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Quiz about The Musicians of Frank Zappas Band

The Musicians of Frank Zappa's Band Quiz

Not only was Frank a great musician in his own right, but many of the musicians who have been in his band have gone on to do great things on their own. Let's see how much you know about them.

A multiple-choice quiz by dan2626. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dan2626

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,824

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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501

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 24 (10/10), RicoC (9/10), Guest 111 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Steve Vai cut his teeth with Frank's band in the 80s. Among Steve's many musical accomplishments, which two big name groups did he spend some time with? Hint

Whitesnake and David Lee Roth

Red Rider and Deep Purple

Santana and Journey

The Coconuts and Rush

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Question 2 of 10

2. Drummer Chester Thompson played with Frank starting in the late 60s including double drumming with Ralph Humphrey. Which big name band did Chester play live drums with for over ten years after playing with Frank? Hint

Tom Petty

Kansas

Genesis

BTO

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Question 3 of 10

3. In Frank's movie "200 Motels", which member of The Beatles makes an appearance playing Frank himself? Hint

Paul McCartney

Ringo Starr

John Lennon

George Harrison

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Question 4 of 10

4. Vinnie Coliauta worked with Frank starting in the late 70s. Since then he has played with hundreds of top name artists including Sting, Barry Manilow, Faith Hill, and Megadeth. What instrument is Vinnie known for playing? Hint

Drums

Trumpet

Guitar

Keyboards

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Question 5 of 10

5. Another great session drummer is Ansley Dunbar. Although Ansley has never played in Carlos Santana's band, what is his connection with Santana? Hint

His son played in Santana

There is really no connection

He wrote "Black Magic Woman" for Carlos Santana

Former Santana members formed the band Journey with him

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Question 6 of 10

6. Roy Estrada was on Frank's first album "Freak Out". What band did he later form with another former Frank musician, Lowell George? Hint

Kansas

The Coconuts

Supertramp

Little Feat

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Question 7 of 10

7. The great drummer Terry Bozzio started playing with Frank in 1974. What New Wave band did Terry help found in 1980? Hint

'Til Tuesday

Missing Persons

Depeche Mode

INXS

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Question 8 of 10

8. Jack Bruce had the honor of playing on one song on the album "Apostrophe". Which classic rock band was Jack in? Hint

Cream

The Who

Slade

Deep Purple

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Question 9 of 10

9. Jim Gordon, another classic rock veteran, played drums with Jack Bruce and Frank on the "Apostrophe" album. Jim was one of the top session drummers of the 60s and early 70s. What dramatic event finally ended Jim's career in 1983? Hint

He passed away

He commited murder and was sentenced to life

He lost the use of his right arm in a car accident

He lost his hearing due to loud music

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Question 10 of 10

10. Let's end with a question about the Zappa family. Frank was considered by many to be a virtuoso guitar player. One of his children is also an accomplished guitar player and is featured on some of Frank's albums playing guitar as well. Who is this Zappa child? Hint

Moon Unit

Dweezil

Ahmet

Diva

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Steve Vai cut his teeth with Frank's band in the 80s. Among Steve's many musical accomplishments, which two big name groups did he spend some time with?

Answer: Whitesnake and David Lee Roth

The legendary guitar player Steve Vai was part of the David Lee Roth supergroup, along with Billy Sheehan on bass and Greg Bisonette on drums. Check out Steve's solo album "Passion Grace and Warfare" for some serious music.

Answer: Genesis

Phil Collins heard Chester on the live album "Roxy and Elsewhere" by Frank Zappa and wanted to hire him based on that performance.

3. In Frank's movie "200 Motels", which member of The Beatles makes an appearance playing Frank himself?

Answer: Ringo Starr

Frank has always been a Beatles fan. When I saw him myself in Providence, Rhode Island in the late 80s he played a really great Beatles medley.

Answer: Drums

As one of the most sought after session musicians in the business, Vinnie has not only recorded on hundreds of albums, but is a very busy touring drummer as well.

5. Another great session drummer is Ansley Dunbar. Although Ansley has never played in Carlos Santana's band, what is his connection with Santana?

Answer: Former Santana members formed the band Journey with him

Neil Shon (guitar), and Gregg Rolie (keyboards), met while playing for Santana. Neil wanted to make a guitar heavy band and left with Gregg to form Journey. Ansley was brought on as the drummer for the first few albums until he left and was replaced by Steve Smith.

6. Roy Estrada was on Frank's first album "Freak Out". What band did he later form with another former Frank musician, Lowell George?

Answer: Little Feat

Little Feat went on to have great success with such songs as "Dixie Chicken" and "Let it Roll".

7. The great drummer Terry Bozzio started playing with Frank in 1974. What New Wave band did Terry help found in 1980?

Answer: Missing Persons

"Missing Persons" had many Frank alumni including Terry and Dale Bozzio, Warren Cuccurulo, and Patrick O'Hearn.

8. Jack Bruce had the honor of playing on one song on the album "Apostrophe". Which classic rock band was Jack in?

Answer: Cream

Jack played on the instrumental track "Apostrophe" from the album of the same name. Frank would go on to cover the Cream song "Sunshine of your Love" on a later live album.

Answer: He commited murder and was sentenced to life

Jim has played with hundreds of artists in the 60s and 70s. He was diagnosed with acute paranoid schizophrenia and sadly murdered a family member in 1983 before he was sent to prison.

Answer: Dweezil

Among other music projects, Dweezil has a touring band called Zappa Plays Zappa where he plays all his father's music. Moon Unit also been on Frank's albums but just with speaking parts.

Source: Author dan2626

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