Tuesday June 03, 2008 – Musikal Mania Quiz # 2 / Name That Band From the 70’s and 80’s.

1. Two brothers fronted this jazz influenced band and had moderate success in the 70’s with the funk inspired dance fare of the day, but it was not until their number 1 pop hit in 80 that they experienced their biggest success. What is the band’s name? [10 Points] 10

2. In 1978 this English band switched from the United Artist record label to CBS/Columbia and sued the former for allowing millions of defective copies of their current album to reach the marketplace. Name the band and the album. [5 Points a piece] 20

3. This Milwaukee born, Dallas raised, son of pathologist, band hit # 1 in 1973, displacing Jim Croce’s Time in a Bottle. Hint: In an episode of The Simpsons a long haired Homer can be heard singing the song. Name the band and the tune. [5 Points a piece] 30

4. 4. What famous female fronted band evolved from the rock quartet American Breed? [10 Points] 40

5. What popular 80’s band with a flamboyant front man was formerly known as In Praise of Lemmings and Sex Gang Children? [10 Points] 50

6. This 70’s band hit # 1 on the R & B charts and # 36 on the pop charts with this 1975 remake of a Jerry Butler classic. Name the Band and the song. [10 points –band, 5 points – song ] 65

7. Band formed from remnants of the 1960’s Southern California group, The Creators, fused Latin and jazz influences to develop a unique sound in the 70’s and 80’s. Name the band. [10 Points] 75

8. Vocalist Jessica Cleaves and flautist Ronnie Law were once members of arguably the most influential soul / R&B band of the 70’s and 80’s? Name the band [10 Points] 85

9. Billed for a time as The New Yardbirds, this band was signed by Atlantic Records largely on the recommendation of Dusty Springfield. They disbanded after the death of band member in 1980. Name the band [10 Points] 95

10. Cameron Crowe is married to one of co-leaders of one of the only female fronted rock bands. Name the band. [5 Points] 100