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Aussie Backing Bands Trivia Quiz

This is just a small homage to some of the guys who made the big stars big.

A multiple-choice quiz by Dalgleish. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Dalgleish

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
105,715

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
578

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Question 1 of 10

1. Billy Thorpe was the lead singer of this band from 1963 until 1976, when he went to US. They backed him on such diverse hits as 'Over The Rainbow', 'Most People I Know' and 'Poison Ivy'. Who are they?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. Erl Dalby was a 'one hit wonder' in 1970, with the song 'Can't Wait For September'. The band that backed him on this particular track was...? Hint

Pyramid

The Period

The Sphinx

The Egyptians

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Question 3 of 10

3. Col Joye is a legend in Aussie music, as one of the pioneers of rock'n'roll in this country, but what were the guys called who backed him for so many years? Hint

The Collettes

The Joy Band

The Joy Boys

The Jacobsens

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the early '70's, Johnny Chester had a series of country crossover hits, and employed this group as his backing band for a few years. It didn't do them any harm, as they were already stars in their own right. Who were they? Hint

The Chessmen

Jigsaw

Sherbet

The Mixtures

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Question 5 of 10

5. Digger Revell has had a chequered career, but at the start, he was a successful rock'n'roller with his own backing band. Who were they? Hint

The Diggers

The Delltones

The Revellers

The Denvermen

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Question 6 of 10

6. New Zealand produced one of the great rock stars in Max Merritt. He brought his band to Australia in late 1964, and stayed for years. What was the name of his band?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 7 of 10

7. John Paul Young was certainly one of the biggest acts in Australia in the 70's, but what was the name of his backing band? Hint

The All Stars

The Youngsters

The Four Stars

Yama

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Question 8 of 10

8. Greg Quill was a country and folk singer around Sydney, who had some success in 1972 and 1973 with songs such as 'Gypsy Queen' and 'Wintersong'. The singles were attributed to Greg Quill and ...? Hint

Country Radio

Blackfeather

Country Connection

Fraternity

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Question 9 of 10

9. A singer by the name of Johnny Young came out of Perth in 1966, and made the charts with a Vanda and Young song called 'Step Back'. He was backed by which group? Hint

Kompany

The Valentines

The Groop

The Young Talent Team

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Question 10 of 10

10. Jeff St. John had a long career through the 60's and 70's with various bands. Which band backed him on the classic single 'Teach Me How To Fly'? Hint

The Id

Copperwine

Yama

The Syndicate

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: The Aztecs

The Aztecs went through many lineup changes through the years. Members included Vince Maloney, Tony Barber, Warren (Thumpin' Pig) Williams, Lobby Loyde etc.

2. Erl Dalby was a 'one hit wonder' in 1970, with the song 'Can't Wait For September'. The band that backed him on this particular track was...?

Answer: Pyramid

Erl Dalby came from Wollongong, and had a no.24 hit in 1970 with this song. In actual fact, the band that backed him on the track was 'Erl's Court', but was credited on the single to 'Erl Dalby and Pyramid'.

3. Col Joye is a legend in Aussie music, as one of the pioneers of rock'n'roll in this country, but what were the guys called who backed him for so many years?

Answer: The Joy Boys

Col Joye (real name Colin Jacobsen)was, indeed, one of the pioneers of Aussie rock music. His brother Kevin was the pianist for the band, and is now a very successful entrepreneur. The Joy Boys had their fair share of hits in their own right as well, with songs like 'Southern 'Rora', and 'Smokey Mokes'.

Answer: Jigsaw

Jigsaw had a string of hits such as 'Yellow River', 'Madamoiselle Ninette', 'A Rose Has To Die' and 'How Do You Do?', as well as backing Johnny on 'Shame and Scandal', Glory, Glory' and 'Gwen (Congratulations)', among others.
The Chessmen were an early backing band of Johnny's.

5. Digger Revell has had a chequered career, but at the start, he was a successful rock'n'roller with his own backing band. Who were they?

Answer: The Denvermen

The Denvermen actually took their name from the places that they came from. Dubbo, England, Norway, Villawood, Epping, Randwick. (D-E-N-V-E-R. Get it?)

6. New Zealand produced one of the great rock stars in Max Merritt. He brought his band to Australia in late 1964, and stayed for years. What was the name of his band?

Answer: The Meteors

Max and the boys had a long string of hits, from 'Fannie Mae', through 'Western Union Man', 'Good Feeling', and to 'Slipping Away' and 'Let It Slide'.

7. John Paul Young was certainly one of the biggest acts in Australia in the 70's, but what was the name of his backing band?

Answer: The All Stars

JPY's All Stars were formed in 1975, when John put out his first album. Some of the luminaries who appeared were ex-Aztecs Warren Morgan and Johnny Dick, as well as Ronnie Peel.

Answer: Country Radio

The beautiful 'Gypsy Queen', which was recently covered by country singer Adam Brand, was written by Greg and band member, Kerryn Tolhurst.

9. A singer by the name of Johnny Young came out of Perth in 1966, and made the charts with a Vanda and Young song called 'Step Back'. He was backed by which group?

Answer: Kompany

Johnny (real name John de Jong, and born in Indonesia), became a songwriter of considerable note after his singing career had peaked. He later went on to produce and host 'Young Talent Time', which, of course, featured later international stars such as Danni Minogue and Tina Arena.

10. Jeff St. John had a long career through the 60's and 70's with various bands. Which band backed him on the classic single 'Teach Me How To Fly'?

Answer: Copperwine

All of the above were backing bands for Jeff (real name Jeff Newton) during his career. He had success with 'Big Time Operator' in 1967, backed by The Id, but 'Teach Me' was his biggest seller, in 1971.

Source: Author Dalgleish

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