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Keb' Mo' Trivia Quiz

Keb' Mo' is a prolific musician whose music has transcended blues into many genres. He stands for love and peace, and is one of my all time favorite artists. Please enjoy my little homage to this man. (I thought I'd "Keep It Simple!")

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

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Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. "Keb' Mo'," obviously, is not his given name. Rather, it's a nickname that is short for his real name, which is what? Hint

Kevin Moorehouse

Kelvin Monroe

Kevin Moore

Kelvin Moore

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Question 2 of 10

2. In June 2006, Keb' released his _________ solo album. Hint

Fourth

Thirteenth

Eighth

Tenth

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Question 3 of 10

3. The youthful-looking Mr. Mo' was actually born in what year? Hint

1961

1931

1941

1951

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Question 4 of 10

4. On the 2004 album "Keep It Simple," there is a song about which legendary Blues musician? Hint

Robert Johnson

Muddy Waters

B.B. King

Buddy Guy

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2004, Keb' played a benefit concert to help George W. Bush in his presidential re-election campaign.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Keb' Mo's music has been featured in many movie soundtracks. Which of these is NOT one of them? Hint

"One Fine Day" (1996)

"Holes" (2003)

"Stuart Little 2" (2002)

"Happy, Texas" (1999)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Keb's fifth album, "Big Wide Grin," was released as a children's CD. On it, he covers Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi." Who is Keb's singing partner on this song? Hint

His son

Joni Mitchell

His wife

Adam Duritz, whose band, Counting Crows, has also covered the song

8. On the album, "Keep It Simple," Keb' sings about how he appreciates a woman for who she is as a person and that he thinks she's beautiful just as she is. The ditty is called "Shave Yo' Legs." Which is not a line from this song? Hint

"Honey, babe, don't starve yourself. You're looking good, youre looking well."

"Don't get me wrong, I like them heels; But the way I feel is the way I feel."

"Don't try to hide your natural looks. Forget about the cover, let me read the book."

"So you wanna lose a coupla' pounds; I happen to like your womanly mounds."

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 2004 Keb' released an anti-war album titled "Peace: Back by Popular Demand." It includes a cover of "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love, and Understanding?" The tune was written by Nick Lowe in 1974, but which musician(s) made a relative hit of it in 1980? Hint

Joe Jackson

Elvis Costello and The Attractions

The Police

Echo and The Bunnymen

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Question 10 of 10

10. Keb' has actually never won a Grammy award.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "Keb' Mo'," obviously, is not his given name. Rather, it's a nickname that is short for his real name, which is what?

Answer: Kevin Moore

He has been quoted as saying that, growing up, his nickname was largely responsible for his becoming interested in the blues.

2. In June 2006, Keb' released his _________ solo album.

Answer: Eighth

He has eight solo albums:
"Keb' Mo" -- 1994
"Just Like You" -- 1996
"Slow Down" -- 1998
"The Door" -- 2000
"Big Wide Grin" -- 2001
"Keep It Simple" -- 2004
"Peace: Back By Popular Demand" -- 2004
"Suitcase" -- 2006

Martin Scorcese featured Keb' in Scorcese's 2003 documentary, "Martin Scorcese Presents the Blues." A CD compilation of Keb's music was released in conjunction with the film.

3. The youthful-looking Mr. Mo' was actually born in what year?

Answer: 1951

His birth date is October 3, 1951. He was born in Los Angeles, California.

4. On the 2004 album "Keep It Simple," there is a song about which legendary Blues musician?

Answer: B.B. King

Notable lyrics:

"Out of the darkness and into the light
To fight the peaceful Warrior's fight
Such a beautiful sight
And the way you feel
Watching him with Lucille."

(If you don't know, Lucille is the name of B.B. King's famous guitar!)

5. In 2004, Keb' played a benefit concert to help George W. Bush in his presidential re-election campaign.

Answer: False

In 2004 he participated in the "Vote for Change" tour with artists such as Bonnie Raitt and Jackson Browne. The tour's purpose was to discourage the re-election of Bush.

6. Keb' Mo's music has been featured in many movie soundtracks. Which of these is NOT one of them?

Answer: "Stuart Little 2" (2002)

Not only has Keb's music been used in films, but he, himself, has dabbled in acting. In 2006, he appeared as himself in an episode of the TV show "The West Wing." He also played the blind guitarist, Possum, in the 2007 movie "Honeydripper" starring Danny Glover.

7. Keb's fifth album, "Big Wide Grin," was released as a children's CD. On it, he covers Joni Mitchell's "Big Yellow Taxi." Who is Keb's singing partner on this song?

Answer: His son

Kevin Moore II sings on the track. "Big Yellow Taxi" has been recorded by many artists, including Counting Crows, Amy Grant, and even Bob Dylan (who altered the lyrics a little).

Answer: "So you wanna lose a coupla' pounds; I happen to like your womanly mounds."

Mr. Mo' is a proponent of women's rights and women in music. In 2003 he hosted "The Blues Radio Series," which featured the importance of women in the history of Blues music.

Answer: Elvis Costello and The Attractions

The album also included covers of Marvin Gaye's "What's Happening, Brother" and John Lennon's "Imagine."

10. Keb' has actually never won a Grammy award.

Answer: False

He has three Grammys, awarded to him for his solo albums in 1996, 1998, and 2004.

Source: Author jukaswo

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