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Zoot, not the Suit Trivia Quiz

The Australian band Zoot was at its height of popularity in the late 60s to early 70s.

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

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ClaudiaCat

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4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
369,807

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the band Zoot's original band name? Hint

Eleanor Rigby

Go Set

Little River Band

Down the Line

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Question 2 of 10

2. What Australian State capital did Zoot originate in? Hint

Adelaide

Perth

Melbourne

Sydney

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Question 3 of 10

3. After John D'Arcy and Teddy Higgins left the band, two new members called Rick joined Zoot in 1968/69. Who were they? Hint

Brewer and Hicks

Brewer and Springfield

Springfield and Hicks

Birtles and Springfield

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Zoot's dress style that was introduced to promote their album "Think Pink - Think Zoot"? Hint

Pink sets

Pink shirts

Pink satin suits

Pink hair

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Question 5 of 10

5. How did the band Zoot change their image in 1970? Hint

Burning their pink suits on "Uptight" TV show

Changed to blue suits

Just stopped wearing their suits

Burning their pink suits on "Happening '70" TV show

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Question 6 of 10

6. Zoot released a hard rock version of which Beatles' song? Hint

Eleanor Rigby

Help

Yellow Submarine

Lucy in the sky with diamonds

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Question 7 of 10

7. As a publicity stunt Zoot members wore particular clothing to stand out but before this there was a suit called the zoot suit. What is a zoot suit? Hint

1940s suit with a long jacket

1960s disco suit

1950s suit with stovepipe trousers

There is no such thing

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Question 8 of 10

8. Since Zoot broke up in 1971, all members stayed within the entertainment industry. Which member had American success? Hint

Darryl Cotton

Rick Brewer

Beeb Birtles

Rick Springfield

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Question 9 of 10

9. Zoot reformed for a special event in 2011.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Unfortunately in 2012 one of the members of Zoot passed away from liver cancer. Which member was it? Hint

Beeb Birtles

Darryl Cotton

Rick Springfield

Rick Brewer

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the band Zoot's original band name?

Answer: Down the Line

The name Down the Line came from The Hollies version of Roy Orbison's "Go Go Go (Down the Line)". The band was formed in 1965 and the original line up consisted of Beeb Birtles, Daryl Cotton, John D'Arcy and Teddy Higgins. The band played covers of the British mod singers, mainly playing in small pubs and bars.

2. What Australian State capital did Zoot originate in?

Answer: Adelaide

Down the Line was formed in Adelaide in 1965, renamed Zoot in 1967 and relocated to Melbourne in 1968. Two of the original band, John D'Arcy and Teddy Higgins, left the band and returned to Adelaide.

3. After John D'Arcy and Teddy Higgins left the band, two new members called Rick joined Zoot in 1968/69. Who were they?

Answer: Brewer and Springfield

Rick Brewer became the new drummer for the band, and Rick Springfield was lead guitar and backing vocals as well as writing for the band. This then became the final line up of Birtles, Brewer, Cotton and Springfield until they disbanded in 1971.

4. What was Zoot's dress style that was introduced to promote their album "Think Pink - Think Zoot"?

Answer: Pink satin suits

Unfortunately the publicity stunt of dressing in pink satin suits gave the impression that the band was of the genre of soft bubble gum music and although the band achieved popularity it was mainly with teenage girl fans.

5. How did the band Zoot change their image in 1970?

Answer: Burning their pink suits on "Happening '70" TV show

After burning their suits on "Happening '70" TV show, they also released a single called "Hey Pinky". The song was written by Rick Springfield, a backlash to the pink suits, their previous management who came up with the idea, and those in the media who made disparaging comments.

6. Zoot released a hard rock version of which Beatles' song?

Answer: Eleanor Rigby

Zoot's version of the Beatles' "Eleanor Rigby" was their most popular hit achieving a chart top in Australia on the Go-Set Chart, at Number Four in 1971, whilst staying in the top ten for 20 weeks. At the end of 1971 "Eleanor Rigby" was the Number 12 song of the year again on the Go-Set Chart.

7. As a publicity stunt Zoot members wore particular clothing to stand out but before this there was a suit called the zoot suit. What is a zoot suit?

Answer: 1940s suit with a long jacket

The zoot suit became popular in the 1940s. The zoot suit consisted of a long jacket with wide shouldering, coupled with trousers that were wide and loose except at the cuff where they were tight.

8. Since Zoot broke up in 1971, all members stayed within the entertainment industry. Which member had American success?

Answer: Rick Springfield

After Zoot was disbanded in 1971 Rick moved in mid-1972 to America. Rick gained chart success especially with his hit "Jesse's Girl" in 1981. Rick also obtained the part of Dr Noah Drake on General Hospital. His popularity continues.

9. Zoot reformed for a special event in 2011.

Answer: True

In November 2011 Zoot reformed for the Rick Springfield and Friends cruise from Miami. From all accounts the concert was fantastic especially considering that they had not played together for 40 years.

10. Unfortunately in 2012 one of the members of Zoot passed away from liver cancer. Which member was it?

Answer: Darryl Cotton

Darryl Cotton had a career in television and the music scene. Joining Ronnie Burns and Russell Morris, and Jim Keyes and Russell Morris, the trio had a long career performing in clubs and pub venues around Australia. Darryl also worked on stage, television and hosted a Saturday morning kids program "The Early Bird Show" for five years.

Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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