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I Used To Be With The Band ... Quiz

A quiz about those who achieved fame not once, but twice or more.

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

Author
Oddball

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
98,416

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1912

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Question 1 of 10

1. Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings achieved fame with this, one of the first Canadian supergroups: Hint

The Guess Who

Steppenwolf

Rush

The Tragically Hip

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Question 2 of 10

2. After being fired from Metallica, this guitarist formed his own group to compete before the year was out: Hint

James Hetfield

Ron McGovney

Cliff Burton

Dave Mustaine

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Question 3 of 10

3. As lead singer of Rufus, she sang the hit 'Tell Me Something Good', On her own, she hit with 'I Feel For You':

Answer: (first and or last name accepted)

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Question 4 of 10

4. This soul singer got his start as the drummer for Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes: Hint

Teddy Pendergrass

Russell Tompkins Jr.

Al Green

Levi Stubbs

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Question 5 of 10

5. Both David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks had solo hits after being members of this Motown stalwart: Hint

The Isley Brothers

The Four Tops

The Temptations

The Miracles

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which of the following groups was NOT represented in the Travelling Wilburys? Hint

The Rolling Stones

The Beatles

Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers

Electric Light Orchestra

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Question 7 of 10

7. Members of the group Damn Yankees were comprised of former members of all but one of the following groups. Spot the odd one out: Hint

Styx

Cinderella

The Amboy Dukes

Night Ranger

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Question 8 of 10

8. What 'supergroup' was comprised of former members of the Buffalo Springfield, the Hollies and the Byrds? Hint

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

Yes

Cream

Blind Faith

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Question 9 of 10

9. Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King both had single hits after their tenure in this landmark group: Hint

The Platters

The Del-Vikings

The Orioles

The Drifters

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1973, Stealers Wheel scored with the one-hit wonder 'Stuck In The Middle With You'. Five years later, this former member hit big on his own: Hint

Randy Newman

Gerry Rafferty

Bob Seger

Ray Parker Jr.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings achieved fame with this, one of the first Canadian supergroups:

Answer: The Guess Who

Bachman, co-founder of Bachman Turner Overdrive, was originally with Chad Allan and the Expressions, who first hit the charts in 1965 with 'Shakin' All Over'. They originally shipped the single out using the name 'Guess Who?' and the name stuck. Cummings, who charted solo with 'Stand Tall' in 1976, joined as a keyboardist in 1966.

2. After being fired from Metallica, this guitarist formed his own group to compete before the year was out:

Answer: Dave Mustaine

Mustaine formed the group Megadeth shortly after being let go in 1982.

3. As lead singer of Rufus, she sang the hit 'Tell Me Something Good', On her own, she hit with 'I Feel For You':

Answer: Chaka Khan

Real name Yvette Maria Stevens, Chaka lists Jimi Hendrix, Mountain, Led Zeppelin, the Doors and Cream among her musical inspirations. Incidentally, 'Tell Me Something Good' was written by Stevie Wonder, while 'I Feel For You' was penned by Prince.

4. This soul singer got his start as the drummer for Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes:

Answer: Teddy Pendergrass

Melvin elevated Pendergrass to lead singer and the Blue Notes had a string of hits, including 'The Love I Lost' and 'If You Don't Know Me By Now'. A 1982 accident left Pendergrass paralyzed, but still performing solo songs like 'Close The Door' and 'Life Is A Song Worth Singing'.

5. Both David Ruffin and Eddie Kendricks had solo hits after being members of this Motown stalwart:

Answer: The Temptations

As Temptations, Ruffin sang 'Ain't Too Proud To Beg' and 'I Wish It Would Rain', while Kendricks sang lead for 'Just My Imagination'. As solo artists, Kendricks scored with 'Keep On Truckin' and Ruffin hit with 'Walk Away From Love'.

6. Which of the following groups was NOT represented in the Travelling Wilburys?

Answer: The Rolling Stones

Besides Petty, other members included Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, former Beatle George Harrison and E.L.O. leader Jeff Lynne,

7. Members of the group Damn Yankees were comprised of former members of all but one of the following groups. Spot the odd one out:

Answer: Cinderella

Ted Nugent led the Dukes in the late 1960's, Tommy Shaw had a number of hits with Styx and Jack Blades led Night Ranger. Drummer Michael Cartellone joined without benefit of charted experience.

8. What 'supergroup' was comprised of former members of the Buffalo Springfield, the Hollies and the Byrds?

Answer: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young

Stephen Stills and Neil Young were both members of the Buffalo Springfield, Graham Nash was with the Hollies and David Crosby was the former Byrd.

9. Clyde McPhatter and Ben E. King both had single hits after their tenure in this landmark group:

Answer: The Drifters

'Drifters' founder McPhatter scored with 'A Lover's Question' and King hit big with 'Stand By Me' and 'Spanish Harlem'. The Drifters were inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.

10. In 1973, Stealers Wheel scored with the one-hit wonder 'Stuck In The Middle With You'. Five years later, this former member hit big on his own:

Answer: Gerry Rafferty

Rafferty, a native of Scotland who previously worked in a music and comedy duo with comedian Billy Connally, charted with 'Baker Street' from the 'City To CIty' album in 1978.

Source: Author Oddball

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