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Robbie Robertson Trivia Quiz

Robbie Robertson has been an influential member of the music scene for decades. We'll look at his career and some of the bands he's been with.

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

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Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Robbie played with bands that are considered part of Americana. What country does he come from? Hint

Canada

England

USA

Ireland

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Question 2 of 10

2. Robbie Robertson's performed in and with several bands. Which of the following bands was he NOT a member of? Hint

The Band

The Hawks

The Faces

Bob Dylan and the Band

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Question 3 of 10

3. What musically dramatic event occurred during Robbie Robertson's time supporting Bob Dylan's 1965 tour? Hint

Dylan stopped playing harmonica.

Dylan began singing profane lyrics.

Dylan went electric.

Dylan arrived late for gigs.

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following traits are not true of Robbie Robertson? Hint

His brother was a war hero.

His father was Jewish.

His mother was a Mohawk Indian.

His real name is Jaime Royal.

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Question 5 of 10

5. Moving forward in Robertson's career, what was the title of The Band's first album? Hint

Across the Great Divide

Music from Big Pink

Stagefright

Cahoots

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Question 6 of 10

6. Robbie exited The Band with a major movie release documenting their final concert. Martin Scorsese directed the film. What was the film's name? Hint

Draw the Curtains

The End of the Road

The Last Waltz

The Music's Over

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Question 7 of 10

7. It took several years before Robertson would release an album of solo material. In 1987 he released "Robbie Robertson". Who made a guest appearance on several tracks? Hint

Eric Clapton

Bono and U2

Bob Dylan

Neil Young

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Question 8 of 10

8. Robbie made his serious acting debut in 1980. The movie co-stars were Jodie Foster and Gary Busey. What was the name of the movie? Hint

Carny

Coal Miner's Daughter

The Blues Brothers

Ordinary People

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Question 9 of 10

9. One song from Robbie Robertson's solo works became a hit for Rod Stewart and was regularly performed at the Grateful Dead and Phil Lesh's live shows. What song was that? Hint

Testimony

Broken Arrow

Somewhere Down the Crazy River

Night Parade

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Question 10 of 10

10. Robbie Robertson doesn't appear live very often. Of the events listed below, which one is NOT real? Hint

2006 - he performed at the Vatican

1994 - he performed at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

2002 - he performed at the Opening Ceremony for the Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City

2003 - he spoke at the commencement ceremonies at Queen's University, Ontario, Canada

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robbie played with bands that are considered part of Americana. What country does he come from?

Answer: Canada

He was born in Toronto, Canada in 1943.

2. Robbie Robertson's performed in and with several bands. Which of the following bands was he NOT a member of?

Answer: The Faces

He began his career with Ronnie Hawkins. Later he toured with Dylan and finally was the leader of The Band.

3. What musically dramatic event occurred during Robbie Robertson's time supporting Bob Dylan's 1965 tour?

Answer: Dylan went electric.

In 1965, Dylan opened his shows with an acoustic folk-singer set followed by a second set with electric guitars, sounding less like the folk-singer, protest-song writer audiences had come to love.

4. Which of the following traits are not true of Robbie Robertson?

Answer: His brother was a war hero.

He was an only child. His mother passed away in 2009.

5. Moving forward in Robertson's career, what was the title of The Band's first album?

Answer: Music from Big Pink

"Music From Big Pink" was released in 1968. Big Pink referred to the house the band members shared during the writing of the music.

6. Robbie exited The Band with a major movie release documenting their final concert. Martin Scorsese directed the film. What was the film's name?

Answer: The Last Waltz

The last show of the original band was played on Thanksgiving Day, 1976.

7. It took several years before Robertson would release an album of solo material. In 1987 he released "Robbie Robertson". Who made a guest appearance on several tracks?

Answer: Bono and U2

U2 is even credited with co-writing "Sweet Fire of Love".

8. Robbie made his serious acting debut in 1980. The movie co-stars were Jodie Foster and Gary Busey. What was the name of the movie?

Answer: Carny

He also produced the musical score for the movie.

9. One song from Robbie Robertson's solo works became a hit for Rod Stewart and was regularly performed at the Grateful Dead and Phil Lesh's live shows. What song was that?

Answer: Broken Arrow

In 1991, Rod Stewart released it as a single and it went to number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 that year.

10. Robbie Robertson doesn't appear live very often. Of the events listed below, which one is NOT real?

Answer: 2006 - he performed at the Vatican

As you can see, he is a bit reclusive. He did release a CD in 2011, 'How to Become Clairvoyant'.

Source: Author paulmalo

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