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Are You Really a Parrot Head? Trivia Quiz

Hundreds of thousands of people see Jimmy Buffett and The Coral Reefer Band perform in concert every year but, are you a certified Parrot Head? Get 9 or more correct on this quiz and most everyone will agree...You ARE A Parrot Head!

A multiple-choice quiz by Grand Macaw 1. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
Grand Macaw 1

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
203,205

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

Plays
702

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Captain James Delaney Buffett (Jimmy's grandfather) died on January 2, 1970 at what age? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. On which Jimmy Buffett album's liner notes does Jimmy write "Farewell Marvin Gardens and Company"? Hint

Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

A1A

Havana Daydreamin'

Son Of A Son Of A Sailor

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Question 3 of 10

3. The day before Jimmy crashed his Grumman Widgeon seaplane while taking off near Nantucket, Massachusetts he was on the cover/front page of what U.S. publication? Hint

USA Today

Newsweek

Sports Illustrated

New York Times

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Question 4 of 10

4. What major event happened on the day after Jimmy married his first wife, Margie Washichek? Hint

The Beatles released "Abbey Road"

Actress Sharon Tate was murdered

Neil Armstrong walked on the moon

Woodstock Music Festival opened

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Question 5 of 10

5. In April of 1982, Jimmy taped a "cameo" appearance on what daytime Soap Opera? Hint

As The World Turns

All My Children

General Hospital

The Days Of Our Lives

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Question 6 of 10

6. Jimmy's song "Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes" was borrowed by Jane Fonda for her 1981 "Jane Fonda's Workout Record" and used in targeting which muscle group? Hint

Arms

Abdomen

Legs

Buttocks

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Question 7 of 10

7. What Fraternity was Jimmy a member of while attending the University of Southern Mississippi? Hint

Tappa Corona Kegga

Kappa Sigma

Tau Kappa Epsilon

Phi Epsilon

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who was the harmonica player on Jimmy Buffett's first LP "Down To Earth"? Hint

Richard Smoker

Paul Butterfield

Bob Cook

Greg "Fingers" Taylor

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Question 9 of 10

9. What song became Jimmy's very first music video? Hint

Come Monday

Captain America

Pencil Thin Moustache

Livingston Saturday Night

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Question 10 of 10

10. In the song "Fruitcakes", how much money does the Government spend 'Trying to get a look at Mars'? Hint

90 Zillion

90 Million

90 Jillion

90 Billion

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Captain James Delaney Buffett (Jimmy's grandfather) died on January 2, 1970 at what age?

Answer: 82

Jimmy's grandfather could pilot a ship but, allegedly, he never learned how to drive a car!

2. On which Jimmy Buffett album's liner notes does Jimmy write "Farewell Marvin Gardens and Company"?

Answer: Havana Daydreamin'

Jimmy wrote the song "Why Don't We Get Drunk" using the name Marvin Gardens.

3. The day before Jimmy crashed his Grumman Widgeon seaplane while taking off near Nantucket, Massachusetts he was on the cover/front page of what U.S. publication?

Answer: USA Today

The (August 24,1994) USA Today headline read..."Jimmy Buffett Is Broadway Bound".

4. What major event happened on the day after Jimmy married his first wife, Margie Washichek?

Answer: Neil Armstrong walked on the moon

Jimmy got married for the first time on July 20, 1969. The Beatles released "Abbey Road" in the U.S. on October 1, 1969.

5. In April of 1982, Jimmy taped a "cameo" appearance on what daytime Soap Opera?

Answer: All My Children

Jimmy and "All My Children" actress Liz Ashley made the cover of "People" magazine together.

6. Jimmy's song "Changes In Latitudes, Changes In Attitudes" was borrowed by Jane Fonda for her 1981 "Jane Fonda's Workout Record" and used in targeting which muscle group?

Answer: Buttocks

"Jane Fonda's Workout Record" made it up to #15 on the U.S.A. Billboard LP chart.

7. What Fraternity was Jimmy a member of while attending the University of Southern Mississippi?

Answer: Kappa Sigma

Jimmy also had attended Auburn University in 1964 and left with a G.P.A. of 0.32. His blood/alcohol level was probably higher than his G.P.A.

8. Who was the harmonica player on Jimmy Buffett's first LP "Down To Earth"?

Answer: Bob Cook

Greg "Fingers" Taylor was an "Original" member of The Coral Reefers and recorded with Jimmy for the first time on the 1973 LP "A White Sport Coat and A Pink Crustacean".

9. What song became Jimmy's very first music video?

Answer: Pencil Thin Moustache

In the music video a girl lounging by the pool is reading (or just looking at the pictures in) "Playgirl" Magazine.

10. In the song "Fruitcakes", how much money does the Government spend 'Trying to get a look at Mars'?

Answer: 90 Jillion

The song "Fruitcakes" is 7 minutes 40 seconds long! "Where's My Junior Mints?".

Source: Author Grand Macaw 1

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