Black in the Name Quiz / Test | Band Names

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1. This band has had the legendary Ozzy Osbourne in and out of the band over the years, but they band finally scored their first number one hit in the US album charts in 2013, with their album "13". What is the name of this band?

Answer: Black Sabbath

The band's first album was released in 1970. To reach number one for the first time after a career spanning over forty years is testimony to the band's ongoing popularity. The album "13" also reached number one in the UK but this was not a first, as their 1970 album "Paranoid" had already reached that milestone.

But with a gap of nearly forty-three years between two number one albums, this is also a record.

2. This band typifies the American Southern Rock movement of the 1970s. In fact it is named after the band's home state. What word completes the band's name - Black Oak ________ ?

Answer: Arkansas

Fronted by Jim "Dandy" Mungrum, who through his rasping voice, gives the band its distinctive sound, BOA had a successful string of album in the 1970s. Their 1973 single "Jim Dandy (to the Rescue)" was their highest charting song reaching number 25 in the US.

3. The driving force behind this band are brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. They reached the height of success between 1990-1995. What word completes the name of this band The Black _______ ?

Answer: Crowes

The Black Crowes 1990 debut album "Shake Your Money Maker" has sold over three million copies and include songs such as "Jealous Again" and "She Talks to Angels". Their second album "The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" released in 1992 debuted at number 1 in the US and contained hit singles such as "Remedy" and "Thorn in my Pride".

The band also had success in the twenty first century with the critically acclaimed album "Warpaint" being the highlight so far.

4. This American rock duo formed in 2001 and has produced critically acclaimed albums such as "Brothers" and "El Camino" amongst others. What word completes the name of the band The Black ______ ?

Answer: Keys

The group members are Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney. The group's success can certainly be attributed to hard work as the duo build up their fan base with successive albums and consequently got better record deals culminating in their 2010 album "Brothers".

The album was certified platinum in the US and won three grammy awards. Their 2011 album "El Camino" was equally successful and well received by critics.

5. Ritchie Blackmore is best known as the guitarist of Deep Purple and as the founder of his post-Purple group Rainbow. But what was the name of the folk band he formed later on in his career - Blackmore's _________?

Answer: Night

Blackmore's Night is formed of Blackmore and Candice Night. It has been said that they met when Candice asked Blackmore for an autograph. The two started living together in 1991 and having discovered that they both shared an interest in Renaissance music, started the project in 1997. Using session musicians, their debut album "Shadow of the Moon" was a musical success and since then they have continued the project with their latest album to date being issued in 2013 "Dancer & the Moon".

6. Although the debut album "All Hell Breaks Loose" was released in 2013, the band's leader Scott Gorham needs no introduction to rock fans as he was associated for a long time with the legendary Thin Lizzy. What word completes the name of the band to release this album - Black Star _______ ?

Answer: Riders

Scott Gorham had been keeping the memory of Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy alive by forming touring bands under the name Thin Lizzy. But when the band decided to record new material, it was decided not to use the name Thin Lizzy - hence the need for a new band name. The music on the album is classic hard rock and was mostly positively reviewed by rock critics.

7. Centred around musician Justin Greaves, this British band has released albums such as "(Mankind) the Crafty Ape" and "I, Vigilante".What is the name of the band - Crippled Black ________ ?

Answer: Phoenix

Crippled Black Phoenix is a progressive rock band and different musicians have played on the different albums with the only constant being Justin Greaves. As usually happens with this type of music, commercial success is not easy to come by, but if you're into this type of music, then you are not really bothered about this.

8. This American band released their self titled debut album in 2006. They have also released albums in 2008, "Folklore and Superstition" and in 2011, "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea". Complete the band's name - Black Stone ______ ?

Answer: Cherry

Their debut album "Black Stone Cherry" has sold over a 100,000 copies. The album "Folklore and Superstition" reached number one on the UK rock album chart. The same fate awaited the next album "Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea". The music on offer by this band is mostly hard rock.

9. An American band who were mostly successful in the 1970s and early 1980s. They released albums such as "Strikes" and "Marauder". What is the name of the band?

Answer: Blackfoot

The 1979 album "Strikes" has received platinum certification. The 1980 album released by the band was called "Tomcattin'" and "Marauder" was released in 1981. These three albums are considered the best of the work output by Blackfoot.

10. This band featured Glenn Hughes, Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham and Derek Sherinian. What word completes the group's name - Black Country _________ ?

Answer: Communion

The band released three studio albums. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2010. Their second album "2" in 2011. The first two albums were well recieved by critics. Their third album "Afterglow" was released in 2012. Due to Joe Bonamassa's solo career, the guitarist had a reduced contribution to the composition of the songs on the album.

The band has a classic rock sound with a modern twist according to Glenn Hughes.

Source: Author anthonyrock

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