answer: Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis' father perhaps eclipses his son's fame. Jerry Lewis, actor and comedian well known for his role in "The Nutty Professor," is Gary's dad.

6. ? & _________ are pretty much a one hit wonder, known for "96 Tears." What did the quirky lead singer call the rest of his band?

Answer: The Mysterians

For those of you that do not know how to pronounce "?," the band is verbally referred to as "Question Mark and the Mysterians." The lead singer was (and is) referred to as Question Mark, and he claims to be a Martian.

7. Archie Bell & the ________ sang "Tighten Up" and "Here I Go Again." What is the name of Archie's backup band?

Answer: Drells

Archie Bell's younger brother is Jerry Bell, the lead singer of The Dazz Band, best known for "Let It Whip." His other brother, Ricky Bell, was an NFL player who died prematurely in 1985 (and was played in "Triumph of the Heart" by Mario Van Peebles).

8. _______ & the Fireballs was a less famous group, who are known for "Sugar Shack" and "Daisy Petal Pickin.'" What name fills in this blank?

Answer: Jimmy Gilmer

The Fireballs were a group from the small town of Raton, New Mexico. They also released the songs "Torquay" and "Bulldog," which also reached the charts.

9. Lee Andrews & _________ sang "Long Lonely Nights" and "Teardrops." What was the name of Lee's backup band?

Answer: The Hearts

Lee Andrews is the patron of a very musical family. Andrews' son is drummer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson of The Roots.

10. _________ & the Toot Uncommons was a short-lived group who sang "King Tut," and pretty much nothing else. What comedian "led" this motley crew?

Answer: Steve Martin

The "Toot Uncommons" were actually members of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, who supported Martin in this humorous endeavour. Martin, though, is a man of great talent himself. Steve Martin is also a successful banjo player.

Source: Author swgolde

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"And The Band" Played On I Trivia Quiz

Over the history of rock & roll, there have been many bands whose name was in the format of ___ and the _____s. How much do you know about these "and the" band names?

Over the history of rock & roll, there have been many bands whose name was in the format of _ and the ___s. How much do you know about these "and the" band names?