Who Is Neil Young?

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Who Is Neil Young? - Quiz

Neil young is a song writer, singer and also a producer born in Toronto, Ontario. He once went to los Angeles to create the Buffalo Springfield band. Do you think you know about Young? Try this quiz out.


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    Who is Neil Young?

    • A.

      Actor

    • B.

      Singer

    • C.

      Poet

    • D.

      Dancer

    Correct Answer
    B. Singer
    Explanation
    Neil Young is a well-known singer in the music industry. He has had a successful career as a singer-songwriter, with numerous hit songs and albums. Young is known for his distinctive voice and his ability to write meaningful and thought-provoking lyrics. He has been influential in the folk rock and country rock genres, and has received critical acclaim for his musical talent. Young's contributions to music have made him a respected figure in the industry, solidifying his identity as a singer.

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  • 2. 

    What year was Neil young born?

    • A.

      1925

    • B.

      1935

    • C.

      1945

    • D.

      1955

    Correct Answer
    C. 1945
    Explanation
    Neil Young was born in 1945.

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  • 3. 

    What is Young's nationality?

    • A.

      British

    • B.

      Canadian

    • C.

      Russian

    • D.

      Australian

    Correct Answer
    B. Canadian
    Explanation
    Young's nationality is Canadian because it is the only option provided in the given answer choices.

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  • 4. 

    What is Neil young also known as?

    • A.

      Neiler

    • B.

      Neily Oscar

    • C.

      Bernard Shakey

    • D.

      Bruce Nelly

    Correct Answer
    C. Bernard Shakey
    Explanation
    Neil Young is also known as Bernard Shakey. This is a well-known pseudonym that Neil Young has used throughout his career. He adopted this name for various reasons, including his desire for privacy and his interest in exploring different artistic personas. Bernard Shakey has been credited as the director of several Neil Young films, and the name has become synonymous with Young's creative endeavors outside of music.

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  • 5. 

    What genre of music is Young know for?  ​​

    • A.

      Jazz

    • B.

      Rock

    • C.

      Blues

    • D.

      R and B

    Correct Answer
    B. Rock
    Explanation
    Young is known for the genre of music called Rock.

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  • 6. 

    Young can play these instruments except

    • A.

      Harmonica

    • B.

      Violin

    • C.

      Piano

    • D.

      Guitar

    Correct Answer
    B. Violin
    Explanation
    Young can play the harmonica, piano, and guitar, but not the violin. The question implies that there is a specific instrument that young people can play, and the answer indicates that the violin is not one of those instruments.

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  • 7. 

    What nickname did Young earn from "Crazy Horse"?

    • A.

      Godfather of Jazz

    • B.

      Godfather of Pop

    • C.

      Godfather of Grunge

    • D.

      Godfather of Blues

    Correct Answer
    C. Godfather of Grunge
    Explanation
    Young earned the nickname "Godfather of Grunge" from "Crazy Horse". This suggests that Young is recognized as a pioneer or influential figure in the genre of grunge music. Grunge is a subgenre of rock music that emerged in the late 1980s and early 1990s, primarily in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. Young's association with the nickname implies that he played a significant role in shaping and popularizing the grunge sound.

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  • 8. 

    At what age did Young suffered from Polio?

    • A.

      4

    • B.

      5

    • C.

      6

    • D.

      7

    Correct Answer
    C. 6
    Explanation
    Young suffered from Polio at the age of 6.

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  • 9. 

    Young first began to play music himself on what instrument?

    • A.

      Piano

    • B.

      Harmonica

    • C.

      Ukulele

    • D.

      Guitar

    Correct Answer
    C. Ukulele
    Explanation
    Young began to play music himself on the ukulele.

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  • 10. 

    Who was Young's first wife?

    • A.

      Elena

    • B.

      Carrie

    • C.

      Susan

    • D.

      Pegi

    Correct Answer
    C. Susan
    Explanation
    Young's first wife was Susan.

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