The Beach Boys Rock Band Quiz
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What name did The Beach Boys first decide on calling their group?
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Kenny And The Cadets
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The Sunrays
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The Pendletones
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The Survivors
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Explore the history of The Beach Boys with this engaging quiz. Test your knowledge on key facts like band member roles, their initial name, and influential albums. Ideal for fans and learners interested in music history and cultural impact.
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In 1983, The Beach Boys were in a state of shock after hearing that which band mate had died?
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Blondie Chaplin
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Dennis Wilson
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Carl Wilson
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Bruce Johnston
Correct Answer
A. Dennis Wilson -
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Which of The Beach Boys' recordings did George Martin say inspired "Sgt. Pepper"?
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The Beach Boys Today Album
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The Pet Sounds Album
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Smiley Smile
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The Bootleg Smile Recordings
Correct Answer
A. The Pet Sounds Album -
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Which of the original Beach Boys was the only band member who could surf?
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Brian Wilson
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Dennis Wilson
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Carl Wilson
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Alan Jardine
Correct Answer
A. Dennis Wilson -
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Which original Beach Boy regularly played drums?
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Mike Love
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Bruce Johnston
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Dennis Wilson
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Carl Wilson
Correct Answer
A. Dennis Wilson -
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Which Beach Boys' song contains the lyric, "If everybody had an ocean..."?
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Surfin'
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Surf's Up
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Surfin' Safari
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Surfin' USA
Correct Answer
A. Surfin' USA -
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Which Beach Boys song has the lyric "I've got the pink slip, Daddy"?
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Good Vibrations
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Little Deuce Coupe
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409
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Cherry, Cherry Coupe
Correct Answer
A. Little Deuce Coupe -
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Which Beach Boys' song contains the lyric, "I have watched you on the shore, standing by the ocean's roar"?
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Girls On The Beach
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California Girls
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Surfer Girl
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Catch A Wave
Correct Answer
A. Surfer Girl -
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Which Beach Boys' song contains the lyric, "I love a French bikini on Hawaiian Island dolls"?
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Hawaii
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Do It Again
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California Girls
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Girls On The Beach
Correct Answer
A. California Girls -
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Which Beach Boys' song contains the lyric, "We met when she was younger, then I had no eyes for her"?
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Girl Don't Tell Me
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The Little Girl I Once Knew
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When I Grow Up
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Barbara Ann
Correct Answer
A. The Little Girl I Once Knew -
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Which Beach Boys song contains the line "Went to a dance lookin' for romance"?
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Dance, Dance, Dance
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Do You Wanna Dance?
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Be True To Your School
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Barbara Ann
Correct Answer
A. Barbara Ann -
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Which Beach Boys song, from the movie "Cocktail", was a hit in 1988?
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Iko Iko
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Wouldn't It Be Nice?
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Kokomo
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Rock "N Roll Music
Correct Answer
A. Kokomo -
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What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Surfin' U.S.A" on Capitol?
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1985
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1996
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1963
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1982
Correct Answer
A. 1963 -
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What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Surfer Girl" on Capitol?
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1995
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1963
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1987
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1998
Correct Answer
A. 1963 -
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What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Good Vibrations" on Capitol?
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1960
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1993
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1966
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1999
Correct Answer
A. 1966 -
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What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Sloop John B" on Capitol Records?
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1993
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1966
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1991
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1995
Correct Answer
A. 1966 -
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What year did The Beach Boys have the hit single "Barbara Ann" on Capitol?
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1992
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1973
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1966
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1988
Correct Answer
A. 1966 -
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Which Beach Boy died two months after his mother did?
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Carl Wilson
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Dennis Wilson
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Bruce Johnston
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Blondie Chaplin
Correct Answer
A. Carl Wilson -
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Throughout most of the 1960's, The Beach Boys wore a standard uniform to perform in. What was it?
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Plain White T-Shirts
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Blue Plaid Shirts
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Black Suit And Tie
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Striped Shirts
Correct Answer
A. Striped Shirts -
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Which Beach Boys' song states, "We could ride the surf together, while our love would grow"?
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Girl Don't Tell Me
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California Girls
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Girls On The Beach
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Surfer Girl
Correct Answer
A. Surfer Girl -
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Which Beach Boys' song contains the lyric, "The world could show nothing to me, so what good would living do me"?
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You Still Believe In Me
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Til I Die
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God Only Knows
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Please Let Me Wonder
Correct Answer
A. God Only Knows -
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Which song by The Beach Boys does this misheard lyric fit: "Good, good, good, goodbye raisins!"?
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You're So Good To Me
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Good Vibrations
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Good Timin'
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Good To My Baby
Correct Answer
A. Good Vibrations -
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What "Full House" star has played drums for The Beach Boys?
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Bob Saget
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Ashley Olsen
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Mary-Kate Olsen
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John Stamos
Correct Answer
A. John Stamos -
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In 1962, what instrument could Beach Boy Mike Love reportedly play only one note on?
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The Piano
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The Guitar
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The Trumpet
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The Saxophone
Correct Answer
A. The Saxophone -
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Which Beach Boys' song says, "My buddies and me are gettin' real well known, the bad guys know us and they leave us alone"?
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Fun, Fun, Fun
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Heroes And Villains
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Dance, Dance, Dance
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I Get Around
Correct Answer
A. I Get Around -
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Which Beach Boys' song contains the lyric, "Rah, rah, rah, rah, sis boom bah"?
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Be True To Your School
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School Days
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Pom Pom Play Girl
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Graduation Day
Correct Answer
A. Be True To Your School -
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Mike Love primarily played what instrument during Beach Boys concerts during the 1970's?
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The Theremin
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A Small Keyboard
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The Saxophone
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The Tambourine
Correct Answer
A. The Tambourine -
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In 1964, Brian Wilson recorded "Pamela Jean" under what bands name?
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The Survivors
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The Passions
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Jan & Dean
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Kenny And The Cadets
Correct Answer
A. The Survivors -
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In 1967, Mike Love played which instrument at Beach Boys concerts?
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The Theremin
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The Triangle
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The Saxophone
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The Drums
Correct Answer
A. The Theremin -
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Which of the following Beach Boys was not an original member of the band?
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Alan Jardine
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Mike Love
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Dennis Wilson
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David Marks
Correct Answer
A. David Marks -
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