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Louvin Brothers Trivia Quiz

The Louvin Brothers are one of Country music's best loved duos. Test your Louvin Brothers IQ!

A multiple-choice quiz by tejones72. Estimated time: 5 mins.

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tejones72

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5 mins

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119,828

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which state are the Louvin Brothers from? Hint

Kentucky

Alabama

Missouri

North Carolina

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Question 2 of 10

2. "When I Stop Dreaming" is a Louvin Brothers song.

True

False

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Question 3 of 10

3. Louvin is only a stage name. What is the brothers' real surname? Hint

Lumpkin

Loudermilk

Lawrence

Little

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Question 4 of 10

4. Finish this Louvin Brothers song title: "Weapon of ________".

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the Louvin Brothers' first names? Hint

Ira and Louis

Floyd and Bill

Charlie and Louis

Charlie and Ira

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Question 6 of 10

6. What famous Rock and Roll group greatly admired the Louvin Brothers? Hint

REO Speedwagon

The Beatles

Kiss

Brother Cane

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ira Louvin was killed by a gunshot wound.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The Louvin Brothers had a very successful live radio show in 1952 on which northeast Alabama station? Hint

WZOB

WUSX

WQSB

WVSM

9. Charlie Louvin made a historic live broadcast on WZOB Radio in Fort Payne, Alabama, many years after the success of his and Ira's show from 1952. In what year did Charlie appear back on WZOB? Hint

1978

2002

2003

1998

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finish this Charlie Louvin song title: "I Think I'll Go Somewhere and ... "

Answer: (Four Words)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which state are the Louvin Brothers from?

Answer: Alabama

Charlie and Ira hail from Henegar, Alabama.

2. "When I Stop Dreaming" is a Louvin Brothers song.

Answer: True

This song was their first Number One record.

3. Louvin is only a stage name. What is the brothers' real surname?

Answer: Loudermilk

Louvin became the brothers' stage name early in their career even before they landed a recording contract.

4. Finish this Louvin Brothers song title: "Weapon of ________".

Answer: Prayer

The Louvins were a Gospel duo before branching into Country music.

5. What are the Louvin Brothers' first names?

Answer: Charlie and Ira

Charlie and Ira were inducted in to the Country Music Hall of Fame in November 2000.

6. What famous Rock and Roll group greatly admired the Louvin Brothers?

Answer: The Beatles

The Louvin Brothers influenced many generations of artists like Emmylou Harris, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Gram Parsons, The Byrds, The Everly Brothers, and Elvis Presley. Even Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead performed many Louvin Brothers songs in concert.

7. Ira Louvin was killed by a gunshot wound.

Answer: False

Although Ira nearly died as a result of a gunshot wound inflicted by an ex-wife, he died a few years later in an auto accident in Missouri.

8. The Louvin Brothers had a very successful live radio show in 1952 on which northeast Alabama station?

Answer: WZOB

The Louvin Brothers had a very successful live radio show on WZOB in Fort Payne, Alabama. The show was called "Songs That Tell A Story". It was primarily used to promote their Gospel recordings.

9. Charlie Louvin made a historic live broadcast on WZOB Radio in Fort Payne, Alabama, many years after the success of his and Ira's show from 1952. In what year did Charlie appear back on WZOB?

Answer: 2002

Charlie Louvin made a historic broadcast on WZOB in November, 2002. The live interview, conducted by renowned Country radio broadcaster Tim Jones, was the first on WZOB since 1952. The show was accentuated with old stories, new points of view from Charlie, and the hit songs of The Louvins.

10. Finish this Charlie Louvin song title: "I Think I'll Go Somewhere and ... "

Answer: Cry Myself To Sleep

This song was Charlie's first hit as a solo artist after he and Ira went their seperate ways. Bill Anderson is the writer of the song.

Source: Author tejones72

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