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1. In 1964, Peter & Gordon recorded "I Go To Pieces." In what hobby has Gordon Waller become proficient?
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Ostrich breeding Model railroad building Ice sculpture Antique clock restoration

Ray Stinnett, guitarist Jerry Patterson, drummer Sam "the Sham" Samudio, singer Butch Gibson, saxophonist

3. In 1963 the Angels® recorded "My Boyfriend's Back." What is the present-day occupation of lead singer Peggy Santiglia?

Psychotherapist Investment broker High-school teacher Chemical industry lobbyist

4. In 1964 the Beau Brummels recorded "Laugh, Laugh." Which former member of the band found a new career in the electrostatic computer plotter industry?

Sal Valentino, vocalist Ron Meagher, bassist Ron Elliott, composer/guitarist John Petersen, drummer

5. In 1960 Gary "U.S." Bonds recorded "Quarter to Three." With what is he involved today?

Broadway choreography Food for underdeveloped nations Clothing manufacturing Law enforcement

6. In 1969 Country Joe & the Fish performed the "Fish cheer" at the Woodstock music festival. Which member of the group is now an assistant public defender?

David Cohen, keyboardist Gary "Chicken" Hirsh, drummer Bruce Barthol, bassist Barry "The Fish" Melton, guitarist

7. Beginning with the release of "Woman, Woman" in the fall of 1967, the first four singles by Gary Puckett & the Union Gap punched into the top 10, each selling a million copies. What is the strongest driving force in the life of lead singer Gary Puckett today?

Environmental activism Music education Christianity Genealogy

8. In 1961 the Tokens recorded "The Lion Sleeps Tonight." Former Tokens member Hank Medress is now managing what kind of business?

Talent agency Record company Music school Advertising agency

9. The Moody Blues' hauntingly beautiful hit "Nights In White Satin" was culled from Days Of Future Passed, a fusion of classical and rock that is widely regarded as the prototypical concept album. To whom or what does Moodys co-founder Michael Pinder attibute the inspiration for the band's name?

Beer and Duke Ellington The Marcels Poet William Vaughn Moody French composer Claude Debussy

10. In 1963 Jimmy Gilmer and the Fireballs recorded "Sugar Shack." In what profession is Jimmy Gilmer engaged today?

Automobile sales Corporate law Recording artist management Optometry

11. Between 1965 and 1969, the Lovin' Spoonful put 13 singles onto the national charts. Among the following statements, determine what is true about Lovin' Spoonful members.

A.	After the breakup of the Spoonful, singer-guitarist-banjo player John Sebastian lived in a Volkswagen camper parked in a vacant lot.
B.	Drummer Joe Butler has enjoyed success in Broadway theatrical productions.
C.	Bass player Steve Boone has made public appearances dressed as a giant green frog.
D.	Guitarist Jerry Yester, who joined the Spoonful in 1967, was previously a member of the New Christy Minstrels collective of musicians.

"A" and "C" are true. "B" and "D" are true. Only "B" is true. All are true.

12. Iron Butterfly's musically complex composition "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," which has endured as a rock anthem since its debut in 1968, was distinguished by one of the more expressive drum solos in rock music history. By 1981, a decade after the breakup of the Butterfly, drummer Ron Bushy was earning a comfortable living in what field?

Power tool sales Interior design Produce wholesaling Stock car racing

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