This week In Guitar Virtuosi 46/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Mike Stern, Eric Johnson, Roy Buchanan, Gary Moore, Slash, Zakk Wylde, Jonny Lang, Joe Bonamassa, Roy Harper, Jimmy Page, Nels Cline, Julian Lage, Bill Frisell, Allan Holdsworth, Trevor Rabin

They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 403 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. During which concert did Eric Clapton perform "Cocaine" with Mark Knopfler but without Knopfler taking a guitar solo?

  • A Royal Albert Hall 1990
  • B Live Aid 1985
  • C Tokyo Dome 1988

2. Which Kanye West album did Mike Stern and Eric Johnson contribute to after their collaboration in 2014?

  • A Life of Pablo
  • B Yeezus
  • C None

3. Which instrument is Roy Buchanan especially known for playing during his rendition of "Hey Joe"?

  • A Gibson Les Paul
  • B Fender Telecaster
  • C Rickenbacker 360

4. Which album features Gary Moore’s cover of “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know”?

  • A Still Got the Blues
  • B Bad for You Baby
  • C After Hours

5. At which venue did Slash perform with Zakk Wylde in 2012 for an extended blues jam?

  • A Madison Square Garden
  • B Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas
  • C Wembley Stadium

6. What key is Jonny Lang’s “A Quitter Never Wins” performed in?

  • A C Major
  • B A Major
  • C G Major

7. In what venue was Joe Bonamassa’s live album featuring “So Many Roads” recorded?

  • A The Fillmore
  • B Royal Albert Hall
  • C Red Rocks Amphitheatre

8. On which British television program did Roy Harper and Jimmy Page perform together in 1984?

  • A Top of the Pops
  • B Later... with Jools Holland
  • C Old Grey Whistle Test

9. Which duo collaborated on "Blues, Too" at the Creative Alliance in Baltimore?

  • A Bill Frisell and Julian Lage
  • B Nels Cline and Julian Lage
  • C Nels Cline and Bill Frisell

10. Which instrument does Bill Frisell primarily use in his interpretation of “Surfer Girl”?

  • A Acoustic guitar
  • B Electric guitar
  • C Bass guitar

11. What unusual instrument did Allan Holdsworth use, known for its innovative sound?

  • A Keytar
  • B Theremin
  • C SynthAxe

12. Which video features Drake's generous act in the music for “God's Plan”?

  • A Firework display in Toronto
  • B Giving away nearly one million dollars
  • C Skydiving over Miami

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Tracklist

1 . Eric Clapton & Mark Knopfler . Cocaine

Lifted from : Eric Clapton releases his fifth album . 'Slowhand' featuring 'Cocaine' and 'Wonderful Tonight' (1977)

2 . Mike Stern & Eric Johnson . Red House

Lifted from : Mike Stern meets Eric Johnson (2014)

3 . Roy Buchanan . Hey Joe

Lifted from : Roy Buchanan plays at 'Austin City Limits' (1976)

4 . Gary Moore . I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

Lifted from : Gary Moore holds . 'Session' in Basel (2008)

5 . Slash & Zakk Wylde . Blues Jam

Lifted from : Slash meets Zakk Wylde in Argentina (2012)

6 . Jonny Lang . A Quitter Never Wins

Lifted from : Jonny Lang destroys Indiana (2016)

7 . Joe Bonamassa . So Many Roads

Lifted from : Joe Bonamassa rocks Hollywood (2009)

8 . Roy Harper & Jimmy Page . Hangman

Lifted from : On TV today, Roy Harper meets Jimmy Page (1984)

9 . Nels Cline & Julian Lage . Blues, Too

Lifted from : Nels Cline . Julian Lage meet in Baltimore (2014)

10 . Bill Frisell . Surfer Girl

Lifted from : Bill Frisell plays in London (2014)

11 . Allan Holdsworth . Zone

Lifted from : Allan Holdsworth plays in Houston (2011)

12 . Trevor Rabin . It Can Happen (w/ Yes)

Lifted from : Yes release '90125,' their eleventh album featuring 'Owner of . Lonely Heart' (1983)

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

1. The Tokyo Dome in 1988 was the setting where Clapton and Knopfler shared a stage performing "Cocaine". Notably, Knopfler didn’t take his customary guitar solo.

2. Eric Johnson and Mike Stern released the album *Eclectic* in 2014, but not with Kanye West. Stern and Johnson's collaboration was solely their own musical endeavor.

3. Roy Buchanan wielded a Fender Telecaster during his renditions of "Hey Joe", demonstrating his notable guitar prowess and innovation.

4. Gary Moore’s cover, "I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know", appears on his 2008 album *Bad for You Baby*, alongside other blues-rock tracks.

5. The duo of Slash and Zakk Wylde performed a memorable jam at Estadio Cubierto Malvinas Argentinas, capturing the spontaneous joy of collaboration.

6. Jonny Lang’s blues piece "A Quitter Never Wins" showcases his youthful guitar talent primarily in the key of A Major.

7. Joe Bonamassa recorded live tracks like “So Many Roads” at the Royal Albert Hall, adding to his storied discography and performance legacy.

8. Roy Harper and Jimmy Page performed "Hangman" on the *Old Grey Whistle Test* in 1984, intertwining folk and rock experiences on screen.

9. Nels Cline and Julian Lage's collaborative performance of "Blues, Too" introduced fresh jazz interpretations at Baltimore's Creative Alliance.

10. Bill Frisell’s rendition of “Surfer Girl” sees him on electric guitar, exploring jazz and rock tones through instrumental reimagination.

11. The SynthAxe, embraced by Allan Holdsworth, showcased his pioneering approach and added to his distinguished musical innovations.

12. In the “God's Plan” video, Drake notably distributes nearly one million dollars, creating a philanthropic piece of visual storytelling.

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