Do You Know The Who?

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The Who is a musical band widely known for its rock music which has sold over 100 million records and has existed for over 54 years and still running. How well do you know The Who? Let's see.

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1.

Who are "The Who"?
- A.
  
  Actors
- B.
  
  A Government Group
- C.
  
  A rock band
- D.
  
  None
Correct Answer
C. A rock band

Explanation
"The Who" refers to a rock band. The question is asking about the identity of "The Who," and the correct answer is that they are a rock band.

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2.

What year was The Who band formed?
- A.
  
  1945
- B.
  
  1957
- C.
  
  1964
- D.
  
  1982
Correct Answer
C. 1964

Explanation
The correct answer is 1964. The Who band was formed in this year.

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3.

The Who was a band of how many?
- A.
  
  1
- B.
  
  2
- C.
  
  3
- D.
  
  4
Correct Answer
D. 4

Explanation
The Who was a band consisting of four members.

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4.

Which of these musical instruments was played by one of the band members?
- A.
  
  Bass Guitar
- B.
  
  Saxophone
- C.
  
  Piano
- D.
  
  Trumpet
Correct Answer
A. Bass Guitar

Explanation
One of the band members played the Bass Guitar.

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5.

Who among them was the Lead Singer?
- A.
  
  Keith Moon
- B.
  
  Pete Townshed
- C.
  
  Rodger Daltrey
- D.
  
  John Entwistle
Correct Answer
C. Rodger Daltrey

Explanation
Rodger Daltrey was the lead singer because he is the only person mentioned in the given options who is known for being a lead singer. Keith Moon was the drummer, Pete Townshend was the guitarist, and John Entwistle was the bassist in the band, The Who. Therefore, Rodger Daltrey is the correct answer for the lead singer.

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6.

Who among the "The Who" band beats the drum?
- A.
  
  Keith Moon
- B.
  
  Rodger Daltey
- C.
  
  John Entwistle
- D.
  
  Pete Townshend
Correct Answer
A. Keith Moon

Explanation
Keith Moon is the correct answer because he was the drummer for the band "The Who." He was known for his energetic and unique drumming style, which contributed to the band's sound and stage presence. Moon's drumming skills and his wild, unpredictable behavior made him a legendary figure in rock music.

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7.

Where did this band originated from?
- A.
  
  Russia
- B.
  
  England
- C.
  
  Jamaica
- D.
  
  Spain
Correct Answer
B. England

Explanation
This band originated from England.

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8.

Who among the band died shortly after the release of a song?
- A.
  
  Pete
- B.
  
  Moon
- C.
  
  Townshend
- D.
  
  Rodger
Correct Answer
B. Moon

Explanation
Moon is the correct answer because he was a member of the band and he died shortly after the release of a song.

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9.

Who eventually replaced the death victim ?
- A.
  
  Jonny
- B.
  
  Weiss
- C.
  
  Brown
- D.
  
  James
Correct Answer
A. Jonny

Explanation
Jonny eventually replaced the death victim.

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10.

What is "The Who" also known as?
- A.
  
  The thinkers
- B.
  
  The Moon
- C.
  
  The High minders
- D.
  
  The Detours
Correct Answer
D. The Detours

Explanation
"The Who" is a British rock band that was originally formed under the name "The Detours" in 1964. They later changed their name to "The Who" and went on to become one of the most influential and successful rock bands in history.

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