How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : John McLaughlin, Jimmy Herring, David Gilmour, Steve Howe, Adrian Belew, Joe Bonamassa, Ritchie Blackmore, Joe Satriani, Vernon Reid, Carlos Santana, Richie Sambora, Eddie Van Halen, Michael Schenker
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 383 Posts we publish this week.
1. What song did John McLaughlin and Jimmy Herring perform together on the “Meeting of the Spirits” tour?
- A A Lotus On Irish Streams
- B Birds of Fire
- C Inner Mounting Flame
2. What was unique about the Pink Floyd performance at Pompeii?
- A It was the band’s first unplugged show
- B It was performed without an audience
- C It included a live volcano as a backdrop
3. Which album features Steve Howe’s instrumental “Nature Of The Sea”?
- A *Going For The One*
- B *Relayer*
- C *The Steve Howe Album*
4. Which band is associated with Adrian Belew’s “Three of a Perfect Pair”?
- A King Crimson
- B Talking Heads
- C Nine Inch Nails
5. What was Joe Bonamassa’s reason for playing a free concert at Mr Kyps in 2015?
- A To test new material
- B As a 10th anniversary gesture
- C For a charity fundraiser
6. Which Deep Purple track is known for extended live jams?
- A Child in Time
- B Highway Star
- C Wring That Neck
7. What was noteworthy about Joe Satriani’s “Flying in a Blue Dream” album?
- A His first album without any vocals
- B His first charting album
- C His first to feature his own vocals
8. Who originally performed “Memories Can’t Wait” before Living Colour?
- A Frank Zappa
- B The Talking Heads
- C David Bowie
9. Which song by Carlos Santana and Rob Thomas won multiple Grammy Awards?
- A Black Magic Woman
- B Smooth
- C Maria Maria
10. On which tour did Bon Jovi end their Greatest Hits tour?
- A Giants Stadium, New Jersey
- B Hyde Park, London
- C Bela Vista Park, Lisbon
11. What notable feature characterized Van Halen’s 2007 Izod Center performance?
- A It was hosted exclusively online
- B It was divided into video segments
- C It featured a 10-minute drum solo
12. Which track by Michael Schenker was re-recorded in 2024?
- A Doctor Doctor
- B Rock Bottom
- C Love to Love
Tracklist
1 . John McLaughlin & Jimmy Herring . A Lotus On Irish Streams |
2 . David Gilmour . Echoes (w/ Pink Floyd) |
3 . Steve Howe . The Nature of the Sea (w/ Remedy)Atlantic publish Steve Howe’s first solo album ‘Beginnings’ (1975) |
4 . Adrian Belew . Three Of A Perfect Pair |
5 . Joe Bonamassa . Oh Beautiful! |
6 . Ritchie Blackmore . Wring That Neck (w/ Deep Purple)Deep Purple release their second album . ‘The Book of Taliesyn’ (1968) |
7 . Joe Satriani . Flying in . Blue DreamJoe Satriani releases his third album . ‘Flying in A Blue Dream’ (1989) |
8 . Vernon Reid . Memories Can’t Wait (w/ Living Colour) |
9 . Carlos Santana . Dame Tu Amor (w/ Santana) |
10 . Richie Sambora . It Doesn’t Matter Anymore (w/ Bon Jovi) |
11 . Eddie Van Halen . Solo |
12 . Michael Schenker . Rock Bottom |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. A Lotus On Irish Streams is a notable Mahavishnu Orchestra composition. Its performance was central to McLaughlin and Herring’s tour, merging both artists’ talents.
2. Pink Floyd performed at Pompeii without an audience. The distinctive setting of a Roman amphitheatre added to its legendary concert film status.
3. “Nature Of The Sea” is featured on *The Steve Howe Album*. Howe’s solo endeavor showcases his intricate acoustic guitar work.
4. Adrian Belew is linked primarily with King Crimson. His involvement in “Three of a Perfect Pair” underscores his role in their experimental phase.
5. Joe Bonamassa returned to Mr Kyps as a nod to his first UK show. The free concert was a thank-you gesture marking a decade since his debut there.
6. “Wring That Neck” by Deep Purple is famed for live jam sessions, often extending beyond regular playtime as a display of musical prowess.
7. “Flying in a Blue Dream” marked Satriani’s introduction of vocal tracks. This album diversified his instrumental rock repertoire.
8. “Memories Can’t Wait” originated with The Talking Heads. Living Colour’s cover blended hard rock with funk, retaining the song’s core energy.
9. The collaboration on “Smooth” earned multiple Grammy accolades. Santana’s partnership with Rob Thomas produced a chart-topping hit.
10. Bon Jovi concluded their Greatest Hits tour in Lisbon. Bela Vista Park hosted the finale where “I Believe” resonated with optimistic anthemic energy.
11. Van Halen’s Izod Center show included video segments. Documented as “Part 13,” these recordings captured their classic lineup’s performance.
12. Michael Schenker re-recorded “Rock Bottom” in 2024. The release celebrated his influential years with UFO, featuring notable guest musicians.
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