What Might Have Been in Rock n Roll if... Quiz

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1. According to the "Hammer Of The Gods" biography, prior to forming Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page wanted to form a super group. Which of the following line-ups were considered?

Answer: Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, John Paul Jones, Jeff Beck, Steve Marriot

Any of these would have been interesting. Can you imagine Donovan singing "The Immigrant Song"?
This idea was nixed soon after Jimmy Page talked to Steve Marriot's manager about the idea. According to the "Hammer Of The Gods" biography, Jimmy Page was asked by Steve Marriot's manager how he would feel playing guitar with ten broken fingers when Jimmy Page asked about taking Steve Marriot from Small Faces.

2. As per Don Brewer in an interview in 2007, who did Grand Funk Railroad consider asking to join the band prior to Craig Frost joining on keyboards?

Answer: Peter Frampton

In an interview with "Nightlife Magazine Online" in 2007 Don Brewer describes the band adding keyboards to get a whole new vibe. Peter Frampton had already signed contracts and started his solo project. He had just left Humble Pie. We may have had a different and very interesting Grand Funk, but we would not have "Frampton Comes Alive".

3. How would they have turned out if Pete Best had remained on drums? Which group is this question asking about?

Answer: The Beatles

Pete Best has been described as "the unluckiest man in the world" for being replaced in The Beatles just prior to their success. To this day, a reason has not been given to Pete Best for his dismissal.

4. Genesis was a successful and acclaimed band prior to his departure, but their major sales success came after he left and started his solo career. Who is this musician?

Answer: Peter Gabriel

Peter Gabriel went on to "Shock The Monkey".
As for Genesis, then there were four, then there were three, then there were two and then there were three again in 2006 when Tony Banks, Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins reunited nearly forty years after the band had first formed.

5. If Metallica had not had enough of this guitarist, we would not have Megadeth. Who is this musician?

Answer: Dave Mustaine

Between 1990 and 1997 Megadeth had seven consecutive Grammy nominations for Best Metal Performance. This was after 1989 when The Grammys were instructed on what Metal music actually was.
Cliff Burton, of Metallica, died on September 27, 1986 after their bus accident.
James Newsted left the band on January 17, 2001 and works on various side projects.
Ron McGovney was Metallica's original bass player for a short while.

6. February 3, 1959 is sometimes referred to as "The Day The Music Died". Which of the following artists did we NOT lose on this tragic day?

Answer: Carl Perkins

A plane carrying Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper and Richie Valens crashed soon after take off, killing all on board, including the pilot. They were departing Clear Lake, Iowa on February 3, 1959. This event is referred to in Don McLean's song "American Pie".
According to Waylon Jennings, he said to Buddy Holly as a joke, "I hope your plane crashes" just before takeoff. Imagine having to live with that.

7. The Doobie Brothers were a group that was successful prior to the addition of a new member. With the addition of this new member they achieved their only number one album in the US. Who was this new kid in town?

Answer: Michael McDonald

Michael McDonald had previously provided backing vocals and occasional keyboards on some Steely Dan tracks. He has been described as "Blue Eyed Soul" with his solo releases.
Joe Walsh had similar timing when he joined The Eagles and they had their biggest selling album "Hotel California".
Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks did the same for Fleetwood Mac. When asked to join the group, Lindsey Buckingham would not join Fleetwood Mac without bringing along Stevie Nicks.
On "Family Guy", Stewie joined Brian to become Dingo and The Baby and the rest is history.

8. Big Brother and The Holding Company would not have been nearly as well known without the addition and contributions of which bluesy lady?

Answer: Janis Joplin

Janis later formed The Kosmic Blues Band and then The Full Tilt Boogie Band until we lost her on October 04, 1970. The last two songs she recorded were "Mercedes Benz" and a birthday greeting for John Lennon of "Happy Trails". Lennon said he received the song after her death.
Grace Slick was part of Jefferson Airplane's sound. Prior to joining Jefferson Airplane she formed a band called The Great Society after seeing Jefferson Airplane play.
Mama Cass helped make The Mamas and The Papas sound. She was previously in a group called The Big Three.
Nico contributed to The Velvet Underground's debut album singing lead vocals on three songs.

9. The world lost an incredible musician and guitar player on Aug 27 1990. Who was this musician?

Answer: Stevie Ray Vaughan

Stevie Ray Vaughan had won three Grammy Awards with Double Trouble and two Grammy Awards with his brother Jimmie Vaughan as The Vaughan Brothers. He shared a Grammy with other blues artists on the "Blues Explosion" album. He was also nominated for two other Grammy Awards.
Kurt Cobain tired of this world on April 5, 1995. Kurt was once a roady for The Melvins.
Johnny Thunders, of The New York Dolls, left on April 23, 1991. John Genzale named himself Johnny Thunders after a comic book by that name.
Cliff Burton, of Metallica, was taken from us September 27, 1986. Cliff died in a tour bus accident while on the "Master Of Puppets" support tour.

10. This question may seem like nonsense but it is based on the groups each person was a member of. Using the member's previous bands or music titles as a guide, which of the following line-ups could call themselves The Creamy Velvet Led Roses?

Answer: Lou Reed, Slash, John Paul Jones, Ginger Baker

The correct answer could be deconstructed in the following way. The Creamy part is Ginger Baker from Cream. Lou Reed was a member of The Velvet Underground. John Paul Jones was the bassist for Led Zeppelin. Slash was the guitarist for Guns n Roses.

Eric Clapton, John Entwistle, Lars Ulrich and Robert Plant could bill themselves as Derek and The Metallic Led Ox.

Donovan, Jack Bruce, Jimmy Page and Meg White could go on the road as The Mellow Yellow Creamy White Yardbirds.

David Bowie, Geezer Butler, Neil Young and Meg White could headline as Ziggy and The Black & White Crazy Horses.

Source: Author ZzBridges

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The big "What if..." is about what might have been. What did we lose because of a particular event? What did we gain from another event? What would we have if "this" had happened? The questions sound subjective but are still based on fact. Enjoy!

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