Let's Play Music Trivia Jeopardy

[drew]

BONG!You've been gonged, ern, you're out-o-hereAdditional info: actually born in NYC but moved to Baton Rouge at the age of 5 (I'm sure it was with his parents), as John Henry Ramistella

[ernstinen]

Ah, I know the answer, but not only have I've been GONGED,I Cheated!!!So that's two strikes already! Ern the Cheat

[drew]

The dad of my best friend was Johnny Rivers' first hired guitar player for touring. He had a '57 Strat that he let us play anytime we wanted, he played a Tele and wouldn't let us touch it. that's why I bought my first Strat (and Super Reverb). '65 was a good year.His family still has that '57.

[drew]

This R & B artist was born in Alabama but has lived in Baton Rouge for most of the last 3 decades.His debut single reached #1 on the R & B charts in '66 and became Atlantic Records first gold record, the same song, re-release, hit #2 in the UK charts in '86 after being used in "Platoon"

[ernstinen]

Quote:The dad of my best friend was Johnny Rivers' first hired guitar player for touring. He had a '57 Strat that he let us play anytime we wanted, he played a Tele and wouldn't let us touch it. that's why I bought my first Strat (and Super Reverb). '65 was a good year.His family still has that '57.I had no idea that Johnny Rivers was from Louisiana (until I CHEATED) because he became famous out here on the L.A. Strip. His singles had such a "live" feel (maybe they were). Who played lead guitar in his band? The guitar on "Secret Agent Man" sure sounds like a Gibson (335) or Gretch semi-hollow body, not a Fender. Great stuff!Ern

[ernstinen]

Quote:This R & B artist was born in Alabama but has lived in Baton Rouge for most of the last 3 decades.His debut single reached #1 on the R & B charts in '66 and became Atlantic Records first gold record, the same song, re-release, hit #2 in the UK charts in '86 after being used in "Platoon"I'll take a guess:Who is Percy Sledge?Ern

[drew]

Quote:Who is Percy Sledge?Keeerect, you are officially ungonged.Not sure but I think Johnny played his own riffs, don't about his leads though.

[ernstinen]

Quote:Keeerect, you are officially ungonged.Not sure but I think Johnny played his own riffs, don't about his leads though. Yippee! Ungonged!Just did a little research:Ern's got good ears --- JR plays a Gibson ES-335 onstage.But on "Poor Side Of Town," he played a Gibson ES-295 (never heard of one).I believe that if Johnny played his own riffs, he played his own solos because the sound is identical.BTW Drew, I owned a hot-rodded '65 Strat that had a special pre-amp built by Bill Lawrence. It was stolen a long time ago. A couple years ago I was looking on eBay and was 99% sure I found it --- sunburst, special toggle switch etc. Some guy in Dallas was selling it for $6000. I had no proof it was mine, so I was S.O.L.Ern

[ernstinen]

O.K. 70'sHe played drums on John Lennon's "Instant Karma."Ern

[johnnydean1]

Quote:O.K. 70'sHe played drums on John Lennon's "Instant Karma."Ern Haven't got a clue!!!Ern,how are you going to celebrate your 1000th post?