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Quiz about Why Isnt Ben Harper More Famous

Why Isn't Ben Harper More Famous? Quiz

Ten questions pertaining to one of America's greatest, and lesser-known, singer-songwriter-guitarists -- Ben Harper.

A multiple-choice quiz by KingAdaQuotes. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
KingAdaQuotes

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
185,069

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Ben Harper is originally from _____________, California. Hint

Monterey

Los Angeles

Inland Empire

San Francisco

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Question 2 of 10

2. What kind of guitar does Ben usually play? Hint

Les Paul

Gibson

Fender Stratocaster

Weissenborn

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ben is most famous for playing sitting down.

True

False

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who gave Ben his first big break? Hint

Jack Johnson

John Lee Hooker

Jimi Hendrix

Taj Mahal

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Question 5 of 10

5. "Like A King" is a Ben Harper song about Martin Luther King Jr. and motorist Rodney King.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ben's first album is called "Welcome to the __________ World". Hint

Magic

Wicked

Cruel

Wonderful

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Question 7 of 10

7. Ben's first radio hit was a song called "Steal My Kisses".

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Ben's second album is titled "Fight For Your ________." Hint

Rights

Heritage

Life

Mind

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ben Harper's first live album is called "Live From Mars."

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which one of these songs is NOT covered by Ben Harper? Hint

The Drugs Don't Work

Sexual Healing

American Pie

Manic Depression

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Ben Harper is originally from _____________, California.

Answer: Inland Empire

Ben's grandparents own a music store in Claremont where Ben fell in love with music, discovering the guitar he uses today.

2. What kind of guitar does Ben usually play?

Answer: Weissenborn

It is a hollow-neck slide guitar from Hawaii.

3. Ben is most famous for playing sitting down.

Answer: True

Ben started out playing a slide guitar that he plays across his lap while sitting in a chair.

4. Who gave Ben his first big break?

Answer: Taj Mahal

Legend Taj Mahal caught one of Ben Harper's packed coffeehouse performances in the Inland Empire area and not only joined him up on stage, but invited him to open up for him on the road.

5. "Like A King" is a Ben Harper song about Martin Luther King Jr. and motorist Rodney King.

Answer: True

"Martin's dream has become Rodney's nightmare."

6. Ben's first album is called "Welcome to the __________ World".

Answer: Cruel

This album contains the touching "Waiting On An Angel."

7. Ben's first radio hit was a song called "Steal My Kisses".

Answer: True

This song can be found on Ben's "Burn to Shine" album.

8. Ben's second album is titled "Fight For Your ________."

Answer: Mind

The cover has Ben's face surrounded by flames.

9. Ben Harper's first live album is called "Live From Mars."

Answer: True

Ben often said the throngs of people made him feel like he was on another planet.

10. Which one of these songs is NOT covered by Ben Harper?

Answer: American Pie

"American Pie" was covered by Madonna.

Source: Author KingAdaQuotes

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