1. With whose band on a New Year’s Eve show in the early 1950’s did an unknown house painter named Chuck Berry substitute for the regular guitarist? (hint: they went on to make music history together)
a. Lawrence Welk b. Fred Durst c. Louis Armstrong d. Miley Cyrus e. Johnnie Johnson
2. Johnnie Johnson is one of only a very few “sidemen” to be elected to which Hall of Fame?
a. The International Bowling Hall of Fame in St. Louis, Missouri b. The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York c. The I.G.F.A. Fishing Hall of Fame in Dania Beach, Florida d. The National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma e. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio
3. The song “A Really Good Rocker”, by The James Boys, is a contemporary homage to the style of Chuck Berry. Which of the following is also an homage to an earlier, famous style?
a. All Summer Long—Kid Rock b. La Grange—Z.Z. Top c. Lady Madonna—The Beatles d. Katmandu—Bob Seger e. All of the above
4. TJB’s cover of the Chuck Berry classic “Nadine” is the latest in a long tradition of artists from many genres recording Berry tunes. Which of the following NEVER recorded a song written by Chuck Berry? (hint: The Schmenge Brothers are the greatest Polka band in the history of Leutonia)
a. Elvis Presley b. Peter Tosh c. Taj Mahal d. The Beatles e. The Schmenge Brothers.
5. The song “A Dose of Rock & Roll”, by THE JAMES BOYS, mentions the seminal, worldwide hit record “Rock Around the Clock” by Bill Haley and the Comets. In which movie did the Haley classic first appear? (hint: OK boys and girls, that record is from the 1950s)
a. The Titanic b. Forrest Gump c. Reefer Madness d. Spider Man e. Blackboard Jungle
6. The James Boys are named for the famed 19th Century Missouri outlaws. Which of the following has NO ASSOCIATION with Missouri? (hint: Walt Disney grew up in Missouri from age 4 to 16)
a. Chuck Berry b. Johnnie Johnson c. Michael McDonald d. Mickey Mouse e. The Lochness Monster
7. “Anne Marie” by The James Boys is a hot track, about a hot girl, featuring a smokin' hot slide guitar. Which of the following DO NOT feature electric slide guitar?
a. Muddy Waters b. The Rolling Stones c. Bonnie Raitt d. Johnny Winter e. The 1910 Fruitgum Company
8. TJB’s “Boogie Children” is a rapping adaptation of “Boogie Chillun” which was the first hit record by this Blues icon:
a. Tiny Tim b. Liberace c. Yanni d. Wang Chung e. John Lee Hooker
9. “Same Girl” by TJB tells the story of a “kept man” who changes his life and leaves a rich and powerful woman. Which of the following NO LONGER has his “Sugar Mommy”? (hint: Britney Spears’ father now runs her bank accounts)
a. John Kerry b. John McCain c. Prince Philip d. Stedman Graham e. Kevin Federline
10. Helena Records artists The James Boys are primarily a:
a. Pop-Rock Group b. Blues-Rock Group c. Country-Rock Group d. Fun-Rock Group e. All of the above
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