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?
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“American Idiot,” Green Day
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“Infinity,” Journey
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“Somewhere in California,” Night Ranger
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“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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One of the most significant guitarists in rock history was born in Berkeley. What’s his name?
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Peter Buck of R.E.M.
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Joe Satriani
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Jimi Hendrix
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Carlos Santana
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A. Peter Buck of R.E.M.Explanation
Peter Buck was born Dec. 6, 1956, in Berkeley.Rate this question:
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Which local rock ’n’ roll icon will you find buried in Palo Alto?
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Jerry Garcia
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Ron “Pigpen” McKernan
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Janis Joplin
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Skip Spence of Moby Grape
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A. Ron “Pigpen” McKernanExplanation
Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, a founding member of the Grateful Dead, died in 1973 and is buried at Alta Mesa Cemetery.Rate this question:
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What groundbreaking music business got its start in the 700 block of Brannan Street in San Francisco?
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Pandora
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Rolling Stone
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VH1
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Tower Records
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A. Rolling StoneExplanation
The first home of Rolling Stone magazine was at 746 Brannan St. Its first issue came out Oct. 18, 1967.Rate this question:
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What were the names of the original Pointer Sisters trio of Oakland?
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June, Bonnie and Anita
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Maxine, Patty and LaVerne
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Diana, Mary and Florence
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Cindy, Maxine and Dawn
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A. June, Bonnie and AnitaExplanation
The original Pointer Sisters trio of Oakland consisted of June, Bonnie, and Anita.Rate this question:
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