Sly & The Family Stone Quiz
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- 1.
Which controversial political party influenced Sly and the Family Stone?
- A.
The Green Party
- B.
The Black Panthers
- C.
The Communist Party
- D.
The SLA
Correct Answer
B. The Black Panthers -
- 2.
Sly & the Family Stone formed during the "Summer of Love" in which city?
- A.
Chicago
- B.
Detroit
- C.
San Francisco
- D.
Seattle
Correct Answer
C. San Francisco -
- 3.
Which Sly & the Family Stone song was the group's first to hit the Billboard Top Ten?
- A.
Dance To The Music
- B.
Stand!
- C.
Underdog
- D.
Everyday People
Correct Answer
A. Dance To The Music -
- 4.
Where did Sly and the Family Stone begin?
- A.
New York, NY
- B.
San Francisco, CA
- C.
Seattle, WA
- D.
Detroit, MI
Correct Answer
B. San Francisco, CA -
- 5.
What was Sly and the Family Stone's first #1 single?
- A.
Family Affair
- B.
Thank You
- C.
Everyday People
- D.
Dance To The Music
Correct Answer
C. Everyday People -
- 6.
What is Sly Stone's birth name?
- A.
Sylvester Stone
- B.
Stewart Stone
- C.
Stone Stewart
- D.
Sylvester Stewart
Correct Answer
D. Sylvester Stewart -
- 7.
Sly & the Family Stone was a combination of Sly & the Stoners and which other band?
- A.
The Soul Family
- B.
The Stone Family
- C.
Freddie & The Stone Souls
- D.
Rose & The Stone Groove
Correct Answer
C. Freddie & The Stone Souls -
- 8.
In 1993, Sly & the Family Stone received what honor?
- A.
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
- B.
Motown Hall Of Fame
- C.
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
- D.
Billboard Legacy Award
Correct Answer
C. Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame -
- 9.
Sly & the Family Stone is considered the first major American rock band to do what?
- A.
Integrate Both Race And Gender
- B.
Have A Black Singer/Songwriter
- C.
Have A Female Drummer
- D.
Have A Regular Brass Section
Correct Answer
A. Integrate Both Race And Gender -
- 10.
In 1987, Sly Stone was arrested for possession of which drug?
- A.
Cocaine
- B.
Crack
- C.
Crystal Meth
- D.
Heroin
Correct Answer
A. Cocaine -
- 11.
Sly Stone developed his nickname while working at which job?
- A.
Actor
- B.
Stand-Up Comedian
- C.
Painter
- D.
Radio DJ
Correct Answer
D. Radio DJ -
- 12.
What is the title of Sly & the Family Stone's debut album?
- A.
Dance To The Music
- B.
A Whole New Thing
- C.
Everyday People
- D.
Fresh
Correct Answer
B. A Whole New Thing -
- 13.
Which tune from Sly & the Family Stone's "Greatest Hits" album went to #1?
- A.
Stand
- B.
Thank You
- C.
A Family Affair
- D.
Hot Fun In The Summertime
Correct Answer
B. Thank You -
- 14.
What is the B-side of Sly & the Family Stone's biggest hit "Everyday People"?
- A.
Everybody Is A Star
- B.
Sing A Simple Song
- C.
I Want To Take You Higher
- D.
Small Talk
Correct Answer
B. Sing A Simple Song -
- 15.
Which Sly & the Family Stone B-side was the group's highest charting flip-side?
- A.
Fun
- B.
I Want To Take You Higher
- C.
Everybody Is A Star
- D.
Let Me Hear It From You
Correct Answer
B. I Want To Take You Higher -
- 16.
What album was Sly & the Family Stone's first to top the U.S. charts?
- A.
Stand!
- B.
Fresh
- C.
There's a Riot Goin' On
- D.
Small Talk
Correct Answer
C. There's a Riot Goin' On -
- 17.
Which album was Sly & the Family Stone's first to crack the Top Ten?
- A.
Dance To The Music
- B.
Stand!
- C.
Small Talk
- D.
There's a Riot Goin' On
Correct Answer
B. Stand! -
- 18.
Which member of Sly & the Family Stone was the group's lead guitarist?
- A.
Rose Stone
- B.
Freddie Stone
- C.
Jerry Martini
- D.
Larry Graham
Correct Answer
B. Freddie Stone -
- 19.
An Associated Press report after Sly Stone's 2006 Grammy appearance compared him to which author?
- A.
Jack Kerouac
- B.
J.D. Salinger
- C.
Kurt Vonnegut
- D.
Jules Verne
Correct Answer
B. J.D. Salinger -
- 20.
Sly Stone joined the rest of his band for a brief performance of which song at the 2006 Grammys?
- A.
Everyday People
- B.
A Family Affair
- C.
I Want To Take You Higher
- D.
Dance To The Music
Correct Answer
C. I Want To Take You Higher -
- 21.
Which of these "Stones" was not a part of the band?
- A.
Vet
- B.
Jerry
- C.
Rose
- D.
Freddie
Correct Answer
B. Jerry -
- 22.
What additional vocalist worked on "Another Night of Love"?
- A.
Mel Tumor
- B.
Joe Hicks
- C.
Marty Knoble
- D.
Frank Manly
Correct Answer
B. Joe Hicks -
- 23.
On which 1971 hit single did Billy Preston and Bobby Womack contribute?
- A.
Stand!
- B.
Runnin' Away
- C.
Hot Fun In The Summertime
- D.
Family Affair
Correct Answer
D. Family Affair -
- 24.
Which San Francisco music critic noted "Two types of black music... before and after Sly Stone"?
- A.
David Fricke
- B.
Joel Selvin
- C.
Christopher Farley
- D.
Lester Bangs
Correct Answer
B. Joel Selvin -
- 25.
Despite forming in San Francisco, the related members of Sly & the Family Stone grew up where?
- A.
Virginia
- B.
Washington
- C.
Illinois
- D.
Texas
Correct Answer
D. Texas -
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