Bands and Musicians quiz

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1. 1 Easy

   Where did The Beatles stage their final surprise public concert in 1969?

   Answer: An office rooftop

   Why: Police reached the roof late in the 42 minute set; Mal Evans switched off Lennon's and Harrison's amps, but Harrison turned his back on.

2. 2 Medium

   Why did Van Halen require backstage bowls of M&Ms without brown ones?

   Answer: To verify venues read safety contracts

   Why: The rider hid it in Article 126: no brown M&Ms, on pain of forfeiting the show; if Roth spotted one, he line checked the whole production.

3. 3 Hard

   Who originally recorded the song Without You?

   Answer: Badfinger

   Why: Bandmates Pete Ham and Tom Evans created the song by merging two separate unfinished compositions.

4. 4 Easy

   Which Beatle is barefoot on the Abbey Road album cover?

   Answer: Paul McCartney

   Why: Fans used McCartney's bare feet as bizarre 'evidence' in the widespread 'Paul is dead' conspiracy theory.

5. 5 Medium

   What dark theme did Sting write The Police hit Every Breath You Take about?

   Answer: Stalking and obsession

   Why: Sting was deeply amused whenever couples told him they chose the sinister, surveillance-themed track for their wedding dance.

6. 6 Hard

   What name did Led Zeppelin first tour under in 1968?

   Answer: The New Yardbirds

   Why: Contractual obligations forced the quartet to tour Scandinavia under this moniker before settling on Led Zeppelin.