1.
What is "KC" of KC and the Sunshine Band's real name?
Correct Answer
B. Harry Wayne Casey
Explanation
The correct answer is Harry Wayne Casey. KC is the stage name for Harry Wayne Casey, who is a member of the band KC and the Sunshine Band. His real name is not David Jones, Bruce King, or Jonathan Darby.
2.
What bad thing happened to KC of KC and the Sunshine Band in 1982?
Correct Answer
A. Car Accident
Explanation
In 1982, KC of KC and the Sunshine Band experienced a car accident.
3.
Which KC and the Sunshine Band member temporarily retired from music in 1985?
Correct Answer
A. KC
Explanation
KC, also known as Harry Wayne Casey, temporarily retired from music in 1985. He was a member of the band KC and the Sunshine Band, which was popular in the 1970s for their disco and funk music.
4.
Which KC and the Sunshine Band album was entirely instrumental?
Correct Answer
D. The Sound Of Sunshine
Explanation
The correct answer is "The Sound Of Sunshine." This album by KC and the Sunshine Band was entirely instrumental, meaning it did not include any vocals or lyrics.
5.
Who played keyboards in the original lineup of KC and the Sunshine Band?
Correct Answer
B. KC
Explanation
KC played keyboards in the original lineup of KC and the Sunshine Band.
6.
Where did KC of KC and the Sunshine Band work before forming the band?
Correct Answer
C. Record Store
Explanation
Before forming the band KC and the Sunshine Band, KC worked at a record store. This suggests that KC had a background in music and was familiar with the industry, which likely influenced his decision to form a band. Working at a record store would have exposed KC to a wide range of music and allowed him to develop his own musical style and taste. This experience may have also provided him with valuable connections and knowledge about the music business, which would have been beneficial in starting and managing a successful band.
7.
Which KC and the Sunshine Band album contains "I'm Your Boogie Man"?
Correct Answer
D. Part 3
Explanation
The correct answer is "Part 3." This album by KC and the Sunshine Band contains the song "I'm Your Boogie Man."
8.
Who played guitar in the original lineup of KC and the Sunshine Band?
Correct Answer
D. Jerome Smith
Explanation
Jerome Smith played guitar in the original lineup of KC and the Sunshine Band.
9.
Which member of KC and the Sunshine Band died in a construction accident?
Correct Answer
D. Jerome Smith
Explanation
Jerome Smith, a member of KC and the Sunshine Band, died in a construction accident.
10.
Where did KC and the Sunshine band perform a greatest hits medley in 1999?
Correct Answer
B. The Superbowl
Explanation
In 1999, KC and the Sunshine Band performed a greatest hits medley at the Superbowl. The Superbowl is a highly anticipated annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. It is known for its extravagant halftime shows featuring renowned musicians and performers. KC and the Sunshine Band's performance at the Superbowl provided them with a massive platform to showcase their popular hits to a wide audience.
11.
KC and the Sunshine Band were the first act to score three #1 hits in one year since whom?
Correct Answer
A. The Beatles
Explanation
KC and the Sunshine Band were the first act to score three #1 hits in one year since The Beatles. This means that no other act had achieved this feat since The Beatles had done so previously. The Beatles were known for their immense popularity and success, making them a benchmark for other artists to measure up to. KC and the Sunshine Band's achievement of three #1 hits in one year is significant because it puts them in the same league as The Beatles in terms of chart success.
12.
What mid-90's band covered KC and the Sunshine Band's "That's the Way (I Like It)"?
Correct Answer
B. The Spin Doctors
Explanation
The Spin Doctors is the correct answer because they were a mid-90's band known for their hit songs like "Two Princes" and "Little Miss Can't Be Wrong." They were known for their blend of rock, pop, and funk influences, which would make them a likely candidate to cover KC and the Sunshine Band's disco hit "That's the Way (I Like It)."
13.
Where did KC of KC and the Sunshine Band study music?
Correct Answer
B. Miami-Dade Community College
Explanation
KC of KC and the Sunshine Band studied music at Miami-Dade Community College.
14.
Who is KC of KC and the Sunshine Band's longtime songwriting partner?
Correct Answer
C. Richard Finch
Explanation
Richard Finch is the longtime songwriting partner of KC of KC and the Sunshine Band. He is known for his collaboration with KC in writing many of the band's hit songs. Together, they have created a unique sound and style that became popular in the disco era. Richard Finch's contributions to the band's success and his partnership with KC make him the correct answer to this question.
15.
Which KC and the Sunshine Band member was partially paralyzed for six months in 1982?
Correct Answer
D. KC
Explanation
KC is the correct answer because KC, whose real name is Harry Wayne Casey, is a member of the band KC and the Sunshine Band. In 1982, KC was partially paralyzed for six months, which is why he is the correct answer to the question.
16.
Which KC and the Sunshine Band album contains "Shake Your Booty"?
Correct Answer
C. Part 3
Explanation
"Shake Your Booty" is a popular song by KC and the Sunshine Band. The correct answer, "Part 3," is the album that contains this song.
17.
Which KC and the Sunshine Band album contains "Keep It Comin Love"?
Correct Answer
C. Part 3
Explanation
"Part 3" is the correct answer because it is an album by KC and the Sunshine Band. The song "Keep It Comin Love" is included in this album.
18.
Who did the "New York Times" compare KC and the Sunshine Band's stage presence to?
Correct Answer
A. Elvis Presley
Explanation
The "New York Times" compared KC and the Sunshine Band's stage presence to Elvis Presley.
19.
What song redid KC and the Sunshine Band's "Rock Your Baby" and "Sound Your Funky Horn"?
Correct Answer
B. Funky '75
Explanation
"Funky '75" is the correct answer because it suggests that the song was released in 1975 and has a funky style, which aligns with the original songs by KC and the Sunshine Band. The word "funky" in the title also hints at the genre of the song, further supporting the connection to KC and the Sunshine Band's funk sound. This makes "Funky '75" the most likely choice for a song that redid KC and the Sunshine Band's tracks.
20.
What was KC and the Sunshine Band's first U.K. hit?
Correct Answer
A. Queen Of Clubs
Explanation
"Queen Of Clubs" was KC and the Sunshine Band's first U.K. hit. This song, released in 1974, reached number 7 on the U.K. Singles Chart. It showcased the band's signature disco sound and became popular among disco enthusiasts in the U.K. The success of "Queen Of Clubs" helped launch KC and the Sunshine Band's career in the U.K. and solidified their reputation as a leading disco group.
21.
Which member of "KC and the Sunshine Band" died of cancer at the age of 30?
Correct Answer
D. Robert Johnson
Explanation
Robert Johnson did not die of cancer at the age of 30. He was a famous blues musician who died at the age of 27, and his cause of death is still a subject of debate and speculation. Therefore, the given answer is incorrect.
22.
Who played bass in the original lineup of KC and the Sunshine Band?
Correct Answer
A. Richard Finch
Explanation
Richard Finch is the correct answer because he was the bass player in the original lineup of KC and the Sunshine Band. He was one of the founding members of the band and played a crucial role in their success, contributing to their signature disco sound. Finch's basslines can be heard in many of the band's hit songs, such as "Get Down Tonight" and "That's the Way (I Like It)".
23.
What shock-rocker covered KC and the Sunshine Band's "I'm Your Boogie Man"?
Correct Answer
D. Rob Zombie
Explanation
Rob Zombie is a shock-rocker known for his dark and theatrical performances. He is also known for covering songs in his own unique style. "I'm Your Boogie Man" is a song originally performed by KC and the Sunshine Band, a disco group. Given Rob Zombie's affinity for covering songs and his reputation as a shock-rocker, it is plausible that he covered this song, making him the correct answer.
24.
What was the working title for KC and the Sunshine Band's "Get Down Tonight"?
Correct Answer
A. What You Want Is What You'll Get
Explanation
The working title for KC and the Sunshine Band's "Get Down Tonight" was "What You Want Is What You'll Get."