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Quiz about The Cars Rock and Roll Boston Style

The Cars - Rock and Roll Boston Style Quiz

The Cars are one of my favorite all time bands. In my opinion, they were both musical and video pioneers. How much do remember about the Cars?

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

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dmbfanatic

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5 mins

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Multiple Choice

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117,917

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 15

1. Which two members of the band met in Columbus, Ohio, to lay the groundwork for a band? Hint

Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr

David Robinson and Elliot Easton

Greg Hawkes and Ric Ocasek

Greg Hawkes and Ben Orr

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Question 2 of 15

2. Later, the founding duo established themselves in what East Coast city, famous for such acts as Aerosmith and The Standells? Hint

New York City

Providence

Baltimore

Boston

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Question 3 of 15

3. Greg Hawkes, the Cars' keyboardist, guitarist, and saxophonist, studied at which prestigious music school? Hint

Cambridge Conservatory

Julliard

Berklee

Boston Conservatory

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the name of the first incarnation of the band? Hint

Dirty Water

Blue Ruins

Melodia

Milkwood

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Question 5 of 15

5. David Robinson, the drummer for the band, played with what Boston group before joining the Cars? Hint

Modern Lovers

Berlin Airlift

One Fish, Two Fish

Tempis Fugit

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Question 6 of 15

6. Which record label originally signed the band? Hint

Arista

RCA

Capitol

Elektra

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Question 7 of 15

7. What is the correct order of release for the Cars' original recordings (this does not include compilations, greatest hits packages, anthologies, etc.)? Hint

"The Cars", "Candy-O", "Panorama", "Heartbeat City", "Shake It Up", "Door to Door"

"The Cars", "Candy-O", "Shake It Up", "Panorama", "Heartbeat City", "Door to Door"

"The Cars", "Candy-O", "Panorama", "Shake It Up", "Heartbeat City", "Door to Door"

"The Cars", "Candy-O", "Panorama", "Shake It Up", "Door to Door", "Heartbeat City"

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Question 8 of 15

8. Elliot Easton, lead guitarist for the band, played left-handed guitar.

True

False

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which tune peaked at number 14 on the "Billboard" charts in 1979? Hint

"Candy O"

"Just What I Needed"

"Let's Go"

"My Best Friend's Girl"

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Question 10 of 15

10. Which tune was the band's first "Billboard" Top Ten hit? Hint

"Shake It Up"

"Victim of Love"

"Since You're Gone"

"I'm Not the One"

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Question 11 of 15

11. What was the highest-peaking single of the band's career? Hint

"Drive"

"You Are The Girl"

"Magic"

"You Might Think"

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Question 12 of 15

12. "Heartbeat City" spawned an award-winning video for the band. Which song was the basis for this video? Hint

"You Might Think"

"Magic"

"Hello Again"

"Drive"

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Question 13 of 15

13. The Car's last album, "Door to Door", was released in what year? Hint

1987

1988

1986

1985

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Question 14 of 15

14. Who directed the video for "Hello Again"? Hint

Tim Pope

Andy Warhol

Lou Reed

Timothy Hutton

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Question 15 of 15

15. Cofounding member and bassist Ben Orr died on October 3, 2000. From what disease did he die? Hint

Pancreatic cancer

Cystic fibrosis

Lupus

Lung cancer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which two members of the band met in Columbus, Ohio, to lay the groundwork for a band?

Answer: Ric Ocasek and Ben Orr

Benjamin Orr was a native of Lakewood, Ohio. Ric Ocasek attended Antioch College in Yellow Springs, Ohio, and Bowling Green State University, in Bowling Green, Ohio. Their real names are Ric Otcasek and Benjamin Orzechowski.

2. Later, the founding duo established themselves in what East Coast city, famous for such acts as Aerosmith and The Standells?

Answer: Boston

Boston is home to Aerosmith, the Standells, Boston, Joan Baez, and the J. Geils Band, just to name a few.

3. Greg Hawkes, the Cars' keyboardist, guitarist, and saxophonist, studied at which prestigious music school?

Answer: Berklee

One of Greg's early experiences in music was as a member of Martin Mull's comedy touring band.

4. What was the name of the first incarnation of the band?

Answer: Milkwood

Milkwood was actually a folk music group. This was a far cry from the rock and roll for which the band would become famous.

5. David Robinson, the drummer for the band, played with what Boston group before joining the Cars?

Answer: Modern Lovers

David was also a talented artist and did artwork and concepts for many of the bands' album covers.

6. Which record label originally signed the band?

Answer: Elektra

The band signed with Elektra in 1977.

7. What is the correct order of release for the Cars' original recordings (this does not include compilations, greatest hits packages, anthologies, etc.)?

Answer: "The Cars", "Candy-O", "Panorama", "Shake It Up", "Heartbeat City", "Door to Door"

The band worked with famous rock producer Roy Thomas Baker on the first four releases.

8. Elliot Easton, lead guitarist for the band, played left-handed guitar.

Answer: True

Elliot played just as Jimi Hendrix did. Elliot also studied at the prestigeous Berklee school.

9. Which tune peaked at number 14 on the "Billboard" charts in 1979?

Answer: "Let's Go"

"Let's Go" was released as a single in June 1979. It was originally released on the "Candy O" album.

10. Which tune was the band's first "Billboard" Top Ten hit?

Answer: "Shake It Up"

"Shake It Up" was released as a single in November 1981. It was originally released on the "Shake It Up" album. It peaked at number 4 on the "Billboard" charts.

11. What was the highest-peaking single of the band's career?

Answer: "Drive"

"Drive" went to number three on the "Billboard" charts, and it was the first of four hits off the "Heartbeat City" album. The other singles from this album were "Hello Again," "You Might Think," and "Magic".

12. "Heartbeat City" spawned an award-winning video for the band. Which song was the basis for this video?

Answer: "You Might Think"

All of the videos from "Heartbeat City" won praise from critics and fans. However, the video from "You Might Think" is hailed as a pioneer in rock and roll video history. Ric Ocasek is featured as a pesky little fly.

13. The Car's last album, "Door to Door", was released in what year?

Answer: 1987

"Door to Door" featured the singles "You Are the Girl," "Strap Me In," and "Coming Up You".

14. Who directed the video for "Hello Again"?

Answer: Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol was asked to direct a Cars video by Ric Ocasek. Andy chose "Hello Again". Timothy Hutton actually directed the video for "Drive". Tim Pope directed the video for "Magic". Lou Reed is just cool.

15. Cofounding member and bassist Ben Orr died on October 3, 2000. From what disease did he die?

Answer: Pancreatic cancer

Ben Orr released his own solo album, "The Lace", in 1986. This album featured the hit single "Stay the Night".

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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