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Early Beatles Basics Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the band that contributed much to popular music. It should not be too difficult for Beatle fans.

A multiple-choice quiz by pasque. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
pasque

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
334,384

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1435

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Beatles, beginning as the Quarrymen, played mostly what type of music? Hint

Opera

Classical music

Skiffle music

Jazz

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who were the members of the Beatles when there were five members in the group? Hint

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Brian Epstein, and Eric Clapton

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and George Martin

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stu Sutcliffe, and Pete Best

John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Keith Moon, and Rory Storm

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Question 3 of 10

3. From 1960-1962, the Beatles performed in the following German clubs EXCEPT: Hint

The Cavern Club

The Top Ten Club

The Indra Club

The Star Club

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of the record label that The Beatles signed with and recorded for in 1962? Hint

Swan

Apple

Capitol

Parlophone

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Question 5 of 10

5. The term that was used to describe the fan adoration of The Beatles was: Hint

Fab Four Fanaticism

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah-ers

Twisters and Shouters

Beatlemania

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Question 6 of 10

6. What drummer sat in for an ill Ringo Starr during eight "Beatles" performances in June 1964? Hint

Keith Moon

Pete Best

Jimmie Nicol

Dave Clark

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Question 7 of 10

7. In Hamburg, Paul McCartney began to play piano when performing with The Beatles because: Hint

His inexpensive Rosetti guitar broke.

Paul broke his left hand

John asked him to play piano

Paul won the piano in a singing contest

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Question 8 of 10

8. Why did Paul McCartney decide to purchase the now famous Hofner bass guitar to use as his instrument when playing with The Beatles? Hint

It was the least expensive

Its symmetrical, violin shape would not look peculiar when Paul turned it upside down in order to play it left handed

The store owner recommended it

Paul liked the name of the instrument

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who are Ringo Starr's two favorite drummers, according to the book "The Beatles Anthology"? Hint

Jim Keltner and Charlie Watts

Keith Moon and Louis Bellson

Buddy Rich and Ginger Baker

Dave Clark and Gene Krupa

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Question 10 of 10

10. The Beatles song, "Misery" that appeared on their first album in 1962, was originally written by Lennon/McCartney for what recording artist? Hint

Helen Shapiro

Peter and Gordon

Billy J. Kramer

Little Eva

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Beatles, beginning as the Quarrymen, played mostly what type of music?

Answer: Skiffle music

Skiffle bands usually used homemade or improvised instruments.

2. Who were the members of the Beatles when there were five members in the group?

Answer: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Stu Sutcliffe, and Pete Best

In 1961, when performing in Germany with the group, Stu decided to stay there with his girlfriend, Astrid Kirchherr. Pete Best was replaced by Ringo Starr in June, 1962.

3. From 1960-1962, the Beatles performed in the following German clubs EXCEPT:

Answer: The Cavern Club

The Cavern Club was the famous club, in England, where The Beatles frequently performed.

4. What was the name of the record label that The Beatles signed with and recorded for in 1962?

Answer: Parlophone

George Martin, the future producer for The Beatles, was hired by Parlophone Records and met Brian Epstein in April, 1962. The Beatles recorded the songs, "Love Me Do/P.S. I Love You" and the single was released in the U.K. October 5, 1962.

5. The term that was used to describe the fan adoration of The Beatles was:

Answer: Beatlemania

Andi Lothian, a former Scottish music promoter, claims to have coined the term "Beatlemania" in 1963.

6. What drummer sat in for an ill Ringo Starr during eight "Beatles" performances in June 1964?

Answer: Jimmie Nicol

John Lennon said about not having Pete Best sit in for Ringo, "He's got his own group [Pete Best & the All Stars], and it might have looked as if we were taking him back, which is not good for him."

7. In Hamburg, Paul McCartney began to play piano when performing with The Beatles because:

Answer: His inexpensive Rosetti guitar broke.

When Paul's guitar broke he was forced to play the piano that was on stage at the Kaiserkeller Club in Hamburg. He became the most able piano player in the group.

8. Why did Paul McCartney decide to purchase the now famous Hofner bass guitar to use as his instrument when playing with The Beatles?

Answer: Its symmetrical, violin shape would not look peculiar when Paul turned it upside down in order to play it left handed

Paul liked the light-weight feel of the Hofner bass guitar which was easier to hold for the long nights of playing in Germany. It also allowed him to play more melodic bass lines because this guitar felt more like an acoustic guitar. (Source: "The Beatles Anthology", Apple Corps Ltd. 2000)

9. Who are Ringo Starr's two favorite drummers, according to the book "The Beatles Anthology"?

Answer: Jim Keltner and Charlie Watts

Ringo preferred solid, not busy drumming and Keltner and Watts both played with this style. In the book, "The Beatles Anthology," Ringo states, "My two favorite drummers in the world are Jim Keltner and Charlie Watts. Buddy Rich and Ginger Baker and all those great drummers are very fast, but they don't get me off at all because they're too busy being complicated." (p. 81)

10. The Beatles song, "Misery" that appeared on their first album in 1962, was originally written by Lennon/McCartney for what recording artist?

Answer: Helen Shapiro

Helen Shapiro never recorded "Misery" and The Beatles included the song on their "Please Please Me" album (U.K.).

Source: Author pasque

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