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Herb Alpert Trivia Quiz

A quiz about the life and recording history of Herb Alpert.

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

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Herb Alpert was born in which country? Hint

United States

Cuba

Mexico

Spain

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Question 2 of 10

2. Along with partner Jerry Moss, Alpert founded which record label? Hint

Jazz Beat Records

Columbia Records

A&M Records

Polygram Records

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Question 3 of 10

3. Herb Alpert was once a member of the USC Trojan Marching Band.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was the name of Alpert's original and long-time backing band? Hint

T.J.B.

Tower Of Power

Brass Construction

The Tijuana Brass

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Question 5 of 10

5. What instrument is Alpert best known for playing? Hint

Piano

He does not play an instrument.

Guitar

Trumpet

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Question 6 of 10

6. What was Alpert's first hit on the US Hot 100 singles chart? Hint

Rise

Tijuana Taxi

The Lonely Bull

Taste Of Honey

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Herb Alpert School Of Music is housed at what California school? Hint

USC

San Diego State University

CALARTS

UCLA

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Question 8 of 10

8. Herb Alpert co-wrote all of the following hit songs except: Hint

"Baby Talk" by Jan & Dean

"Wonderful World" by Sam Cooke

"Alley Oop" by the Hollywood Argyles

"Tequila" by The Champs

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Question 9 of 10

9. Were any of the original members of Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass Hispanic?

Yes

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Question 10 of 10

10. What can you find at 6929 Hollywood Boulevard? Hint

Alpert's star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

A bronze statue of Herb Alpert

T.J.B. Cafe, which he owns

A&M Records headquarters

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Herb Alpert was born in which country?

Answer: United States

Alpert was born in Los Angeles, CA in 1935.

2. Along with partner Jerry Moss, Alpert founded which record label?

Answer: A&M Records

They named the company from the initials of their last names. They have since sold the company.

3. Herb Alpert was once a member of the USC Trojan Marching Band.

Answer: True

Alpert attended USC but he didn't graduate. He was drafted while a student, and after his time in the Army, he continued with music instead of going back to college.

4. What was the name of Alpert's original and long-time backing band?

Answer: The Tijuana Brass

The group released their first album in 1962 under the name Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass. They recorded several gold and platinum albums throughout the 60's until they "officially" disbanded in 1969, although they did record a later album. They would reform later under the name T.J.B.

5. What instrument is Alpert best known for playing?

Answer: Trumpet

His salsa/funk style of trumpet revolutionized jazz into a commercially viable style of music that would compete with The Beatles, Motown and rock.

6. What was Alpert's first hit on the US Hot 100 singles chart?

Answer: The Lonely Bull

The song hit number six in 1962. "Taste Of Honey" would be the second hit, climbing to number seven in 1965. "Tijuana Taxi" was on the flip side of the number eleven "Zorba The Greek" and would be featured prominently on the TV show "The Simpsons". "Rise" came much later and would be Alpert's second number one and gold single in 1979.

7. The Herb Alpert School Of Music is housed at what California school?

Answer: UCLA

Although he graduated from USC, the school named after him is located at UCLA. He has also been a big benefactor of CALARTS, contributing fifteen million to their music program in 2008.

8. Herb Alpert co-wrote all of the following hit songs except:

Answer: "Tequila" by The Champs

"Tequila" was released in 1958, before Alpert had established himself as a songwriter.

9. Were any of the original members of Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass Hispanic?

Answer: No

None of the original members were from Mexico or of Hispanic descent.

10. What can you find at 6929 Hollywood Boulevard?

Answer: Alpert's star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame

It is right in front of Grauman's Chinese Theatre.

Source: Author maddogmaxx

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