Mike Tyler

He was born David Robert Jones on January 8th, 1947 in Brixton, England.  Bowie has been described as a musical chameleon, adapting himself according to fashion and trends.  Even when he was out of fashion in the ’80s and ’90s, it was clear that Bowie was one of the most influential musicians in rock, for better and for worse. Each one of his phases in the ’70s sparked a number of subgenres, including punk, new wave, goth rock, the new romantics, and electronica. Few rockers ever had such lasting impact.

For some glittering Jack Nation points, what instrument did David Bowie learn how to play when he was 13 years old?

A)  Guitar

B)  Saxophone

C) Piano

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Ready to shovel?

Mike

Poison formed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in 1983.  After the group moved to Los Angeles, they signed a record deal with Enigma Records in 1986, and released their first album, “Look What The Cat Dragged In”. The record, spawning the Top Ten hits “I Want Action,” “Talk Dirty to Me,” and “I Won’t Forget You,” was a surprise success, selling two-million copies within a year following its release.   The group had a relatively short period of success overall, but definitely left their mark on the music industry at the peak of their career.

For a healthy dose of Jack Nation Points, which member of Poison was kicked out of the band for his excessive use of drugs and alcohol?

A)  Bret Michaels

B) Rikki Rockket

C) CC Deville

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Now, “Open Up And Say….Ahhhh”

Mike

Motley Crue formed in Los Angeles in 1981.  As one of the first and most influential hair metal bands of the ’80s, Mötley Crüe had a series of hit albums, the biggest and most noteworthy being 1989’s Dr. Feelgood.  The band went through several name changes before they were presented with the name Mottley Krue, derived from a time when one of the member’s previous bands were described as a “motley looking crew.” After agreeing on this name and altering the spelling somewhat, the newly formed group began to play at local clubs and soon became cult favorites, known for their unique stage theatrics and wild antics off the stage, including several run-ins with the law.

For a bunch of Jack Nation points, which band member suggested the group’s name?

A) Mick Mars

B) Nikki Sixx

C) Tommy Lee

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See you on the “Wild Side”!

More rock trivia tomorrow.

Mike

Foreigner formed in New York City in 1976.  The group’s leader from the beginning has been British guitarist Mick Jones, who first broke into the music biz as a session player, appearing on recordings by George Harrison and Peter Frampton, and as part of a later-day version of the little known band, Spooky Tooth.   Foreigner’s self-titled debut was issued in 1977 and became an immediate hit on the strength of the hit singles “Feels Like the First Time,” “Long, Long Way From Home,” and ”Cold As Ice,” as the album would eventually go platinum five times over.

For 100 Jack Nation points, what was Foreigner singer Lou Gramm diagnosed with in 1997?

A) Brain Tumor

B) Lung Cancer

C) Liver Disease

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Ciao for now.

Mike

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Dire Straits formed in London, England in 1977.  The band’s summer of 1985 release, “Brothers In Arms” was the group’s breakthrough album which vaulted the band into international superstar status.  Supported by the groundbreaking computer-animated video for “Money for Nothing,” a song which mocked music videos, the album became a blockbuster, spending nine weeks at the top of the American charts and selling over nine million copies.  In England, the album became the biggest-selling album of the ’80s.   The songs “Walk of Life” and “So Far Away” kept “Brothers In Arms” on the charts through 1986, and Dire Straits played over 200 dates in support of the record. Once the tour was completed, Dire Straits went on hiatus for several years.

For 100 Jack Nation Points, what subject did Dire Straits leader, Mark Knopfler study while attending Leeds University?

A)  Architecture

B)  Literature

C)  Music

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Have a great weekend!

Mike

Bon Jovi formed in Sayreville, New Jersey in 1983.  Jon Bongiovi spent most of his teen years skipping school to play rock & roll, usually in local bands with his friend David Rashbaum.  Jon’s cousin Tony owned the famous New York recording studio the Power Station, which was where Bongiovi spent alot of his time. He was hired as a janitor, and soon he was recording demos at the Power Station with several famous musicians, including members of the E Street Band and Aldo Nova.  One of these demos became a hit on local New Jersey radio.  Which demo are we talking about?

A)  In and Out of Love

B) Runaway

C) Brakeout

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Don’t forget today is the Bon Jovi Pre-Sale for their 5th show at the ACC in March!

“Have A Nice Day”.

 Mike

Bad Company formed in England in 1973.  The band was considered a “supergroup” made up of ex-King Crimson bassist Boz Burrell, former Mott the Hoople guitarist Mick Ralphs, and former members of Free, singer Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke.  Bad Company’s 1974 debut was an international smash, topping the U.S. album charts on the strength of the number one single “Can’t Get Enough of Your Love.” The following year, the band released “Straight Shooter” which was another big winner with the hit “Feel Like Making Love” and then 1976’s “Run With The Pack” was the group’s third consecutive million-selling release.  And did you know Bad Company’s Paul Rogers is presently the lead singer of Queen?

For 100 Jack Nation points, what record label can claim that Bad Company were the first band signed to their roster?

A) EMI Music

B) Apple Records

C) Swan Song

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Cheers,

Mike

Deep Purple was formed in Hertford, England, in 1968.  The band’s revolving door roster included Ritchie Blackmore, David Coverdale, Rod Evans, Ian Gillan, Nick Simper, Jon Lord and Ian Paice.  Despite the ever-changing lineup, the group enjoyed much success after changing their musical focus from progressive rock to heavy metal.  Deep Purple were once credited in the Guinness Book of World Records as the  loudest band on earth and the group is still performing and recording today.  The group was first assembled as a session band for ex-Searchers drummer Chris Curtis but quickly went their own way, touring Scandinavia before beginning work on their debut LP, “Shades Of Deep Purple”.

For 100 Jack Nation points, what did the group call themselves before settlling on the name “Deep Purple”?

A)  Deep Space

B)  Episode Six

C)  Roundabout

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Thanks for checking out the blog and I’ll talk to you Wednesday night at 6pm on-air!

More rock trivia tomorrow.

Mike

The Ramones formed in New York City in 1974.  The band’s first four albums set the blueprint for punk, especially American punk and hardcore, for the next two decades.  The group played their first concert on March 30, 1974, at New York’s Performance Studio.  By the end of the summer, the Ramones earned a residency at CBGB’s. For the next year, they played regularly at the nightclub, earning a dedicated cult following and inspiring several other artists to form bands with similar ideals.  By cutting rock & roll down to its bare essentials — four chords; a simple, catchy melody; and irresistibly inane lyrics — and speeding up the tempo considerably, the Ramones created something that was rooted in early ’60s, pre-Beatles rock & roll and pop but sounded revolutionary.  The Ramones were the very first punk band.

For 100 Jack Nation Points, what New York City Borough are The Ramones from?

A)  Queens

B)  Brooklyn

C) The Bronx

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Gabba Gabba Hey!

Mike

The former Black Sabbath frontman was born in Birmingham, England on December 3rd, 1948.  Despite enduring decades of being denounced as a Satan worshipper and psychopath, Ozzy’s wild reputation over his career has nonetheless served him very well.  Osbourne has not only had a profound effect on heavy metal, but as a showman, his instincts are impeccable and his live shows have been overwrought spectacles of gore and glitz that have endeared him to fans around the world. Indeed, Osbourne has managed to establish himself as an international superstar, capable of selling millions of records with each album and packing arenas across the globe as he will tonight in Toronto at the ACC.

For 100 Jack Nation Points, what is Ozzy’s real first name?

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All aboard the “Crazy Train” - I’ll see you at the show tonight!

Mike