Test your knowledge of The Allman Brothers Band with this engaging quiz! Challenge yourself with questions about their iconic albums, legendary performances, and fascinating history
Test Your The Allman Brothers Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
What was the title of their first live album that became an artistic and commercial breakthrough?
Idlewild South | |
Eat a Peach | |
At Fillmore East | |
Brothers and Sisters | |
The Allman Brothers Band |
Question 1 Explanation:
Their 1971 live release "At Fillmore East" was an artistic and commercial breakthrough.
Question 2 |
Which member of the band was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1971?
Gregg Allman | |
Berry Oakley | |
Duane Allman | |
Butch Trucks | |
Dickey Betts |
Question 2 Explanation:
Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971.
Question 3 |
What album was dedicated to Duane Allman's memory?
Idlewild South | |
At Fillmore East | |
Brothers and Sisters | |
Eat a Peach | |
Win, Lose or Draw |
Question 3 Explanation:
The band dedicated the album "Eat a Peach" (1972) to Duane Allman's memory.
Question 4 |
Who was the original bassist for The Allman Brothers Band?
Lamar Williams | |
Chuck Leavell | |
Berry Oakley | |
Warren Haynes | |
Oteil Burbridge |
Question 4 Explanation:
Berry Oakley was the original bassist for The Allman Brothers Band.
Question 5 |
Which song on "At Fillmore East" showcases the group's jamming style?
Melissa | |
Ramblin' Man | |
Whipping Post | |
Blue Sky | |
Jessica |
Question 5 Explanation:
The song "Whipping Post" on "At Fillmore East" showcases the group's jamming style.
Question 6 |
To which city did The Allman Brothers Band move by May 1, 1969?
Miami, Florida | |
Atlanta, Georgia | |
New York City, New York | |
Los Angeles, California | |
Macon, Georgia |
Question 6 Explanation:
The group moved to Macon, Georgia by May 1, 1969, where Walden was establishing Capricorn Records.
Question 7 |
What was the nickname of the communal home of the band and crew in Macon?
The Rock House | |
The Crash Pad | |
The Hippie Crash Pad | |
The Big House | |
The Brotherhood House |
Question 7 Explanation:
The apartment on 309 College Street in Macon where the band stayed became known as the Hippie Crash Pad.
Question 8 |
Who was "Red Dog" Campbell, and what did he do for the band?
A promoter who booked their shows | |
A roadie who donated his disability checks to the band | |
A producer who recorded their first album | |
A guitarist who joined the band | |
A fan who financed their first tour |
Question 8 Explanation:
Joseph "Red Dog" Campbell was a disabled Vietnam veteran who became a roadie and donated his monthly disability checks to the band's cause.
Question 9 |
Which cemetery did the band frequently hang out in and write songs?
Rose Hill Cemetery | |
Hollywood Cemetery | |
Bonaventure Cemetery | |
Oakwood Cemetery | |
Green-Wood Cemetery |
Question 9 Explanation:
The band spent countless hours hanging out and writing songs in Rose Hill Cemetery.
Question 10 |
Which member of Derek and the Dominos invited Duane Allman to join their project?
George Harrison | |
Eric Clapton | |
Bobby Whitlock | |
Carl Radle | |
Jim Gordon |
Question 10 Explanation:
Eric Clapton
Question 11 |
What did the Allman Brothers Band nickname their 432-acre land in Juliette, Georgia?
The Big House | |
Idlewild South | |
The Farm | |
The Hippie Crash Pad | |
The Wind Bag |
Question 11 Explanation:
The band purchased the land and nicknamed it "the Farm," which became a group hangout.
Question 12 |
Who was hired as the Allman Brothers Band's full-time manager in 1991?
Danny Goldberg | |
Bert Holman | |
Phil Walden | |
Clive Davis | |
Willie Perkins |
Question 12 Explanation:
Bert Holman became the Allman Brothers Band's full-time manager in 1991.
Question 13 |
Which album released in 2003 was the only Allman Brothers album not to feature Dickey Betts?
Where It All Begins | |
Hittin' the Note | |
Seven Turns | |
Shades of Two Worlds | |
Enlightened Rogues |
Question 13 Explanation:
"Hittin' the Note," released in 2003, was the only Allman Brothers album not to feature Dickey Betts.
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