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Badfinger Trivia Quiz

This British pop-rock band suffered a tragic history. Take my quizzie and see how much your remember about them..

A multiple-choice quiz by catnippin. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
catnippin

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
48,643

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
713

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the name of this British pop-rock band before they became known as Badfinger? Hint

The Iveys

The Masterminds

The Hollies

The Merseys

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who joined the band when Ron Griffiths left and Tom Evans moved from playing rhythm guitar to bass? Hint

Derek Taylor

Bill Collins

Tony Visconti

Joey Molland

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the name of the 1969 Ringo Starr-Peter Sellers film for which Paul McCartney supervised Badfinger's soundtrack work? Hint

'Caveman'

'The Pink Panther'

'The Magic Christian'

'Help!'

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Badfinger's first hit single, which was written by Paul McCartney? Hint

'Day After Day'

'Baby Blue'

'No Matter What'

'Come and Get It'

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Question 5 of 10

5. Badfinger performed as back-up musicians on which George Harrison album? Hint

'All Things Must Pass'

'Extra Texture'

'Dark Horse'

'Somewhere in England'

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1971, Badfinger's second album 'No Dice' was released. Which song had the line 'Knock down the old grey wall' in it? Hint

'I Can't Take It'

'Without You'

'No Matter What'

'Midnight Caller'

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Question 7 of 10

7. What was the name of Badfinger's third album? Hint

'Straight Up'

'Ass'

'Wish You Were Here'

'The Best of Badfinger'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which member of Badfinger hung himself in his garage in 1975? Hint

Joey Molland

Peter Ham

Tom Evans

Mike Gibbins

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Question 9 of 10

9. A second member of Badfinger committed suicide in 1983 by hanging himself in a tree in his backyard.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Badfinger was with two of these record labels. What were they ? Hint

Apple and Capitol

Apple and Warner Bros.

Apple and Universal

Apple and Atlantic

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the name of this British pop-rock band before they became known as Badfinger?

Answer: The Iveys

In 1966, the original members of The Iveys were Peter Ham, Mike Gibbins, Ron Griffith, and David Jenkins. When David Jenkins left, Tom Evans replaced him on rhythm guitar.

2. Who joined the band when Ron Griffiths left and Tom Evans moved from playing rhythm guitar to bass?

Answer: Joey Molland

Joey Molland once played for The Masterminds, Walker Brother Gary Leeds' band Rain, The Profiles, and The Merseys.

3. What was the name of the 1969 Ringo Starr-Peter Sellers film for which Paul McCartney supervised Badfinger's soundtrack work?

Answer: 'The Magic Christian'

Badfinger's album 'Magic Christian Music' was named after the film, and arrived a month after the movie. It repeated half the tracks from The Iveys' album and filled the rest of the LP with the soundtrack songs and some new material.

4. What was Badfinger's first hit single, which was written by Paul McCartney?

Answer: 'Come and Get It'

Sir Paul donated the song to Badfinger in 1969 in order to boost the band's profile.

5. Badfinger performed as back-up musicians on which George Harrison album?

Answer: 'All Things Must Pass'

Badfinger frequently backed the ex-Beatles on tours and records. They appeared at George Harrison's 'Concert for Bangladesh' in 1971, on John Lennon's 'Imagine', and on Ringo Starr's 'It Don't Come Easy'.

6. In 1971, Badfinger's second album 'No Dice' was released. Which song had the line 'Knock down the old grey wall' in it?

Answer: 'No Matter What'

'No matter what you are...I will always be with you...'

7. What was the name of Badfinger's third album?

Answer: 'Straight Up'

'Straight Up' was released in 1972, and was produced by Todd Rundgren and George Harrison. It includes 'Baby Blue', 'Day After Day', 'Name of the Game', and several other great songs !

8. Which member of Badfinger hung himself in his garage in 1975?

Answer: Peter Ham

Peter Ham was the leader and chief songwriter. Badfinger was 'screwed over' by greedy record companies and unscrupulous managers. The band members hardly saw any of the money they were rightfully owed. The frustration grew to be too much for Peter Ham, and he committed suicide in April of 1975.

9. A second member of Badfinger committed suicide in 1983 by hanging himself in a tree in his backyard.

Answer: True

Tom Evans took his life in a manner similar to Ham's...again over unpaid royalties.

10. Badfinger was with two of these record labels. What were they ?

Answer: Apple and Warner Bros.

Source: Author catnippin

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