MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Apr 20, 2025 #312

*This artist's first solo recording in 1970 made history for its length.  He'd built up an incredible backlog of compositions by the time, all of which contained material that managed the rare feat of conveying spiritual mysticism without sacrificing his gifts for melody and grand sweeping arrangements.  Name the artist...
 
*By the time this band's last album was released in 1991, the end of the group had been foretold, as their front man was already involved in so many and different ventures.  And, he had taken all the necessary steps to retain usage of the band's name for obvious reasons, commercial and otherwise.  Name the artist and the band...
 
*This artist has had an interesting , yet arguably frustrating career.  A singer, songwriter and guitarist, he spent 5 years and 5 albums with an epic band in the early 70's, but left them just before they became a superstar act.  His departure led to a contentious relationship that included suing them for royalties he thought he deserved.  Name the artist and the former band....
 
*This megastar artist released an album in 1989 that was heavily influenced by R&B, although he was never actually considered such a performer.  The album's timing was just right as nostalgia for the 60's music-wise at least, was in high gear with big soundtracks such as Dirty Dancing and The Big Chill, taking boomers back in time.  Name the artist...
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Midnight Confessions by The Grass Roots vs You Were On My Mind  by Wee Five
 
ANSWERS
1. George Harrison
2. Mark Knopfler, Dire Straits
3. Bob Welch, Fleetwood Mac
4.  Elton John
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Battle of the Bands : The Grass Roots won the Battle by a single vote