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Nils Lofgren Trivia Quiz

For the subject of my first quiz I've chosen the guitarist I consider to be the finest I've ever heard - Nils Lofgren. No trick questions - I hope you enjoy it...

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

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comeonthewell

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Jul 23 22

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Question 1 of 10

1. Where was Nils born? Hint

Atlantic City, New Jersey

San Francisco, California

Baltimore, Maryland

Chicago, Illinois

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Question 2 of 10

2. Nils is now best known as a guitarist, but what was his first instrument? Hint

Harmonica

Harpsichord

Drums

Accordion

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the critically-acclaimed band that Nils fronted in the early 70s? Hint

Grin

Chuckle

Smile

Smirk

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following Neil Young albums did Nils NOT play on? Hint

After the Goldrush

Tonight's the Night

Trans

Harvest

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Question 5 of 10

5. Complete the title of the Nils' song: 'Keith Don't Go (Ode to... Hint

The Glimmer Twin

My Inspirer

A Rolling Stone

My Hero

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which sport provides the backdrop for the 1979 song 'No Mercy'? Hint

Ice Hockey

Basketball

Boxing

Gymnastics

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Question 7 of 10

7. On which Bruce Springsteen tour did Nils first play with the 'E' Street Band? Hint

Born in the USA

Nebraska

The River

Tunnel of Love

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Question 8 of 10

8. With which of these famous TV shows has Nils been involved? Hint

The West Wing

Frasier

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

The Simpsons

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Question 9 of 10

9. This will sort out the men from the boys! In 2007, Nils appeared as a character in a novel written by which best-selling author? Hint

Thomas Harris

James Patterson

Michael Crichton

Clive Cussler

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Question 10 of 10

10. In June 2008, Nils released an album of cover versions of songs by which artist? Hint

Bruce Springsteen

The Rolling Stones

Jimi Hendrix

Neil Young

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Where was Nils born?

Answer: Chicago, Illinois

Nils was born in Chicago on June 21, 1951 to Swedish/Italian parents.

2. Nils is now best known as a guitarist, but what was his first instrument?

Answer: Accordion

Nils learned to play the accordion at age five and studied jazz and classical music as a child. He switched to the guitar at 15.

3. What was the name of the critically-acclaimed band that Nils fronted in the early 70s?

Answer: Grin

Nils released four albums with Grin between 1971-1974 before releasing his first solo album in 1975. Nils still includes songs he wrote for Grin in his shows today.

4. Which of the following Neil Young albums did Nils NOT play on?

Answer: Harvest

Nils appeared on "After The Goldrush", "Tonight's The Night" and "Trans", and was also a member of the band Neil assembled for his "MTV Unplugged" performance.

5. Complete the title of the Nils' song: 'Keith Don't Go (Ode to...

Answer: The Glimmer Twin

'Keith Don't Go' is a musical fan letter to one of Nils' inspirations, Keith Richards. Keith and Mick Jagger are sometimes referred to as 'The Glimmer Twins', hence the reference.

6. Which sport provides the backdrop for the 1979 song 'No Mercy'?

Answer: Boxing

The song is sung from the point of view of a reluctant boxer. Nils' song about the Washington Bullets NBA team ('Bullets Fever') was released in 1978. He was also an accomplished gymnast in his youth.

7. On which Bruce Springsteen tour did Nils first play with the 'E' Street Band?

Answer: Born in the USA

Nils joined the 'E' Street Band on 15 May 1984 for the start of the 'Born in the USA' tour as a replacement for Steve van Zandt. [Nils did play on the 'Tunnel of Love' tour, but this was three years later. 'The River' tour took place prior to Nils' involvement with Bruce, and there was no tour to support the 'Nebraska' album.]

8. With which of these famous TV shows has Nils been involved?

Answer: The Simpsons

In 1993 he contributed two Christmas jingles [with Bart] for Fox.

9. This will sort out the men from the boys! In 2007, Nils appeared as a character in a novel written by which best-selling author?

Answer: Clive Cussler

'The Chase' by Clive Cussler featured Lofgren as a locomotive engineer who helped the protagonist to chase the villain across the American West. Cussler lives close to Lofgren in Arizona, and in addition recorded a song with him, written by both, "What Ever Happened to Muscatel?"

10. In June 2008, Nils released an album of cover versions of songs by which artist?

Answer: Neil Young

Nils celebrated his near-40 year association with Neil Young by releasing "The Loner - Nils Sings Neil". At time of writing, I'm eagerly waiting for it to drop on the doormat!

Source: Author comeonthewell

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