Guitar Tricks - Music Trivia Time

da_ardvark

07-05-2007, 02:11 PM

Dimebag Darrel.

Who will be playing bass with Van Halen during their next tour?

Wolfgang VanHalen

(Their tag line should be "Now with 50% more Van Halen")

What two members of the Blues Breakers went on to Form a group featuring Stevie Nicks on vocals??

PRSplaya

07-05-2007, 07:40 PM

What two members of the Blues Breakers went on to Form a group featuring Stevie Nicks on vocals??
That would be John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, who went on to form the band Fleetwood Mac.

In 1962, Jim Marshall's first amp to hit the scene was the JTM45. Although, it wore the Marshall badge, and was very popular, it was basically a copy of another quite famous amp. What was this amp and it's manufacturer?

da_ardvark

07-05-2007, 08:50 PM

That would be John McVie and Mick Fleetwood, who went on to form the band Fleetwood Mac.

In 1962, Jim Marshall's first amp to hit the scene was the JTM45. Although, it wore the Marshall badge, and was very popular, it was basically a copy of another quite famous amp. What was this amp and it's manufacturer?

You forgot Peter Green (Tho I don't think he played with Stevie Nicks so maybe you didn't forget :D )

The answer to your question is the Fender Bassman. The circuit is nearly identical. Jim did a little differences in the tone stack as I recall.

Who made the very first guitar with a magnetic pickup, thereby ushering in the modern age of the electric guitar?

hunter60

07-05-2007, 10:21 PM

I think it was Gibson waaaay back in like 1920 or so.... ( I could be wrong)

What is B.B. King's real name? Bonus point: What were the call signs of the radio station he did his radio show from before he started his reign as the mayor of bluestown?

da_ardvark

07-06-2007, 08:05 AM

You are incorrect sir.

It was Adolph Rickenbacker :p

I don't know the answers to you question. BTW you missed a great jam session on the 4th. It was old home week. Got to play with my old drummer and good friend Rick Haywood. Guy is amazing.

Akira

07-06-2007, 08:09 AM

What is B.B. King's real name? Bonus point: What were the call signs of the radio station he did his radio show from before he started his reign as the mayor of bluestown?

Riley B. King, not sure about the other one.

Who single handedly turned Fender amps fortunes around in the 80's (or sometime around then) before forming his own amp company?

Tip: Before this he did various mods on Marshall and Fender amps.

DAMAGED ONE

07-06-2007, 01:08 PM

Riley B. King, not sure about the other one.

Who single handedly turned Fender amps fortunes around in the 80's (or sometime around then) before forming his own amp company?

Tip: Before this he did various mods on Marshall and Fender amps.Paul Rivera

Akira

07-06-2007, 01:30 PM

Paul Rivera

Correct. :p

Being as you didn't ask a question i'll pose another one. :p

How did Dunlop Tortex picks come to be?

DAMAGED ONE

07-06-2007, 02:36 PM

Paul RiveraSorry I couldnt think of one to ask.

da_ardvark

07-06-2007, 03:20 PM

Correct. :p

Being as you didn't ask a question i'll pose another one. :p

How did Dunlop Tortex picks come to be?

They were a synthetic replacement for tortise shell, which had been banned.

In the early years of electric guitar, Les Paul made his own. What did he name this axe?

CSchlegel

07-06-2007, 03:33 PM

In the early years of electric guitar, Les Paul made his own. What did he name this axe?
The Log because it was literally made out of a "log"; a piece of 4x4 fence post.

New Question: Les Paul originally played piano but switched to guitar after being intimidated by what legendary jazz pianist?

da_ardvark

07-06-2007, 03:35 PM

This is a wag (wild A$$ guess) Thelonius Monk?

What was Les Paul's real name?

CSchlegel

07-06-2007, 03:37 PM

This is a wag (wild A$$ guess) Thelonius Monk?
Nope. A good guess, though. :)

da_ardvark

07-06-2007, 03:40 PM

Nope. A good guess, though. :)

Dave Brubeck??? ( Another WAG :D )

DAMAGED ONE

07-06-2007, 04:25 PM

The Log because it was literally made out of a "log"; a piece of 4x4 fence post.

New Question: Les Paul originally played piano but switched to guitar after being intimidated by what legendary jazz pianist?You lost me :p

da_ardvark

07-06-2007, 04:40 PM

Damaged, the question was what did Les Paul name his guitar. It was called "The Log". He cut the sides off an acoustic guitar and attached them to a ugly piece of wood which contained all the pickups and electronics and such.

earthman buck

07-06-2007, 05:22 PM

I have no idea who Les Paul was intimidated by, but I do know his name was Lester Polsfuss.

What book was "Sympathy for the Devil" based on?

CSchlegel

07-06-2007, 07:33 PM

I have no idea who Les Paul was intimidated by...

Art Tatum. Read about him here! (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Tatum) Sorry to slow down the thread. :o Just trying to plug for one of my heroes. :D Carry on!

cdm442

07-07-2007, 12:05 PM

You forgot Peter Green (Tho I don't think he played with Stevie Nicks so maybe you didn't forget :D )

The answer to your question is the Fender Bassman. The circuit is nearly identical. Jim did a little differences in the tone stack as I recall.

Who made the very first guitar with a magnetic pickup, thereby ushering in the modern age of the electric guitar?
Gibson

In the sweet child o mine solo, what effect
pedal does slash use

Weslaba

07-07-2007, 04:28 PM

Gibson

In the sweet child o mine solo, what effect
pedal does slash use Phhhh... end the Slah fetish. Join the Derek Trucks Clan!!! :D Wah.
Ooooh... I've got a doozy. (Quite easy really, but someone shall enjoy this... I hope)

This Spinal Tap classic happens to be in the key of D minor.

Weslaba

07-11-2007, 09:28 PM

Yeah, this is old, I know, but I was diggin this idea, so I say lets keep it goin. Eh? Any takers...

hunter60

07-11-2007, 09:31 PM

Yeah, this is old, I know, but I was diggin this idea, so I say lets keep it goin. Eh? Any takers...

Alright. I'll take a shot and say my favorite Spinal Tap song: 'Big Bottom'.

I'm not going to ask another question at this point since I don't think this is right.

Weslaba

07-11-2007, 09:34 PM

Yup... thats wrong My friend. I don't believe it was an actual released song on an album if that helps. It was definitely shown in the movie though thats for sure. Lets see if someone else, or yourself can get it/.

CSchlegel

07-11-2007, 10:44 PM

This Spinal Tap classic happens to be in the key of D minor.Is it Nigel's tender piano ballad, in the saddest of all keys, D minor, entitled, "Lick My Love Pump"?

Weslaba

07-11-2007, 11:05 PM

Right On! Man I love that song. "Its just simple lines intertwining. I'm really influenced by Mozart and Bach, so its really sort of a Mach piece." :D

Thraxion

07-12-2007, 01:38 AM

I wana ask a question!

Okay who was labeld by the Rock and Roll hall of fame as "the principal architects of Southern rock."?

Scotttaylor72

07-12-2007, 02:05 AM

Okay who was labeld by the Rock and Roll hall of fame as "the principal architects of Southern rock."?

Who are "The Allman Brothers." I'll take obsure music trivia for $500, Alex.

The question is:

Who was the guitar player for Tom Jones "It's Not Unusual"?

Thraxion

07-12-2007, 02:07 AM

Who are "The Allman Brothers." I'll take obsure music trivia for $500, Alex.

The question is:

Who was the guitar player for Tom Jones "It's Not Unusual"?

I love that song! Espcially when Carlton dances to it! Ive heard that it was Jimmy Page, but im not sure

magicninja

07-12-2007, 02:17 AM

Since you didn't ask another question I'll start again. :p

What Ozzy Osbourne Drummer also did a small stint with Motley Crue in 2000?

DAMAGED ONE

07-12-2007, 10:12 AM

Since you didn't ask another question I'll start again. :p

What Ozzy Osbourne Drummer also did a small stint with Motley Crue in 2000?Tommy Aldridge

Ninjedit: WRONG! the correct answer is Randy Castillo! :)

DAMAGED ONE

07-12-2007, 10:16 AM

whats the name of the guitarist that played on only one ozzy record?

HDJ

07-12-2007, 05:34 PM

whats the name of the guitarist that played on only one ozzy record?

Ummm, Steve Vai played on one song on the Osmosis album. Is that who your looking for?

How did Black Sabbath come up with the idea to create "evil" or "scary" music?

hunter1801

07-12-2007, 06:57 PM

Ummm, Steve Vai played on one song on the Osmosis album. Is that who your looking for?

How did Black Sabbath come up with the idea to create "evil" or "scary" music?

Because Geezer Butler (bassist) figured that since people pay money to go see scary movies, they would do the same for scary music.

Why was Metallica's "The 9.98 CD: Garage Days Re-Revisited" titled as such? (Particularly the 9.98 part)

dvenetian

07-12-2007, 07:44 PM

Because Geezer Butler (bassist) figured that since people pay money to go see scary movies, they would do the same for scary music.

Why was Metallica's "The 9.98 CD: Garage Days Re-Revisited" titled as such? (Particularly the 9.98 part)
Because the Canadian dollar was valued less than the US dollar.

Q; What band did Ronnie Montrose play in just before forming his own band Montrose?

Thraxion

07-13-2007, 12:23 AM

I belive that would the Edgar Winter group.

Q: What famous musician was nick named "Slowhand"?

z0s0_jp

07-13-2007, 01:29 AM

dvenetian

07-13-2007, 02:54 AM

Clapton

Who played on The Nashville Teens' "Tobacco Road", and Van Morrison's "Baby Please Don't Go" and the Kinks "You Really Got Me" and Joe Cockers "A Little Help From My Friends" and Marianne Faithful's "As Tears Go By"???
I'll take that one zO................Jimmy Page

Q; What Band did Robin Trower play with Just before forming his own?

Krunek

07-13-2007, 05:13 AM

I'll take that one zO................Jimmy Page

Q; What Band did Robin Trower play with Just before forming his own?

Uhmmm... Procor Harum? I won"t post a question, cause this may be wrong answer...

dvenetian

07-13-2007, 06:03 AM

Uhmmm... Procor Harum? I won"t post a question, cause this may be wrong answer...
Close enough; Procol Harum
Q; Guitarist that replaced Jeremy Spencer after leaving Fleetwood Mac to join a Cult. The new guitarist wrote the song "Hypnotized"............

z0s0_jp

07-13-2007, 11:25 AM

Peter Green...the king of tone

Who played with Steve Miller, then went on to have a solo career??

HDJ

07-13-2007, 12:04 PM

Because Geezer Butler (bassist) figured that since people pay money to go see scary movies, they would do the same for scary music.

That's exactly right......

dvenetian

07-13-2007, 12:18 PM

Peter Green...the king of tone

Who played with Steve Miller, then went on to have a solo career??

Fleetwood Mac Guitarist= Bob Welsh
Steve Miller= Boz Scaggs

Q; Who taught Steve Miller his first Chords on guitar?????????????????????

z0s0_jp

07-13-2007, 12:57 PM

Les Paul

Who was famous for the 'ol throw the T.V. through the window bit at hotels???

hunter60

07-13-2007, 12:58 PM

Fleetwood Mac Guitarist= Bob Welsh
Steve Miller= Boz Scaggs

Q; Who taught Steve Miller his first Chords on guitar?????????????????????

Oh I know this!!!! Les Paul

Q: Why didn't the Doors play at Woodstock?

hunter60

07-13-2007, 12:59 PM

Les Paul

Who was famous for the 'ol throw the T.V. through the window bit at hotels???

Ah nuts, you beat me to it! :)

As far as your question, I think it was Jon Bonham but I could be wrong.

z0s0_jp

07-13-2007, 01:00 PM

Wrong..

There is a hint in my question..... ;)

z0s0_jp

07-13-2007, 01:02 PM

Doors question---they thought Jim would eat all the acid?? :D

hunter1801

07-13-2007, 02:30 PM

Because the Canadian dollar was valued less than the US dollar.

Q; What band did Ronnie Montrose play in just before forming his own band Montrose?

Actually no. They did it so that record stores wouldn't charge more for the CD and rip off customers with raising the prices (unless you have a credible source for your answer, you may be right but this is just what I've always heard).

dvenetian

07-13-2007, 05:06 PM

Actually no. They did it so that record stores wouldn't charge more for the CD and rip off customers with raising the prices (unless you have a credible source for your answer, you may be right but this is just what I've always heard).
Finding the source was more difficult than expected...........
The original release was titled "The $5.98 E.P." then some editions were amended to "The $9.98 CD". , your description is correct with not getting ripped off, but the $9.98 title is due to the Canadian Dollar and the releases were later deleted (Originals are quite rare now-a-days).
http://www.encycmet.com/discography/Garage_days.shtml

Q; Why is the CIA taking interest in the recent conflict with James Hetfields' arrival to London Airport???????????????????

hunter1801

07-13-2007, 08:10 PM

Finding the source was more difficult than expected...........
The original release was titled "The $5.98 E.P." then some editions were amended to "The $9.98 CD". , your description is correct with not getting ripped off, but the $9.98 title is due to the Canadian Dollar and the releases were later deleted (Originals are quite rare now-a-days).
http://www.encycmet.com/discography/Garage_days.shtml

Q; Why is the CIA taking interest in the recent conflict with James Hetfields' arrival to London Airport???????????????????

Good info. I tried to look it up but its so hard to get results on Google for anything with "9.98" in it lol. Anyways, to answer your question: His beard made him look like a terrorist! This article I found was interesting. I don't know if it's all true or not, but here is a portion of it.

"Ayman al-Zawahiri's recent pronouncement that he wants to rain terror on the Infidels for "St. Anger." The CIA has noted that in one of his taped speeches sent to Al Jazeera, Al-Zawahiri mentioned that Metallica should have quit after Cliff Burton died and blamed "the Zionist conspiracy."

NEW QUESTION: What other language (besides English) does Marty Friedman fluently speak?

dvenetian

07-14-2007, 06:47 AM

Good info. I tried to look it up but its so hard to get results on Google for anything with "9.98" in it lol. Anyways, to answer your question: His beard made him look like a terrorist! This article I found was interesting. I don't know if it's all true or not, but here is a portion of it.

"Ayman al-Zawahiri's recent pronouncement that he wants to rain terror on the Infidels for "St. Anger." The CIA has noted that in one of his taped speeches sent to Al Jazeera, Al-Zawahiri mentioned that Metallica should have quit after Cliff Burton died and blamed "the Zionist conspiracy."

NEW QUESTION: What other language (besides English) does Marty Friedman fluently speak?
Japanese

Q; What band is Dave Meniketti with???????

andrewjreid

07-15-2007, 02:14 AM

Y&T i think

earthman buck

07-15-2007, 01:17 PM

This article I found was interesting. I don't know if it's all true or not, but here is a portion of it.

"Ayman al-Zawahiri's recent pronouncement that he wants to rain terror on the Infidels for "St. Anger." The CIA has noted that in one of his taped speeches sent to Al Jazeera, Al-Zawahiri mentioned that Metallica should have quit after Cliff Burton died and blamed "the Zionist conspiracy."
That's way too hilarious to be true.

DAMAGED ONE

07-25-2007, 10:48 AM

Who player guitar for Metallica after James burned his arm?

HDJ

07-25-2007, 11:21 AM

Who player guitar for Metallica after James burned his arm?

John Marshall from Metal Church

What does SG stand for (Gibson SG)?

AznWarlord

07-25-2007, 12:18 PM

John Marshall from Metal Church

What does SG stand for (Gibson SG)?

Too easy . . . Solid Guitar

What's Leo Fender's real name?

HDJ

07-25-2007, 01:00 PM

Too easy . . . Solid Guitar

What's Leo Fender's real name?

Yeah, it was an easy one....

Clarence Leonidas Fender

Name 3 guitarist that played on Derek Sherinians solo album "Black Utopia".
Rep points if you know all 4 that played on the album....

DAMAGED ONE

07-25-2007, 04:45 PM

Yeah, it was an easy one....

Clarence Leonidas Fender

Name 3 guitarist that played on Derek Sherinians solo album "Black Utopia".
Rep points if you know all 4 that played on the album....

Derek Sherinian - Keyboards
Brian Tichy - Drums
Billy Sheehan - Bass
Tony Franklin - Fretless Bass
Jerry Goodman - Violins
Simon Phillips - Drums
Al Di Meola - Guitar on track 7
Yngwie Malmsteen - Guitar on tracks 1, 2, and 6
Steve Lukather - Guitar on tracks 4, 5, and 8
Zakk Wylde - Guitar on tracks 3, 6, 9

DAMAGED ONE

07-26-2007, 08:10 AM

What kind of bass does Victor Wooton play?

hunter1801

07-26-2007, 02:23 PM

What kind of bass does Victor Wooton play?

He doesn't have just 1 bass guitar if thats what your question is.

DAMAGED ONE

07-26-2007, 02:41 PM

He doesn't have just 1 bass guitar if thats what your question is.Which is his Fav?

dvenetian

07-27-2007, 01:05 AM

Which is his Fav?
I'm pretty sure it's gotta be one made by Vinny Fodera; My guess is the
Monarch 4 string that he's owned for many years now. What a talent.....

Q; Name of the singer/songwriter for the band Acid Bath????

DAMAGED ONE

07-30-2007, 03:44 PM

Q; Name of the singer/songwriter for the band Acid Bath????Dax Riggs. Did their Bass player Die? How?

dvenetian

08-01-2007, 08:00 AM

Dax Riggs. Did their Bass player Die? How?
Didn't he die in a car accident? For some reason I recall he was traveling with his parents, who also passed away in the tragedy....

Q: Vince Neil served what sentence after a drunk driving accident he caused that killed his passenger and seriously injured the unfortunate victims in the oncoming vehicle he crashed into?