Music A-C: 'A' Trivia

1. Which country does the band Amorphis hail from?

From Quiz Quiz of Crimson Blood

Answer: Finland

The Finnish heavy metal band Amorphis was formed in 1990. The band's initial lineup consisted of lead vocalist / rhythm guitarist Tomi Koivusaari, lead guitarist Esa Holopainen, drummer / keyboardist Jan Rechberger and bassist Olli-Pekka Laine. Additional band members would join at various points throughout the band's history. Amorphis' first album "The Karelian Isthmus" was released in 1992. In its early years Amorphis' music was more of a death metal genre. Today, their music is considered to be progressive metal.

From Quiz Amon Düül (1) - Krautrock Noise-Mongers

Answer: Munich, Germany, 1967

Amon Düül (eventually Amon Düül 1) begat Amon Düül 2. Normally there would be umlauts over the Us in both their names, but this site does not love umlauts etc. They were one of the very first Krautrock bands in Germany and one of the very first to issue a record. The initial band formed in Munich, Germany in 1967. Originally they were all members of the same commune. Most of the band members had few, if any, musical skills, so what you had at first were a ton of drums, one or two semi tuned 12 string electric guitars, a ton of acid and moaned vocals. According to legend everybody participated regardless of competence level. Women, men, children. Even the dogs! Enthusiasm and attitude, not musical ability, were the keys that turned over this band's engine.

From Quiz Lyrics Of Frankie Avalon

Answer: I'll Wait For You

On the Billboard Hot 100, "I'll Wait For You" reached number 15 in 1958, and "Togetherness" got to number 26 in 1960. Neither "Cupid" (1957) nor "First Love Never Dies" (1963) made a chart.

From Quiz The Avalanches - "Since I Left You"

Answer: Since I Left You

"Since I Left You" was originally envisioned as a concept album telling the story of a man chasing a love interest around the world. This concept was eventually abandoned, and the title track is one of only a handful of songs that hints at this concept. It starts the album off with a celebratory feeling and features prominent samples from multiple artists. The chorus was lifted from "Everyday" by the Main Attraction, and was the final element to be incorporated into the song. Interestingly, that original track used the line "Since I met you, I found the world so new." This line was rearranged by The Avalanches using other samples so that the word "left" replaced "met". The Main Attraction would be sampled again on "Radio". The single released in United States featured remixes from Stereolab, Prince Paul, and Cornelius on the B-side.

From Quiz The Wonderful World of Louis Armstrong

Answer: 1901

Although Armstrong claimed to be born on July 4, 1900, it was only after his death in 1971 that historians discovered that he was actually born on August 4, 1901.

From Quiz Whispering Bill Anderson--Singer and Songwriter

Answer: Because many of his recordings contain a recitation spoken in a soft voice.

Bill was born James William Anderson in Columbia, South Carolina. His naturally soft voice and frequent use of recitations in his recordings earned him the nickname "Whispering Bill".

From Quiz April Wine - The Early Years

Answer: Canada

The group got together in Waverley, Nova Scotia near Halifax in 1969. They managed to produce several albums, put on numerous concerts and became a popular band both on the domestic and international stage. The name of the band was based on a random selection of words which sounded like a good pair.

From Quiz Ghosts Upon The Road - The Eric Andersen Story

Answer: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Andersen was born on February 14, 1943, and came from a family with Norwegian ancestors. He was partly raised in Amherst, New York, where he taught himself to play guitar and piano. Early memories were of seeing Elvis perform in his famous gold suit, and the Everly Brothers performing at his high school. Shortly after, Andersen fell under the spell of the writers of the Beat generation and discovered the folk music of Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger. "I was writing stuff with three chords that I learned from Elvis Presley records, Buddy Holly and Little Richard," Andersen later told the 'Buffalo News'.

From Quiz Asking Alexandria Basics

Answer: Danny Worsnop

Danny has been the lead vocals (clean and harsh) since the start of the "real" formation of Asking Alexandria in 2008.

From Quiz A-ha Albums

Answer: Foot of the Mountain

"Foot of the Mountain" was A-ha's last studio album, released in 2009. It reached Number one in the German Charts, Number two in the Norwegian Charts, and Number five in the UK Charts.

From Quiz Amon Amarth

Answer: Mount Doom

Amon Amarth is the Sindarin translation of "Mount Doom". Sindarin is a fictional language created by J.R.R. Tolkien for the "Lord of the Rings" series of books; the language is spoken mostly by elvish inhabitants of middle earth, hence the more common title of elf (elven)-tongue.

From Quiz John Anderson Songs

Answer: Blue

"Your Lyin' Blue Eyes" was released in 1979. The song was a top 20 hit for John Anderson on Billboard's Country Music chart. The song was found on his self-titled album.

From Quiz All That Pertains To All That Remains

Answer: 16th

Their first two albums, 'Behind Silence And Solitude' and 'This Darkened Heart', did not reach the chart at all. However, their third album 'The Fall Of Ideals' peaked at the 75th spot. On the same week that "Overcome" was released, the top five positions on the chart were occupied by Slipknot, Jessica Simpson, Kid Rock, Young Jeezy, and Metallica (in order from fifth to first).

From Quiz The Alan Parsons Project

Answer: studio sound and recording engineer

Alan Parsons was assistant sound engineer for The Beatles "Let It Be" album and sound engineer for Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon". He was/is a talented musician, but at the time he was best known in professional circles as an excellent recording engineer. He and Eric Woolfson formed the Alan Parsons Project to have production control over the songs they wrote, rather than letting singers have studio control over the music.

From Quiz David Archuleta

Answer: Basque and Honduran

David's mother is from Honduras, and his father is from the Basque region of Spain. David came by his musical talent naturally as both his parents are musically inclined. His dad plays jazz trumpet, while his mom is versed in singing and Latin dance. She has duetted with David on tour.

From Quiz Herb Alpert

Answer: United States

Alpert was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1935.

From Quiz Aiden

Answer: wiL, Nick, Jake D, Jake W, Angel

Angel's full name is Angel Jesus Ibarra.

From Quiz Aesop Rock

Answer: Music for Earthworms

The album was released in 1997. It included a promotion for the New York radio station 89.9 FM. Aesop Rock's real name is Ian Mathis Bavis. He was born in Long Island City, Queens, New York in 1976.

From Quiz All About Akon

Answer: Senegal

Akon, who was born in in the US in 1973, lived in Senegal until he was seven. He is the son of jazz musician Mor Thiam.

From Quiz Against Me!

Answer: Sink.Florida.Sink

"Sink.Florida.Sink" appears on the album "As The Eternal Cowboy" released in 2003. This is one of Against Me's best known songs and albums.

From Quiz At The Drive-In: Relationship of Command

Answer: Arc Arsenal

"Arc Arsenal" is rumoured to be about Jeffery Dahmer, a cannibalistic serial killer.

From Quiz Air Traffic lyrics

Answer: Shooting Star

Air Traffic are from Bournemouth.

From Quiz All about AntiProduct

Answer: The Rest Is All Fun

This was written and recorded before the band had a 'proper' line-up.

From Quiz Anberlin's "Never Take Friendship Personal"

Answer: Audrey, Start the Revolution!

Anberlin formed in 2002. In 2007 the members of the band were: Stephen Christian (vocals), Joseph Milligan (lead guitar), Christian McAlhaney (guitar), Deon Rexroat (bass) and Nathan Young (percussion).

From Quiz The Songs of Afroman

Answer: Jay and Silent Bob

The song was featured on their 2001 movie "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back". The song details everything Afroman meant to do before he got high, and the consequences that followed.

From Quiz Harvey Andrews - The Man And The Music

Answer: Soldier

This song was released in the 1970's when the Troubles in Northern Ireland were at their height, and was banned.

From Quiz Alcatrazz

Answer: 1983

After forming in 1983, the band established a powerful lineup comprised of skillful players from bands all over the world. The initial lineup consisted of Graham Bonnet as lead singer, Yngwee Malmsteen on guitar, Gary Shea as bass guitarist, Jimmy Waldo on keyboards, and Jan Uvena on drums.

From Quiz Alkaline Trio Lyrics and Info

Answer: All on Black

This song, from the "Good Mourning" album, was released as a single, but did not enter any UK charts because being from America, they are a rare sound in the UK.

From Quiz Don't Know Much About Hoyt

Answer: Duncan, Oklahoma

Both of his parents were school teachers and musicians. Hoyt credited his dad, John, for his love of singing and his mom, Mae, for his love of song writing.

From Quiz Amber Pacific Lyrics

Answer: Postcards

This is one of their more famous songs, from their second album.

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