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Allman Brothers Band - The 70s Quiz

The Allman Brothers reached new highs and lows in the 1970s. Questions on this quiz are from that era, and should be familiar to Peachheads and classic rock fans alike.

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

Author
PTaylor

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
141,833

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2745

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Coachpete1 (10/10), Guest 173 (5/10), Guest 76 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which Allman Brothers song is NOT an instrumental? Hint

Hotlanta

Little Martha

One Way Out

In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who became the band's new bassist following the death of Berry Oakley? Hint

Lamar Williams

Tommy Caldwell

Leon Wilkeson

Dusty Hill

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Question 3 of 10

3. The famous Watkins Glen concert, which reportedly eclipsed Woodstock attendance figures, featured the Allman Brothers and which other two bands? Hint

The Who and Led Zeppelin

Grateful Dead and The Band

Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kiss

Three Dog Night and The Knack

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Question 4 of 10

4. Following the Allman Brothers' mid-70's breakup, members Chuck Leavell, Jaimo, and Lamar Williams formed which band that recorded several albums during the 70's and 80's? Hint

Great Southern

Atlanta Rhythym Section

Gov't Mule

Sea Level

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Dickey Betts tune from "Brothers and Sisters" reached Number 9 on the Singles Chart, the highest charting single in the band's career? Hint

In Memory of Elizabeth Reed

Ramblin' Man

Midnight Rider

Hoochie Coochie Man

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was the name of the 1979 album which featured "Crazy Love", "Need Your Love So Bad", and the instrumental "Pegasus"? Hint

Enlightened Rogues

Eat A Peach

Idlewild South

Win, Lose, or Draw

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which Allman Brother released the bluegrass-tinged "Highway Call" album as a solo project in the 70's? Hint

Jaimo

Berry Oakley

Dickey Betts

Gregg Allman

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Question 8 of 10

8. How did Duane Allman and Berry Oakley die? Hint

Motorcyle accidents

Drug overdose

Plane crash

Drowning

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Question 9 of 10

9. Duane and Berry are buried side by side in which Macon cemetary? Hint

High Falls

Evergreen

Rose Hill

Veterans

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Question 10 of 10

10. What did Duane Allman say he would do for peace? (Eat A ______.)

Answer: (One Word)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which Allman Brothers song is NOT an instrumental?

Answer: One Way Out

The Allmans had many other instrumentals during the 1970's, including "Mountain Jam", "Pegasus", and "High Falls."

2. Who became the band's new bassist following the death of Berry Oakley?

Answer: Lamar Williams

Williams was an old friend of Jaimo, Butch Trucks' partner on drums.

3. The famous Watkins Glen concert, which reportedly eclipsed Woodstock attendance figures, featured the Allman Brothers and which other two bands?

Answer: Grateful Dead and The Band

The concert was held at Watkins Glen Speedway in New York on July 28,1973.

4. Following the Allman Brothers' mid-70's breakup, members Chuck Leavell, Jaimo, and Lamar Williams formed which band that recorded several albums during the 70's and 80's?

Answer: Sea Level

Sea Level was formed by Chuck Leavell (C. Leavell - "Sea Level" - Get it?). Leavell has since played in a multitude of bands, including the Fabulous Thunderbirds, Black Crowes, Gov't Mule, and a part time return to the Allman Brothers. But he is best known as the long time keyboardist for the Rolling Stones. Sea Level also featured Jimmy Nalls on guitar.

5. Which Dickey Betts tune from "Brothers and Sisters" reached Number 9 on the Singles Chart, the highest charting single in the band's career?

Answer: Ramblin' Man

Dickey was joined on guitar on "Ramblin' Man" by Les Dudek.

6. What was the name of the 1979 album which featured "Crazy Love", "Need Your Love So Bad", and the instrumental "Pegasus"?

Answer: Enlightened Rogues

"Enlightened Rogues" followed the reunion of the band with new members David "Rook" Goldflies and Dangerous Dan Toler.

7. Which Allman Brother released the bluegrass-tinged "Highway Call" album as a solo project in the 70's?

Answer: Dickey Betts

Among others, "Highway Call" featured Vassar Clements, Reese Wynans, and Chuck Leavell.

8. How did Duane Allman and Berry Oakley die?

Answer: Motorcyle accidents

Allman and Oakley died in seperate Macon, Georgia motorcycle accidents, in the same vicinity and roughly one year apart.

9. Duane and Berry are buried side by side in which Macon cemetary?

Answer: Rose Hill

Rose Hill Cemetary was a favorite hangout for band members. Names for Allman Brothers songs "Little Martha" and "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" were taken from tombstones in the cemetary. The band was also photographed for their first album in Rose Hill.

10. What did Duane Allman say he would do for peace? (Eat A ______.)

Answer: Peach

I thought I would end this with an easy one. A comprehensive quiz about the Allmans in the 70's could go on forever. Don't forget to play Allman Brothers Band - The 60's, and stay tuned for Allman Brothers Band - The 80's!

Source: Author PTaylor

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