Here are 10 questions about Buffalo Springfield
Test Your Buffalo Springfield Knowledge Quiz
Question 1 |
When was Buffalo Springfield formed?
1964 | |
1965 | |
1966 | |
1967 | |
1968 |
Question 1 Explanation:
Buffalo Springfield was formed in Los Angeles in 1966.
Question 2 |
Which song by Buffalo Springfield became their only US top 10 hit?
"Bluebird" | |
"Mr. Soul" | |
"Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing" | |
"For What It's Worth" | |
"Rock & Roll Woman" |
Question 2 Explanation:
"For What It's Worth" became their only US top 10 hit and a counterculture anthem.
Question 3 |
Buffalo Springfield's music combined elements of folk music and country music with influences from what other genres?
Jazz and Blues | |
Reggae and Ska | |
British Invasion and Psychedelic Rock | |
Hip Hop and R&B | |
Classical and Opera |
Question 3 Explanation:
Their music combined elements of folk music and country music with influences from the British Invasion and psychedelic rock.
Question 4 |
Buffalo Springfield was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in what year?
1995 | |
1996 | |
1997 | |
1998 | |
1999 |
Question 4 Explanation:
Buffalo Springfield was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Question 5 |
Buffalo Springfield took their name from what?
A historical figure | |
A city | |
A steamroller | |
A book title | |
A mythical creature |
Question 5 Explanation:
The band's name was taken from a steamroller parked outside their house.
Question 6 |
Who was the drummer for Buffalo Springfield?
Stephen Stills | |
Neil Young | |
Dewey Martin | |
Bruce Palmer | |
Richie Furay |
Question 6 Explanation:
Dewey Martin was the drummer for Buffalo Springfield.
Question 7 |
Which former member of Buffalo Springfield went on to form the country-rock band Poco?
Stephen Stills | |
Richie Furay | |
Neil Young | |
Bruce Palmer | |
Dewey Martin |
Question 7 Explanation:
Richie Furay, along with Jim Messina, went on to form the country-rock band Poco.
Question 8 |
How long did Buffalo Springfield perform as the house band at the Whisky a Go Go?
2 weeks | |
4 weeks | |
6 weeks | |
7 weeks | |
8 weeks |
Question 8 Explanation:
Buffalo Springfield performed as the house band at the Whisky a Go Go for seven weeks, from May 2 to June 18, 1966.
Question 9 |
Which record label signed Buffalo Springfield for a four-album contract?
Elektra Records | |
Warner Bros. Records | |
Motown Records | |
Atlantic Records | |
Capitol Records |
Question 9 Explanation:
Greene and Stone made a deal with Ahmet Ertegun of Atlantic Records for a four-album contract.
Question 10 |
At which festival did the new band, New Buffalo Springfield, appear in December 1968?
Monterey Pop Festival | |
Woodstock | |
Altamont Free Concert | |
Holiday Rock Festival | |
Isle of Wight Festival |
Question 10 Explanation:
New Buffalo Springfield appeared at the highly publicized Holiday Rock Festival in San Francisco on December 25-26, 1968.
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