Supergroups and Artist Movement Trivia

1. Which London based punk band did Billy Idol front prior to his successful solo career?

From Quiz Hey... I Used To Be In That Band!

Answer: Generation X

As one of the brightest stars of early 80s punk and glam rock, Billy Idol rose to fame with his eponymous debut album in 1982 and his subsequent chart busting "Rebel Yell" album.

From Quiz Super Groups? Volume II

Answer: Jack White

What a supergroup to start a quiz with, and one which only came about through misfortune. The Kills were supporting The Raconteurs on tour, when Jack White lost his voice. Rather than cancel gigs, he asked Mosshart to step in and perform vocals and was so impressed by her, that he later asked her to record some stuff with him and Lawrence. Purely by chance, Fertita was at the studio, was asked to join in and The Dead Weather were born. They released their first album, "Horehound" in 2009 and were rewarded with immediate success as it went top 20 in Canada, UK, France and in USA on the Billboard 200. They followed "Horehound" with the albums "Sea Of Cowards" (2010) and "Dodge And Burn" (2015), both of which repeated the success of their debut.

From Quiz Super Groups?

Answer: Them Crooked Vultures

Them Crooked Vultures were formed in 2009 by Dave Grohl (Nirvana and Foo Fighters), Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age and Eagles Of Death Metal) and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin). The band achieved success with their debut self titled album, released in 2009, which was a top ten album in Canada, Australia and New Zealand where it reached number two in the charts. From the album, the first single, "New Fang" performed well on the rock charts of many countries, especially Canada where it hit number one, and it also won the band a Grammy at the 2011 ceremony, for Best Hard Rock Performance.

From Quiz Flying Solo

Answer: David Lee Roth

David Lee Roth's first solo single after leaving Van Halen was a cover of the Beach Boys' "California Girls" in 1985. He went on to have more hits in the 1980's like "Just A Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody" and "Just Like Paradise". He rejoined Van Halen in 2012 to record the album "A Different Kind of Truth".

From Quiz Classic Rock Bands : Who Replaced Them?

Answer: Mick Taylor

Mick Taylor was the hastily-found replacement for Brian Jones; he had previously been a member of John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and was playing guitar the first time I caught the Stones in 1973. He was replaced by Ronnie Wood in 1975.

From Quiz All By Myself

Answer: Menudo

Enrique Martin Morales was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on the 24th of December, 1971. Known professionally as Ricky Martin, he was barely a teenager when he began his music career, when in 1984 he joined the Latin American boy band, Menudo. Menudo was the brainchild of Edgardo Diaz, a Puerto Rican music producer, who had previously managed another boy band, La Pandilla. However unlike his previous band, Diaz insisted that Menudo would (unusually) have an ever-changing line-up, meaning that once a member became too adult in appearance, they would be replaced by a younger teenager. Ricky Martin spent five years with the band, finally leaving them in 1989 in order to enjoy a well-earned break and contemplate his next career move. He subsequently dabbled in acting (which he had some experience in) before releasing his debut solo album (in Spanish) in 1991, which was entitled "Ricky Martin". In the years that followed, Martin divided his time between acting and singing, earning his first Grammy Award in 1999, in the Best Latin Pop Album category, for his fourth album "Vuelve". In the same year, Martin also released his first English album, "Ricky Martin", which debuted at number one on the United States' "Billboard 200" chart. The first single to be released from the album was "Livin' la Vida Loca", which reached the coveted number one spot on various charts around the world, including the United States' "Billboard Hot 100".

From Quiz Musical Chairs

Answer: Robert Smith

The Cure frontman Robert Smith had first worked with Souixsie & The Banshees while touring as the opening act. When Souixsie & The Banshees guitarist suddenly quit, Smith offered to fill in as the guitarist and finish out the tour, playing in both bands every night. The Glove was formed as a side project with Smith and Banshees bassist Steve Severin. Later on Smith joined as a fulltime member of the Banshees, contributing to and recording their studio LP "Hyaena" and appearing on the live LP "Nocturne".

From Quiz Solo Career Hits

Answer: Caroline, No

"Caroline, No" made the Top Forty in the US for Brian. The song's original title was "Carol, I Know". Brian used a variety of session musicians on the recording so no members of the Beach Boys were part of the sessions. The two dogs heard at the end of the song were actually Brian's dogs, Banana and Louie. "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times" was written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher and was one of the two songs on the album that used a theremin. "Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)" was also written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher. Mike Love sang lead vocals on "Here Today".

From Quiz The Supergroups (music)

Answer: Bad English

Bad English had such hit songs as "When I See You Smile", "Forget Me Not" and "The Price of Love". Briton John Waite had previously been lead singer for The Babys as well as having a solo career. American Neal Schon was a guitarist for Santana, and more famously, Journey. The U.K.'s Jonathan Cain was keyboardist for The Babys with John Waite, and with Neal Schon in Journey. Ricky Phillips was the bassist for The Babys with Waite and Cain.

From Quiz Musicians Who Got Around

Answer: Deep Purple

Ronny James Dio took his last name from a mafia member named Johnny Dio. He was born Ronald James Padavona in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The first band he was in was a New York group calling themselves The Vegas Kings, later to become Ronnie and the Rumblers. In 1967 he formed the Electric Elves. After changing the name to simply Elf in 1969 the band became an opening act for Deep Purple. Ritchie Blackmore was impressed with Ronnie and invited him to join his newly formed band, Rainbow. In 1979 Dio left Rainbow and replaced Ozzy in Black Sabbath, releasing the "Heaven and Hell" album. In 1982 Dio and Vinny Appice left Black Sabbath to form Dio. The band would go on to record ten albums. In 2006 Dio joined Black Sabbath members Geezer Butler, Tony Iommi and Vinny Appice to tour as Heaven and Hell. In 2008 they released their only album, "The Devil You Know". Dio was also involved in recording tracks for many other artists and was the voice behind Queensryche's "Dr. X in Operation: Mindcrime II" (2006) album.

From Quiz Before They Hit it Big

Answer: The Hollies

Graham Nash was one of the original members of the Hollies when they formed in 1962. They began recording cover songs but started making regular chart appearances in the UK and US when they began composing their own songs. Graham Nash wanted the band to explore different styles but co-founder Alan Clark preferred to stay with the formula that was working. The departure was amicable. As a tribute to his character Graham Nash completed every Hollies date that was already scheduled at the time he announced he was leaving, He was replaced by Terry Sylvester, a member of the Swinging Blue Jeans. The Hollies went on to have chart success with songs including "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" and "Long Cool Woman in A Black Dress". Nash went on to explore his varied musical interests with CSN. One of their earliest gigs was Woodstock. The Searchers lineup included Mike Prendergast, Tony Jackson, John McNally and Mike Pender. The Tremeloes formed in Dagenham, Essex, in 1958 and charted sixties hits including "Here Comes My Baby" and "Silence is Golden". They had a 40th anniversary reunion tour in 2006. Interesting fact; Graham Gouldman wrote Hollies' hits "Look Through and Window" and "Bus Stop". He went on to be a founding member of 10CC in 1972.

From Quiz The Greats' Origins

Answer: The Commodores

After many successful years with the Commodores, Richie went solo in 1983.

From Quiz I Can Make It On My Own

Answer: The Impressions

Butler was a member of The Impressions in 1958 and sang lead on the recording of the romantic "For Your Precious Love". He left the group and re-emerged as a solo artist in the mid 1960s with such hits as "He Will Break Your Heart", and "Only The Strong Survive". He was inducted into The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame in 1991, and into the 21st century, had hosted a number of PBS TV music specials. He also has served as a Commissioner for Cook County, Illinois, and has been in that position since 1985.

From Quiz Rock Supergroups

Answer: The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, The Hollies

Crosby, Stills & Nash formed in 1968 with David Crosby from The Byrds, Stephen Stills from Buffalo Springfield, and Graham Nash from The Hollies. Neil Young, also formerly of Buffalo Springfield, joined the trio in 1969, and from time to time thereafter, at which times the group is known as Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

From Quiz Moving On

Answer: Velvet Revolver

Slash, Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum formed Velvet Revolver in 2002 and then ex Stone Temple Pilots lead man Scott Weiland won the audition for lead vocals.

From Quiz Those Super Supergroups

Answer: Asia

Asia was made up of Geoff Downes (Yes and the Buggles), John Wetton (King Crimson and UK), Steve Howe (Yes), and Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake, and Palmer). The group's biggest hit was 1982's "Heat of the Moment."

From Quiz Band to Band

Answer: Captain Beyond

Lee Dorman and Larry 'Rhino' Rheinhart were members of both bands.

From Quiz Musicians on the Move

Answer: Sammy Hagar & Hagar & Sammy H & Sammy H.

Sammy was known as the Red Rocker before joining Van Halen and co-writing hits "Dreams" and "Runaround." Though a much better musician, he didn't have a personality like his predecessor, David Lee Roth, who sung "Just a Gigolo."

From Quiz Where Did They Come From?

Answer: The First Edition

The folk/rock First Edition debuted in 1968 with a top 5 hit, the psychedelica-tinged "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" with Kenny Rogers on lead vocals and bass guitar. Rogers played with the First Edition [re-named Kenny Rogers and the First Edition around 1969/70], recording 5 more top 10 hits and hosting a short-lived weekly variety show before breaking up the band in 1974 and going solo.

From Quiz Didn't He Used To Be In A Band?

Answer: Paul Weller

Weller of course was in The Jam, then the Style Council. "Wild Wood" is among his finest work.

From Quiz After They Split Up

Answer: Mark Owen

After Take That split up, Mark tried his hand at being a solo performer. His first two singles, "Child" and "Clementine" reached number 2 in the UK charts. His third, "I Am What I Am" only got to number 29.

From Quiz I Was With the Band

Answer: Stu Sutcliffe

Stu Sutcliffe played bass with the Siver Beatles when they were first starting out. After the Silver Beatles went to Germany to play Hamburg, Stu met a local girl, and stayed behind. Paul McCartney took over bass duties.

From Quiz I Used To Be With The Band ...

Answer: The Guess Who

Bachman, co-founder of Bachman Turner Overdrive, was originally with Chad Allan and the Expressions, who first hit the charts in 1965 with 'Shakin' All Over'. They originally shipped the single out using the name 'Guess Who?' and the name stuck. Cummings, who charted solo with 'Stand Tall' in 1976, joined as a keyboardist in 1966.

From Quiz Former Bands or Group

Answer: The Temptations

Eddie Kendricks was born in Union Springs, Alabama on 12-1-42. He died 10-5-92 of lung cancer.

From Quiz Super Groups? Volume II

Answer: U.K.

Wetton and Bruford were members of King Crimson, when Robert Fripp decided to end the band, so once they had decided to form a band together they agreed that each would pick one other musician as a member. Wetton brought in his old Roxy Music pal, Eddie Jobson, who was playing with Frank Zappa at the time and Bruford selected a musician he had used on his solo album, Allan Holdsworth. U.K. released a self titled debut album in 1978, before musical differences arose and by the time of their second release, "Danger Money" in 1979, the band was a trio, with Bruford and Holdsworth having departed, being replaced by long time Frank Zappa drummer, Terry Bozzio. U.K. disbanded in 1980, but reformed in 2012, with Jobson and Wetton using session musicians for a UK tour, and Bozzio joining them for the US leg.

From Quiz Super Groups?

Answer: Sparks

Scottish band Franz Ferdinand released their debut album in 2004 and it soon became a favourite of brothers Ron and Russell Mael, better known as Sparks. Sparks for their part, had been a big influence on Franz Ferdinand when the band first started making music and a mutual appreciation soon developed with the two bands sending each other demo tapes. Due to conflicting schedules though, it wasn't possible for the bands to get to the studio together for some years and when they finally did, the album "FFS" (2015) was the result. "FFS" gave Sparks their most successful UK album since "Propaganda" (1974) and also performed well in most other European countries.

From Quiz Flying Solo

Answer: Mick Jagger

Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Freddie Mercury all recorded duets with Jackson, but only Sir Mick sang on 'State Of Shock' released on The Jacksons album 'Victory'.

From Quiz Classic Rock Bands : Who Replaced Them?

Answer: David Lee Roth

Sammy Hagar, "The Red Rocker", replaced David Lee Roth in Van Halen; he had been famous for his work with Montrose and his solo efforts. David Lee Roth went on to a very successful solo career. Did you know he's also a fully qualified Emergency Medical Technician in New York City?

From Quiz You Know They Got a Hell of a Band

Answer: John Paul Jones

John Paul Jones was the "quiet" bass player and keyboardist from Led Zeppelin but no less influential than any of his band mates. Plant and Page were involved with numerous projects but none were considered to be supergroups. John Bonham died in 1980 which precipitated the break-up of Led Zeppelin. Them Crooked Vultures (TCV) won the 2011 Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock Performance for "New Fang" (2010). Interestingly, Dave Grohl, who came out from behind the Nirvana drum kit to sing lead and play guitar in the Foo Fighters, went back behind the drum kit in TCV and was content for Josh Homme to be the lead singer.

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