How Well Do You Know The America's Greatest Saxophonist?
Clarence Clemons or also known as The Big Man was an American saxophonist, musician and actor was a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the tenor saxophone. Do you think you know him so well? Find out and take the quiz.
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What was the hit single in collaboration with Jackson Browne?
- A.
You're a Friend of Mine
- B.
Freeway of Love
- C.
Be Chrool to Your Scuel
- D.
New York, New York
Correct Answer
A. You're a Friend of MineExplanation
"You're a Friend of Mine" was a hit single in collaboration with Jackson Browne.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the title of his published semi-fictional autobiography told in third person?
- A.
Big Man: The Talks and Music
- B.
Big Man: Music and Love
- C.
Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales
- D.
Big Man: Reality and Fantasy
Correct Answer
C. Big Man: Real Life & Tall TalesExplanation
The correct answer is "Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales." This title suggests that the autobiography is a blend of real-life events and exaggerated or fictionalized stories, as indicated by the use of "real life" and "tall tales." The use of the third person narrative perspective further emphasizes the semi-fictional nature of the autobiography.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How old was he when he died?
- A.
67
- B.
69
- C.
63
- D.
65
Correct Answer
B. 69Explanation
The person was 69 years old when he died.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What was the title of his saxophone work on Aretha Franklin's 1985 Top-10 hit single?
- A.
You're a Friend of Mine
- B.
High Hopes
- C.
Wrecking Ball
- D.
Freeway of Love
Correct Answer
D. Freeway of LoveExplanation
The correct answer is "Freeway of Love". This title refers to the saxophone work that was featured on Aretha Franklin's 1985 Top-10 hit single.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many children does he have?
- A.
2
- B.
5
- C.
4
- D.
3
Correct Answer
C. 4Explanation
The answer is 4 because it is the only option that matches the given question, "How many children does he have?" The other options do not provide a number that represents the quantity of children.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the title of his first screen debut film?
- A.
Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure
- B.
New York, New York
- C.
Human Target
- D.
The Weird Al Show
Correct Answer
B. New York, New York -
- 7.
He twice appeared as a Baltimore youth-program organizer in what HBO's crime drama series?
- A.
The Wire
- B.
True Detective
- C.
Six Feet Under
- D.
Boardwalk Empire
Correct Answer
A. The WireExplanation
In the crime drama series "The Wire," the character appeared twice as a Baltimore youth-program organizer.Rate this question:
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- 8.
He was originally from what place in Virginia?
- A.
Alexandria
- B.
Fairfox
- C.
Norfolk
- D.
Charlottesville
Correct Answer
C. NorfolkExplanation
The correct answer is Norfolk. This implies that the person in question is originally from Norfolk in Virginia.Rate this question:
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