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Quiz about The History of New Grass Revival
Quiz about The History of New Grass Revival

The History of New Grass Revival Quiz

Test your knowledge on the great band that started the new grass movement: New Grass Revival.

A multiple-choice quiz by deadpanic. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
deadpanic
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
232,907
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
103
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Question 1 of 10
1. To which band did the members of New Grass Revival originally belong to? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. The original members of New Grass Revival were all from which U.S. state? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. New Grass Revival's debut album on Starday Records was which of these releases? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. Which banjo player briefly joined the band and played bass? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. On December 31, 1989, New Grass Revival played their last show opening for what band? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Which of the following musicians was NOT among the four founding members? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Which members of New Grass Revival left the group in 1981 due to the rigurous touring schedule? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. New Grass Revival's final studio album was which of the following? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. What was New Grass Revival's only top 40 single? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. New Grass Revival reunited for performances with which artist? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. To which band did the members of New Grass Revival originally belong to?

Answer: Bluegrass Alliance

 New Grass Revival was created in 1972 by four members that were first a part of the Bluegrass Alliance. New Grass Revival served as Leon Russell's backup band multiple times.
2. The original members of New Grass Revival were all from which U.S. state?

Answer: Kentucky

 Original members Sam Bush, Courtney Johnson, Ebo Walker, and Curtis Burch were all originally from Kentucky.
3. New Grass Revival's debut album on Starday Records was which of these releases?

Answer: New Grass Revival

 "New Grass Revival" was released in 1972. This album was also released under the titles "Today's Bluegrass," and "The Arrival of New Grass Revival." They made another self-titled album later in their career. The others were released in the mid to late 70's.
4. Which banjo player briefly joined the band and played bass?

Answer: Butch Robbins

 Butch Robbins joined in 1973, but as a talented banjo player, he was not keen on the idea of playing bass.
5. On December 31, 1989, New Grass Revival played their last show opening for what band?

Answer: Grateful Dead

 Their last concert was December 31, 1989, opening for the Grateful Dead at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California.
6. Which of the following musicians was NOT among the four founding members?

Answer: John Cowan

 John Cowan joined the band in 1974 after Ebo Walker left the group. He stayed in for the remainder of the band's career.
7. Which members of New Grass Revival left the group in 1981 due to the rigurous touring schedule?

Answer: Courtney Johnson & Curtis Burch

 In 1981, Johnson and Burch left the band, claiming they were tired of touring. Sam Bush replaced them with Bela Fleck and Pat Flynn.
8. New Grass Revival's final studio album was which of the following?

Answer: Friday Night in America

 In 1989, New Grass Revival released their third major-label album, Friday Night in America, which was yet another commercial success. Even though the band was more popular than ever, Bush decided to pull the plug on the group after the release of Friday Night in America.
9. What was New Grass Revival's only top 40 single?

Answer: Callin' Baton Rouge

 "You Plant Your Fields" came in at #58, and "Can't Stop Now" was also close to the top 40. However, "Callin' Baton Rouge" was their only top 40 hit in their career.
10. New Grass Revival reunited for performances with which artist?

Answer: Garth Brooks

 The band reunited in 1994 to back Garth Brooks for his version of "Callin' Baton Rouge," and in 1999 for "Do What You Gotta Do."
Source: Author deadpanic

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