The Beach Boys Rock Band Trivia Quiz!

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1.

Beach Boys Brian Wilson and Alan Jardine attended which college together?
- A.
  
  Dental School
- B.
  
  California State At Fresno
- C.
  
  UCLA
- D.
  
  El Camino Junior College
2.

Before The Beach Boys made it big, Brian Wilson attended college. What was he thinking about majoring in?
- A.
  
  Art
- B.
  
  Philosophy
- C.
  
  Music
- D.
  
  Psychology
3.

Who did not tour as a part of The Beach Boys band in the 1970's?
- A.
  
  The Captain & Tennille
- B.
  
  Blondie Chaplin
- C.
  
  Ricky Fataar
- D.
  
  Glen Campbell
4.

Which Beach Boy wrote Barry Manilow's hit "I Write the Songs"?
- A.
  
  Bruce Johnston
- B.
  
  Brian Wilson
- C.
  
  David Marks
- D.
  
  Mike Love
5.

Which is NOT a song meant to characterize the life of Beach Boy Brian Wilson?
- A.
  
  Brian Wilson
- B.
  
  I Write The Songs
- C.
  
  Brian's Back
- D.
  
  Brian's Song
6.

Who was Beach Boy Brian Wilson's idol?
- A.
  
  Singer Runaway Del Shannon
- B.
  
  His Father Murray Wilson
- C.
  
  The Beatles' Producer George Martin
- D.
  
  Record Producer Phil Spector
7.

Which non-Beach Boy sang on the recording of the classic hit Barbara Ann?
- A.
  
  Glen Campbell
- B.
  
  Dean Torrence
- C.
  
  Terry Melcher
- D.
  
  Frankie Valli
8.

Which song on The Beach Boys album "Surfin' USA" was written by Dick Dale?
- A.
  
  Let's Go Trippin'
- B.
  
  Misirlou
- C.
  
  Summertime Blues
- D.
  
  Honky Tonk
9.

Which Beach Boys Smile era song was purported to feature Paul McCartney?
- A.
  
  Mrs. O'leary's Cow
- B.
  
  Holidays
- C.
  
  Been Way Too Long
- D.
  
  Vega-Tables
10.

Reggie Dunbar is attributed as co-writer of The Beach Boys song "Break Away". Who IS Reggie Dunbar?
- A.
  
  Brian Wilson's College Roommate Bob Norberg
- B.
  
  Brian Wilson's Father Murray
- C.
  
  Rick Henn Of The Sunrays
- D.
  
  Elton John
11.

What was the first Brian Wilson single to be released?
- A.
  
  Love And Mercy
- B.
  
  Caroline, No
- C.
  
  Melt Away
- D.
  
  Night Time
12.

Which one of the original Beach Boys was the first to release a solo album?
- A.
  
  Dennis Wilson
- B.
  
  Brian Wilson
- C.
  
  Carl Wilson
- D.
  
  Mike Love
13.

Which of The Beach Boys' albums was intended to be Brian Wilson's first solo album?
- A.
  
  15 Big Ones
- B.
  
  Ten Years Of Harmony
- C.
  
  Love You
- D.
  
  Keepin' The Summer Alive
14.

What non-Beach Boys song did The Beach Boys rap to in 1987?
- A.
  
  Wipe Out
- B.
  
  The Fat Boy Rap
- C.
  
  Pipeline
- D.
  
  Surfers Stomp
15.

Which Beach Boys tune was inspired by The Beatles' song "Ticket to Ride"?
- A.
  
  Help Me, Rhonda
- B.
  
  When I Grow Up (To Be A Man)
- C.
  
  Girl Don't Tell Me
- D.
  
  You're So Good To Me
16.

Which Beach Boys tune came first?
- A.
  
  Little Deuce Coupe
- B.
  
  Help Me, Rhonda
- C.
  
  Little Honda
- D.
  
  This Car Of Mine
17.

In 1976, what song was released about the death of Beach Boy Brian Wilson's dog?
- A.
  
  Louie
- B.
  
  Timothy
- C.
  
  Me And You And A Dog Named Boo
- D.
  
  Shannon
18.

Which Beach Boy regularly played rhythm guitar on concert tours between 1961-1980?
- A.
  
  Al Jardine
- B.
  
  Dennis Wilson
- C.
  
  Carl Wilson
- D.
  
  Brian Wilson
19.

Which Beach Boy regularly played bass guitar?
- A.
  
  Al Jardine
- B.
  
  Dennis Wilson
- C.
  
  Carl Wilson
- D.
  
  Brian Wilson
20.

Which Beach Boy was forced to surf on national television in 1976?
- A.
  
  Brian Wilson
- B.
  
  Dennis Wilson
- C.
  
  Al Jardine
- D.
  
  Bruce Johnston
21.

What song made Beach Boy father Murray Wilson famous?
- A.
  
  Break Away
- B.
  
  Two Step Side Step
- C.
  
  Lazzaloo
- D.
  
  Moody
22.

Which song is not included in the 1981 45 RPM single entitled "The Beach Boys Medley"?
- A.
  
  Fun, Fun, Fun
- B.
  
  Good Vibrations
- C.
  
  I Get Around
- D.
  
  409
23.

Which two Beach Boys made an appearance in the 1978 movie "Dead Man's Curve -- the story of Jan & Dean"?
- A.
  
  Mike Love & Bruce Johnston
- B.
  
  Mike Love & Carl Wilson
- C.
  
  Mike Love & Brian Wilson
- D.
  
  Carl Wilson & Al Jardine
24.

Which recording engineer helped The Beach Boys create their most legendary works?
- A.
  
  Stephen Desper
- B.
  
  Earle Mankey
- C.
  
  Stephen Moffit
- D.
  
  Chuck Britz
25.

Which of the following has not played drums on a Beach Boys recording?
- A.
  
  Keith Moon
- B.
  
  John Stamos
- C.
  
  Hal Blaine
- D.
  
  Dennis Wilson