How Well Do You Know The Dubliners Quiz
Question 1 |
What was the original name of The Dubliners?
The Irish Ballad Group | |
The Dublin Folk Band | |
The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group | |
The Kelly and Drew Band | |
The Dublin Legends |
Question 1 Explanation:
The Dubliners were initially known as The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group.
Question 2 |
Which song did Dominic Behan write specifically to showcase Ronnie Drew's gravel voice?
The Wild Rover | |
McAlpine's Fusiliers | |
Seven Drunken Nights | |
The Rocky Road to Dublin | |
The Black Velvet Band |
Question 2 Explanation:
Dominic Behan wrote the song "McAlpine's Fusiliers" specifically to showcase Ronnie Drew's gravel voice.
Question 3 |
On which show did The Dubliners appear in the United States during their early career?
The Ed Sullivan Show | |
American Bandstand | |
The Tonight Show | |
The Merv Griffin Show | |
The Oprah Winfrey Show |
Question 3 Explanation:
The Dubliners appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in the United States.
Question 4 |
What was the name of the pub where The Dubliners played regularly in the early 1960s?
O'Neill's Pub | |
O'Shea's Pub | |
O'Donoghue's Pub | |
O'Reilly's Pub | |
O'Malley's Pub |
Question 4 Explanation:
The group played regularly at O'Donoghue's Pub in Dublin in the early 1960s.
Question 5 |
Which BBC program featured The Dubliners after their performance at the Edinburgh Festival?
Top of the Pops | |
Hootenanny | |
Later... with Jools Holland | |
The Old Grey Whistle Test | |
The Folk Show |
Question 5 Explanation:
After their performance at the Edinburgh Festival, The Dubliners were featured on a BBC programme called Hootenanny.
Question 6 |
Which instrument did Ronnie Drew learn to play during his younger years in Spain?
Acoustic guitar | |
Flamenco guitar | |
Electric guitar | |
Classical guitar | |
Bass guitar |
Question 6 Explanation:
Ronnie Drew learned to play the Flamenco guitar while spending time in Spain during his younger years.
Question 7 |
Which song is one of Luke Kelly's defining versions of traditional songs?
Seven Drunken Nights | |
McAlpine's Fusiliers | |
The Black Velvet Band | |
Finnegan's Wake | |
Peggy Lettermore |
Question 7 Explanation:
Luke Kelly sang many defining versions of traditional songs, including "The Black Velvet Band."
Question 8 |
Who replaced Luke Kelly when he was too ill to perform?
Ronnie Drew | |
Jim McCann | |
Sean Cannon | |
Paddy Reilly | |
Bobby Lynch |
Question 8 Explanation:
When Luke Kelly was too ill to play, he was replaced by Sean Cannon.
Question 9 |
What was the name of the special guest on The Dubliners' 50th anniversary live DVD?
Jim McCann | |
Sean Cannon | |
Eamonn Campbell | |
Chris Kavanagh | |
Gerry O'Connor |
Question 9 Explanation:
The 50th anniversary live DVD featured Chris Kavanagh from the band "The Legend of Luke Kelly" as a special guest.
Question 10 |
Which pirate radio station heavily promoted The Dubliners' singles in 1967?
Radio Luxembourg | |
Radio Caroline | |
Radio Free Europe | |
Radio Veronica | |
Radio North Sea International |
Question 10 Explanation:
The singles were heavily promoted on pirate radio station Radio Caroline.
Question 11 |
Which famous musician was not a self-proclaimed fan of The Dubliners?
Roy Orbison | |
Jimi Hendrix | |
Nick Mason | |
John Lennon |
Question 11 Explanation:
Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Jimi Hendrix, and Nick Mason were all self-proclaimed fans of The Dubliners.
There are 11 questions to complete.
