Rick Groene

@Hot_Pepper76 From Muswell Hiil, it’s The Kinks

"All Day and All of the Night" (1964) followed right behind "You Really Got Me" and helped cement this British band's early sound. It became one of their signature songs. Do you remember the band's name?x.com/calmalgodown/s…

@Hot_Pepper76 Bob Dylan is Jakob’s father

"One Headlight" '97 this singer/songwriter uses driving imagery to reflect life’s challenges, disappointments, and the need to keep moving even when things aren’t perfect. Do you know the name of this frontman's legendary father?

@Hot_Pepper76 Tina Weymouth of the Talking Heads

Born November 22, 1950, in Coronado, California, she is an American musician, singer, and songwriter who has played a major role in shaping the sound of new wave and alternative music. She was a founding member of a well-known band that became hugely influential and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 as part of that group. Her father, Ralph Weymouth, was a U.S. Navy Vice Admiral, and her mother, Laura Bouchage, was a French-Breton immigrant. She grew up in a devout Roman Catholic household and was the third of eight children, including two sisters who later collaborated with her in a side project she formed, and a brother who became an architect and designed the Salvador Dalí Museum in Florida. Because of her father’s military career, the family moved frequently, living in Hawaii, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Los Angeles, and Iceland before eventually settling near Washington, D.C. The constant relocations made her a very shy child but also exposed her to a wide variety of cultures and experiences. She discovered music at a young age, joining Mrs. Tufts’ Potomac English Hand Bell Ringers at 12 and touring with the group. At 14, she began teaching herself guitar. Her early inspirations included Bob Dylan and Peter, Paul & Mary. While a student at the Rhode Island School of Design, she met future bandmates and was asked to join as a bass player because they could not find someone suitable. She learned bass in her 20s and quickly became an essential part of the group, developing a distinct minimalist, funk-infused style that became central to their signature sound. During a hiatus from her main band, she and her husband formed a side project in 1980, which included her two sisters as collaborators. She later contributed to other projects in 1996, produced albums for other artists, and contributed to Gorillaz’s 2001 track 19-2000. She has also supported independent music as a judge for the Independent Music Awards and worked with artists like Chicks on Speed. While she has not personally won a Grammy, she has contributed to Grammy-nominated and winning projects, and her work has earned her recognition in the music industry. She was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and has been honored for her influence through various awards and her support of independent music. She married her bandmate in 1977, and they raised two sons in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she currently resides. In 2022, she was in a serious car accident. Her extended family includes a niece who served as publisher and CEO of The Washington Post. What is her name?

@Hot_Pepper76 The Grateful Dead. Great song and great band

"Touch of Grey" ('87) despite being one of the most famous live acts ever, this song was their only top-40 single, which technically puts them in "one-hit wonder" territory if you’re only looking at Billboard charts. Name the band.

@TheExtremeMusi1 No.....love them!

Do you actually like Lynyrd Skynyrd???

@414bubbler @Hot_Pepper76 You like the Doors Tim?

@rick_groene @Hot_Pepper76 I’ll never get over the doors, bro.

Name a band or artist that makes you change the station?

@allrockmusic Easy for me....Dead Flowers. My favorite Stones track

What’s your favorite track on this album?

@Hot_Pepper76 Yup - in fact I was at the jump shown at Kings Island outside of Cincinnati

Throwback to Evel Knievel, 50 years ago, he was pushing the limits of what could be done on two wheels. Did anyone ever see him jump?

@Hot_Pepper76 Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band

This song was written about a charming risk-taker, exciting but unwilling to change. The character is a mix of people the songwriter met in Hollywood. Can you name the artist/songwriter and the band behind this 1978 hit?

@Hot_Pepper76 Katrina and the Waves

Walking on Sunshine was originally a slow ballad, but the band sped it up and added horns, turning it into the upbeat ’80s anthem that’s powered countless movies, TV shows, and commercials. Name the band.

@RadioGenoa Since Jesus is the easy choice, I'd like to have St. Paul come back

Which historical figure would you bring back to life?

@OneOutof4 Wild Cherry

This American band was formed in 1970 in Ohio. ‘Play That Funky Music’ was released in 1976 and hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was the group's only US Top 40 song. 👉🏻 Name the band.

@Hot_Pepper76 Sweet?

None of the band played instruments on this track, session musicians handled it, and the video is all mimed. Typical in that era. Critics weren’t impressed, but it still hit #18 in the US in 1973. Name the band.

@Hot_Pepper76 The Kinks!

1964. London. Ray Davies, wrote this raw, unforgettable riff that became their breakthrough hit. It hit #1 in the UK and the Top 10 in the U.S., adding a gritty, energetic edge to the British Invasion. Who likes this today? Name the band.

@Hot_Pepper76 Bay City Rollers

"Saturday Night", is this bubblegum pop? Powered by its infectious spell-it-out chant, it shot to #1 in the U.S. in early 1976. Do you remember this one or the band's name?

@Hot_Pepper76 The Clash. Love them

Throwback to this punk classic: London Calling, released in 1979. It’s raw, rebellious, and packed with energy, capturing a snapshot of late ’70s urban life. Know the band, and are you a fan?

@Hot_Pepper76 Rod Stewart

A timeless 1977 love ballad that pours out pure devotion. Written by the artist himself, though he keeps the inspiration a little mysterious, it became a worldwide hit. Are you a fan? Name the artist.

@Hot_Pepper76 The Buggles 'Video Killed the Radio Star'

Who knows this answer without using Grok?

@Hot_Pepper76 John Mayer. I strongly dislike his personal stuff but love him out front of Dead and Company. Hard to imagine that this is the face of the future for The Grateful Dead.

This song, "Your Body Is a Wonderland," was written about the artist’s first girlfriend at 14, originally called "Strawberry Wonderland." Released in 2002, he earned a Grammy, though Blender later listed it among the "50 Worst Songs Ever." Name this artist.