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Quiz about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series The Coasters

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Series: The Coasters Quiz

The Coasters were one of the first singing groups to unite doo-wop, comedy and soul. Answer the following questions about this classic group.

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

Author
ralzzz

Time
6 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
180,492

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. In which city were The Coasters formed? Hint

Los Angeles

Philadelphia

Chicago

New Orleans

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Question 2 of 10

2. One of the greatest hits from The Coasters was "Yakety-Yak". What classic R&B saxophonist was featured prominently on this song? Hint

King Curtis

Junior Walker

Hal Singer

Maceo Parker

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Question 3 of 10

3. The Coasters hit it big with this song that featured the catch phrase "Why's everybody always pickin' on me"? Hint

Down in Mexico

Poison Ivy

Charlie Brown

Searchin'

4. Many of the greatest hits recorded by The Coasters were penned by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Leiber and Stoller are quite simply the greatest songwriting duo of early rock and roll. Which of these songs was NOT written by Leiber and Stoller? Hint

"Hound Dog" as recorded by Big Mama Thornton

"Jailhouse Rock" as recorded by Elvis Presley

"Stand By Me" as recorded by Ben E. King

"The Great Pretender" as recorded by The Platters

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Question 5 of 10

5. Billy Guy, baritone vocalist of The Coasters, was a noted prankster and funny guy. His jokes and capers were well known in the rock and roll circles. What is the name of the comedy album he released in 1972? Hint

The Girl is Funky

The Tramp is Funky

The Broad is Funky

The Chick is Funky

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Coasters recorded a version of the song "If I Had a Hammer". Who originally composed this song? Hint

Bob Dylan

Arlo Guthrie

Pete Seeger and Lee Hays

Burl Ives

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Coasters were presented the opportunity to play themselves in which 1989 movie? Hint

Phantom of the Ritz

Fright Night

Little Shop of Horrors

Once Bitten

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of the first single recorded by The Coasters? Hint

Yakety Yak

Young Blood

Searchin'

Down in Mexico

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Question 9 of 10

9. How many Coasters songs appeared at the number one position on the US Pop Charts? Hint

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Question 10 of 10

10. What soundtrack featured the song "Yakety Yak"? The movie was based on a Stephen King short story titled "The Body". Hint

Stand By Me

The Princess Bride

Sleepers

American Graffiti

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. In which city were The Coasters formed?

Answer: Los Angeles

The band began as a doo-wop singing group originally named The Robins in Los Angeles, CA in 1949. The Robins were signed to Spark Records and released the song "Smokey Joe's Cafe". The Coasters were born when several members of The Robins left the group and relocated to New York, thus leading to the band name, leaving one coast and heading towards another.

2. One of the greatest hits from The Coasters was "Yakety-Yak". What classic R&B saxophonist was featured prominently on this song?

Answer: King Curtis

King Curtis, born Curtis Ousley, was an extremely talented musician who played with a number of artists including The Coasters and Aretha Franklin's backing band, The Kingpins. Curtis had a solo number one R&B hit titled "Soul Twist"

3. The Coasters hit it big with this song that featured the catch phrase "Why's everybody always pickin' on me"?

Answer: Charlie Brown

This song featured the classic catch phrase as sung by Will "Dub" Jones. Jones was once a member of The Cadets, and The Jacks, who released "Stranded in the Jungle" in 1956. The Cadets and The Jacks were both the same band, performing under different names depending on which record company was promoting the appearance.

Answer: "The Great Pretender" as recorded by The Platters

Songs from The Coasters written by Leiber and Stoller include "Poison Ivy", "Searchin'" and "Little Egypt". In fact, if you were to listen to a greatest hits compilation from The Coasters, it's probable that the majority of the songs were written by the Leiber and Stoller duo.

Answer: The Tramp is Funky

"The Tramp is Funky" was a hilarious, yet under produced, comedy album featuring some of the most X-rated jokes ever recorded. The album was released on the Snake Eye recod label.

6. The Coasters recorded a version of the song "If I Had a Hammer". Who originally composed this song?

Answer: Pete Seeger and Lee Hays

Pete Seeger is known as one of the greatest American folk songwriters of all time. Seeger has lent his songwriting talents to songs about politics, the environment and civil rights since the late 1930's. Seeger has been bestowed with nearly every musical honor offered to a singer/songwriter. Truly an American musical institution.

7. The Coasters were presented the opportunity to play themselves in which 1989 movie?

Answer: Phantom of the Ritz

"Phantom of the Ritz" was a comedy/horror film inspired by "The Phantom of the Opera". The film was directed by Allen Plone, of "Night Fright" fame.

8. What is the name of the first single recorded by The Coasters?

Answer: Down in Mexico

"Down in Mexico" was released in 1956 while the band was still located in Los Angleles. At the time, the band consisted of Carl Gardner, Billy Guy, Leon Hughes and Bobby Nunn. In 1957, both Hughes and Nunn were replaced with Will "Dub" Jones and Cornell Gunter, and the band moved to New York. Sadly, both Gunter and Jones have passed away, Gunter in 1990 and Jones in 2000.

9. How many Coasters songs appeared at the number one position on the US Pop Charts?

Answer: 1

Only "Yakety Yak" reached number one on the US Pop Charts. The band had a few more number ones on the US R&B Charts including: "Searchin'", "Young Blood" and "Poison Ivy".

10. What soundtrack featured the song "Yakety Yak"? The movie was based on a Stephen King short story titled "The Body".

Answer: Stand By Me

"Stand By Me" is the story of four boys who go on a quest to find a dead body that one of the boys claims to have seen. This nostalgic movie was produced by Rob Reiner and starred River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell and Wil Wheaton. Richard Dreyfuss, Kiefer Sutherland and John Cusack also share acting credits in this film.

Source: Author ralzzz

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