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May 15, 2005: Which two rockers used the pseudonyms Tristan Fabriani and Gustave
Mahler early in their songwriting careers? Walter Becker and Donald Fagen of Steely Dan.
May 22, 2005: What is the name of the Beatles cover band Billy Joel was in before finding
success as a solo artist? Rocco in Bensonhurst correctly identified The Hassles.
May 29, 2005: What is the connection between "Moby Dick" by Led Zeppelin and Jeff
Beck's "Rice Pudding"? Shlomo in Borough Park knew that Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck
played together in The Yardbirds.
June 5, 2005: What instrument does Marshall Tucker play in the Marshall Tucker Band?
It's a trick question; there is no Marshall Tucker in the Marshall Tucker Band
June 12, 2005: Which British act had the follow-up #1 hit in the U.S. after The Beatles?
Jeff in Midwood said The Zombies, which is true, but not the answer we were looking
for. Sorry, no credit, Jeff. The Zombies had the first self-authored hit, while Billy J. Kramer
had the next chronological #1 with the Lennon/McCartney composition, "Bad to Me."
June 19, 2005: 1, What is Alice Cooper's real name? Vincent Furnier. 2. How much does
a 9-stone weakling weigh? 124 pounds. 3. What do the songs "Summertime Blues" by
Rush, "Here Comes the Sun" by Peter Tosh, and "Summertime" by Janis Joplin all have in
common? Steve in Bensonhurst knew they are all covers.
Jun 26, 2005: 1. What famous band did Steve Marriott form after leaving The Small
Faces? Joe in Manhattan Beach told us that Steve Marriott formed Humble Pie.
2. Which British guitar god makes a spoken contribution to the counter-culture classic,
"We're Only In It For The Money" by The Mothers of Invention? Joe in Manhattan Beach
knew that voice belonged to Eric Clapton. Way to go! Two credits in one show, Joe.
July 3, 2005: What band did Randy Bachman leave before forming BTO? The Guess Who
July 10, 2005: What was the first album certified platinum by the RIAA? The Eagles
Greatest Hits.
July 24, 2005: 1. How many drummers did the fictional band Spinal Tap have? 37
2. Who originally wrote and performed the song "Shout"? Jeff in Midwood, a regular
listener, knew that the Isley Brothers originally wrote and recorded the song Shout in
1959, immortalized in the movie Animal House in 1978. Way to go Jeff!
August 21, 2005: What do the theme from the Mary Tyler Moore Show, "I Fought the Law"
by The Bobby Fuller Four, and "Rock Around the Clock with Ollie Vee" by Buddy Holly all
have in common? They were all written by Sonny Curtis.
August 28, 2005: Who did Dave Gilmour replace in Pink Floyd? Syd Barrett.
September 18, 2005: Who was the last artist to perform at the Fillmore East? Kudos to
Joe in Manhattan Beach. He knew that the Allman Brothers were the last act to perform
at the Fillmore East. Joe, you're well on the way to earning a degree in Rocktology.
October 9, 20005: 1. Who recorded a parody of The Kinks' "Lola" entitled "Yoda"? Mike
in Gerritson Beach (sorry for mistaking you for someone else) said Weird Al Yankovic.
2. What band backed Elvis Costello on his debut album "My Aim is True" before he
assembled The Attractions? Huey Lewis's old band, Clover.
October 16, 2005: Joe in Manhattan Beach answered our challenge just ten seconds
into the first song of a set with something in common! Unfortunately, we forgot to write down
the question.
October 30, 2005: 1. Which two artists allegedly engaged in a gross-out contest on stage
in which one squashed a live baby chick and the other ate a plate of steaming poop with a
plastic spoon? Alice Cooper and Frank Zappa (the story is NOT true). 2. What is Ozzy
Osborne's real name? John Michael Osborne.
November 6, 2005: 1. Christine Perfect joined one of the biggest-selling rock groups of all
time under a different name. What was the band and what was her new name? Fleetwood
Mac; Christine McVie. 2. "Can't You Hear My Heartbeat" was a hit for all-girl outfit Goldie
and the Gingerbreads and what all-male British Invasion band? Herman's Hermits
November 13, 2005: What other bands did George Harrison perform with after leaving
The Beatles? Joe in Manhattan Beach said the Travelling Wilburys . Jeff in Midwood
knew that as well, adding that George also played in Badfinger (very good, Jeff). But
neither knew that George spent a summer touring with Delaney and Bonnie. Sorry, guys,
the degree in Rocktology will take an extra week.
November 20, 2005: What band originally wrote and recorded "Without You" which Harry
Nilsson took to number one in 1971? Jeff in Midwood knew that the band was Badfinger.
November 27, 2005: 1. What big hit did Eric Carmen have after leaving The
Raspberries? "All by Myself" and "Hungry Eyes." 2. What is the name of XTC's alter ego?
The Dukes of Stratosphear.
December 11, 2005: 1. What band originally recorded "21st Century Schizoid Man"?
King Crimson. 2. Who wrote the song "Look at Your Game, Girl" from the Guns N' Roses
album The Spaghetti Incident? Charles Manson
December 18, 2005: 1. Who originally recorded Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)?
Jazz Years host Ed Caufield knew it was chanteuse Darlene Love in 1963. 2. What do
the songs "Please Come Home for Christmas" and "Merry Christmas, Baby" have in
common? Both were penned by RnR Hall of Famer Charles Brown.
January 8, 2006: What Queen album did the song "Radio Ga Ga" come from? The Works.
January 15, 2006: Which legendary rock trio recorded Bessie Smith's Nobody Knows
You When You're Down And Out"? Cream. 2.Which artist scored one of his best known
hits with a recording of Hank Williams' "Move It On Over"? George Thorogood.
January 22, 2006: What is the origin of the name Three Dog Night? The number of sled
dogs Eskimos needed for warmth in the night. 2. Who are "The Swampers" referred to by
Lynyrd Skynyrd in "Sweet Home Alabama"? The house band at Mussel Shoals studio.
January 29, 2006: Who is the author of "The Cask of Amontillado"? Edgar Allan Poe
February 6, 2006: Who wrote directed and starred in the film Renaldo and Clara? Howie
on the car phone knew it was Bob Dylan.
February 19, 2006: On which Beatles' album did the song "Till There Was You" appear
and what year was it released? With The Beatles, 1963.
February 26, 2006:What bands opened for Kiss on the US leg of their 1977 world tour?
Cheap Trick and The Godz
March 5, 2006: Who had a hit with 'Hooked on a Feeling' before Blue Swede? BJ Thomas
March 12, 2006: What is the title of the theme song from The Sopranos and who is the
artist? 'Woke Up This Morning' by A3
March 19, 2006: Who is Lynyrd Skynyrd named for? The band's high school gym teacher.
March 26, 2006: What was Thin Lizzy's biggest US hit? 'Boys Are Back In Town' from
1976's 'Jailbreak' album reached No. 12. It was their sole Top 40 hit in the US.
April 2: Who is Lynyrd Skynyrd named after? The band's high school gyn teacher.
April 9: Who is Geordie's lead singer? Brian Johnson
April 23: What Instrument does Jethro Tull play? There is no one by that name in the
band.
May 7: Which member of The Kinks claims to have been abducted by aliens (from space,
not Mexico)? Dave Davies
May 14: 1. What does CBGB & OMFUG stand for? Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other
Music For Uplifting Gormandizers 2. What is the origin of the name The Fugs?
Euphemistic substitute for the "F" word in The Naked and the Dead.
May 21: Where did Zebra get their name? From a picture in a magazine.
June 4: What is an Iron Maiden? A torture device.
June 11: What was Jeff Beck's first band? The Yardbirds
June 18: What is the origin of the name Bad Company? From a film of the same name.
July 2: Who is the 'Anti-Elvis' (according to Mojo Nixon)? Michael J. Fox
July 16: What was Gram Parsons' first band? The International Submarine Band
July 30: In the 60s, Vanilla Fudge did a TV commercial for what popular brand?Coca-Cola