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Irish '60s Beat Trivia Quiz

While The Beatles were spearheading the British Beat Boom in the '60s, there was an exciting beat-scene in Ireland. What do you know about Irish beat?

A multiple-choice quiz by francisk. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
francisk

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
256,539

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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398

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Question 1 of 10

1. This group recorded Bonnie Dobson's song 'Morning Dew' and released it as a single. Their drummer Brian Downey subsequently tasted fame with 'Thin Lizzy'. What was the group's name? Hint

Sugarshack

Smokestack

Stud

Smog

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Question 2 of 10

2. Skid Row's bassist previously played in a group which included in its line-up Pat Nash, Brendan Bonass and Mojo. What was the group called? Hint

The Medium Wave Band

The Word

The Uptown Band

The Urge

3. Their single "Three Jolly Little Dwarfs" was one of the best-ever Irish "psychedelic" singles and reached No.14 in the Irish charts. It and its follow-up 'You Can All Join In' are keenly sought by collectors worldwide. What is the name of the group? Hint

Purple Pussycat

Orphanage

Orange Machine

The Others

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Question 4 of 10

4. Both of The Movement's two vinyl singles, "Tell Her" (a version of The Exciters USA hit "Tell Him") and "Something You Got" are highly prized by collectors. Who was their lead singer? Hint

Eric Bell

Mike O'Brien

John Farrell

Alan Thunder

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Question 5 of 10

5. One of Ireland's best beat-groups, Granny's Intentions, were formed in which Irish town? Hint

Limerick

Cork

Galway

Dublin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Originally named The Caravelles, this group changed their name when they were booked to play in Liverpool's famed Cavern Club. What name did they choose? Hint

The Shamrockers

Green Guinness

The Irish Rovers

The Greenbeats

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Question 7 of 10

7. Reform were a popular Limerick 3-piece. Which of the following was NOT a member of Reform? Hint

Willie Brown

Joe Mulcahy

Don O'Connor

Tommy Drennan

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Question 8 of 10

8. Formerly The Hoot'nannys, The Creatures toured the USA and had a minor hit with 'Turn Out The Light' on the Columbia label. Who was their bass-player? Hint

Brian Harris

Frank Boylan

Liam McKenna

Ray McDonald

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Question 9 of 10

9. Larry Adler's son, Peter, played with the Dublin group whose lead singer was Colm Wilkinson, who has starred in West End musicals such as 'Les Miserables' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar'. What was the group called? Hint

The Action

Rootzgroop

The Axills

Bluesville

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Question 10 of 10

10. A Balbriggan (County Dublin) group reached the Irish Top 10 with their recording of a Neil Diamond song, 'Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)', a song which they found on an album by The Monkees. Who were they? Hint

The First Edition

Elmer Fudd

The Deep Set

The Strangers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This group recorded Bonnie Dobson's song 'Morning Dew' and released it as a single. Their drummer Brian Downey subsequently tasted fame with 'Thin Lizzy'. What was the group's name?

Answer: Sugarshack

"Morning Dew" is an apocalyptic folk-rock song written by Canadian Bonnie Dobson in 1962, that has become a standard. Fred Neil heard Dobson's song and re-arranged it to suit his own style. Tim Rose recorded the song in 1966, adding himself as co-writer. Through a loophole in US copyright law, Rose was able to claim royalties.

2. Skid Row's bassist previously played in a group which included in its line-up Pat Nash, Brendan Bonass and Mojo. What was the group called?

Answer: The Uptown Band

Members of The Uptown Band wrote and recorded the title music for the RTV pop show "Like Now". The band's first manager was Ted Carroll , who went on to co-manage Thin Lizzy. Mojo's real name is Dave Lennox.

Answer: Orange Machine

Robin Crowley, Tommy Kinsella, Jimmy Greally and Ernie Durkan were the members of Orange Machine.

4. Both of The Movement's two vinyl singles, "Tell Her" (a version of The Exciters USA hit "Tell Him") and "Something You Got" are highly prized by collectors. Who was their lead singer?

Answer: John Farrell

John Farrell later fronted The Dreams. Eric Bell was The Dreams guitarist. He had been Thin Lizzy's guitarist and played the intro on Thin Lizzy's big hit record, 'Whiskey In The Jar'.

5. One of Ireland's best beat-groups, Granny's Intentions, were formed in which Irish town?

Answer: Limerick

Included in their line-up were Johnny Duhan, Guido deVito and Jack Costello. Their biggest hit was 'Never An Everyday Thing' on the Deram label.

6. Originally named The Caravelles, this group changed their name when they were booked to play in Liverpool's famed Cavern Club. What name did they choose?

Answer: The Greenbeats

Led by pianist John Keogh, The Greenbeats were the resident band on the first series of 'The Showband Show' on Irish television.

7. Reform were a popular Limerick 3-piece. Which of the following was NOT a member of Reform?

Answer: Tommy Drennan

Former boy-soprano Tommy Drennan sang with another Limerick band, The Monarchs.

8. Formerly The Hoot'nannys, The Creatures toured the USA and had a minor hit with 'Turn Out The Light' on the Columbia label. Who was their bass-player?

Answer: Frank Boylan

Brian Harris and Liam McKenna played guitars; Ray McDonald was the drummer (later replaced by Fran Byrne). Frank Boylan went on to form Mellow Candle.

Answer: The Action

The Action's drummer, Ian McGarry became a producer with RTE television. The other members were Ken Rigley and Peter Williams.

Answer: The Strangers

The B-side was another Monkees' song, 'Mary, Mary'. Jimmy Fanning was The Strangers' lead singer. Other members were Maxie McEvoy, Len Guest, Tommy Caffrey and Vic McNamara.

Source: Author francisk

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