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Quiz about Rock and Roll Guest Appearances

Rock and Roll Guest Appearances Quiz

Can you name the artist who made a cameo appearance on the following songs?

A multiple-choice quiz by dan180dan180. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dan180dan180

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
315,568

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
591

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 71 (10/10), Guest 75 (8/10), Guest 136 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which singer performed backing vocals on "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon? Hint

Paul Simon

Art Garfunkel

James Taylor

Mick Jagger

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which non-Beatle played guitar on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"? Hint

Eric Clapton

Keith Richards

Jimi Hendrix

Jimmy Page

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which guitarist made a cameo on "I Can't Explain" by The Who? Hint

Jimi Hendrix

Keith Richards

Eric Clapton

Jimmy Page

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who sang backing vocals on "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits? Hint

Axl Rose

Michael Jackson

Bob Dylan

Sting

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which guitarist appears on "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos, but did not tour with the band? Hint

Duane Allman

Jeff Beck

George Harrison

Jimmy Page

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Question 6 of 10

6. Members of which band sang backing vocals on "We Love You" by the Rolling Stones? Hint

Led Zeppelin

The Beatles

The Kinks

The Who

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young played guitar on "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers? Hint

David Crosby

Neil Young

Stephen Stills

Graham Nash

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which guitarist played on "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones? Hint

Eric Clapton

Pete Townsend

Jeff Beck

Jimmy Page

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who played piano on the album "Out of Our Heads" by the Rolling Stones? Hint

Billy Preston

Phil Spector

Stevie Wonder

Chuck Leavell

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which songstress sang backing vocals on "Gold" by John Stewart? Hint

Ann Wilson

Joni Mitchell

Grace Slick

Stevie Nicks

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which singer performed backing vocals on "You're So Vain" by Carly Simon?

Answer: Mick Jagger

Simon auctioned off the rights to learn who the song was written about. Neither Simon nor the winning bidder has publicly disclosed this information.

2. Which non-Beatle played guitar on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

Answer: Eric Clapton

George Harrison returned the favor by playing on the "Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs" album by Derek and the Dominos.

3. Which guitarist made a cameo on "I Can't Explain" by The Who?

Answer: Jimmy Page

"I Can't Explain" was the first single released by The Who. The song was voted #371 on Rolling Stone magazine's 500 greatest songs of all time.

4. Who sang backing vocals on "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits?

Answer: Sting

Sting also appeared in the video. He performed the song live with Dire Straits at the Live Aid concert in 1985.

5. Which guitarist appears on "Layla" by Derek and the Dominos, but did not tour with the band?

Answer: Duane Allman

The seven note opening of the song is considered one of the most recognized riffs from any Clapton song. Duane Allman, however, is the one responsible for this guitar work!

6. Members of which band sang backing vocals on "We Love You" by the Rolling Stones?

Answer: The Beatles

Paul McCartney and John Lennon both sang backing vocals in this song. It was the Stones' answer to "All You Need is Love" by The Beatles.

7. Which member of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young played guitar on "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers?

Answer: Stephen Stills

Withers' soulful singing produced several hits. "Lean on Me" and "Just the Two of Us" are two examples.

8. Which guitarist played on "It's Not Unusual" by Tom Jones?

Answer: Jimmy Page

Jimmy Page played on many records as a session man prior to joining Led Zeppelin. The Kinks and Donovan also recruited Jimmy to play for them.

9. Who played piano on the album "Out of Our Heads" by the Rolling Stones?

Answer: Phil Spector

Phil Spector was known primarily as a producer. Billy Preston and Chuck Leavell played on many other Rolling Stones records.

10. Which songstress sang backing vocals on "Gold" by John Stewart?

Answer: Stevie Nicks

"Gold" song was a minor hit for Stewart in the 1980s. Nicks is known mainly for her work with Fleetwood Mac.

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