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The Blackwood Brothers Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about one of the most popular quartets ever in gospel music.

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

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Author
revstevef

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
250,000

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Blackwood Brothers sang for many years in gospel music. The original members of the group were James, Doyle, RW, and Roy Blackwood

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Blackwood Brothers originally were based in Mississippi, yet they moved to this city in Tennessee, which became their home.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. This man was the tenor for the Blackwood Brothers for awhile. He also became tenor for the Statesmen quartet. Who is he? Hint

Cat Freeman

Bill Shaw

Denver Crumpler

Bobby Strickland

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Question 4 of 10

4. On June 12, 1954, the Blackwood Brothers appeared on this televison show. Hint

Tennesse Ernie Ford Show

Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts

The Singing Time in Dixe Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

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Question 5 of 10

5. June 30, 1954 was the worst day for this group, Bill Lyles and R.W. Blackwood died in a plane crash. James Blackwood ran into the flames to try and rescue them. Hovie Lister saved James' life.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. James Blackwood thought about disbanding the blackwood brothers. He eventually hired two new singers to replace R.W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles. Who were they? Hint

London Paris & Jimmy Blackwood

Tommy Fairchild & Ken Turner

John Hall & Bill Shaw

J.D. Sumner and Cecil Blackwood

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Question 7 of 10

7. The National Quartet Convention was started by the Blackwood Brothers. In what year did they have the first convention? Hint

1963

1955

1957

1960

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Question 8 of 10

8. J.D. Sumner left the Blackwood Brothers to join the Stamps Quartet. Who replaced him as bass singer for the group? Hint

Bill Gaither

London Paris

John Hall

Ken Turner

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was James Blackwood's signature song with the Blackwood Brothers? Hint

I'll Fly Away

It Is Finished

More Like Jesus

I'll Meet You In the Morning

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Question 10 of 10

10. The last major hit by the Blackwood Brothers was "Learning To Lean". Who sang the tenor part on this song? Hint

Bill Shaw

Pat Hoffmaster

John Cox

Jimmy Blackwood

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Blackwood Brothers sang for many years in gospel music. The original members of the group were James, Doyle, RW, and Roy Blackwood

Answer: True

This was the original group that formed in 1937.

2. The Blackwood Brothers originally were based in Mississippi, yet they moved to this city in Tennessee, which became their home.

Answer: Memphis

The Blackwood Brothers, made Memphis their home for most of their career.

3. This man was the tenor for the Blackwood Brothers for awhile. He also became tenor for the Statesmen quartet. Who is he?

Answer: Cat Freeman

Cat Freeman sang with many gospel groups. He was also the brother of Vestal Goodman.

4. On June 12, 1954, the Blackwood Brothers appeared on this televison show.

Answer: Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts

The Blackwood Brothers have the distinction of winning twice on that show.

5. June 30, 1954 was the worst day for this group, Bill Lyles and R.W. Blackwood died in a plane crash. James Blackwood ran into the flames to try and rescue them. Hovie Lister saved James' life.

Answer: False

Jake Hess grabbed James Blackwood and saved his life that tragic night.

6. James Blackwood thought about disbanding the blackwood brothers. He eventually hired two new singers to replace R.W. Blackwood and Bill Lyles. Who were they?

Answer: J.D. Sumner and Cecil Blackwood

James chose his nephew Cecil Blackwood for the Baritone, and J.D. Sumner as bass singer.

7. The National Quartet Convention was started by the Blackwood Brothers. In what year did they have the first convention?

Answer: 1957

The first NQC was held in Memphis in 1957; it was a two day event.

8. J.D. Sumner left the Blackwood Brothers to join the Stamps Quartet. Who replaced him as bass singer for the group?

Answer: John Hall

Big John Hall became the bass for the Blackwood Brothers after J.D. departed. London would replace John Hall, and Ken Turner would replace London.

9. What was James Blackwood's signature song with the Blackwood Brothers?

Answer: I'll Meet You In the Morning

"I'll Meet You In the Morning" was written by Albert E. Brumley, a good friend of James Blackwood.

10. The last major hit by the Blackwood Brothers was "Learning To Lean". Who sang the tenor part on this song?

Answer: Pat Hoffmaster

Pat Hoffmaster sang the tenor part for the Blackwoods at that time.

Source: Author revstevef

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