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

The subjects du jour are : The Edge, Tom Morello, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Selwyn Birchwood, Luther Allison, B.B. King, Pat Metheny, Joe Walsh, Joe Bonamassa, Jack White, Billy Gibbons , Eric Johnson

They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 351 Posts we publish this week.

1. Which U.S. events inspired the lyrics of ‘Bullet The Blue Sky’ by U2?

  • A Peace rallies in Washington
  • B U.S. military interventions in Central America
  • C Space shuttle launches

2. ‘The Ghost of Tom Joad’ cover by Tom Morello was performed at which event emphasizing social justice?

  • A Live Aid
  • B Ferguson Rocks
  • C Woodstock ’99

3. Walter Trout and Coco Montoya performed ‘I Can Tell’ at which notable music festival?

  • A Heritage Music BluesFest
  • B Glastonbury
  • C Monterey Pop Festival

4. During which festival did Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, and Selwyn Birchwood play ‘Medicine’ together?

  • A Bonnaroo
  • B Riverfront Blues Festival
  • C Coachella

5. Luther Allison’s album ‘Soul Fixin’ Man’ was released in which year?

  • A 1978
  • B 1994
  • C 2003

6. Who wrote ‘The Thrill Is Gone,’ famously performed by B.B. King?

  • A Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell
  • B B.B. King and Billie Holiday
  • C Muddy Waters

7. What is the title of the 2014 album released by Pat Metheny’s expanded Unity Group?

  • A Kin
  • B Bright Size Life
  • C Still Life (Talking)

8. Which Joe Walsh track is noted for themes of self-reflection and progressive rock elements?

  • A Life’s Been Good
  • B The Confessor
  • C In the City

9. At which venue did Joe Bonamassa perform ‘I Get Evil’ during his 2018 summer tour?

  • A Red Rocks Amphitheatre
  • B Royal Albert Hall
  • C Orpheum Theatre, Omaha

10. Jack White’s performance of ‘Freedom at 21’ took place in which atypical venue?

  • A Library of Congress
  • B A car workshop
  • C An art museum

11. ‘Gimmie All Your Lovin” is a signature song of which band?

  • A Lynyrd Skynyrd
  • B ZZ Top
  • C The Rolling Stones

12. Eric Johnson, The Texas Tone Ranger, is renowned for his use of which guitar model in live performances?

  • A Gibson ’64 SG
  • B Martin D-35
  • C Fender Stratocaster
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Tracklist

1 . The Edge . Bullet The Blue Sky (w/ U2)

Lifted from : As we wish, today The Edge . Happy Birthday, the time has come to do . ‘U2 at Their BESTS’ post

2 . Tom Morello . The Ghost Of Tom Joad

Lifted from : Tom Morello visits St Louis (2015)

3 . Walter Trout & Coco Montoya . I Can Tell

Lifted from : Walter Trout meets Coco Montoya (2015)

4 . Tab Benoit , Samantha Fish & Selwyn Birchwood . Medicine

Lifted from : Tab, Samantha et al rock Delaware (2016)

5 . Luther Allison . Soul Fixin’ Man

Lifted from : We remember Luther Allison. ‘The Blues is On’

6 . B.B. King . The Thrill’s Gone

Lifted from : B.B. King plays . sings at Newport Jazz (2007)

7 . Pat Metheny . Kin

Lifted from : We all wish Happy Birthday to Pat Metheny. ‘Melting Pat’

8 . Joe Walsh . The Confessor

Lifted from : Joe Walsh plays in Salamanca (2012)

9 . Joe Bonamassa . I Get Evil

Lifted from : Joe Bonamassa comes to Omaha (2018)

10 . Jack White . Freedom At 21

Lifted from : Jack White rocks an auto repair parking (2012)

11 . Billy Gibbons . Gimmie All Your Lovin’, Pearl Necklace, I’m Bad, I’m Nationwide (w/ ZZ Top)

Lifted from : ZZ Top visit Toronto (2018)

12 . Eric Johnson . @ B.B. Kings 2011

Lifted from : Eric Johnson masters his guitar in NYC (2011)

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

1. Bono’s visit to Nicaragua and El Salvador revealed the effects of U.S. intervention, inspiring the critical lyrics. The political theme adds a dramatic edge to the track.

2. Ferguson Rocks commemorated the Ferguson protest anniversary. Morello’s cover fit the event’s social justice focus, reflecting the song’s origins.

3. Walter Trout and Coco Montoya brought blues to the Heritage Music BluesFest. Their performance highlighted collaboration and festival spirit.

4. Wilmington’s Riverfront Blues Festival featured these blues artists. Their combined styles brought a dynamic presence to ‘Medicine.’

5. ‘Soul Fixin’ Man’ released in 1994 marked Allison’s American return. It cemented his influence with a mix of blues and rock.

6. Roy Hawkins and Rick Darnell penned the song. B.B. King’s iconic rendition boosted the track’s lasting fame.

7. Pat Metheny’s ‘Kin (←→)’ combined improvisation and orchestration. The album delved into themes of unity.

8. Joe Walsh’s ‘The Confessor’ explores deep themes with a progressive rock feel. It reflects Walsh’s personal introspection.

9. Bonamassa performed at Omaha’s Orpheum Theatre. The venue’s history complemented his blues technique.

10. Jack White added a quirky twist by playing at an automotive shop. This setup mirrored his unconventional musical approach.

11. ZZ Top’s ‘Gimmie All Your Lovin” is a staple. The song’s guitar-driven sound typifies their blues rock flair.

12. Known for tone perfection, Johnson favors the Fender Stratocaster. His spotlighted techniques exemplify guitar mastery.

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