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The Wolfe Tones Trivia Quiz

The Wolfe Tones are one the most famous Irish folk bands.

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

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clashrockcity

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
254,965

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Who are the four original members of The Wolfe Tones Hint

Derek Warfield, Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, Tommy Makem

Derek Warfield, Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, Tommy Byrne

Derek Warfield, Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne, Theobald Wolfe Tone

Derek Warfield, Brian Warfield, Noel Redding, Tommy Byrne

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which members are still in the Wolfe Tones? Hint

Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, Tommy Byrne

Derek Warfield, Tommy Byrne, Noel Nagle

Derek Warfield, Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne

Derek Warfield, Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle

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Question 3 of 10

3. One of the Wolfe Tones' most famous songs is about a Scottish soccer Team. The team itself is known throughout the world. What is the name of that team. Hint

Glasgow Ranger

Aberdeen

Hibernian

Glasgow Celtic

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Question 4 of 10

4. What year did the Wolfe Tones first tour the United States? Hint

1967

1966

1968

1965

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Question 5 of 10

5. What year did the Wolfe Tones become a band? Hint

1959

1963

1960

1961

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Question 6 of 10

6. Another famous song by the Tones is about an Irish hunger striker, who died during the famous 1981 hunger strike. Who was this hunger striker? Hint

Bobby Sands

Thomas McElwee

Patsy O'Hara

Joe McDonnell

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Question 7 of 10

7. True or false. It is illegal for the Wolfe Tones music to be played over the airwaves in the Republic of Ireland.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. True or False. The Wolfe Tones have played Carnagie Hall?

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The Wolfe Tones have been awarded keys to what American Cities? Hint

New York City and Chicago

Boston and New York City

Chicago and Los Angeles

Los Angeles and New York City

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is not a Wolfe Tones album? Hint

Teddy Bears Head

Prodigal Sons

Let The People Sings

Up The Rebels

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who are the four original members of The Wolfe Tones

Answer: Derek Warfield, Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, Tommy Byrne

Theobald Wolfe Tone is the historical figure for whom they are named, Tommy Makem is an Irish Folk Musician who played mostly with the Clancy Brothers and Noel Redding played in the Jimi Hendrix Experience.

2. Which members are still in the Wolfe Tones?

Answer: Brian Warfield, Noel Nagle, Tommy Byrne

Derek left the band most likely because of creative differences. There has been tension between Derek and the rest of the band.

3. One of the Wolfe Tones' most famous songs is about a Scottish soccer Team. The team itself is known throughout the world. What is the name of that team.

Answer: Glasgow Celtic

The name of the song is "Celtic Symphony".

4. What year did the Wolfe Tones first tour the United States?

Answer: 1966

The tour took place the same year that "The Troubles" began in Northern Ireland.

5. What year did the Wolfe Tones become a band?

Answer: 1963

They have been going strong for 40 plus years.

6. Another famous song by the Tones is about an Irish hunger striker, who died during the famous 1981 hunger strike. Who was this hunger striker?

Answer: Joe McDonnell

McDonnell was the fifth to pass away during the hunger strike.

7. True or false. It is illegal for the Wolfe Tones music to be played over the airwaves in the Republic of Ireland.

Answer: True

This has been the case since the 1980s. The reason is because of its nationalist nature. Their music often references the Irish Republican Army.

8. True or False. The Wolfe Tones have played Carnagie Hall?

Answer: True

They played Carnagie in 1976.

9. The Wolfe Tones have been awarded keys to what American Cities?

Answer: Los Angeles and New York City

"Because of our unique position in the United States, we were given the keys to not one, but two cities, New York and Los Angeles. Not bad for a bunch of lads who sang Irish folk songs for a living".
-Tommy Byrne

10. Which is not a Wolfe Tones album?

Answer: Prodigal Sons

"Prodigal Sons" (1983) was an album released by another Irish folk band called The Dubliners. "Teddy Head" was released in 1971, "Let The People Sing" was released in 1971 and "Up the Rebels" was released in 1970.

Source: Author clashrockcity

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