1960s Music Trivia

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