*After the break-up of this classic band that got him elected into the Rock And Roll HOF in 1991, this artist collaborated with the legendary Bob Dylan on a Sam Peckinpah movie soundtrack in the early 70's and then toured with Dylan in 1975 and 1976. Name the artist and his former band....
*This artist was one of 2 sons of their father who was a bandleader and musician who also worked in an automobile plant to support the family. Sadly, the father abandoned the family completely, seeking to fulfill his dreams in California. The older brother took up the support challenge, leaving the younger son freedom to hone his musical skills listening to the likes of James Brown, Little Richard, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding and the Beatles amongst other bands. He was also a very good student and ran a 5 minute mile...at least until he discovered rock and roll. Name the artist... *Elvis Presley inspired more than a few great rock and roll artists, including this one. The artist we'll play tonight met Elvis at age 11 in Florida where Elvis was working on a film entitled, "Follow That Dream", a title our artist took to heart. Imagine driving into the great wide open with nothing but glorious possibility in one's path. Name this artist Elvis inspired...an artist who set out to follow his path...Extra credit for the title of the song... *This band's members were all born in the year 1949 and with the exception of a brief time off from 1977-1979, they've been churning out classic rock tracks. They appeared in the 1990 movie, Back To The Future III as a square dance band. Name the band Battle Of The Bands! You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet by Bachman Turner Overdrive vs Shapes of Things by Yardbirds Answers: 1. Roger McGuinn Byrds 2. Bob Seger 3. Tom Petty Running Down a Dream 4. Z Z Top Listeners picked Yardbirds with 53% of votes
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