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Quiz about Off the Beaten Path Classic Psych Rock 3

Off the Beaten Path Classic Psych Rock 3 Quiz

More oddball hard rock bands from the 60s and 70s that either molded the popular bands of that time or rose from the ashes of them. Have fun.

A multiple-choice quiz by trustcrusher. Estimated time: 6 mins.

Author
trustcrusher

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
170,854

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
7 / 15

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1202

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Question 1 of 15

1. Ian Matthews left this band to form Matthews Southern Comfort. Hint

Blues Magoos

Sugarloaf

Blues Image

Fairport Convention

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Question 2 of 15

2. This band covered and scored a small hit with The Zombies tune "I Love You" in 1968. Who was it? Hint

The Boston Tea Party

Orpheus

People

Colosseum

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Question 3 of 15

3. Which one of these bands had a slight change in cover art between the first and second pressings of their debut lp? Hint

Cactus

Mom's Apple Pie

Whalefeathers

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown

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Question 4 of 15

4. The band Pollution, often known as a horn rock band from California, featured this singer who would also have a Top 5 hit in 1973. Hint

Tom Rush

Terry Reid

Dobie Gray

Tata Vega

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Question 5 of 15

5. Marc Bolan was not a member of this band. Hint

T. Rex

Deep Purple

Tyrannosaurus Rex

John's Children

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which of these vocalists was approached by Jimmy Page and asked to sing for Led Zeppelin before Robert Plant? Hint

Rod Evans

Jeffrey Cain

Pete French

Terry Reid

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Question 7 of 15

7. Former Free members John Bundrick and Simon Kirke formed this band with Snuffy Walden of the band Stray Dog Hint

Catapilla

Indian Puddin' and Pie

Liquid Smoke

Rabbit

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Question 8 of 15

8. Status Quo covered the song "Junior's Wailing" in the 70s, becoming a huge live attraction for them. Who wrote the original? Hint

Rod Stewart

Savage Grace

Steamhammer

Savage Resurrection

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Question 9 of 15

9. A Group Called Smith (sometimes known simply as Smith) had a female singer. What was her name? Hint

Gayle McCormick

Nansi Nevins

Elaine McFarlane

Jane Little

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which band had an album called "Kingdom Come" in 1970? Hint

Sir Lord Baltimore

Tear Gas

Illusion

Thunderpussy

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Question 11 of 15

11. British band Armageddon, who released a single album in 1975, had direct roots from these three bands. Hint

Johnny Winter Band, Renaissance, and Bear

Renaissance, The Yardbirds, and T.I.M.E.

Steamhammer, The Yardbirds, and Captain Beyond

Steamhammer, Sir Lord Baltimore, and Blakulla

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Question 12 of 15

12. Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple fame, Pete Goulby of Uriah Heap fame, and Dave Holland, who would later man the drums for Judas Priest, were all part of the history of what band? Hint

Bullangus

Trapeze

Gong

Toe Fat

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Question 13 of 15

13. Which of these bands released albums called "Scratching the Surface", "Who will Save the World" and "Thank Christ for the Bomb"? Hint

13th Floor Elevators

The Holy Modal Rounders

UFO

The Groundhogs

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Question 14 of 15

14. Which of these bands had ties to Eric Burdon & the Animals, King Crimson, Mogul Thrash, and Blind Faith? Hint

The Yardbirds

Yesterday's Children

Pink Floyd

Family

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Question 15 of 15

15. Who do the Lovin' Spoonful, The Mugwumps, The Doors, and Judy Collins have in common? Hint

Gary Wright

Tom Rush

John Sebastian

Sandy Bull

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ian Matthews left this band to form Matthews Southern Comfort.

Answer: Fairport Convention

He left at the beginning of 1969. Matthews Southern Comfort's debut was in 1970.

2. This band covered and scored a small hit with The Zombies tune "I Love You" in 1968. Who was it?

Answer: People

On the band's debut which was also called "I Love You" as well as a 45.

3. Which one of these bands had a slight change in cover art between the first and second pressings of their debut lp?

Answer: Mom's Apple Pie

The original pressing features a maid holding an apple pie with a slice removed, showing what appears to be a vagina inside the pie. The second pressing replaced it with what appears to be barbed wire. Both pressings came out in 1972.

4. The band Pollution, often known as a horn rock band from California, featured this singer who would also have a Top 5 hit in 1973.

Answer: Dobie Gray

"Drift Away" hit the Top 5 in May of 1973. Vega was in Pollution with Gray, but she didn't have a hit in 1973.

5. Marc Bolan was not a member of this band.

Answer: Deep Purple

Kind of an easy one. Tommy Bolin was in Deep Purple.

6. Which of these vocalists was approached by Jimmy Page and asked to sing for Led Zeppelin before Robert Plant?

Answer: Terry Reid

Reid had finished two 45s with the Jaywalkers when Page popped the question, but due to contractual obligations with Columbia Records, he declined and recommended Robert Plant. B.J. Wilson of Procol Harum was also asked.

7. Former Free members John Bundrick and Simon Kirke formed this band with Snuffy Walden of the band Stray Dog

Answer: Rabbit

Rabbit released two lps in 1973-74 as well as one 45.

8. Status Quo covered the song "Junior's Wailing" in the 70s, becoming a huge live attraction for them. Who wrote the original?

Answer: Steamhammer

Steamhammer recorded it in 1968-69 and released it on a 45 in 1969. Steamhammer guitarist and vocalist Martin Pugh helped Rod Stewart co-write "Maggie May".

9. A Group Called Smith (sometimes known simply as Smith) had a female singer. What was her name?

Answer: Gayle McCormick

McFarlane fronted Spanky and Our Gang, Nevins sang for Sweetwater, and Little played keyboards for Underground Sunshine.

10. Which band had an album called "Kingdom Come" in 1970?

Answer: Sir Lord Baltimore

They also had a self-titled one in 1971.

11. British band Armageddon, who released a single album in 1975, had direct roots from these three bands.

Answer: Steamhammer, The Yardbirds, and Captain Beyond

Keith Relf had been with the Yardbirds and Renaissance, Louis Cennamo and Martin Pugh had been in Steamhammer, and Bobby Caldwell played with Captain Beyond and Johnny Winter Band.

12. Glenn Hughes of Deep Purple fame, Pete Goulby of Uriah Heap fame, and Dave Holland, who would later man the drums for Judas Priest, were all part of the history of what band?

Answer: Trapeze

So there you have it.

13. Which of these bands released albums called "Scratching the Surface", "Who will Save the World" and "Thank Christ for the Bomb"?

Answer: The Groundhogs

In 1968, 1972, and 1970, respectively.

14. Which of these bands had ties to Eric Burdon & the Animals, King Crimson, Mogul Thrash, and Blind Faith?

Answer: Family

Bassist and violinist John Weider played with The Animals. Bassist and vocalist John Wetton was of Mogul Thrash before quitting Family and moving to King Crimson. Bassist, vocalist, and violinist Ric Grech left Family to join Blind Faith.

15. Who do the Lovin' Spoonful, The Mugwumps, The Doors, and Judy Collins have in common?

Answer: John Sebastian

Sebastian formed the Lovin' Spoonful and played with The Mugwumps and Judy Collins. He played harmonica on The Doors's "Roadhouse Blues" which was unfortunately credited to Gary Pugliese.

Source: Author trustcrusher

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