The Go-Betweens Trivia Quiz

Answer: L.P.Hartley

The novel is a classic coming of age story set in the Victorian era and told through the eyes of a young and very naïve boy. The film of the novel was released in 1971 and starred Julie Christie and Alan Bates.

Answer: Robert Forster

Robert Forster and Grant McLennan were the two founding and only consistent members of The Go-Betweens. They met while studying drama at the University Of Queensland and they became best friends. Grant had no prior musical training but Robert encouraged Grant to learn how to play bass guitar so they could start a band. Robert Forster has since written a memoir about their friendship, "Grant and I" that was published in 2016.

Answer: Grant McLennan

Grant McLennan passed away at the age of 48 in his Brisbane home. Grant had been planning a housewarming party for that evening. He complained of feeling unwell, however and went to his room to lie down. His partner, Emma Pursey and his friends found him dead some time later.

Answer: 1978

Robert Forster and Grant McLennan formed The Go-Betweens in January, 1978. Their first public appearance was in April, 1978 at Baroona Hall, Brisbane. They were the support act for local band "Numbers". Even though they only played two songs at this gig, they were immediately asked to return to make further appearances.

Answer: Robert Forster and Grant McLennan.

Robert Christgau, critic for "The Village Voice" once described Grant McLennan and Robert Forster as "the greatest songwriting partnership working today". In addition to their work with The Go-Betweens, both artists also had prolific solo careers.

Answer: "Lee Remick"

"Lee Remick" was released as a non-album single on The Go-Betweens' own label, The Able Label, in September, 1978. "Karen" was the B side of that single. Their first album was released in 1982.

Answer: Brisbane

Following a popularity poll, the Brisbane City Council opened The Go-Between Bridge in 2010. Prior to the Official Opening of the toll bridge on 4th July, 2010, The Go Between Bridge Concert took place on Friday 25th June 2010. The concert featured Robert Forster, Angus & Julia Stone, Josh Pyke, Bob Evans, Yves Klein Blue and John Steel Singers.

Answer: "Before Hollywood"

Grant McLennan said he wrote "Cattle and Cane" for his Mother. Grant's father died when Grant was four. When his Mother remarried, the family lived on a cattle station in central North Queensland.

Answer: Kriv Stenders

Kriv Stenders met the band at a local music store in 1979 and has enjoyed an enduring friendship with them. Kriv had previously directed several video clips for The Go-Betweens, including the one for "Streets of Your Town".

Answer: "Streets of Your Town"

"Streets of Your Town" was released in 1988 as a single, from their album "16 Lovers Lane". The single charted in The Top 100 in both Australia and the United Kingdom, peaking at Number 68 on the Australian charts and Number 80 on the United Kingdom chart.