[Mick]

AS willow and busman are away they asked me to put this quiz on for them there is a prize of 200 ackers to the 1 with the most points on there return GOOD LUCK

HONEYMOON QUIZ

1) DON KIRSHNER, the man behind the “Monkees” tried following his own success with another manufactured band which unfortunately for him was a failure and the group were quietly disbanded…but one of the ladies in this band became a HUGE star worldwide. Who is she? And the name of the band…..Toomrrow olivia newton john
janet 2 points



2) What was Stevie Wonders first recording and how old was he at the time?...Fingertips still need age
janet 1 point





3) JUNE 1967……

It was the setting for a worldwide TV spectacle entitled “OUR WORLD” 26 countries over five continents linked via satalite and viewing figures were estimated at 400 million people……….

Where was it and what was the event?
All you need is love the Beatles
janet 2 points





4) This band were looked upon as rivals to the Shadows in 1962 although the music was not guitar based and they became the first British band to get to no.1 in the U.S.A. with a tune that was inspired by the first transatlantic satellite broadcast

Who were they and what song? .....tornadoes and telstar
janet 1 point



5) Who is the guy with Cher?
see pic 1 at the bottom ..Chers son Elijah
janet 3 points



6) In 1960, two bands The Primes and The Distants both based in Detroit merged to become one of the biggest successes on the Tamla label…..Who are they? ..The temptations ........janet 2 points





7) A song released in January 1955 hardly caused a ripple on the music scene but was re released as a film track ……….. and is recognised even by children now in the 21st century! What is the song and band?...Bill Haley and the comets "rock around the clock"
janet 1 point



8) He was imprisoned at Londons Pentonville prison on his 31st birthday in January 1980 for possessing heroine, cocaine and cannabis. He was also fined £300-00

He was a vocalist in a well known punk band and kept a diary whilst inside which was produced as a book called “Inside Information.”

Who was he?



9) In 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis married his cousin Myra Gale Brown who was the daughter of his bass player and was JUST 13 years old…………What caused the furore in the deep south about his wedding?



10) Did you know that Charlie Chaplin composed a song (but not lyrics) in the 30’s…..and I bet you know the tune and words even now!



In 1954, No less than three artists had a US hit with it!



Name of the song please…..and the three artists
The song was SMILE A) NAT KING COLE
b)
c)
janet 2 points



11) What is the surname that connects the following artists?

a) Eric Clapton

b) Mick Fleetwood

c) George Harrison

d) A song by Donavan





12) What was John Anderson's address when he lived in Accy?..norfolk street
jelly baby 1 point





13) What was Roddy McDowall's sister called? ...VICTORIA
Janet 1 point





14) What is Jon Pertwee's full name?...JOHN DEVON ROLAND PERTWEE
Janet 1 point





15) Who are Tim Staffel's better known college friends?..ROGER TAYLOR AND BRIAN MAY
Jelly baby 1 point





16) Who left Magna Carta to join Elton John?





17) Who was the most successful Israeli act in the UK?...Esther and abi ofarim
jelly baby 1 point





18) What was No1 in Argentina during the Falkland's War?





19) How did Limahl get his name?..ITS an anagram of his surename HAMILL
JELLY BABY 2 POINTS





20) Who are these people who could eventually look like this if they don't use plastic surgery?A,B,C,D
A) kylie
b) Paul McCartney
c) Cher
d) Robbie williams
grannyclaret 2 points......b and c
janet 1 point.....1 point d
jelly baby 1 point..1 point a