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Before They Went Solo

written by: Hitch
 
Test your knowledge of popular music as I give you the artist and you give me the band he or she was in before departing in favor of a solo career. Everyone knows John Lennon was a Beatle, George Michael was in Wham!, and Ozzy once sung for Black Sabbath. Let's try something a little more challenging - like what band did Rod Stewart come from? (Answer: the Faces) Are you up for it?

Question 1:


Peter Frampton's incredible 1976 album Frampton Comes Alive featured the hit songs "Do You Feel Like We Do?" and "Show Me the Way" and made him a bona fide stadium-filling arena rocker. What band was he a member of before going solo?
The Easybeats
Humble Pie
Vanilla Fudge
King Crimson

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Ted Nugent gained fame in the 1970's with hits like "Cat Scratch Fever" and "Wango Tango." Before going solo and earning notoriety as a hunter, the "Motor City Madman" was the guitarist for what band?
The Amboy Dukes
The Charlatans
The McCoys
The Quicksilver Messenger Service

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Question 3:

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Peter Gabriel left this progressive rock band in 1975 to pursue a solo career which yielded such hits as "Sledgehammer", "In Your Eyes", "Shock the Monkey", and "Big Time".
Genesis
Gentle Giant
Yes
The Move

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Question 4:


Todd Rundgren has had a successful career as a solo artist with hits like "I Saw the Light", "Hello It's Me", and "Bang the Drum All Day.” He's also been a successful producer, working with bands ranging from Hall & Oates to Grand Funk Railroad to XTC. Todd left what Beatlesque garage-rock band in 1969 to go at it solo?
The Nazz
The Creation
Badfinger
Moby Grape

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As a soloist John Waite released the number one hit "Missing You" in the 1980's, and later formed the band Bad English with Journey guitarist Neal Schon which produced the hit "When I See You Smile.” John Waite was a member of this British band before embarking on a solo career in 1980.
Diamond Dogs
The Babys
Supertramp
Argent

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Question 6:


Eric Carmen issued several hits as a solo artist including "All By Myself" and "Hungry Eyes" for the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. Before all this, Eric was a member of what power pop band?
The Knack
The Hollies
The Raspberries
The Left Banke

Question 7:


After leaving this alternative rock band in 1993 for a solo career, singer Natalie Merchant gained critical fame with a series of hits including "Jealousy."
Gin Blossoms
Toad the Wet Sprocket
10,000 Maniacs
The Primitives

Question 8:


Jackson Browne, the popular singer-songwriter responsible for the hits "Doctor My Eyes", "Somebody's Baby" for the Fast Times at Ridgemont High soundtrack, "Running on Empty", and "Take It Easy" for the Eagles, was once a member of what country rock band?
Pure Prairie League
Little Feat
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Little River Band

Question 9:


Musician and singer Steve Winwood had hits with "Back in the High Life," "Higher Love" and "Roll With It" as a solo artist, but produced perhaps his best music while a member of several musical groups. Which of these bands was Steve Winwood not a member of?
Blind Faith
Traffic
Spirit
The Spencer Davis Group

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Singer and guitarist Joan Jett achieved solo success with the song "I Love Rock N' Roll" in 1982, and followed it up with a string of other successful tunes including "I Hate Myself for Loving You" and "Do You Wanna Touch Me". Prior to her solo career and her stint with the Blackhearts, Joan was a member of what all-girl band?
The Waitresses
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The Runaways
The Donnas

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Question 11:


Famous musical duos such as Hall & Oates, Ike & Tina, Sonny & Cher, and Simon & Garfunkle don't last forever. Often one or both will seek solo fame, leaving the duo behind. The singer-songwriter Kenny Loggins had a number of hits for the movies Caddyshack, Footloose, and Top Gun - but before all that, he was a member of a fairly popular duo called what?
Loggins & Godley
Loggins & Messina
Loggins & Bellamy
Loggins & Simpson

Question 12:


Eric Clapton is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th century. His career has spanned several decades, and is often considered the greatest guitarist of all time. What band was Clapton not a member of before going solo?
Traffic
Blind Faith
Cream
The Yardbirds

Question 13:


John Sebastian left this enormously influential group in 1968 for a solo career which yielded the number one single "Welcome Back" in 1976.
The Young Rascals
Fairport Convention
The Lovin' Spoonful
The Mamas and the Papas

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Many musicians begin with backup bands in the shadow of their famous leads. The Eagles backed up Linda Rondstadt, and War (famous for their song "Lowrider") backed up Eric Burdon after he split from the Animals. Huey Lewis actually was in a band called Clover which backed up what famous musician?
Eddie Money
Elvis Costello
Cher
Tina Turner

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Question 15:


In a well-known episode of the U.S. TV show The Brady Bunch, Greg Brady is spotted by a musical agent. Unfortunately, the agent doesn't want all the Bradys, only Greg. Subsequently, Greg leaves his brothers and sisters in the dust in favor of a solo career, and adopts a stage name. What is this stage name?
Johnny Bravo
Diamond Rio
Captain Fantastic
Action Jackson

Question 16:


Björk, the Icelandic singer and songwriter, has earned numerous Grammies, sold millions of albums, and has acted in major Hollywood movies. Before all the critical acclaim and media attention, Björk was once the lead vocalist for which alternative rock/pop band?
Fuzzbox
Curve
The Sugarcubes
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Question 17:


With five number one singles in the 1980's, singer/songwriter Lionel Ritchie has had Billboard chart successes that most musicians can only dream of. Before all this, however, Lionel experienced similar success with this soul/funk group.
The Dazz Band
The Commodores
Earth, Wind, and Fire
The O'Jays

Question 18:


Danny Elfman is one of the leading film composers in the world with acclaimed compositions for dozens of movies including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Beetlejuice, Batman, Spiderman, and Charlotte's Web. Before his incredible success scoring films, Danny was a member of which new wave rock band?
Oingo Boingo
Madness
Level 42
Wall of Voodoo

 
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