How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Pat Metheny, Peter Green, Jeff Beck , Joe Bonamassa, Steve Vai, Sonny Landreth, Tom Verlaine, Robert Fripp , Reeves Gabrels , Menno Gootjes, Richie Blackmore, Angus Young
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 438 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which pianist was prominently featured in the live performance of “Have You Heard” by the Pat Metheny Group on October 29, 1989?
- A Chick Corea
- B Herbie Hancock
- C Lyle Mays
2. What is notable about the original release year of Peter Green’s “The Supernatural”?
- A 1967
- B 1972
- C 1980
3. Who originally composed “People Get Ready,” famously performed by Jeff Beck?
- A Isaac Hayes
- B Curtis Mayfield
- C Stevie Wonder
4. Which song, often performed live by Joe Bonamassa, features his signature blend of blues and expressive guitar work?
- A Pain and Sorrow
- B Dust Bowl
- C Mountain Time
5. On which album is Steve Vai’s “Tender Surrender” originally featured?
- A Passion and Warfare
- B Alien Love Secrets
- C The Ultra Zone
6. What nickname reflects Sonny Landreth’s unique style that mixes blues and zydeco?
- A The Slide King
- B King of Slydeco
- C Blues Wizard
7. Which band performed “Call Mr. Lee” in Brazil on October 23, 2005?
- A The Velvet Underground
- B Television
- C Roxy Music
8. During The Weeknd’s Super Bowl LV performance, what theme did the dancers’ bandaged faces visually reference?
- A His first album
- B After Hours
- C Starboy
9. What title was given to Tin Machine’s recorded live performance at the Docks in Hamburg?
- A Live Aid
- B Oy Vey, Baby
- C Are You Experienced
10. Where did Focus perform on October 26, 2012, showcasing Menno Gootjes’s guitar solo?
- A The Royal Albert Hall
- B The Troubadour
- C Xinix, Nieuwendijk
11. What makes the video clip “Under The Gun” unique in Deep Purple’s “Perfect Strangers” era?
- A It features live concert footage
- B It was assembled from other videos
- C It was filmed underwater
12. Which song was performed by AC/DC at the Hippodrome Golders Green after a last-minute band cancellation?
- A Whole Lotta Rosie
- B Highway to Hell
- C Thunderstruck
Tracklist
1 . Pat Metheny . Have You Heard |
2 . Peter Green . The Supernatural |
3 . Jeff Beck . Albert Hall 2010 |
4 . Joe Bonamassa . Pain And Sorrow |
5 . Steve Vai . Story of Light Tour |
6 . Sonny Landreth . Blue Tarp Blues |
7 . Tom Verlaine . Call Mr. Lee (w/ Television) |
8 . Robert Fripp . Exposure (w/ David Sylvian) |
9 . Reeves Gabrels . I Can’t Read (w/ Tin Machine) |
10 . Menno Gootjes . Hocus Pocus (w/ Focus) |
11 . Richie Blackmore . Under The Gun (w/ Deep Purple) |
12 . Angus Young . Whole Lotta Rosie (w/ AC/DC) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Lyle Mays played keyboards for the Pat Metheny Group during the “Have You Heard” performance on the 1989 episode of Night Music. He was a founding member and key collaborator, known for his compositional contributions.
2. Peter Green’s instrumental “The Supernatural” was first released in 1967 with John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers. He later recorded it with his Splinter Group in 1999.
3. “People Get Ready” was originally composed by Curtis Mayfield. Jeff Beck’s performances are known for blending soul and blues influences with his unique guitar style.
4. “Pain and Sorrow” is notable in Joe Bonamassa’s catalog as it showcases his blues roots and expressive guitar technique. It is a standout track in his live performances.
5. “Tender Surrender” appears on Steve Vai’s 1995 EP “Alien Love Secrets”. It’s an instrumental showcasing his virtuosic electric guitar techniques and melodic inventiveness.
6. Sonny Landreth, known as “King of Slydeco,” integrates blues and zydeco, coining the nickname. His slide guitar technique and regional music blend are distinctive hallmarks.
7. “Call Mr. Lee” was performed by Television in Brazil, 2005. The track is marked by swirling guitar interplay and an enigmatic lyrical approach typical of Tom Verlaine.
8. The bandaged dancers in The Weeknd’s Super Bowl LV show referenced the visual style from his “After Hours” era. The theatrical elements reflected the album’s thematic narrative.
9. Tin Machine’s live performance at the Docks was titled “Oy Vey, Baby”. The recording captures their dynamic live energy during the “It’s My Life Tour”.
10. Focus performed at Xinix in Nieuwendijk, 2012. Menno Gootjes’s guitar solo underscored his role in the band’s progressive rock sound.
11. Deep Purple’s “Under The Gun” video uses footage from other clips, making it notable in the “Perfect Strangers” era. It’s a collectible for dedicated fans.
12. AC/DC performed “Whole Lotta Rosie” at the Hippodrome Golders Green. They replaced The Sensational Alex Harvey Band for the BBC’s “Sight & Sound In Concert”.
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