How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Jeff Beck, Shawn Lane, Pat Metheny, Peter Green, Mike Stern, Robin Trower, Joe Walsh, Billy Gibbons, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, Albert Collins, Walter Trout, Link Wray
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 376 Posts we publish this week.
1. At which event did Jeff Beck famously perform an instrumental version of “A Day in the Life” by The Beatles?
- A Woodstock 1999
- B Glastonbury 2013
- C Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concert 2009
2. “Epilogue For Lisa” by Shawn Lane is a showcase of his skill developed through what type of musical background?
- A Bluegrass fiddling
- B Classical composition
- C Jazz and rock combined
3. Which piece prominently featured on Pat Metheny’s “Secret Story Live 1993”?
- A Rain River
- B Storm Watchers
- C Nightfall Wind
4. What inspired Peter Green’s “Albatross” released by Fleetwood Mac in 1968?
- A A Rolling Stones tour
- B The poem “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”
- C Michelangelo’s sculptures
5. Which notable musician collaborated with Mike Stern on “Avenue B” from his album “These Times”?
- A Esperanza Spalding
- B Kenny Garrett
- C Herbie Hancock
6. Who is the vocalist and bassist featured on Robin Trower’s “Bridge of Sighs” album?
- A James Dewar
- B Roger Waters
- C Greg Lake
7. During which TV episode did Joe Walsh and Billy Gibbons perform “Life in the Fast Lane” together?
- A CMT Crossroads
- B Saturday Night Live
- C VH1 Storytellers
8. What Bob Dylan song did Dead & Company perform at their November 2017 concert in Columbus, Ohio?
- A Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
- B All Along the Watchtower
- C Tangled Up in Blue
9. Who originally wrote “Wild Thing,” later popularized by the Troggs and Jimi Hendrix?
- A Chip Taylor
- B Pete Townshend
- C Keith Richards
10. Which traditional blues song does Albert Collins cover that involves Southern folklore and mysticism?
- A Stormy Monday
- B My Woman Has a Black Cat Bone
- C Hoochie Coochie Man
11. At which venue did Walter Trout perform on November 22, 2018?
- A Blues Garage
- B The Ryman Auditorium
- C Massey Hall
12. What was innovative about Link Wray’s 1958 instrumental “Rumble”?
- A Acoustic only
- B Banned from radio
- C Sung entirely in French
Tracklist
1 . Jeff Beck . A Day in the LifeOn British TV today , Jeff Beck at …¦Talks Music’ (2013) |
2 . Shawn Lane . Epilogue for LisaShawn Lane records ‘Powers of Ten; Live!’ his last album (1992) |
3 . Pat Metheny . Rain River |
4 . Peter Green . Albatross |
5 . Mike Stern . Avenue B |
6 . Robin Trower . Bridge Of SighsOn TV today , Robin Trower at ‘The Midnight Special’ (1977) |
7 . Joe Walsh & Billy Gibbons . Life in the Fast Lane |
8 . John Mayer . All Along The Watchtower (w/ Dead and Company) |
9 . Jimi Hendrix . Wild Thing (w/ Jimi Hendrix Experience) |
10 . Albert Collins . My Woman Has A Black Cat Bone |
11 . Walter Trout . Me My Guitar and the Blues |
12 . Link Wray . Rumble |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Jeff Beck performed “A Day in the Life” at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Concert in 2009. His instrumental version paid homage to The Beatles with intricate guitar work.
2. Shawn Lane’s “Epilogue For Lisa” reflects his background in jazz and rock music. Lane’s compositions show his versatility and technical prowess across genres.
3. “Rain River” is featured on Pat Metheny’s “Secret Story Live 1993,” illustrating his signature guitar textures and live improvisation.
4. “Albatross” by Peter Green was inspired by “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” Fleetwood Mac’s instrumental piece aimed for a serene, wave-like sound.
5. Kenny Garrett collaborated with Mike Stern on “Avenue B.” Garrett’s saxophone skills blended well with Stern’s jazz fusion style.
6. James Dewar is the vocalist and bassist on Robin Trower’s “Bridge of Sighs,” contributing significantly to the album’s distinctive sound.
7. Joe Walsh and Billy Gibbons performed “Life in the Fast Lane” on CMT Crossroads. Their collaboration was a highlight of the rock-country fusion episode.
8. Dead & Company played “All Along the Watchtower” in Columbus in 2017. This Bob Dylan classic is a staple of their live performances.
9. Chip Taylor wrote “Wild Thing,” later made famous by the Troggs and Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix’s version at Monterey Pop Festival is legendary.
10. Albert Collins covered “My Woman Has a Black Cat Bone.” The song weaves Southern folklore into blues music with themes of mysticism.
11. Walter Trout performed at Blues Garage in 2018. This concert featured Trout’s hallmark blues repertoire, showcasing his emotive guitar skills.
12. Link Wray’s “Rumble” was banned from radio fearing it would incite violence. Its raw power chords and distortion prefigured future rock music innovations.
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