Bay Area Pop Culture Quiz: Music

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    Several hit albums have been recorded in the Bay Area. Which ranks as the biggest seller?

    • “American Idiot,” Green Day
    • “Infinity,” Journey
    • “Somewhere in California,” Night Ranger
    • “Rumours,” Fleetwood Mac
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Test your knowledge of some of the people, places and things that put the Bay Area on the pop-culture map. Second up: Music.

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  • 2. 

    What groundbreaking music business got its start in the 700 block of Brannan Street in San Francisco?

    • Pandora

    • Rolling Stone

    • VH1

    • Tower Records

    Correct Answer
    A. Rolling Stone
    Explanation
    The first home of Rolling Stone magazine was at 746 Brannan St. Its first issue came out Oct. 18, 1967.

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  • 3. 

    What were the names of the original Pointer Sisters trio of Oakland?

    • June, Bonnie and Anita

    • Maxine, Patty and LaVerne

    • Diana, Mary and Florence

    • Cindy, Maxine and Dawn

    Correct Answer
    A. June, Bonnie and Anita
    Explanation
    The original Pointer Sisters trio of Oakland consisted of June, Bonnie, and Anita.

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  • 4. 

    Which local rock ’n’ roll icon will you find buried in Palo Alto?

    • Jerry Garcia

    • Ron “Pigpen” McKernan

    • Janis Joplin

    • Skip Spence of Moby Grape

    Correct Answer
    A. Ron “Pigpen” McKernan
    Explanation
    Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died in 1973 and is buried at Alta Mesa Cemetery.

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    One of the most significant guitarists in rock history was born in Berkeley. What’s his name?

    • Peter Buck of R.E.M.

    • Joe Satriani

    • Jimi Hendrix

    • Carlos Santana

    Correct Answer
    A. Peter Buck of R.E.M.
    Explanation
    Peter Buck was born Dec. 6, 1956, in Berkeley.

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