MUSIC QUIZ FROM LOONEY’S TUNES SHOW Sept 15, 2024 #286

*After spending the better part of the 1980's as a solo acoustic troubadour, the co-founder of a great band in the 60's landed a contract for a solo album with Arista Records at the turn of the 1990's.  He had some excellent contributions from folks like Tom Petty and Mike Campbell amongst others.  Known for his most excellent guitar work, name the artist and his band from the 60's ...
 
*An unlikely pairing of rock and bluegrass superstars actually produced some excellent and most effortless-sounding music.  The rocker always loved rockabilly and blues tunes and injected them into the music along with some excellent harmony vocals from both that seem to meld seamlessly.  Name the artists...
 
*Walking a tightrope between progressive rock, hard rock and blues, this British band earned a loyal following in both the U.S. and Europe.  Despite the consistent quality of their work, several band members would go on to greater success after moving on from the group. The 1970 album we'll dip into this evening was the last one they released prior to the key members leaving.  Name the band...
 
*This great British band took a five-year hiatus back in the early 70's, but some great music was released during that time.  This particular album featured 2 of the band's members playing guitars and basses, backed by a group that included members of the band, Providence.  Name the British band and the members who got together to make the album...
 
 
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
On A Carousel by Hollies vs Daydream by Lovin’ Spoonful
 
ANSWERS
1.Roger McGuinn, The Byrds
 
2.Robert Plant, Allison Krause
 
3.Spooky Tooth
 
4.The Moody Blues.   Justin Hayward & John Lodge
 
Battle of the Bands : Lovin’ Spoonful won with 54% of the votes
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