Drummers of the British Invasion Quiz

The British Invasion was an integral part of the music of the 1960s. Here is a list of groups who were part of this "invasion." Can you name the drummer who performed with these groups during the British Invasion?

A matching quiz by Casey__Wise. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Searchers

Answer: Chris Curtis

"Needles and Pins" was the first breakthrough hit for The Searchers written by American song-writers Jack Nitzsche and Sonny Bono (of Sonny and Cher fame).

2. Gerry and The Pacemakers

Answer: Freddy Marsden

"How Do You Do It?" The Beatles' producer, George Martin, initially wanted to release this tune as The Beatles' first song. He decided on "Love Me Do" instead. He gave the tune to Gerry and The Pacemakers which reached number nine in the US in 1964.

3. Manfred Mann

Answer: Mike Hugg

"Do Wah Diddy Diddy". This tune was number one in the US for a number of weeks in 1964. This song was first recorded by the African-American "girl group" The Exciters and released in 1963 under the name "Doo-Wah-Diddy".

4. Herman's Hermits

Answer: Barry Whitwam

"I'm Henry the VIII" was a 1910 British music hall song that became the fastest selling tune in history up to that time in 1965 by Herman's Hermits.

5. The Zombies

Answer: Hugh Grundy

"Tell Her No" was one of three big hits for the Zombies.

6. The Small Faces

Answer: Kenney Jones

"Itchycoo Park" is the first tune by the Small Faces to reach the Top Ten in England in 1967. Kenney Jones later replaced Keith Moon in The Who after Moon's death in 1978.

7. The Kinks

Answer: Mick Avory

"You Really Got Me" was the first big hit for The Kinks. The song was also covered by Van Halen.

8. The Yardbirds

Answer: Jim McCarty

"Heart Full of Soul" was the Yardbirds' first single after Jeff Beck replaced Eric Clapton as lead guitarist. Another guitar player in that group was Jimmy Page who later performed with Led Zeppelin.

9. The Hollies

Answer: Bobby Elliott

"Bus Stop" was The Hollies' first top ten hit in 1966.

10. The Animals

Answer: Johnny Steel

"We Gotta Get Out of This Place" was a 1965 hit single by The Animals. American soldiers on patrol in Vietnam would sing this song as they voiced their desire to be anywhere BUT where they were.

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Questions		Choices
1. The Searchers		Jim McCarty
2. Gerry and The Pacemakers		Bobby Elliott
3. Manfred Mann		Barry Whitwam
4. Herman's Hermits		Freddy Marsden
5. The Zombies		Hugh Grundy
6. The Small Faces		Mike Hugg
7. The Kinks		Chris Curtis
8. The Yardbirds		Mick Avory
9. The Hollies		Kenney Jones
10. The Animals		Johnny Steel