How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Keith Richards, Gary Clark Jr., Albert King, George Thorogood, Gary Moore, Johnny Winter, Pete Townshend, Tommy Iommi, Glenn Tipton, Angus Young, Steve Clark, Wayne Krantz
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 283 Posts we publish this week.
1. Which legendary guitarist performed “Going Down” during the Guitar Legends Festival in 1991?
- A Eric Clapton
- B Keith Richards
- C Jimmy Page
2. In which year did Gary Clark Jr. perform “Can’t Stop” with the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
- A 2012
- B 2005
- C 2018
3. At what festival was “Why You’re So Mean to Me” recorded by Albert King in 1992?
- A Montreux Jazz Festival
- B Glastonbury
- C Pori Jazz Festival
4. Which event featured George Thorogood and the Destroyers’ performance broadcast live on pay-per-view in 1981?
- A Live Aid
- B Hampton Coliseum
- C Woodstock
5. What year was Gary Moore’s album *Back on the Streets* released, which includes the track “Hurricane”?
- A 1978
- B 1985
- C 1974
6. Where did Johnny Winter perform “Johnny Guitar” live in 1992?
- A Fillmore East
- B Hammerjacks
- C Madison Square Garden
7. In which North American city did The Who perform “Sister Disco” in 1982?
- A Toronto
- B New York
- C Los Angeles
8. The lyrics of which song were inspired by an altercation involving Black Sabbath and skinheads?
- A Iron Man
- B Fairies Wear Boots
- C Paranoid
9. On which album did Judas Priest’s “Victim of Changes” originally appear?
- A British Steel
- B Sad Wings of Destiny
- C Screaming for Vengeance
10. During which year did AC/DC perform “Sin City” at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland?
- A 1983
- B 1981
- C 1979
11. Which festival performance by Def Leppard was professionally recorded and broadcast in 1983?
- A Rock am Ring
- B Rockpop In Concert
- C Hyde Park Calling
12. Where did the John Escreet Band perform with Wayne Krantz in 2010?
- A Village Vanguard
- B Blue Note
- C 55 Bar
Tracklist
1 . Keith Richards . Going Down |
2 . Gary Clark Jr. . Can’t Stop (w/ Dave Matthews Band) |
3 . Albert King . Why You´Re So Mean To Me |
4 . George Thorogood . Reelin And Rockin |
5 . Gary Moore . Hurricane |
6 . Johnny Winter . Johnny Guitar |
7 . Pete Townshend . Sister Disco (w/ The Who) |
8 . Tommy Iommi . Fairies Wear Boots (w/ Black Sabbath) |
9 . Glenn Tipton . Victim Of Changes (w/ Judas Priest) |
10 . Angus Young . Sin City (w/ AC/DC) |
11 . Steve Clark . Rock Rock (Till You Drop), Billy’s Got A Gun, Foolin’ (w/ Def Leppard) |
12 . Wayne Krantz . Medley (w/ John Escreet Band) |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Keith Richards performed “Going Down” during the Guitar Legends Festival in 1991. This event in Seville highlighted Richards’ blues-rock roots alongside other celebrated musicians.
2. The Red Hot Chili Peppers, featuring Gary Clark Jr. on guitar, performed “Can’t Stop” in 2012. The collaboration was documented in multicamera video recordings.
3. Albert King’s “Why You’re So Mean to Me” was recorded at the Pori Jazz Festival in Finland in 1992, marking one of his final performances in Europe.
4. The Hampton Coliseum hosted George Thorogood and the Destroyers in 1981, with their energetic set broadcast live on pay-per-view television.
5. Gary Moore’s track “Hurricane” is from his 1978 album *Back on the Streets*. This instrumental showcases Moore’s transition from band activities to solo work.
6. Johnny Winter’s live performance of “Johnny Guitar” took place at Hammerjacks in Baltimore in 1992, capturing his electric blues style.
7. The Who performed “Sister Disco” in 1982 at Toronto’s CNE Stadium, exemplifying their evolving sound with synthesizer arrangements.
8. “Fairies Wear Boots” by Black Sabbath was inspired by an altercation with skinheads in 1970. The lyrics blend this event with other thematic elements.
9. “Victim of Changes” by Judas Priest appeared on the 1976 album *Sad Wings of Destiny*. Known for dynamic structure, it remains central to live performances.
10. AC/DC performed “Sin City” at the Capital Centre in Maryland in 1981 as part of their For Those About to Rock Tour, with Brian Johnson on vocals.
11. Def Leppard’s performance at the Rockpop In Concert event in 1983 was recorded and broadcast, later restored with professional quality.
12. The John Escreet Band, featuring Wayne Krantz, performed at the 55 Bar in NYC in 2010, highlighting their collaborative jazz and electronic fusion.
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