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Blues Trivia Quiz

Try this new quiz on the blues - old, new, and blues-rock. Let me know if you want a more PURE blues quiz, or some more blues-influenced questions

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

Author
Slowhand

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
18,113

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
9 / 15

Plays
1380

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (13/15), Guest 76 (9/15), Guest 98 (14/15).

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Question 1 of 15

1. What does 'B.B.' in B.B. King's name actually stand for? Hint

Blues Boy

Billy Bracken

Bad Boy

Barney Blues

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Question 2 of 15

2. 'Blackie' is the preferred guitar of which modern legend? Hint

Eric Clapton

Robert Cray

David Bowie

Stevie Ray Vaughan

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which of the following groups played at Woodstock in 1969? Hint

Ten Years After

Cream

The Doors

The Animals

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the myth surrounding Robert Johnson's death? Hint

He disappeared

He was stabbed

He was strangled

He was poisoned

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Question 5 of 15

5. Which of the following is NOT a Stevie Ray Vaughan album? Hint

Soul to Soul

Texas Rocker

Texas Flood

Couldn't Stand the Weather

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which Irish rock group did Gary Moore used to play with? Hint

Thin Lizzy

Blondie

Dexy's Midnight Runners

Roxy Music

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Question 7 of 15

7. Hendrix played 'I hear my train____?' Hint

Goin'

Comin'

Whistle

Down the track

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Question 8 of 15

8. The main influence on Eric Clapton's style was arguably who? Hint

Albert King

Martin Luther King

BB King

Freddie King

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which Led Zeppelin member played the keyboards in addition to his main instrument? Hint

John Bonham

Jimmy Page

Robert Plant

John Paul Jones

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Question 10 of 15

10. Who was McKinley Morganfield better known as? Hint

Muddy Waters

Buddy Guy

Blind Lemon Jefferson

Dr John

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the nickname of Donald Dunn, the bass player? Hint

Trump

Blind

Big Man

Duck

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Question 12 of 15

12. Which of the following has not appeared in either Blues Brothers or Blues Brothers 2000? Hint

John Lee Hooker

Johnny Lang

Jimmie Vaughan

Buddy Guy

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Question 13 of 15

13. Was Albert King left handed? Hint

Yes

Ambidextrous

You're thinking of Albert Collins

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who managed The Jimi Hendrix Experience? Hint

Noel Redding

Chas Chandler

BB King

Mick Jagger

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Question 15 of 15

15. The 'Legends' blues club in Chicago is owned by? Hint

David Geffen

Muddy Waters

Buddy Guy

Stevie Winwood

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Nov 10 2024 : Guest 107: 13/15
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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What does 'B.B.' in B.B. King's name actually stand for?

Answer: Blues Boy

Although this was his nickname, his real first name is Riley.

2. 'Blackie' is the preferred guitar of which modern legend?

Answer: Eric Clapton

'Brownie' is also among his many favourites, many of which were recently auctioned off for charity.

3. Which of the following groups played at Woodstock in 1969?

Answer: Ten Years After

4. What was the myth surrounding Robert Johnson's death?

Answer: He was poisoned

5. Which of the following is NOT a Stevie Ray Vaughan album?

Answer: Texas Rocker

6. Which Irish rock group did Gary Moore used to play with?

Answer: Thin Lizzy

7. Hendrix played 'I hear my train____?'

Answer: Comin'

Check out the acoustic version of this classic.

8. The main influence on Eric Clapton's style was arguably who?

Answer: Freddie King

9. Which Led Zeppelin member played the keyboards in addition to his main instrument?

Answer: John Paul Jones

His main instrument was the bass.

10. Who was McKinley Morganfield better known as?

Answer: Muddy Waters

11. What was the nickname of Donald Dunn, the bass player?

Answer: Duck

12. Which of the following has not appeared in either Blues Brothers or Blues Brothers 2000?

Answer: Buddy Guy

13. Was Albert King left handed?

Answer: Yes

Check out his two finger style too.

14. Who managed The Jimi Hendrix Experience?

Answer: Chas Chandler

15. The 'Legends' blues club in Chicago is owned by?

Answer: Buddy Guy

Source: Author Slowhand

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