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.
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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