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Becky's Island Music Trivia Quiz #72 - 7/10/02

The Beach Boys

Answers

1. Of Brian, Carl, or Dennis Wilson, which brother is the youngest?: Carl
2. What relation is Mike Love to the Wilson brothers?
: Cousin
3. Who was the one original Beach Boy who was not related to the other four?
: Al Jardine
4. Who was the only Beach Boy who actually surfed?
: Dennis Wilson
5. What was the Beach Boys' first Top Twenty hit, from 1962?
: "Surfin' Safari"
6. Brian Wilson copied the melody of "Surfin' USA" from what Chuck Berry song?
: "Sweet Little Sixteen"
7. In "Fun Fun Fun," where did the heroine tell her father she was going?
: The library
8. What was the Beach Boys' first Number 1 hit, from 1964?
: "I Get Around"
9. What Beach Boys song did John Travolta often sing on "Welcome Back Kotter?"
: "Barbara Ann" (singing "Barbarino" instead)
10. After Brian Wilson retired from live performances, who replaced him on stage?
: Bruce Johnston
11. What Number 1 hit from 1966 is generally considered to be the Beach Boys' masterpiece?
: "Good Vibrations"
12. What was the name of the Beach Boys greatest hits compilation that topped the U.S. album charts in 1974?
: "Endless Summer"
13. What Becky's Island favorite band did the Beach Boys tour with in 1975?
: Chicago
14. The Beach Boys had a Top 5 hit in 1976 with a Chuck Berry/Beatles song. What was it?
: "Rock and Roll Music"
15. How, ironically, did Dennis Wilson die?
: He drowned
16. Who revived "California Girls" in 1985?
: David Lee Roth
17. What Indiana city is also the name of the Beach Boys' unexpected Number 1 hit from 1988?
: "Kokomo"

Bonus: What are the names of Brian Wilson's daughters, also singers?: Carnie and Wendy Wilson, of Wilson Phillips

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