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Free Fallin' Trivia Quiz

I noted the title in Author Challange. 'Free Fallin', is the first track on 'Full Moon Fever' so a few questions about Tom and his work.

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

Author
Ironhammer

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
354,972

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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279

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who produced the album 'Full Moon Fever' along with Tom and Mike Campbell? Hint

Jeff Lynne

Bob Dylan

George Harrison

Roy Orbison

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Tom's main instrument? Hint

Keyboards

Bass guitar

Guitar

Drums

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Question 3 of 10

3. Where was Tom born? Hint

Gainesville, Virginia

Gainesville, Texas

Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, Georgia

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Question 4 of 10

4. One of Tom's most famous songs is 'American Girl'; which album was it first released on? Hint

You're Gonna Get It

Hard Promises

Damn The Torpedoes

Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who sang 'Free Fallin' with Tom at the MTV awards 1989? Hint

Ozzy Osbourne

Iggy Pop

Steven Tyler

Axl Rose

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the middle name of Tom? Hint

Earl

Prince

Duke

King

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Question 7 of 10

7. How many studio albums did Tom release with the Travelling Wilburys? Hint

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Question 8 of 10

8. What year were Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Hint

1982

2012

1992

2002

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of The Travelling Wilburys did Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers back on tour in 1986 and 1987? Hint

Jeff Lynne

Bob Dylan

Roy Orbison

George Harrison

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which iconic London venue did Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers play for the first time on 20th June 2012? Hint

Hyde Park

Wembley Stadium

The Royal Albert Hall

O2 Arena

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who produced the album 'Full Moon Fever' along with Tom and Mike Campbell?

Answer: Jeff Lynne

Along with Tom, Jeff was one of the Travelling Wilburys. In my opinion a classic album with not any bad tracks on it. The recording was done at M.C. Studios in Los Angeles, CA. Although a solo album most of The Heartbreakers appeared on it.

2. What is Tom's main instrument?

Answer: Guitar

As well as vocals Tom is credited with various instruments on some albums but his first choice of instrument is his guitar. He will normally play a Rickenbacker guitar.

3. Where was Tom born?

Answer: Gainesville, Florida

Tom was born on 20th October 1950 at Gainesville, Florida. He apparently met Elvis in 1960 which spawned his interest in Rock and Roll music.

4. One of Tom's most famous songs is 'American Girl'; which album was it first released on?

Answer: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

His eponymous album was his first which was released on 9th November 1976. It was recorded at The Shelter Studio in Hollywood, CA. and produced by Denny Cordell.

5. Who sang 'Free Fallin' with Tom at the MTV awards 1989?

Answer: Axl Rose

Axl Rose is the vocalist with Guns 'n' Roses.In my opinion a dynamic appearance by Rose which really complimented Tom's style. Well worth checking out on Youtube.

6. What is the middle name of Tom?

Answer: Earl

Thomas Earl Petty was his birth name. For a short while Tom worked at the University of Florida at Gainesville, Florida, where you will find an ogeechee lime known as the "Tom Petty Tree" because Tom planted it while he was employed there.

7. How many studio albums did Tom release with the Travelling Wilburys?

Answer: 2

Just two studio albums were released, 'Travelling Wiburys Vol 1' and 'Travelling Wilburys Vol 3'. I wonder what happened to Vol II?

8. What year were Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

Answer: 2002

Ramones and Talking Heads were also inducted in 2002. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Museum is at Cleveland, Ohio. The first induction was in January 1986 at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York.

9. Which of The Travelling Wilburys did Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers back on tour in 1986 and 1987?

Answer: Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988. Also inducted that year were The Beach Boys, Berry Gordie Jnr, The Beatles, Leadbelly, The Drifters, Woody Guthrie, Les Paul and The Supremes.

10. Which iconic London venue did Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers play for the first time on 20th June 2012?

Answer: The Royal Albert Hall

The Royal Albert Hall was opened in 1871, ten years after the death of Prince Albert who envisioned a hall to promote understanding and appreciation of the Arts and Sciences. It is opposite the Albert Memorial on the edge of Hyde Park. Prince Albert was the consort of Queen Victoria.

Source: Author Ironhammer

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