Some Trivia Question On The Who
Here are some amazing quiz questions on The Who
- 1.
When is The Who's lead singer Roger Harry Daltrey's birthday?
- A.
March 1,1954
- B.
16132
- C.
March 1,1934
- D.
March 1,1924
Correct Answer
B. 16132 -
- 2.
Which song was The Who's only U.S. Top 10 Single?
- A.
I Can See For Miles
- B.
My Generation
- C.
Won't Get Fooled Again
- D.
Behind Blue Eyes
Correct Answer
A. I Can See For Miles -
- 3.
Where did The Who end their 1982 Farewell Tour?
- A.
Chicago, Illinois
- B.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- C.
New York City, New York
- D.
Dallas, Texas
Correct Answer
B. Toronto, Ontario, Canada -
- 4.
Who played Uncle Ernie at The Who's "Tommy" benefit show in L.A. in 1989?
- A.
Phil Collins
- B.
Steve Winwood
- C.
David Gilmore
- D.
Billy Idol
Correct Answer
A. Phil Collins -
- 5.
What was the title of The Who's first greatest hits album?
- A.
Who Music: The Hits!
- B.
Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy
- C.
Life In A Can
- D.
Who Do We Think We Are
Correct Answer
B. Meaty, Beaty, Big And Bouncy -
- 6.
Which MTV VJ left MTV to star in The Who musical "Tommy"?
- A.
Duff
- B.
Lewis Largent
- C.
Matt Pinfield
- D.
Steve Isaacs
Correct Answer
D. Steve Isaacs -
- 7.
Complete the lyric by The Who, "the girl I used to love..."?
- A.
Very Soon Became My Wife
- B.
Died When I Was Twenty-One
- C.
Lives In This Yellow House
- D.
Is Married To My Brother
Correct Answer
C. Lives In This Yellow House -
- 8.
Pete Townshend and John Entwistle played in three bands before meeting Keith Moon; which is not one of those three bands?
- A.
Confederates
- B.
The High Numbers
- C.
The Detours
- D.
Aristocrats
Correct Answer
B. The High Numbers -
- 9.
Who is credited for coming up with the name of the band, The Who?
- A.
Pete Meaden
- B.
Chris Stamp
- C.
Richard Barnes
- D.
Kit Lambert
Correct Answer
C. Richard Barnes -
- 10.
Which of the following awards has Pete Townshend not been nominated for or won?
- A.
An Academy Award (Oscar)
- B.
Laurence Olivier Award
- C.
A Grammy Award
- D.
A Tony Award
Correct Answer
C. A Grammy Award -
- 11.
There are several reasons why Pete Townshend named a song "Baba O'Riley; which of the following is not one of those reasons?
- A.
Synthesizer Similar To Composer Terry Riley
- B.
Meher Baba Was Townshend's Spiritual Leader
- C.
Tribute To Early Mod Fan Irish Jack O'Riley
- D.
Pun On The Dessert Baba O'Rum
Correct Answer
C. Tribute To Early Mod Fan Irish Jack O'Riley -
- 12.
What does Pete Townshend call Keith Moon at the Isle of Wight before he slaps him?
- A.
Devil
- B.
Stupid
- C.
Queer
- D.
Drunk
Correct Answer
A. Devil -
- 13.
What was The Who's first #2 hit in the U.K.?
- A.
I'm A Boy
- B.
I Cant Explain
- C.
Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere
- D.
My Generation
Correct Answer
A. I'm A Boy -
- 14.
Which Who album saved the band from breaking up because they were in such debt?
- A.
A Quick One
- B.
Tommy
- C.
Who's Next
- D.
My Generation
Correct Answer
B. Tommy -
- 15.
What band really recorded the B-side to "Substitute", the song called "Waltz for a Pig"?
- A.
The Faces
- B.
The Yardbirds
- C.
The Rolling Stones
- D.
The Graham Bond Organization
Correct Answer
D. The Graham Bond Organization -
- 16.
Which member of The Who was the first to release a solo album?
- A.
Pete Townshend
- B.
Roger Daltrey
- C.
John Entwistle
- D.
Keith Moon
Correct Answer
C. John Entwistle -
- 17.
What year were The Who inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?
- A.
1987
- B.
1991
- C.
1994
- D.
1990
Correct Answer
D. 1990 -
- 18.
On "Quadrophenia", there were four songs that were theme for each band member; what was John Entwistle's theme titled?
- A.
Cut My Hair
- B.
Helpless Dancer
- C.
Is It Me?
- D.
Is It In My Head?
Correct Answer
C. Is It Me? -
- 19.
Which Oscar-winning actor's son played an instrument on a Who member's solo album?
- A.
Jose Ferrer
- B.
Anthony Quinn
- C.
Charlton Heston
- D.
Sean Connery
Correct Answer
A. Jose Ferrer -
- 20.
Who played the lightning-fast piano runs on the studio recording of "Drowned"?
- A.
Pete Townshend
- B.
John Rabbit Bundrick
- C.
Nicky Hopkins
- D.
Chris Stainton
Correct Answer
D. Chris Stainton -
- 21.
Which of the following is not the name of a Pete Townshend and friends album recorded for the benefit of Meher Baba?
- A.
I Am
- B.
With Love
- C.
Rough Mix
- D.
Happy Birthday
Correct Answer
C. Rough Mix -
- 22.
In the song "Keep Me Turning" Pete Townshend compares heaven to what?
- A.
A Rock Concert
- B.
A State Of Mind
- C.
A Place On Earth
- D.
A Spiritual Journey
Correct Answer
A. A Rock Concert -
- 23.
In which of the following years did The Who not tour the United States?
- A.
1979
- B.
1981
- C.
1996
- D.
1989
Correct Answer
B. 1981 -
- 24.
Which member of the Blues Brothers Band produced some Keith Moon solo recordings in the 70's?
- A.
Matt Guitar Murphy
- B.
Steve Cropper
- C.
Paul Schaffer
- D.
Donald Duck Dunn
Correct Answer
B. Steve Cropper -
- 25.
Keith Moon cries out for what beverage at the very end of "Water"?
- A.
Brandy
- B.
Water
- C.
Champagne
- D.
Wine
Correct Answer
C. Champagne -
- 26.
Each member of The Who has his own theme on the "Quadrophenia" album; who is the Helpless Dancer?
- A.
John Entwistle
- B.
Roger Daltrey
- C.
Keith Moon
- D.
Pete Townshend
Correct Answer
B. Roger Daltrey -
- 27.
What is the name of Pete Townshend's brothers' band?
- A.
Chicken Soup
- B.
Animal Soup
- C.
Oxtail Soup
- D.
Vegetable Soup
Correct Answer
B. Animal Soup -
- 28.
Which of the following was not a title seriously considered for the album before the band settled on "Tommy"?
- A.
Journey Into Space
- B.
Omnibus
- C.
Whoscape
- D.
The Brain Opera
Correct Answer
C. Whoscape -
- 29.
What WASN'T Ann-Margret doused with in the "Champagne" number in 1975's movie of the Who's "Tommy"?
- A.
Champagne
- B.
Baked Beans
- C.
Soap Suds
- D.
Chocolate
Correct Answer
A. Champagne -
- 30.
Who directed the 1993 Broadway production of "Tommy"?
- A.
Michael Cerveris
- B.
Des Mcanuff
- C.
Wayne Cilento
- D.
Pete Townshend
Correct Answer
B. Des Mcanuff -
- 31.
What was Tommy's mother Mrs. Walker named in the Who's 1975 movie "Tommy"?
- A.
Ann
- B.
Katherine
- C.
Sandra
- D.
Nora
Correct Answer
D. Nora -
- 32.
What brand of amplifier did Pete Townshend use during most of The Who's career?
- A.
Mesa/Boogie
- B.
Vox
- C.
Hiwatt
- D.
Marshall
Correct Answer
C. Hiwatt -
- 33.
How loud was The Who to earn an entry in "The Guinness Book of World Records"?
- A.
140 Decibels At 50 Meters
- B.
120 Decibels At 50 Meters
- C.
100 Decibels At 100 Meters
- D.
120 Decibels At 100 Meters
Correct Answer
B. 120 Decibels At 50 Meters -
- 34.
Before both the Detours and The Who, what was the name of the band that John Entwistle and Pete Townshend were in together?
- A.
John And The Spiders
- B.
The Confederates
- C.
The Birdmen
- D.
Union Jack
Correct Answer
B. The Confederates -
- 35.
Which song was dropped from the U.S. version of "A Quick One" (renamed "Happy Jack")?
- A.
See My Way
- B.
I Need You
- C.
Heatwave
- D.
Don't Look Away
Correct Answer
C. Heatwave -
- 36.
In which city was the first Who show after the Cincinnati tragedy?
- A.
Providence, RI
- B.
Pittsburgh, PA
- C.
Buffalo, NY
- D.
Toronto, Canada
Correct Answer
C. Buffalo, NY -
- 37.
Which major Hollywood actor has been rumored to be interested in making a movie on Keith Moon?
- A.
Jack Nicholson
- B.
Robert De Niro
- C.
Gary Busey
- D.
Jim Carry
Correct Answer
B. Robert De Niro -
- 38.
What song on the album "Who Are You" did John Entwistle lead sing on?
- A.
905
- B.
Trick Of The Light
- C.
He Didn't Lead Sing On Any Songs On Who Are You
- D.
Had Enough
Correct Answer
A. 905 -
- 39.
What was the name of the journalist on Pete Townshend's "Psychoderelict" album?
- A.
Ruth Streetling
- B.
Rosalind Nathan
- C.
Abigail Van Buren
- D.
Julie Brown
Correct Answer
A. Ruth Streetling -
- 40.
Which song is the line "Amended his decision to the new religion, deserted rock and roll to save his soul" from?
- A.
Amazing Journey
- B.
Success Story
- C.
Imagine A Man
- D.
Long Live Rock
Correct Answer
B. Success Story -
- 41.
The Who made their U.S. debut in 1967 in New York City at which venue?
- A.
Village Theatre
- B.
Rko 58th St Theatre
- C.
Fillmore East
- D.
Wolman Skating Rink
Correct Answer
B. Rko 58th St Theatre -
- 42.
Who wrote The Who's early hit song "Young Man Blues"?
- A.
Jeff Beck
- B.
Louis Armstrong
- C.
Mose Allison
- D.
Pete Townsend
Correct Answer
C. Mose Allison -
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