Bygone Music Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Searchers

The Searchers were one of the most influential groups to rise from the 60s phenomenon.They were originally formed in Liverpool in 1960 as a backing group for Johnny Sandon, and took their name from the John Wayne film. The founder members were John McNally (who still leads the group), Mike Pender, Tony Jackson and drummer Norman McGarry.

In late 1961 Johnny Sandon left to join the Remo Four, McGarry left to be replaced on drums by Chris Curtis. The Searchers continued as a foursome, playing at the Iron Door, the Cavern and other Liverpool clubs.

Answer: Amen Corner

Lead Singer Andy Fairweather-Low went on to have many hits of his own.
Amen Corner was formed in late 1966 in Cardiff, Wales.

Answer: Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas

Billy J Kramer and the Dakotas was one of the bands from the Brian Epstein stable along with the Beatles.
"Little Children" was also recorded by:
Bay City Rollers - 1977
Aztec Camera - 1993
Tara - 1998

Answer: The Beach Boys

Made up of the Wilson brothers and friends, they are still going strong today.
The Beach Boys are an American rock and roll band. They recorded thirty-six U.S. Top 40 hits (including four #1 singles) and many best-selling albums. They are especially well known for their distinctive vocal harmonies.They have sold more singles and albums than any other American rock band.

Answer: Ronnie Hilton

Ronnie Hilton seems to be almost forgotten by today's music industry but he was one of Britain's most popular singers of the 1950s and 1960s.

Answer: Herman's Hermits

Herman's Hermits were an English rock band in the 1960s, formed in Manchester in 1963. Part of the British Invasion, their trademark simple, non-threatening, and clean-cut "boys next door" image made them easier to listen to and more accessible than other British Invasion bands
Peter Noone the lead singer was also an actor who appeared in "Coronation Street".

Answer: Dusty Springfield

Dusty Springfield OBE (16 April 1939 - 2 March 1999) was a popular British singer whose career spanned four decades. She achieved her most notable success during the 1960s, with a successful comeback in the late 1980s.
Dusty was originally with her brothers in the Springfields and was in my opinion a great female singer.

Answer: Procol Harum

In July, 1967, 'A Whiter Shade of Pale' was #1 song in the world.
Procol Harum were an English psychedelic rock band, formed in the 1960s, who built a heavy foundation for what would become progressive rock. They are best known for this recording, though they had a devoted cult following throughout their career.

Answer: The Hollies

Graham Nash went on to become part of Crosby, Nash and Young.
In Britain in the '60s The Hollies were regarded as "the third group" after The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Sales and fan polls bore this out.

Answer: True

The Monkees were made up of four lads who made a TV series then had many hits from that.
They were a pop-rock quartet created and based in Los Angeles in 1965 for an NBC American television series of the same name. The show, which ran from 1966 to 1968, helped make them one of the 1960s' most popular music acts.

The Monkees disbanded in 1970, but several reunions and semi-reunions have since taken place. The Monkees last worked together in 2001.