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Bil's Beatles Trivia II Trivia Quiz

A general knowledge quiz about The Beatles. You must be a huge fan to answer all the questions correctly.

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

Author
bilig

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
163,530

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
3237

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the first Beatles record, single or album, to be released on their own Apple label? Hint

"Hey Jude" - single

"Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" - album

"The Beatles" - album

"A Day In The Life" - single

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which Beatle appeared as a guest on "Monday Night Football" in the 1970s? Hint

John

George

Paul

Ringo

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Question 3 of 10

3. Regardless of who was credited for writing the song, who wrote "The Inner Light"? Hint

John

George

Paul

Ringo

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the first album "Yellow Submarine" appeared on in the United States? Hint

Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band

Rubber Soul

Revolver

Yellow Submarine

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the oldest Beatle? Hint

John

George

Paul

Ringo

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who played the piano on "Get Back"? Hint

Mal Evans

John Lennon

Paul McCartney

Billy Preston

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Question 7 of 10

7. When it was recorded "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" was the most expensive rock album ever recorded.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the late 1960's it was rumored that a Beatle had died. Which Beatle was this rumor about? Hint

John

Ringo

George

Paul

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Beatles first appearance on American television was on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who played lead guitar on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"? Hint

Eric Clapton

Jimmy Page

George Harrison

Jeff Beck

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the first Beatles record, single or album, to be released on their own Apple label?

Answer: "Hey Jude" - single

"Hey Jude" was released by Apple on August 26, 1968 as a single. "The Beatles" was released by Apple on November 25, 1968. Both "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" and "A Day In The Life" were released by Capitol.
(There were a few Sgt. Peppers albums released on the Apple label. They are rare and very valuable.)

2. Which Beatle appeared as a guest on "Monday Night Football" in the 1970s?

Answer: John

John Lennon made a guest appearance on "Monday Night Football" December 9, 1974.

3. Regardless of who was credited for writing the song, who wrote "The Inner Light"?

Answer: George

"The Inner Light" was the B side to "Lady Madonna" and was written exclusively by George.

4. What was the first album "Yellow Submarine" appeared on in the United States?

Answer: Revolver

"Yellow Submarine" appeared on "Revolver" which was released on August 8, 1966. It was later released on "Yellow Submarine" January 16, 1969.

5. Who was the oldest Beatle?

Answer: Ringo

In order by age oldest to youngest was Ringo, John, Paul and then George.

6. Who played the piano on "Get Back"?

Answer: Billy Preston

Billy Preston was the only artist to get credit on a Beatles' recording by name.

7. When it was recorded "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band" was the most expensive rock album ever recorded.

Answer: True

Fleetwood Mac was the first band to surpass the cost when they recorded "Tusk".

8. In the late 1960's it was rumored that a Beatle had died. Which Beatle was this rumor about?

Answer: Paul

The rumor went on for a few years. There were even magazine articles and newspaper articles regarding the death of Paul which never occured at the time of the writings. The rumor started when a disc jockey played "Revolution 9" in reverse and you could hear the recording say "turn me on dead man". People starting looking for clues on album covers and in the song lyrics.

9. The Beatles first appearance on American television was on "The Ed Sullivan Show".

Answer: False

Their live appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show was on February 9, 1964. Their filmed appearance on "The Jack Paar Show" was January 3, 1964.

10. Who played lead guitar on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"?

Answer: Eric Clapton

The line up for "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" was Eric was on lead, George on rhythm, John on organ, Paul on bass, and Ringo on drums.

Source: Author bilig

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