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General Tull Trivia Quiz

Here are some basic questions about Jethro Tull, the members of the band and a few of their albums.

A multiple-choice quiz by jrroecks. Estimated time: 2 mins.

Author
jrroecks

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,328

Updated
Aug 16 24

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1139

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 67 (10/10), Guest 82 (9/10), Guest 174 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Who is or was Jethro Tull? Hint

an 18th century agriculturist

an American Civil War soldier

the person who formed the band

that guy who plays the flute

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Question 2 of 10

2. Ian Anderson is: Hint

the lead vocalist

all of these

a harmonica player

that guy who plays the flute

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Question 3 of 10

3. "Thick as a Brick" is Jethro Tull's first concept album.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Jethro Tull's first studio album? Hint

Aqualung

This Was

Under Wraps

Benefit

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who has never been a member of Jethro Tull? Hint

Martin Barre

David Bowie

Ian Anderson

Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Aqualung" was released in:

Hint

1971

1991

2001

1951

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which isn't a Jethro Tull album? Hint

A Passion Play

Crest of a Knave

Back In Black

Stormwatch

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jethro Tull released an album with a one letter title. What was the name of this album? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. Name the song found on "Aqualung": Hint

Cross-Eyed Mary

Esther of Esotropia

Martha's Macular Degeneration

Myopic Mabel

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who wrote the lyrics to "Thick as a Brick"? Hint

Ian Anderson

Gerald Bostock, age 8

John Evan

there are no lyrics

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who is or was Jethro Tull?

Answer: an 18th century agriculturist

Jethro Tull was an English agronomist and agriculturist who is widely credited with inventing the seed drill.

2. Ian Anderson is:

Answer: all of these

Ian Anderson is the only remaining original member of the band. He writes most of the songs, sings, plays the flute, harmonica and acoustic guitar.

3. "Thick as a Brick" is Jethro Tull's first concept album.

Answer: True

Though many think "Aqualung" is Tull's first concept album, Ian Anderson never considered it one. "Aqualung" was heading in that direction though, and Tull's next album, "Thick as a Brick", was designed as a concept album. This 1972 progressive rock album is essentially one long song and was originally issued with a 12 page newspaper.

4. What was Jethro Tull's first studio album?

Answer: This Was

"This Was" was released in 1968. It was followed by "Stand Up" in 1969, "Benefit" in 1970 and "Aqualung" in 1971. "Under Wraps" was released in 1984.

5. Who has never been a member of Jethro Tull?

Answer: David Bowie

Anderson sings and plays the flute. Barre has been the Tull guitarist since 1969. Hammond played bass from 1971-75.

6. "Aqualung" was released in:

Answer: 1971

"Aqualung" was released in 1971. A fan favorite, "Aqualung" was rated #337 of "Rolling Stone's" list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.

7. Which isn't a Jethro Tull album?

Answer: Back In Black

"A Passion Play" was released in 1973 and is one of my personal favorites. "Stormwatch" was released in 1979. "Crest of a Knave" achieved critical success in 1987. "Back In Black" is a 1980 album from AC/DC.

8. Jethro Tull released an album with a one letter title. What was the name of this album?

Answer: A

"A" was originally recorded as Ian Anderson's first solo album. The recordings were labeled "A" for Anderson. "A" ended up being released as a Jethro Tull album in 1980.

9. Name the song found on "Aqualung":

Answer: Cross-Eyed Mary

"Cross-Eyed Mary" has been covered by Iron Maiden and Metallica.

10. Who wrote the lyrics to "Thick as a Brick"?

Answer: Ian Anderson

The liner notes list 8-year old Bostock as writing the lyrics. Turns out that Bostock is a fictional character. It was all part of the "joke" of the concept album. In reality, front-man Anderson wrote the lyrics.

Source: Author jrroecks

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