The Band Trivia Question

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  • 1. 

    What was The Band's original name?

    • A.

      The Band

    • B.

      The Kooks

    • C.

      The Hawks

    • D.

      The Warlocks

    Correct Answer
    C. The Hawks
    Explanation
    The correct answer is The Hawks. The Band was originally known as The Hawks before they changed their name.

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  • 2. 

    What other names did The Band consider calling themselves?

    • A.

      The Almonds, The Nuthouse

    • B.

      The Honkies, The Crackers

    • C.

      The Bitters, The Buttershots

    • D.

      The Collective, The Symptoms

    Correct Answer
    B. The Honkies, The Crackers
    Explanation
    The Band considered calling themselves The Honkies and The Crackers as alternative names.

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  • 3. 

    Who directed The Band's farewell concert film, "The Last Waltz"?

    • A.

      Brian De Palma

    • B.

      Sam Shepherd

    • C.

      Francis Ford Coppola

    • D.

      Martin Scorsese

    Correct Answer
    D. Martin Scorsese
    Explanation
    Martin Scorsese directed The Band's farewell concert film, "The Last Waltz." Scorsese is a renowned filmmaker known for his expertise in directing music documentaries and his passion for music. His collaboration with The Band resulted in a visually stunning and emotionally captivating film that captured the essence of their final performance. Scorsese's attention to detail and his ability to capture the energy and spirit of live performances made him the perfect choice to direct this iconic concert film.

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  • 4. 

    Which member of The Band acted in "Coal Miner's Daughter"?

    • A.

      Robbie Robertson

    • B.

      Rick Danko

    • C.

      Levon Helm

    • D.

      Richard Manuel

    Correct Answer
    C. Levon Helm
    Explanation
    Levon Helm is the correct answer because he acted in the movie "Coal Miner's Daughter."

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  • 5. 

    Which member of the legendary rock group, The Band, is from Marvell, Arkansas?

    • A.

      Robbie Robertson

    • B.

      Levon Helm

    • C.

      Garth Hudson

    • D.

      Richard Manuel

    Correct Answer
    B. Levon Helm
    Explanation
    Levon Helm is from Marvell, Arkansas.

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  • 6. 

    Which member of The Band committed suicide on March 4, 1986?

    • A.

      Rick Danko

    • B.

      Albert Grossman

    • C.

      Garth Hudson

    • D.

      Richard Manuel

    Correct Answer
    D. Richard Manuel
    Explanation
    Richard Manuel, a member of The Band, committed suicide on March 4, 1986.

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  • 7. 

    Who formed The Band?

    • A.

      Levon Helm

    • B.

      Robbie Robertson

    • C.

      Ronnie Hawkins

    • D.

      Bob Dylan

    Correct Answer
    C. Ronnie Hawkins
    Explanation
    Ronnie Hawkins is the correct answer because he was the one who formed The Band. Ronnie Hawkins was a Canadian rock and roll singer who formed the group in the late 1950s. Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, and other members joined the band later on, but it was Hawkins who initially brought them together and formed the group. Bob Dylan, although associated with The Band and collaborated with them, was not the one who formed the band.

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  • 8. 

    What was the name of The Band's first album?

    • A.

      The Hawks

    • B.

      The Band

    • C.

      Music From Big Pink

    • D.

      The Last Waltz

    Correct Answer
    C. Music From Big Pink
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Music From Big Pink." This was The Band's first album, released in 1968. The album's title was inspired by the pink-colored house in West Saugerties, New York, where the band lived and recorded their music. The album received critical acclaim and is considered a seminal work in the roots rock genre.

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  • 9. 

    In 1968, Capitol Records signed The Band to a recording contract under what name?

    • A.

      The Crackers

    • B.

      Levon And The Helmsmen

    • C.

      Ronnie Hawkins And The Hawks

    • D.

      Stark Naked And The Car Thieves

    Correct Answer
    A. The Crackers
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "The Crackers." In 1968, Capitol Records signed The Band to a recording contract under this name.

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  • 10. 

    What was the name of The Band's fourth album, released in October 1971?

    • A.

      Stage Fright

    • B.

      Cahoots

    • C.

      The Album

    • D.

      Conspire

    Correct Answer
    B. Cahoots
    Explanation
    Cahoots is the correct answer because it was the fourth album released by The Band in October 1971. The other options, Stage Fright, The Album, and Conspire, are not the correct names of their fourth album.

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  • 11. 

    Who wrote The Band's 1969 hit, "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?

    • A.

      Willie Nelson

    • B.

      Joan Baez

    • C.

      Johnny Cash

    • D.

      Robbie Robertson

    Correct Answer
    D. Robbie Robertson
    Explanation
    Robbie Robertson wrote The Band's 1969 hit, "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down." This song is a narrative about the American Civil War and the struggles faced by the South. Robertson, who was the primary songwriter for The Band, penned the lyrics and composed the music for this iconic track. His talent and creativity contributed to the success and enduring popularity of the song.

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