How well do you know your music? Let’s find out with a quiz that accompanies this week playlist.
The subjects du jour are : Carlos Santana, Warren Haynes, Jeff Beck, Robert Cray, Peter Frampton, Jerry Garcia , Orianthi, Warren Haynes, Jim Hall, Attila Zoller, Al Di Meola, Earl Klugh, John McLaughlin, Marc Ribot
They are the Guitar Virtuosi selected among the 424 Posts we publish this week.
1. Who joined Phil Lesh & Friends to perform “Fire on the Mountain” at the 2015 LOCKN’ Festival?
- A Eric Clapton and B.B. King
- B Jeff Beck and Santana
- C Carlos Santana and Warren Haynes
2. Which song did Jeff Beck perform at the Classic Rock Roll of Honour ceremony in 2011?
- A Stairway to Heaven
- B Bad Romance
- C Hotel California
3. What album featured the original release of Robert Cray Band’s “Phone Booth”?
- A Strong Persuader
- B Bad Influence
- C Heavy Picks
4. which song did Peter Frampton perform during his 2019 farewell tour date in Washington, DC?
- A While My Guitar Gently Weeps
- B Baby, I Love Your Way
- C Lines on My Face
5. Where was the Jerry Garcia Band performing on September 15, 1976?
- A On a New York City cruise ship
- B At Central Park
- C On a rooftop in Brooklyn
6. Who sang “Soulshine” with Orianthi on September 15, 2016?
- A Gregg Allman’s daughter, Brooklyn Allman
- B Stevie Nicks
- C Norah Jones
7. At which festival did Warren Haynes perform “Old Friend” in 2012?
- A Bonnaroo
- B Glastonbury
- C Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
8. Who composed the piece “Blues in the Closet” played by Jim Hall in 1973?
- A John Coltrane
- B Oscar Pettiford
- C Thelonious Monk
9. Which Beatles song did Al Di Meola perform during the Relix Sessions in 2013?
- A Hey Jude
- B Blackbird
- C Yesterday
10. What is the title of the album Earl Klugh released in 1976?
- A Living Inside Your Love
- B Finger Paintings
- C Earl Klugh
11. Which fusion guitarist collaborated on the album Friendship in 1978?
- A Al Di Meola
- B John McLaughlin
- C Larry Coryell
12. For what kind of performance did Marc Ribot appear at ISSUE Project Room in 2013?
- A Solo guitar
- B String quartet
- C Big band
Tracklist
1 . Carlos Santana & Warren Haynes . Fire On The Mountain (w/ Phil Lesh & Friends) |
2 . Jeff Beck . Bad Romance |
3 . Robert Cray . Phone Booth |
4 . Peter Frampton . Lines On My Face |
5 . Jerry Garcia . Catfish John (w/ Jerry Garcia Band) |
6 . Orianthi . Soulshine (w/ Brooklyn Allman) |
7 . Warren Haynes . Old Friend |
8 . Jim Hall & Attila Zoller . Blues In The Closet |
9 . Al Di Meola . Blackbird |
10 . Earl Klugh . Mr Lucky, Days of Wine and Roses |
11 . John McLaughlin . Friendship |
12 . Marc Ribot . Solo |
And the correct answers (in case you missed one or two) are:
1. Carlos Santana and Warren Haynes joined Phil Lesh in a jam-focused festival show. LOCKN’ 2015 highlighted such collaborations with notable guest appearances.
2. Jeff Beck strummed his way through “Bad Romance” with an instrumental flair. This reimagined pop hit closed an evening of honors.
3. “Phone Booth” gained recognition on the 1983 album Bad Influence. It was later revisited by Albert King. The song endures through Cray’s compilations.
4. Peter Frampton delivered “Lines on My Face” to enthusiastic fans. This song marked an emotional moment from his farewell tour.
5. The Jerry Garcia Band played on the S.S. Duchess in NYC. The 1976 performance featured rhythmic waves and sea shanties.
6. Brooklyn Allman lent her voice to “Soulshine,” performing it alongside Orianthi. Her lineage ties back to the Allman Brothers’ roots.
7. Warren Haynes dazzled at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival. His act was part of a diverse lineup that included Gov’t Mule.
8. Oscar Pettiford conceived “Blues in the Closet,” a staple in jazz repertoire. Jim Hall’s performance in Hannover captured this enduring classic.
9. Al Di Meola renditions included “Blackbird” at the Relix Sessions. His guitar-only arrangement provided fresh auditory insights.
10. Earl Klugh debuted his self-titled album in 1976. This release paved the way for a successful career in instrumental music.
11. John McLaughlin merged talents with L. Shankar for Friendship. Released under Shakti, this album reflects Indo-jazz explorations.
12. Marc Ribot delivered a solo guitar set for ISSUE’s anniversary. His performance paid homage to the venue’s history and his ongoing influence.
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