The Sound of 1971 Trivia Quiz

Answer: Ringo Starr

This was the second single recorded by Ringo Starr. The song was released on the 9th April 1971. Ringo Starr was the drummer for the Beatles after Pete Best was sacked on the 16 August 1962.

Other top hits for Ringo Starr were, "Back Off Boogaloo" (1972), "Photograph" (1973) and "You're Sixteen" (1974), released December 3, 1973 in the (U.S.).

Answer: Free

Released as a single in April 1971 "My Brother Jake" got to the number four position in the UK charts. Big hits for Free were "All Right Now" (1970), "Wishing Well" (Dec 1972). The fifth album Free Live was released in September 1971.
Former band members were Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Paul Kossoff, and Andy Fraser. Although popular in the UK the bands career only lasted from 1968-1973. In 1973 Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs formed the band Bad Company including the former Free drummer Simon Kirke.

Answer: T.Rex

"Jeepster" was the number three track taken from their album "Electric Warrior". Released in September 24, 1971, this was the second album from T.Rex. Other hits from this album was "Get It On" which made the number one spot on the UK charts on July 24, 1971.

Answer: Rolling Stones

Released on May 7, 1971 "Brown Sugar" was a number one hit in the U.S. and a number two hit in the UK. The single was taken from their album "Sticky Fingers".
The Rolling Stones were formed in London in 1962. Brian Jones a founding member of the band died on the 3 July 1969. One of the best known partnerships in rock music is Mick Jagger and guitarist Keith Richards.

Answer: Isaac Hayes

Isaac Hayes is an American singer, songwriter. In 1971, "Black Moses", a double album, was released which featured songs such as "For The Good Times", "Man's Temptation" and "Never Can Say Goodbye".

Answer: Cat Stevens

Cat Stevens is a singer-songwriter and a talented musician who can play many instruments including keyboards, guitar, bouzouki, and drums to list a few.
"Peace Train" was an anti-war protest song, released on October 9, 1971.

In 1978 Cat Stevens changed his name to Yusuf Islam after he converted to Islam in 1977.

Answer: Badfinger

"No Matter What" reached the number five slot in the UK charts in January 1971. The single was taken from their album "No Dice" also released in 1971. One of the best known singles from Badfinger was "Come and Get It", written by ex-Beatle Paul McCartney.

Answer: Cher

It all started in 1965 for Cher as a duo with Sonny. The duo had a huge hit with "I Got You Babe". The single made the number one spot in the UK and the U.S.A.
"Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves" was the first single by Cher to make the number one spot as a solo artist in the U.S.A. and a number four position in the UK.
Cher has also made several movies, my favorite being the "The Witches of Eastwick", starring Jack Nicholson released in 1987.

Answer: Slade

Slade are a Wolverhampton based glam rock band fronted by the lead singer Noddy Holder. Other singles by Slade in 1971 were "Get Down and Get With It", "Look Wot You Dun". In total Slade had six number one hits in the early 70's. The single "Merry Xmas Everybody" has made the charts twelve times in the UK, reaching the number spot in 1973.

Answer: Baby Jump

Mungo Jerry was formed in May 1970. Their first hit was "In the Summertime" released in 1970. The single stayed at the number one position for seven weeks in the UK charts. "Baby Jump" was the second single to make the number one spot in the UK. The band was fronted by the lead singer/guitarist Ray Dorset.

Other members of the band were Colin Earl-Keyboardist, Mike Cole-Bassist, Paul King-banjo and jug, and Joe Rush-Percussionist.