This week In Guitar Virtuosi 29/52

How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.

The subjects du jour are : Warren Haynes, Mick Taylor, John Mayer, Johnny Winter, Albert King, Vernon Reid, Joe Perry, Brian May, Tommy Iommi, Prince, Slash, Stone Gossard

They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 462 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What inspired the lyrics of Gov't Mule's 'Endless Parade' ?

  • A A personal relationship
  • B Societal polarization
  • C A dream

2. During whose birthday concert was 'Oh, Pretty Woman' performed by John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers?

  • A Eric Clapton's
  • B Mick Taylor's
  • C John Mayall's

3. On which album was John Mayer's track 'Helpless' ultimately released?

  • A Born and Raised
  • B The Search for Everything
  • C Continuum

4. Which family member of Johnny Winter did not appear on the track 'Fast Life Rider' ?

  • A Uncle John Turner
  • B Edgar Winter
  • C Tommy Shannon

5. 'Born Under a Bad Sign' by Albert King was released by which record label?

  • A Chess Records
  • B Atlantic Records
  • C Stax Records

6. What iconic jazz festival saw Living Colour perform 'Love Rears Its Ugly Head' in 2001?

  • A Newport Jazz Festival
  • B Montreux Jazz Festival
  • C North Sea Jazz Festival

7. Which band's cover of 'Train Kept A Rollin'' influenced Aerosmith's version?

  • A The Yardbirds
  • B The Beatles
  • C The Rolling Stones

8. Who originally recorded the song 'Under Pressure' performed by Queen at Wembley in 1986?

  • A Queen and Elton John
  • B Queen and The Beatles
  • C Queen and David Bowie

9. Which religious themes are addressed in Black Sabbath's 'After Forever' ?

  • A Buddhism
  • B Christianity
  • C Hinduism

10. At what music festival did Prince showcase 'Little Red Corvette' in 2009?

  • A Coachella
  • B Montreux Jazz Festival
  • C Glastonbury

11. What type of event featured the 'Slash & Zakk Wylde - Guitar Duel/Duet' in 1994?

  • A A studio recording
  • B A live performance
  • C A rehearsal

12. Which band member primarily composed the music for Pearl Jam's 'Sirens' ?

  • A Stone Gossard
  • B Mike McCready
  • C Jeff Ament

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Tracklist

1 . Warren Haynes . Endless Parade (w/ Gov't Mule)

Lifted from : Gov't Mule attend . German festival (2013)

2 . Mick Taylor . Oh, Pretty Woman (w/ John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers)

Lifted from : Eric, Mick et al celebrate John Mayall's 70th birthday (2003)

3 . John Mayer . Helpless

Lifted from : John Mayer takes his Trio next to Seattle (2017)

4 . Johnny Winter . Fast Life Rider

Lifted from : "Second Winter" Johnny Winter's third studio album

5 . Albert King . Born Under A Bad Sign

Lifted from : German TV tapes Albert King (1992)

6 . Vernon Reid . Love Rears Its Ugly Head (w/ Living Colour)

Lifted from : Living Colour rocks Montreux (2001)

7 . Joe Perry . Train Kept A Rollin' (w/ Aerosmith)

Lifted from : Aerosmith are "Monsters Of Rock" (1979)

8 . Brian May . Under Pressure (w/ Queen )

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Brian May

9 . Tommy Iommi . After Forever (w/ Black Sabbath)

Lifted from : Master of Reality Black Sabbath's third album

10 . Prince . Little Red Corvette

Lifted from : Prince shakes up Montreux (2009)

11 . Slash . Duel (w/ Zakk Wylde)

Lifted from : Happy Birthday Slash

12 . Stone Gossard . Sirens (w/ Pearl Jam)

Lifted from : Best Of Pearl Jam

And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:

1. 'Endless Parade' by Gov't Mule draws from societal polarization. Warren Haynes crafted its lyrics during a period of increasing division in the United States.

2. John Mayall’s 70th birthday concert featured 'Oh, Pretty Woman.' It took place in Liverpool and highlighted his extensive blues legacy.

3. 'Helpless' was released on Mayer’s 'The Search for Everything.' It was reworked from earlier sessions intended for another album.

4. Edgar Winter is absent from 'Fast Life Rider.' Despite contributions on other tracks, this song features only Uncle John Turner and Tommy Shannon.

5. Released by Stax Records, 'Born Under a Bad Sign' remains a blues standard. It marked a modern era for Southern blues.

6. Living Colour performed at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2001. The band is remembered for their diversity and impact in rock music.

7. The Yardbirds’ cover of 'Train Kept A Rollin'' influenced Aerosmith's version. Its energetic style set the tone for Aerosmith's approach.

8. 'Under Pressure' was a collaboration between Queen and David Bowie. It stands as a significant live performance during their Magic Tour.

9. 'After Forever' explores Christian themes. Its lyrics challenge misconceptions about Black Sabbath’s musical ethos.

10. Prince showcased 'Little Red Corvette' at Montreux in 2009. This highlights both his improvisational style and the festival's storied reputation.

11. Slash and Zakk Wylde’s guitar duel occurred during a live performance in 1994. This event underscored their distinct guitar styles.

12. Mike McCready composed the music for 'Sirens.' Roger Waters's influence inspired the Pink Floyd-like aspects of the track.

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