This week In Guitar Virtuosi 52/52

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

The subjects du jour are : Prince, Frank Zappa, Eelco Gelling, Jan Akkerman, Freddie King, Roy Buchanan, John Mayer, John Scofield, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Cipollina, Philip Sayce, Joe Bonamassa, Issei Noro, Marc Ribot

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QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. Which unique element marked Prince's performance of "She's Always In My Hair" during the Rave Un2 the Year 2000 concert?

  • A A holographic light show
  • B A giant gold Love Symbol
  • C A surprise visit from Michael Jackson

2. What real-life criminal inspired Frank Zappa’s song "Illinois Enema Bandit"?

  • A The Zodiac Killer
  • B Michael Kenyon
  • C John Wayne Gacy

3. What venue hosted Eelco Gelling and Jan Akkerman's rare collaboration in 2013?

  • A The Royal Albert Hall
  • B Sydney Opera House
  • C Carré Theatre, Amsterdam

4. On which television program did Freddie King perform “The Things That I Used To Do” in 1975?

  • A Top of the Pops
  • B Old Grey Whistle Test
  • C The Midnight Special

5. What type of guitar sound did Roy Buchanan famously influence?

  • A Les Paul Standard
  • B Telecaster
  • C Stratocaster

6. Which blues-rock classic did John Mayer and John Scofield perform together on television in 2005?

  • A "Crossroads"
  • B "I Don't Need No Doctor"
  • C "Red House"

7. What song did the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band perform during a 1997 appearance on the Late Show With David Letterman?

  • A "Blue on Black"
  • B "Slow Ride"
  • C "True Lies"

8. Which album features Quicksilver Messenger Service's track "Play My Guitar"?

  • A Quicksilver
  • B Shady Grove
  • C Just for Love

9. Which Jimi Hendrix songs did Philip Sayce perform a medley of on December 31, 2018?

  • A "Who Knows/If 6 Was 9"
  • B "Purple Haze/Foxy Lady"
  • C "Hey Joe/Red House"

10. What is the defining style of Rock Candy Funk Party's track "Work"?

  • A Indie Rock
  • B Funk/Jazz Fusion
  • C Country Blues

11. On what date did Casiopea perform "The Continental Highway" as documented in a video recording?

  • A December 24, 1984
  • B August 15, 1983
  • C March 3, 1985

12. For which album did Marc Ribot collaborate with Medeski, Martin & Wood?

  • A The Dropper
  • B Uninvisible
  • C Combustication

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Tracklist

1 . Prince . She's Always In My Hair

Lifted from : Prince ends the century at home (1999)

2 . Frank Zappa . Illinois Enema Bandit

Lifted from : Frank Zappa records . live double album . 'Zappa in New York' (1976)

3 . Eelco Gelling & Jan Akkerman . Jam

Lifted from : Fijne Verjaardag Jan Akkerman. 'Chord Focus'

4 . Freddie King . The Things That I Used To Do

Lifted from : We remember Freddie King. 'The King of Texas'

5 . Roy Buchanan . Short Fuse, Walk Don't Run

Lifted from : Roy Buchanan goes to Cambridge (1986)

6 . John Mayer & John Scofield . I Don't Need No Doctor

Lifted from : Happy Birthday John Scofield. 'Sco Hand'

7 . Kenny Wayne Shepherd . Slow Ride

Lifted from : On TV today . Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Letterman (1997)

8 . John Cipollina . Play My Guitar (w/ Quicksilver Messenger Service)

Lifted from : Quicksilver Messenger Service reunite at Winterland (1975)

9 . Philip Sayce . Who Knows/If 6 Was 9

Lifted from : Philip Sayce rocks California (2018)

10 . Joe Bonamassa . Work (w/ Rock Candy Funk Party)

Lifted from : Joe Bonamassa plays with Rock Candy Funk Party (2014)

11 . Issei Noro . The Continental Highway (w/ Casiopea)

Lifted from : Casiopea celebrate Christmas in Tokyo (1984)

12 . Marc Ribot . Hey Joe (w/ Medeski Martin and Wood)

Lifted from : Marc Ribot sits in with Medeski Martin . Wood (2001)

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

1. Prince's performance featured a giant gold Love Symbol, enhancing his eclectic stage presence. This concert was later broadcast on pay-per-view and PBS.

2. The real-life criminal Michael Kenyon inspired Frank Zappa's song. Kenyon's crimes involved armed robberies and forced enemas in Illinois.

3. Eelco Gelling and Jan Akkerman's rare 2013 collaboration took place at Carré Theatre in Amsterdam. It highlighted their contributions to Dutch music.

4. Freddie King performed “The Things That I Used To Do” on the Old Grey Whistle Test in 1975. The show was known for live performances by notable artists.

5. Roy Buchanan was a pioneer of the Telecaster guitar sound, which left a lasting impact on blues rock. His expressive technique was widely influential.

6. John Mayer and John Scofield performed "I Don't Need No Doctor." This blues-rock classic showcased their intricate guitar work and musical transition.

7. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band performed “Slow Ride” on the Late Show With David Letterman in 1997. It was the opening track from their album "Trouble Is...".

8. "Play My Guitar" is on Quicksilver’s sixth studio album, "Quicksilver." This release marked a shift in the band's lineup and style in 1971.

9. Philip Sayce played "Who Knows/If 6 Was 9" on December 31, 2018. The performance paid homage to Jimi Hendrix’s influence on Sayce's music.

10. Rock Candy Funk Party’s track "Work" is a funk/jazz fusion piece. It mixes vintage rhythms with modern techniques, emphasizing improvisation.

11. Casiopea performed "The Continental Highway" on December 24, 1984. The performance exemplified their energetic approach in the jazz fusion genre.

12. Marc Ribot collaborated with Medeski, Martin & Wood on the album "The Dropper." This project combined jazz, rock, and hip-hop elements.

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