How Well Do You Know Dan Fogelberg Quiz
Question 1 |
What was the profession of Dan Fogelberg's father?
Pianist | |
Guitarist | |
Band director | |
Singer | |
Music producer |
Question 1 Explanation:
Dan Fogelberg's father, Lawrence Peter Fogelberg, was a band director at various schools and Bradley University in Peoria.
Question 2 |
Which song did Dan Fogelberg write for and inspired by his father?
"Longer" | |
Same Old Lang Syne" | |
"Leader of the Band" | |
"Run for the Roses" | |
"The Power of Gold" |
Question 2 Explanation:
In 1981, Dan Fogelberg released "Leader of the Band," which was written for and inspired by his father.
Question 3 |
At what age did Dan Fogelberg join his first band?
10 | |
12 | |
14 | |
16 | |
18 |
Question 3 Explanation:
Dan Fogelberg joined his first band, The Clan, at age 14.
Question 4 |
Which band did Dan Fogelberg join that covered The Beatles?
The Coachmen | |
The Clan | |
The Red Herring | |
REO Speedwagon | |
Van Morrison |
Question 4 Explanation:
Dan Fogelberg's first band, The Clan, covered The Beatles.
Question 5 |
Who discovered Dan Fogelberg and helped start his music career?
Norbert Putnam | |
Van Morrison | |
Irving Azoff | |
John Lennon | |
Paul McCartney |
Question 5 Explanation:
Irving Azoff discovered Dan Fogelberg and sent him to Nashville to hone his skills.
Question 6 |
What was the name of the coffeehouse where Dan Fogelberg began performing solo?
The Red Herring | |
The Blue Note | |
The Coffee Pot | |
The Green Room | |
The Yellow Submarine |
Question 6 Explanation:
Dan Fogelberg began performing as a solo acoustic player at a local coffeehouse called "The Red Herring."
Question 7 |
Which radio station in Jackson, Mississippi, gave Dan Fogelberg's album "Home Free" a lot of airplay?
WZZQ | |
WABC | |
WXYZ | |
WLIR | |
WKRP |
Question 7 Explanation:
WZZQ, a radio station in Jackson, Mississippi, played "Home Free" extensively.
Question 8 |
Which song from the "Souvenirs" album became Dan Fogelberg's first hit?
"Longer" | |
"Heart Hotels" | |
"Leader of the Band" | |
"Part of the Plan" | |
"The Power of Gold" |
Question 8 Explanation:
"Part of the Plan" from the "Souvenirs" album became Fogelberg's first hit.
Question 9 |
Which Dan Fogelberg song was part of the soundtrack for the film "Urban Cowboy"?
"Longer" | |
"Heart Hotels" | |
"Times Like These" | |
"Same Old Lang Syne" | |
"Leader of the Band" |
Question 9 Explanation:
"Times Like These" appeared on the soundtrack to the film "Urban Cowboy."
Question 10 |
What novel inspired Dan Fogelberg's double album "The Innocent Age"?
Of Mice and Men | |
To Kill a Mockingbird | |
The Great Gatsby | |
Of Time and the River | |
East of Eden |
Question 10 Explanation:
"The Innocent Age" was inspired by Thomas Wolfe's novel "Of Time and the River."
There are 10 questions to complete.
