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Category Archives: Legends

Famous Last Words

What were the final words uttered by Johnny Rotten at the last show of the Sex Pistols U.S. tour in 1978?

“Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?”
“If you can put up with that, you can put up with anything”
“Oh bollocks, why should I carry on?”
“What was that that just hit me in the head? It [...]

The Song Retains the Name

Which classic rock anthem has been recorded by Dolly Parton, Pat Boone, Frank Zappa, and Tiny Tim?

“Hotel California”
“Light My Fire”
“Like a Rolling Stone”
“Stairway to Heaven”

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The Voice of Doom

Who played the notorious “Bass of Doom”?

Cliff Burton (Metallica)
Bootsy Collins (James Brown, Parliament Funkadelic)
Geddy Lee (Rush)
Jaco Pastorius (Weather Report, Joni Mitchell)

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The Big Dang!

Which two country music pioneers did Ralph Peer discover during the famous “Bristol Sessions”?

Gene Autry
The Carter Family
Uncle Dave Macon
Jimmie Rodgers

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You’re My Inspiration

Of the nine Greek muses, which one was considered the goddess of music?

Calliope
Euterpe
Terpsichore
Thalia

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We’re Number One! (Bullets not Included)

What was the first rap song to reach #1 on the Billboard pop charts?

“Ice Ice Baby”, Vanilla Ice
“Rapper’s Delight”, Sugarhill Gang
“Walk this Way”, Run DMC
“Wild Thing”, Tone Loc

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When Politicians Fly

Who purchased Pigasus, the Yippie candidate for President in 1968?

Wayne Kramer (the MC5)
Country Joe McDonald (Country Joe and the Fish)
Phil Ochs
Ed Sanders (The Fugs)

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Wish Me Luck

Before going onstage, what do performers at the Apollo Theater touch for luck?

a pair of bronze tap shoes
a photograph of Jackie “Moms” Mabley
a push broom
a tree trunk

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Encore!

According to legend, the world will come to an end when what musical group finally stops performing?

Gamelan Sekaten
The Master Musicians of Jajouka
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The Rolling Stones

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