How Well Do You Know Chuck Berry?
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Which of these is a title of one of his songs?
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Roll Over Beethoven
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Surfin' USA
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Purple Rain
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Indiana
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Chuck Berry was a singer from the United States. He was a phenomenal songwriter and musician who released astonishing records throughout his career. However, most of his fame came from being one of the pioneers of a musical genre.
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Which of his songs is the only rock-and-roll song included on the Voyager Golden Record?
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Johnny B. Goode
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Love Is
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Maybellene
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Nadine
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A. Johnny B. GoodeExplanation
"Johnny B. Goode" is the correct answer because it is the only rock-and-roll song included on the Voyager Golden Record. The Voyager Golden Record was a phonograph record that was sent into space on the Voyager spacecraft in 1977. It was intended to represent the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and included a selection of music from different genres. Among the songs chosen was "Johnny B. Goode" by Chuck Berry, which is widely regarded as one of the most iconic rock-and-roll songs of all time.Rate this question:
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Which of these is a title of one of his songs?
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Happy Place
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Wings
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Tell No One
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You Never Can Tell
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A. You Never Can TellExplanation
"You Never Can Tell" is a title of one of his songs.Rate this question:
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In 1957, who did Berry tour the United States with?
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Everly Brothers
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The Beatles
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Jim Morrison
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Prince
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A. Everly BrothersExplanation
In 1957, Berry toured the United States with the Everly Brothers.Rate this question:
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How many years imprisonment was he sentenced to for transporting a 14-year-old girl across state lines?
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3
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5
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7
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9
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A. 3Explanation
The correct answer is 3. This implies that he was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment for transporting a 14-year-old girl across state lines.Rate this question:
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He was sentenced to a four-month jail sentence alongside community service in 1979 for which crime?
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Robbery
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Tax evasion
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Violence
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Drunk driving
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A. Tax evasionExplanation
In 1979, the individual mentioned in the question was sentenced to a four-month jail sentence alongside community service for tax evasion. This means that the person was found guilty of intentionally evading or avoiding payment of taxes that they were legally obligated to pay. Tax evasion is considered a serious crime as it undermines the integrity of the tax system and deprives the government of necessary funds for public services.Rate this question:
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Which of his songs did he perform at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958?
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Nadine
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Happydale
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Sweet Little Sixteen
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Purple Rain
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A. Sweet Little SixteenExplanation
The correct answer is "Sweet Little Sixteen" because the question asks which song the artist performed at the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958. Out of the given options, "Sweet Little Sixteen" is the only song mentioned that could have been performed at the festival. The other options, Nadine, Happydale, and Purple Rain, are not relevant to the given context of the Newport Jazz Festival in 1958.Rate this question:
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When he was a teen, Chuck Berry was convicted of which crime?
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Theft
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Armed robbery
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Breaking and entering
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Vandalism
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A. Armed robberyExplanation
Chuck Berry was convicted of armed robbery when he was a teen. This crime involves the use of a weapon or threat of violence during the act of stealing. It is a serious offense and can result in severe consequences.Rate this question:
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What is his established nightclub in St Louis called?
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The Band
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Berry's Place
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Berry's Club Bandstand
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Berry's Band
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A. Berry's Club BandstandExplanation
Berry's Club Bandstand is the correct answer because it is stated in the question that the person in question has an established nightclub in St Louis. The name "Berry's Club Bandstand" implies that it is Berry's establishment and it is a nightclub with a bandstand, which aligns with the given information. The other options do not include the word "club" or "bandstand," making them less likely to be the correct answer.Rate this question:
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Berry's "Maybellene" is an adaptation of which country song?
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Indigo Blues
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Ida Red
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Oh Mary
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Bad
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A. Oh MaryExplanation
Berry's "Maybellene" is not an adaptation of any country song. The correct answer, "Oh Mary," is not a country song either. Therefore, the question is incorrect or misleading as it suggests that "Maybellene" is an adaptation of a country song, which is not the case.Rate this question:
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