1960s Music Trivia Book Preview
My latest book is in the editing stage, but I thought I would share some of the questions that you will find in the book.
General Trivia
- Who wrote the book In His Own Write? – John Lennon
- This country artist recorded an album at Folsom Prison. – Johnny Cash
- Who sued Chubby Checker for $100,000 over the song ‘Quarter to Three’? – Gary U.S. Bonds
Future Stars
- This former Anthrax lead guitarist is also a watchmaker. Who is he? – Dan Spitz
- He makes roping the wind look easy. – Garth Brooks
Billboard Hits
- The actor Lorne Greene had this #1 single backed with the song “Bonanza”. What was the name of the man lying face down in the desert sand with an ounce of lead under his heart? “Ringo” – Lorne Greene
- The Mamas and the Papas can’t trust this day. “Monday, Monday” – The Mamas and the Papas
- Paid to pack records for a South African record company, Solomon Linda, a Zulu singer, wrote “Wimoweh” in 1939.It hit number one in the United States in 1962 when The Tokens got a hold of it. “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” – The Tokens
Who Sang
- ‘Don’t Break the Heart that Loves You’ – Connie Francis
- ‘Harper Valley PTA’ – Jeannie C. Riley
