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The history of Boston plays a central role in American history and the puritan colonists helped it become what it is now. Did you know that the first American lighthouse was built in Boston Harbor in 1716? Are you a Boston resident and do you want to know more about Boston. Take this quiz now.
- 1.What was the original name of the band that later became "Boston"?
- A.
Frost Palace
- B.
Ideal Noise
- C.
Run in Place
- D.
Mother's Milk
- 2.Which Boston musician also teaches high school social studies?
- A.
Gary Pihl
- B.
Brad Delp
- C.
Fran Cosmos
- D.
Jeffrey Neal
- 3.Why did Boston guitarist, Barry Goudreau, sue Tom Scholz?
- A.
Wrecking His Car
- B.
Ruining His Solo Career
- C.
Slander
- D.
Breaking Up His Marriage
- 4.What name did Tom Scholz of Boston gave the recording studio in his basement?
- A.
Can Do It Radio
- B.
Foxglove Studio
- C.
Space Station
- D.
In Touch Recordings
- 5.What is the subject of the Boston song "Peace of Mind"?
- A.
Music Critics
- B.
Achieving Goals
- C.
Having Fun In Life
- D.
Living On The Edge
- 6.During what decade did drummer Curly Smith join Boston?
- A.
1970's
- B.
1980's
- C.
2000's
- D.
1990's
- 7.What was the name of the solo album Boston's drummer, Curly Smith, released in 2001?
- A.
Out Into The Beyond
- B.
Universal Sound
- C.
Cool Blue Cosmic Gem
- D.
Music In The Soul
- 8.Who sang most of the lead vocals on the Boston album "Walk On"?
- A.
Fran Cosmos
- B.
Brad Delp
- C.
Tom Scholz
- D.
Kimberley Dahme
- 9.What is the relationship between Fran Cosmos and Anthony Cosmos who tour with Boston?
- A.
They Are Not Related
- B.
Uncle/Nephew
- C.
Brothers
- D.
Father/Son
- 10.What position in the band Boston was Doug Huffman hired to fill in 1987?
- A.
Singing Drummer
- B.
Guitarist
- C.
Singing Bassist
- D.
Keyboardist
- 11.What other work has Jim Masdea done during the years since he left Boston?
- A.
Trucking & Fruit
- B.
Bakery & Yachting
- C.
Farming
- D.
Writing A Novel
- 12.Who recommended that David Sikes audition for Boston's 1987 tour?
- A.
Brad Delp
- B.
Gary Pihl
- C.
Tom Scholz
- D.
Curly Smith
- 13.How many years after Boston's 1st album was the Greatest Hits album released?
- A.
21
- B.
8
- C.
14
- D.
25
- 14.Where was Brad Delp working when he was first hired to be in the band Boston?
- A.
A Donut Shop
- B.
John Deere
- C.
Mr. Coffee
- D.
Another Band
- 15.What was a new song included on the Boston Greatest Hits album released in 1997?
- A.
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
- B.
The Star Spangled Banner
- C.
God Bless America
- D.
America The Beautiful
- 16.Where was counselor Barry Goudreau, ex-Boston guitarist, during the summer of 2006?
- A.
Classic Rock Fantasy Camp
- B.
Old Timers Reunion Camp
- C.
Play Like A Pro Camp
- D.
Rock & Roll Fantasy Camp
- 17.What did Barry Goudreau, ex-Boston guitarist, study in college?
- A.
Education
- B.
Instrumental Music
- C.
Business & Finance
- D.
Geology
- 18.How old was Boston bassist Fran Sheehan when he began playing gigs with his father?
- A.
17
- B.
11
- C.
9
- D.
5
- 19.Who replaced Jim Masdea on drums prior to the release of Boston's first album?
- A.
Fran Sheehan
- B.
David Sikes
- C.
Barry Goudreau
- D.
Sib Hashian
- 20.Where did Boston place in 2006 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock countdown?
- A.
63rd
- B.
31st
- C.
12th
- D.
89th
- 21.Which 2 of the following causes did Tom Scholz set up a foundation to support?
- A.
Food Banks/Lowered Gas Prices
- B.
Animal Rights/Domestic Violence
- C.
Animal Research/Children's Rights
- D.
Animal Rights/Global Warming
- 22.Which is a line from the title track of Boston's "Corporate America" album?
- A.
Who's Gonna Save Us Now?
- B.
Globalize,Cigarettes,Business Suits
- C.
I Need A Little Love Tonight
- D.
Who Can Stop The Revolution?
- 23.How many songs are on Boston's "Greatest Hits" album?
- A.
16
- B.
13
- C.
8
- D.
10
- 24.What is the name of the official Boston fan club website?
- A.
Fly Out In Space
- B.
All Over Boston
- C.
Gonna Hitch A Ride
- D.
Bostonamania
- 25.Which of the following is a lyric from the Boston song "Walk On"?
- A.
You're My Strength And Weakness
- B.
I'm Here For You Heart And Soul
- C.
You're Driving Me Insane
- D.
What's It Take To See
- 26.During a Boston hiatus in 1980, what Barry Goudreau album did Brad Delp sing on?
- A.
Delp And Goudreau
- B.
Orion The Hunter
- C.
Barry Goudreau
- D.
Lost In America
- 27.What was the first device Tom Scholz of Boston produced with his research company?
- A.
The MP3 Player
- B.
The Rockman Headphone Amp
- C.
The Power Soak
- D.
The Player Guitar
- 28.How tall is Kimberley Dahme who joined the Boston band in 2001?
- A.
5" 2'
- B.
6' 0"
- C.
5' 9"
- D.
5' 5"
- 29.Where did Tom Scholz discover Boston drummer, Jeff Neal?
- A.
In A Bar In Pittsburg
- B.
On Stage In Tampa Florida
- C.
At A Blackjack Table In Vegas
- D.
At A Maine Ski Resort
- 30.What Boston "Corporate America" album song starts: "If you won't even say my name"?
- A.
Corporate America
- B.
Stare Out Your Window
- C.
Someone
- D.
Turn It Off
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