Another Country Heard From Trivia Quiz

Answer: Holland

Shocking Blue, Golden Earring, and Q'65 were some of the leading rock and pop bands of the sixties in Holland. Robbie Van Leeuwen formed Shocking Blue in 1967 after leaving the band Motions. The following year they were signed with independent label Dureco.

Their first single "Lucy Brown is Back in Town" went to 21 on the Dutch Top Forty. Shortly after the success of the single, their manager was attending a party for another band and heard singer Mariska Veres fronting the house band at the event.

He eventually persuaded her to join Shocking Blue, replacing singer Fred DeWilde. After two minor hits the band recorded "Venus" on a two-track and it went to number one in most European countries before breaking in the US. Ironically, it only peaked at number three on the Dutch charts.

Answer: The Nashville Teens

The band was formed in Weybridge, Surrey in 1962. They became part of the Hamburg music scene along with the Beatles and even backed Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Bo Diddley. They came to the attention of famed British manager Mickie Most who produced their 1964 debut single, "Tobacco Road".

The song reached number six in the UK and made it to number 14 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. The band was comprised of excellent musicians, however, because of lack of support by their label and the fact that the collective band did not have a unique appeal they could not sustain their success.

The Lovin' Spoonful, Sopwith Camel and The Outsiders are all from various parts of America. "Tobacco Road" was written by John D. Loudermilk in 1960 and has been covered by many bands, including The Animals and Blues Magoos.

Answer: Australia

The Seekers were formed in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, in 1962. They were the first Australian group to achieve chart success in England as well as the United States, predating the BeeGees. They released their first album, "Introducing The Seekers", in 1963.

While performing on a ten-week cruise they ended up in England. A British promoter booked them and they performed and recorded in the UK until 1966. When they returned to Australia they had their own television special and performed for record crowds.

In 1967 they recorded the title song for the movie "Georgy Girl". Other hits include "There Will Never Be Another You" and "A World of Our Own". In 1968 lead singer Judith Durham decided to leave and the group disbanded.

Answer: The Scorpions

Guitarist Rudolf Schenker started The Scorpions in 1965. In 1969 Schenker's brother Michael and singer Klaus Meine joined the group. In 1972 the group added members, toured, recorded and released their debut album "Lonesome Crow". During the "Lonesome Crow" tour The Scorpions opened for British band UFO.

The band continued to tour and record. In the late seventies Meine experienced throat problems that required surgery. He fully recovered and the band released "Blackout" in 1982. "Blackout" eventually went platinum.

In 1984 they released "Love at First Sting". Among their hits are "Rock You Like a Hurricane", "Wind of Change", "No One Like You" and "Still Loving You". They have sold over 75,000,000 records. Rainbow was founded by Ritche Blackmore in 1975. Cinderella is a rock band from Pennsylvania.

Answer: Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy was formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 1969. The multiracial band was initially led by songwriter and singer Phil Lynott. Band members came from both parts of the Ireland and had both Catholic and Protestant backgrounds. They signed with Decca records and had their first hit in 1973 with their version of a traditional Irish tune called "Whiskey in the Jar".

They are also known for their songs "Jailbreak", "The Boys Are Back in Town" and "Bad Reputation". Humble Pie is from England. The Eurythmics' Annie Lennox hails from Scotland and Canned Heat is a purely American band.

Answer: Badfinger

Badfinger was formed in Swansea, Wales in the early 1960s. They were originally named The Iveys, after a street in their hometown. Mal Evans from The Beatles' Apple label helped them get signed in 1968. In 1969 they recorded the Paul McCartney composition "Come and Get It" and their name was changed to Badfinger.

In 1970 their single "No Matter What" hit number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. They played on many sessions for Apple Records artists, including George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass" and Ringo Starr's "It Don't Come Easy." The band backed George Harrison at his "Concert for Bangladesh" in 1971.

In 1975 they disbanded after internal conflicts. Them is an Irish band originally fronted by Van Morrison. Manfred Mann and The Troggs were part of the British Invasion wave.

Answer: Spain

Los Bravos was formed in 1965 in Madrid, Spain. They were the result of Los Sonor and The Runaways merging members. "Black is Black" reached number two in the UK and number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1966. Their follow-up single, "I Don't Care", reached number 16. Lead singer Mike Kogel's voice sounded so much like Gene Pitney's that many people assumed "Black is Black" was one of Pitney's songs. "Black is Black" was penned by British songwriting duo Tony Hayes and Steve Wadey. It was covered by the French band Belle Epoque.

They were unable to follow up on the success of "Black is Black" and did not enjoy any US chart success after "I Don't Care".

Answer: Canada

The band was formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1964 as The Rebounds. They renamed themselves The Stampeders in 1965 after the Calgary Stampede. In 1971 they had their first hit with "Sweet City Woman", which won "Best Single" at the Canadian Juno Awards. It reached number one in Canada but only hit number eight in the US.

In 1976 they had another hit with "Hit The Road Jack" featuring famous disc jockey Wolfman Jack on the recording. From 1971 to 1976 they recorded ten albums, with many reaching gold and platinum status.

The band continued to record until 1996, charting 15 top forty Canadian releases. The Calgary Stampede is a festival and rodeo held in Calgary, Alberta for 10 days every July. It is the world's largest outdoor rodeo.

Answer: Scotland

The group started in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1967. They were originally known as The Saxons. They were not happy with a British sounding name so they threw a dart at a map of the United States. The dart landed in Arkansas, but since "Arkansas Rollers" might have caused problems with pronunciation, they tried again and hit Bay City, Michigan.

The band's first hit, "Keep on Dancing", was a cover of the 1965 Gentrys hit and reached number nine. Arista Records head Clive Davis took interest in the group and they reached success in America with "Saturday Night" in 1976.

They followed up with "Money Honey". By the early eighties the stress of touring caused member changes and the band eventually called it quits. Occasionally some members revive the band for special shows.

Answer: Japan

The band was formed in Osaka, Japan, in 1981. They claim to be influenced by the American girl groups of the sixties. The group had a song called "Buttercup (I'm a Supergirl)" that appeared on a "Powerpuff Girls" soundtrack. Their version of the Carpenters' "Top of the World" was used in the 1998 remake of "The Parent Trap".

Their first professional gig was at an Osaka club called Studio One. They opened for Nirvana late 1991 and December 1993. The band celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary in 2007 by recording a new album titled "Fun, Fun Fun". Shonen means "boy" in Japanese.