Into the Light of the Dark Black Night Quiz

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1. The title of this quiz was taken from which Beatles song?

Answer: Blackbird

The relevant lyric is "Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly, Into the light of the dark black night." The song "Blackbird" is included in the 1968 "White Album". "Free as a Bird" was recorded by John Lennon in 1977 and was released as a single in 1995. "Norwegian Wood (This Bird has Flown)" is part of the "Rubber Soul" album released in 1965 and "Blue Jay Way" is on the "Magical Mystery Tour" album released in 1967.

2. Which British rock group released the single "Black Night" in June 1970?

Answer: Deep Purple

Deep Purple was formed in 1968 and the original members of the group were Jon Lord (Keyboards), Richie Blackmore (Guitar), Nick Simper (Bass), Rod Evans (Singer) and Ian Paice (Drums). British rock/blues group Cream broke up in 1968, American group REM was formed in 1980 and Canadian group BTO released their first album in 1973.

3. The following lyrics are from the song "The Sails of Charon" by the rock group Scorpions "Dark night, there is no light, in the realm of the black magic man". From which country do the Scorpions hail?

Answer: Germany

The Scorpions are from Germany. The group was formed in 1965 and some of their better known songs are "Rock you Like a Hurricane", "Wind of Change" and "In Trance". The song "The Sails of Charon" is included in the album "Taken by Force" which was released in 1977.

4. Which Australian band released the album "Back in Black" in 1980?

Answer: AC/DC

"Back in Black" is one of AC/DC's better known and successful works. The band was formed in Australia by the brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. The Young brothers were born in Glasgow and their family migrated to Australia in 1963. According to their official site, the album has sold more than 22 million copies world-wide.

The Australian band The Easybeats broke up in 1969, The Animals were a British band fronted by Eric Burton and the Kinks also a British band, fronted by Ray Davies.

5. This American group formed in 1998 and based in Los Angeles have taken their name from Marlon Brando's motorcycle gang in the film "The Wild Ones". What is their name?

Answer: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

"Black Rebel Motorcycle Club" have released six studio albums of which my favourites are the 2001 album "B.R.M.C". and the 2005 album "Howl". The current line-up is Peter Hayes, Robert Levon Been and Leah Shapiro. "The Beetles" was the name of Lee Marvin's motorcycle gang in the same movie, "Riders on the Storm" is a 1971 song by the Doors and "The Bloodhound Gang" is an American group formed in 1991.

6. This song was written by Peter Green, the then leader of Fleetwood Mac, and was released as a single in 1968. The song was covered by Santana and appeared on their second album "Abraxas" in 1970. What is the name of the song?

Answer: Black Magic Woman

"Black Magic Woman" appeared on the album "The Pious Bird of Good Open" along with the instrumental "Albatross" which was a huge hit for Fleetwood Mac. Peter Green left the group in 1970 to pursue a solo carrier. "Mother's Daughter" is a track on the "Abraxas" album and "Satisfaction" is a 1965 hit by the Rolling Stones.

7. What was the colour of the forest on the 1979 album by "MacArthur"?

Answer: Black

MacArthur an American Progressive Rock band consisting of Ben McArthur (Vocals, Guitar), Scott Stockford (Bass), Bill Heffelfinger (Keyboards and Guitars) and Jeff Bauer (Drums). The album was released on the RPC label and some of the tracks are "The Journey In", "Demonic Encounter", and "Presence Of The Dark Force".

8. The opening track on the album "Tupelo Honey" is called "Wild Night". Who recorded the album in 1971?

Answer: Van Morrison

"Tupelo Honey" is the fifth album by Irish performer Van Morrison. Van was the leader of the group Them and their song "Gloria" is one of the Rock classics. Van's first solo hit was "Brown Eyed Girl". Morrison has released more than 30 albums starting with "Blowin' your Mind" in 1967.

His October 2012 release is called "Born to Sing: No Plan B". Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo Mississippi, Herb Albert had a hit with "Taste of Honey" and The Beatles had song called "Honey Pie".

9. The song "The Deepest Blues Are Black" is one of the tracks on the 2005 album "In Your Honor" . Who recorded the album?

Answer: Foo Fighters

The "Foo Fighters" fronted by ex Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, was formed in Seattle in 1994. The lineup for the album "In Your Honor" was Dave (Vocals and Rhythm Guitar), Nate Mendel (Bass), Taylor Hawkins (Drums) and Chris Shifflet (Lead Guitar). Foo Fighters have released seven albums. Honor Society is an American group formed in 2006, Black Majesty is an Australian group formed in 2001 that released the album "In Your Honour" in 2010 and the Strokes is an American group formed in 1998.

10. Which is the English group formed in Birmingham in 1969 consisting of Tommy Iommi, Geezer Butler, Ozzy Osbourne and Bill Ward?

Answer: Black Sabbath

Black Sabbath released their first album called, surprise, surprise! "Black Sabbath" in February 1970. Some of the tracks on the album are "Black Sabbath", "The Wizard", "N.I.B" and "Evil Woman". Sabbath went on to record a multitude of albums, underwent many changes in personnel and influenced greatly the "Heavy Metal" genre of Rock. Pink Floyd, of "Dark Side of the Moon" fame, was formed in 1965 in London, Deep Purple was formed in Hertford in 1968 and the Moody Blues in Erdington, Birmingham in 1964.

Source: Author gme24

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This is the second quiz in the "Adventures in Authoring" challenge. Have borrowed the title of the quiz from a song by the Beatles. Many thanks Sirs!

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