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How Well Do You Know The Dubliners? Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Dubliners? Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Dubliners Quiz

Question 1
What was the original name of The Dubliners?
A
The Irish Ballad Group
B
The Dublin Folk Band
C
The Ronnie Drew Ballad Group
D
The Kelly and Drew Band
E
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?
A
The Wild Rover
B
McAlpine's Fusiliers
C
Seven Drunken Nights
D
The Rocky Road to Dublin
E
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?
A
The Ed Sullivan Show
B
American Bandstand
C
The Tonight Show
D
The Merv Griffin Show
E
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?
A
O'Neill's Pub
B
O'Shea's Pub
C
O'Donoghue's Pub
D
O'Reilly's Pub
E
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?
A
Top of the Pops
B
Hootenanny
C
Later... with Jools Holland
D
The Old Grey Whistle Test
E
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?
A
Acoustic guitar
B
Flamenco guitar
C
Electric guitar
D
Classical guitar
E
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?
A
Seven Drunken Nights
B
McAlpine's Fusiliers
C
The Black Velvet Band
D
Finnegan's Wake
E
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?
A
Ronnie Drew
B
Jim McCann
C
Sean Cannon
D
Paddy Reilly
E
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?
A
Jim McCann
B
Sean Cannon
C
Eamonn Campbell
D
Chris Kavanagh
E
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?
A
Radio Luxembourg
B
Radio Caroline
C
Radio Free Europe
D
Radio Veronica
E
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?
A
Bob Dylan
B
Roy Orbison
C
Jimi Hendrix
D
Nick Mason
E
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.

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