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

The subjects du jour are : Mark Knopfler, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Steve Howe, Philip Sayce, Steve Vai, Carlos Santana Gary Clark Jr., John Mayer, Warren Haynes, Mike Stern, Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jack White

They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 346 Posts we publish this week.

QUIZ QUESTIONS
QUIZ QUESTIONS

1. What significant charity event featured Mark Knopfler performing "Sailing to Philadelphia" in 2009?

  • A Live Aid
  • B Prince's Trust Rock Gala
  • C Farm Aid

2. Which two guitar legends performed "’Cause We’ve Ended as Lovers" at The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball in 1981?

  • A Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton
  • B Jimmy Page and Slash
  • C BB King and Carlos Santana

3. What was unique about the bassist for the 1989 An Evening of Yes Music Plus concert?

  • A Chris Squire returned for the event
  • B Jeff Berlin filled in due to illness
  • C Tony Levin's live debut

4. Which Welsh town is the song "Aberystwyth" by Philip Sayce named after?

  • A Cardiff
  • B Swansea
  • C Aberystwyth

5. Who is the guitarist featured in the live performance of "Windows to the Soul" that maintains the album's instrumental structure?

  • A Joe Satriani
  • B Steve Vai
  • C Yngwie Malmsteen

6. What was the purpose of the Earthquake Relief concerts in 1989 where Santana performed?

  • A To aid victims of a local earthquake
  • B To commemorate Woodstock anniversary
  • C To celebrate the Summer of Love

7. Which city's atmosphere is depicted in Gary Clark Jr.'s song "Bright Lights"?

  • A Los Angeles
  • B New York City
  • C Chicago

8. How many live performances of "Wheel" by John Mayer are estimated since its debut?

  • A Over 50
  • B Over 100
  • C Over 200

9. During which event did Warren Haynes join Dave Matthews Band for "Cortez the Killer" in 2011?

  • A Bonnaroo Festival
  • B Dave Matthews Band Caravan
  • C Austin City Limits

10. What instrument does Mike Stern play, who performed "Chromazone" at Paste Studios in 2017?

  • A Violin
  • B Saxophone
  • C Guitar

11. Which city hosted the concert where Kurt Rosenwinkel performed "Turns" with Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos?

  • A Porto
  • B Lisbon
  • C Braga

12. At which 2012 festival did Jack White perform "Black Math" with his band?

  • A iTunes Festival
  • B Coachella
  • C Glastonbury

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Tracklist

1 . Mark Knopfler . Sailing To Philadelphia

Lifted from : Mark Knopfler plays, sings and chats in London (2009)

2 . Jeff Beck & Eric Clapton . Cause We'Ve Ended As Lovers

Lifted from : Eric, Pete, Jeff et al have . ball with 'The Secret Policeman' (1981)

3 . Steve Howe . Heart Of The Sunrise (w/ ABWH)

Lifted from : ABWH sounds very much like Yes and we know why (1989)

4 . Philip Sayce . Aberystwyth

Lifted from : Philip Sayce comes to Pennsylvania (2018)

5 . Steve Vai . Windows To The Soul

Lifted from : Epic publish Steve Vai's 'The Ultra Zone' (1999)

6 . Carlos Santana - Toussaint Louverture (w/ Santana)

Lifted from : Columbia publish Santana's third album : 'Santana (III)' (1971)

7 . Gary Clark Jr. . Bright Lights

Lifted from : Gary Clark Jr. attends . festival in Virginia (2014)

8 . John Mayer . Wheel

Lifted from : Columbia publish John Mayer's second album . 'Heavier Things' featuring 'Daughters . (2003)

9 . Warren Haynes . Cortez The Killer (w/ Dave Matthews Band)

Lifted from : Warren Haynes teams up with Dave Matthews . to cover Neil Young (2011)

10 . Mike Stern . Chromazone

Lifted from : Mike Stern jazzifies Paste Studios (2017)

11 . Kurt Rosenwinkel . Turns (w/ OJM)

Lifted from : Kurt Rosenwinkel comes back to Porto (2013)

12 . Jack White . Black Math

Lifted from : Jack White plays and sings in London (2014)

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

1. The 2009 performance was for the Prince's Trust Rock Gala's charity event where Mark Knopfler featured "Sailing to Philadelphia" in London.

2. Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton collaborated at The Secret Policeman’s Other Ball in 1981, performing Stevie Wonder's composition.

3. The unique live bassist was Jeff Berlin, filling in as Tony Levin was unavailable due to illness during the 1989 concert.

4. "Aberystwyth" is named after Philip Sayce's birthplace in Wales, referencing his personal roots in the song.

5. Steve Vai performed "Windows to the Soul" live in a manner consistent with its original album arrangement.

6. The concerts were held to aid victims of the Loma Prieta earthquake, with Santana as a key performer in 1989.

7. "Bright Lights" captures the essence of New York City, exploring themes of identity amidst urban chaos.

8. John Mayer has played "Wheel" live over 100 times since its 2003 debut, showcasing it regularly in setlists.

9. The 2011 Dave Matthews Band Caravan concert featured a performance of "Cortez the Killer" with Warren Haynes.

10. Mike Stern is known for his jazz guitar playing, exemplified in his song "Chromazone" performed live.

11. The 2013 concert in Porto featured Kurt Rosenwinkel performing "Turns" with Orquestra Jazz de Matosinhos.

12. Jack White performed "Black Math" during the iTunes Festival in 2012, part of an exclusive live event series.

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