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Quiz about Working Class Man Jimmy Barnes 1

Working Class Man: Jimmy Barnes #1 Quiz

My first quiz is on the greatest Australian singer of all time - Jimmy Barnes. If you are a fan of the "Working Class Man" you should achieve a perfect 10!

A multiple-choice quiz by annmarie47. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
annmarie47

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
296,437

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
505

Last 3 plays: Coachpete1 (10/10), Morganw2019 (7/10), Kiwikaz (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Before embarking on his stellar solo career, with which band did Jimmy sing lead vocals? Hint

Tepid Toolmen

Hot Hammer

Cold Chisel

Warm Wrench

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Question 2 of 10

2. On the "East" album cover, where is Jimmy lying? Hint

In his dog's kennel

On the lounge

In the bath

Through his teeth

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the name of Jimmy's elder brother? Hint

David Swan

Phillip Drake

Peter Finch

John Swan

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Question 4 of 10

4. Under what name did four of Jimmy's five children release their songs "Walk The Dinosaur" and "Hey Rudolph"? Hint

The Offsping

The Little Chisels

Barnsey's Brood

The Tin Lids

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which American record label did Jimmy sign up with, just prior to the release of his "Working "Class Man" album? Hint

Geffen

Maverick

Mushroom

Avatar

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the name of Jimmy's eldest son, who was born in 1973 in South Australia? Hint

David Campbell

David Baxter

David Barnes

David Swan

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which famous percussionist, whose own band name included his surname, played drums on Jimmy's anthem "Ride the Night Away"? Hint

Mick Fleetwood

Tommy Lee

John Bonham

Phil Collins

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Question 8 of 10

8. With which famous American female vocalist did Jimmy record "Simply The Best"? Hint

Celine Dion

Britney Spears

Madonna

Tina Turner

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Question 9 of 10

9. In which country was Jimmy born? Hint

Scotland

Ireland

England

Wales

10. Along with The Veronicas, Khaliah Ali (Muhammad Ali's daughter), John Williamson and others, Jimmy is a global ambassador for an organisation dedicated to saving and conserving wildlife. What is the name of the organisation? Hint

Wildlife Warriors

WWF

Greenpeace

Earthwatch

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Before embarking on his stellar solo career, with which band did Jimmy sing lead vocals?

Answer: Cold Chisel

Cold Chisel were the definitive Australian pub-rock band. They were one of the most popular and successful Australian groups ever. The legend of "The Chisels" lives on!

2. On the "East" album cover, where is Jimmy lying?

Answer: In the bath

The album cover shows Jimmy asleep in a bathtub wearing a bandanna. The motivation for the cover was Jacques-Louis David's 1793 painting "The Death of Marat".

3. What is the name of Jimmy's elder brother?

Answer: John Swan

One of the finest singers in the country, John Swan has been part of the Australian music industry since his early teens. He has toured with international acts such as AC/DC, Joe Cocker, Deep Purple, Tina Turner and many more. He passed up the offer to become the lead singer of Cold Chisel, suggesting his younger brother Jimmy for the role. The rest, as they say, is history.

4. Under what name did four of Jimmy's five children release their songs "Walk The Dinosaur" and "Hey Rudolph"?

Answer: The Tin Lids

Four of Jimmy's children (Mahalia, Eliza-Jane, Elly-May and Jackie) formed a band called The Tin Lids. They went on to release three albums after the success of their first single. All the children now have flourishing musical careers.

5. Which American record label did Jimmy sign up with, just prior to the release of his "Working "Class Man" album?

Answer: Geffen

Jimmy signed to Geffen records in 1985. Whilst with Geffen he recorded the tracks for the legendary "Working Class Man" album. The title track from the album was used by film maker Ron Howard in his movie "Gung Ho".

6. What is the name of Jimmy's eldest son, who was born in 1973 in South Australia?

Answer: David Campbell

David Campbell has performed and recorded a large variety of music, from swing to classics to rock. He has presented cabaret in New York and has had celebrated roles in productions such as "Sunset Boulevard" and "Les Miserables".

7. Which famous percussionist, whose own band name included his surname, played drums on Jimmy's anthem "Ride the Night Away"?

Answer: Mick Fleetwood

Mick Fleetwood (of Fleetwood Mac fame) contributed to Jimmy's "For The Working Class Man" album by playing drums in "Ride the Night Away" and "Without Your Love".

8. With which famous American female vocalist did Jimmy record "Simply The Best"?

Answer: Tina Turner

Jimmy's version of "Simply The Best" was recorded as a duet with Tina Turner in 1992. The single instantly entered the Top 40 in Australia.

9. In which country was Jimmy born?

Answer: Scotland

James Dixon Swan (aka Jimmy Barnes) was born in Glasgow, Scotland on April 28, 1956. In 1961 he moved to South Australia with his family. His mother remarried a gentleman named Reg Barnes. With the exception of older brother John, the Swan children changed their surname to Barnes. John later became known as Swanee and recorded albums under that name for many years.

Answer: Wildlife Warriors

Inspired by his profound love of wildlife and the natural environment, the late Steve Irwin established Wildlife Warriors in 2002. Jimmy became a global ambassador to help raise the profile of wildlife in need.

Source: Author annmarie47

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