How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Orianthi, Richie Sambora, Robby Krieger, Paul Gilbert, Nuno Bettencourt, Steve Hackett, Philip Sayce, Gary Clark Jr., Rory Gallagher, Joe Bonamassa, John Mayer, Buckethead, Steve Vai, Eric Clapton, Derek Trucks, Peter Frampton, Adrian Belew
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 393 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which musicians collaborated with Richie Sambora and Orianthi at the 10th Annual Scott Medlock–Robby Krieger All-Star Concert in 2017?
- A Slash and Duff McKagan
- B George Thorogood and Terri Nunn
- C Dave Grohl and Pat Smear
2. What was the highlight of the Guitar Wars concert held in Japan on August 29, 2003?
- A A lengthy drum solo
- B A cover of “Smoke on the Water”
- C A rendition of Led Zeppelin’s “Rock and Roll”
3. What song did Philip Sayce perform at the Live Music By The Bay 2016 event?
- A “La Grange”
- B “Blue Jean Blues”
- C “Sharp Dressed Man”
4. Which festival featured Gary Clark Jr.’s live performance of “Bright Lights”?
- A Coachella
- B LOCKN’ Festival
- C Bonnaroo
5. During which festival did the band Taste perform “Gambling Blues” in 1970?
- A Woodstock
- B Isle of Wight Festival
- C Monterey Pop Festival
6. What was the setting for Joe Bonamassa’s 2014 tribute to Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf?
- A Carnegie Hall
- B Royal Albert Hall
- C Red Rocks Amphitheatre
7. In what year did John Mayer perform “Gravity” at Red Rocks Amphitheatre as part of his Battle Studies tour?
- A 2010
- B 2011
- C 2013
8. “The Redeem Team” by Buckethead was named after which sporting event?
- A Super Bowl
- B 2008 Olympic basketball team
- C FIFA World Cup
9. “Gravity Storm” by Steve Vai was performed in the year of his album release, which was?
- A 2010
- B 2011
- C 2012
10. At which festival did Eric Clapton perform “Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad” with Derek Trucks in 2007?
- A Crossroads Guitar Festival
- B Bonnaroo
- C Glastonbury
11. Peter Frampton’s live performance of “Doobie Wah” was recorded at which venue in 1979?
- A The Fillmore
- B Oakland Auditorium
- C Madison Square Garden
12. Which song did the Adrian Belew Power Trio perform at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in 2009?
- A “Three of a Perfect Pair”
- B “Heart of the Sunrise”
- C “Elephant Talk”
Tracklist
1 . Orianthi , Richie Sambora & Robby Krieger – Voodoo ChildRobby Krieger sits in with Richie Sambora and Orianthi (2017) |
2 . Paul Gilbert , Nuno Bettencourt & Steve Hackett – Rock & Roll (w/ John Paul Jones & Gary Cherone)Paul Gilbert , Nuno Bettencourt , Steve Hackett and John Paul Jones meet in Tokyo (2003) |
3 . Philip Sayce – Blue Jean Blues |
4 . Gary Clark Jr. – Bright Lights |
5 . Rory Gallagher – Gambling Blues (w/ Taste) |
6 . Joe Bonamassa – I Can’t Be SatisfiedJoe Bonamassa takes The Muddy Wolf Blues Band to Colorado (2014) |
7 . John Mayer – Gravity |
8 . Buckethead – The Redeem Team |
9 . Steve Vai – Gravity Storm |
10 . Eric Clapton & Derek Trucks – Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad |
11 . Peter Frampton – Doobie Wah |
12 . Adrian Belew – Three of a Perfect Pair (w/ Power Trio) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. George Thorogood and Terri Nunn performed at the 10th Annual Scott Medlock–Robby Krieger All-Star Concert in 2017. This event supported St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
2. The highlight of the Guitar Wars concert in 2003 was “Rock and Roll” by Led Zeppelin. Performers included Paul Gilbert and John Paul Jones.
3. At Live Music By The Bay 2016, Philip Sayce played “Blue Jean Blues.” The song is a ZZ Top cover.
4. LOCKN’ Festival featured Gary Clark Jr.’s live performance of “Bright Lights.” The song reflects on New York City.
5. Taste performed “Gambling Blues” at the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival. Director Murray Lerner filmed it.
6. Joe Bonamassa’s 2014 concert at Red Rocks Amphitheatre paid tribute to blues legends Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.
7. John Mayer performed “Gravity” at Red Rocks during his Battle Studies tour in 2010. The song is a live favorite.
8. Buckethead’s “The Redeem Team” references the 2008 Olympic basketball team. This track is noted on his album Albino Slug.
9. “Gravity Storm” is from Steve Vai’s 2012 album, The Story of Light. Vai is known for his virtuosic guitar work.
10. Eric Clapton and Derek Trucks played “Why Does Love Got To Be So Sad” in the 2007 Crossroads Guitar Festival, a benefit event.
11. Peter Frampton’s “Doobie Wah” performance was recorded at the Oakland Auditorium in 1979 during his tour for Where I Should Be.
12. The Adrian Belew Power Trio played “Three of a Perfect Pair” at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill in 2009. The song is a King Crimson composition.
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