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Quiz about Big Band Leaders
Quiz about Big Band Leaders

Big Band Leaders Trivia Quiz

Let's go back to the oldies but goodies.

A multiple-choice quiz by steiny1. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
steiny1
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
57,444
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
5
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
3 / 5
Plays
848
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Question 1 of 5
1. What band leader was known for the question 'Is everybody happy'? Hint


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Question 2 of 5
2. Who played 'The sweetest music this side of heaven'? Hint


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Question 3 of 5
3. Who led the 'Bobcats'? Hint


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Question 4 of 5
4. Who led the 'Band of a thousand melodies'? Hint


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Question 5 of 5
5. Who was the 'waltz king'? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What band leader was known for the question 'Is everybody happy'?

Answer: Ted Lewis

 Ted played the clarinet and started with the Earl Fuller band in 1915.
2. Who played 'The sweetest music this side of heaven'?

Answer: Guy Lombardo

 Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians started in 1919.
3. Who led the 'Bobcats'?

Answer: Bob Crosby

 He was the youngest brother of Bing.He sang with the group but could not play an instrument.
4. Who led the 'Band of a thousand melodies'?

Answer: Larry Funk

 His theme song was 'Rose of Washington Square'. Helen O'Connell got her start singing with this band.
5. Who was the 'waltz king'?

Answer: Wayne King

 His theme song was 'The Waltz You Saved For Me'.
Source: Author steiny1

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Referenced Topics
Music   Jazz   Canadians: Famous & Historical   Washington   Big Band   Funk   Clarinet  

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