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Todd Rundgren Odds and Ends Trivia Quiz

Originally with a band called The Nazz out of Philadelphia, he has had a long and varied career as not only a rock band leader and solo artist but also as a record producer. Some questions for you...

A multiple-choice quiz by njbruce. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
njbruce

Time
5 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
392,600

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What popular internet TV show traveled to Rundgren's house in Hawaii for a reunion to tape the production, initially displayed on March 15, 2011? Hint

Hawaii Five-O

Big Homes In Paradise

Live From Daryl's House

Cooking The Big Kahuna Way

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Todd Rundgren's middle name? Hint

Wilbur

Peter

Sven

Harry

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Question 3 of 10

3. In the four-man version of Todd Rundgren's band, Utopia, who has been the consistent bassist and has been a collaborator on many solo recordings of his? Hint

Bootsy Collins

Kasim Sulton

Verdine White

Tony Levin

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Question 4 of 10

4. Todd Rundgren was part of a 2005-2006 project to resurrect a much-beloved band which included original members. What was the name of this group? Hint

The New Cars

Redbone Redux

Blue Oysters Again

Return of the Delphonics

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Question 5 of 10

5. In his later career, Todd Rundgren's coif has been distinctive in what fashion, as evidenced on the cover of his 2017 release "White Knight"? Hint

Extremely curly

Mullet

Blond streaks in his dark hair

Crewcut

6. Model Bebe Buell had a relationship at one time With Todd Rundgren. She also had a short fling about the same time with Aerosmith's Steve Tyler. It was dicey. Liv Tyler was born. Liv initially had Rundgren as a surname but keeps it as her middle name. Why? Hint

Todd signed the birth certificate as father as Steve Tyler (the biological father) was on drugs at the time

Status being associated

Insurance identification

Protocol of genetics

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these bands has not had an album produced by Todd Rundgren? Hint

Badfinger

Bachman-Turner Overdrive

The Tubes

Cheap Trick

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Question 8 of 10

8. Frank Zappa's famous daughter is named Moon Unit. What is the name of Todd Rundgren's son with his second wife, Michele? Hint

Twist

Jazz

Gorgon

Rebop

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Question 9 of 10

9. Todd Rundgren has received an honorary degree from not only Berkeley School Of Music but which other institution at which he gave the commencement address in 2017? Hint

Julliard

DePauw

Jimi Hendrix Consevatory

Oberlin Conservatory of Music

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was Todd Rundgren's biggest selling hit single of all time? Hint

Bang The Drum All Day

Just One Victory

Hello, It's Me

It Really Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What popular internet TV show traveled to Rundgren's house in Hawaii for a reunion to tape the production, initially displayed on March 15, 2011?

Answer: Live From Daryl's House

It is Daryl Hall's (Hall and Oates) musical jam session featuring guest artists. Both Rundgren and Hall are from the Philadelphia suburbs (Pottstown and Upper Darby, respectively) and their music reflects that upbringing. The open backdrop of these episodes in Kauai reveals the beauty of Todd's estate. This was episode 40 of the much-beloved net show.

2. What is Todd Rundgren's middle name?

Answer: Harry

Harry W. was his father, of half Swedish and half Austrian descent. His mother Ruth (nee Fleck) was mostly of German ancestry.

3. In the four-man version of Todd Rundgren's band, Utopia, who has been the consistent bassist and has been a collaborator on many solo recordings of his?

Answer: Kasim Sulton

Sulton sang lead on "Set Me Free", Utopia's only top 40 hit in the United States. He worked on many projects later with Meat Loaf which Rundgren produced.

4. Todd Rundgren was part of a 2005-2006 project to resurrect a much-beloved band which included original members. What was the name of this group?

Answer: The New Cars

Elliot Easton and Greg Hawkes of the original band played. Todd, Kasim Sulton, and renowned drummer Prairie Prince (the Tubes) filled out the rest of the band line up.

5. In his later career, Todd Rundgren's coif has been distinctive in what fashion, as evidenced on the cover of his 2017 release "White Knight"?

Answer: Blond streaks in his dark hair

At one time he would show up to TV talk shows in a skirt. He is a very "visual" individual as well as musical. He has been extensively involved in the video form.

Answer: Todd signed the birth certificate as father as Steve Tyler (the biological father) was on drugs at the time

Beverie Lorence "Bebe" Bruell was not only a model but 1974 Playboy magazine "Playmate of the Month". She went on to manage her daughter's career as a model and an actress. Todd looked after Liz even after his romantic union with Bebe had faded and financed Liv's education. Liv has always publicly considered Todd as one of her "two Dads".

7. Which of these bands has not had an album produced by Todd Rundgren?

Answer: Bachman-Turner Overdrive

He has also produced albums for Hall and Oates, The Patti Smith Group, Shaun Cassidy, Meat Loaf, and New York Dolls amongst many others. Surprisingly, he was the recording engineer, mixing engineer for The Band's "Stage Fright" album on his climb in production.

8. Frank Zappa's famous daughter is named Moon Unit. What is the name of Todd Rundgren's son with his second wife, Michele?

Answer: Rebop

His first two sons, Rex and Randy, were with longtime girlfriend, Karen Darvin. Rebop is the third son.

9. Todd Rundgren has received an honorary degree from not only Berkeley School Of Music but which other institution at which he gave the commencement address in 2017?

Answer: DePauw

DePauw U is an institution in Greenville, IN with a student population of just a little over 2100 as of 2018. The school has a major focus on those interested in the music field as an occupation.

10. What was Todd Rundgren's biggest selling hit single of all time?

Answer: Hello, It's Me

Peaked at number five on the Billboard Top 100 Chart on December 22, 1973, followed by "I Saw The Light" at number 16 on June 2, 1972 with several other hits in the top 50.

Source: Author njbruce

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