Bay Area Pop Culture Quiz: Music

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

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“Rumours” (1977) had estimated worldwide sales of more than 40 million. Anyone who answered the Night Ranger album must now leave the room.

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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?

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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?

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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?

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

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

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Peter Buck was born Dec. 6, 1956, in Berkeley.

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Several hit albums have been recorded in the Bay Area. Which ranks as...
What groundbreaking music business got its start in the 700 block of...
What were the names of the original Pointer Sisters trio of Oakland?
Which local rock 'n' roll icon will you find buried in Palo Alto?
One of the most significant guitarists in rock history was born in...
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