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Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #55 - 3/13/02

Scotland The Brave

Answers

1. Was Rod Stewart born in Scotland?: No, he was born in London, but both of his parents were born in Scotland
2. This Scottish band, led by the late Stuart Anderson, had a hit in 1983 that incorporates the name of the band. What was the band's name?
: Big Country
3. Which Glasgow-born guitarist recorded the soundtrack for the Scottish-themed movie "Local Hero?"
: Mark Knopfler (Dave, I hope you got this one right this time)
4. Name the Eurythmics lead singer who was born in Aberdeen, Scotland.
; Annie Lennox
5. What was Pilot's only U.S. hit, in 1975?
: "Magic"
6. What group of young men, known for their tartan outfits, hit the charts with "Saturday Night" in 1975?
: The Bay City Rollers
7. This Scottish band's hits include "Pick Up the Pieces" and "Cut the Cake."
: Average White Band
8. Scottish-born Colin Hay sang lead for what Australian-identified band?
: Men At Work
9. What Scottish city was Paul McCartney's live Number 1 hit "Coming Up" recorded in?
: Glasgow
10. Did Paul McCartney's "Mull of Kintyre" become a Top Ten hit in the United States?
: No, it didn't even reach the Top 40.
11. The Proclaimers, from Edinburgh, recorded "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)." What was unusual about this duo?
: They were identical twin brothers
12. Scottish-born piano player Ian "Stu" Stewart was a founding member of, and a long-time sideman for, what band?
: The Rolling Stones
13. Which Pete Townshend solo hit includes a reference to "New York, Chicago, London and Glasgow?"
: "Face The Face"
14.Which member of Cream was born in Scotland?
: Jack Bruce
15. Whose "baby takes the morning train, he works from 9 till 5 and then, he takes another home again?"
: Sheena Easton
16. Guitar-playing brothers Angus and Malcolm Young head up what band?
: AC/DC
17. Which Dan Fogelberg hit is based on an old Scottish melody?
: "Same Auld Lang Syne"

Bonus: This Scottish singer's skiffle song "Rock Island Line" is always cited as being a big influence on the Beatles. Who is he?: Lonnie Donegan

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