General Knowledge Quiz

[BigDog]

Robert Fripp?

Afraid not.

 

[Donny Dave]

Who played guitar on the original version of David Bowie's The Prettiest Star?

I had to look thus up (so I can't answer) and was surprised at the answer. Superb question!

 

[DaleCooper]

Peter Frampton

 

[BigDog]

Peter Frampton

Incorrect.

 

[BigDog]

Is it time for a reveal?

 

[DaleCooper]

Is it time for a reveal?

A bit early for that. Hank Marvin

 

[BigDog]

A bit early for that. Hank Marvin

I'm hungry and it's not him.

 

[randyrippley]

Nile Rogers

 

[Ashley Hill]

Marc Bolan?

 

[BigDog]

Marc Bolan?

Correct card.

 

[Ashley Hill]

Which musician links BBCs Holiday show and ITVs Wish You Were Here?

 

[Ashley Hill]

Surely someone remembers these shows hosted by Cliff Michelmore and Judith Chalmers?

 

[Spamcan81]

Surely someone remembers these shows hosted by Cliff Michelmore and Judith Chalmers?

We may remember the programmes but not necessarily the musical connection.

 

[Ashley Hill]

I’ll give the answer tonight if there are no guesses.

 

[BigDog]

I’ll give the answer tonight if there are no guesses.

Cliff Richard lol.

 

[Ashley Hill]

Cliff Richard lol.

Not Sue Barkers ex.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

I don't know why but Gordon Giltrap has popped into my brain regarding Wish You Were Here?

I will therefore guess at Gordon Giltrap.

 

[Ashley Hill]

I don't know why but Gordon Giltrap has popped into my brain regarding Wish You Were Here?

I will therefore guess at Gordon Giltrap.

Is correct. Heartsong was the theme for BBCs Holiday and Carnival for ITVs Wish You Were Here,both by Gordon Giltrap. Your turn to find a cheap ticket to the next question…..

 

[OhNoAPacer]

How is Vanessa Atalanta better known?

 

[BigDog]

How is Vanessa Atalanta better known?

Red Admiral?

 

[OhNoAPacer]

Red Admiral?

Is the correct answer.

You can now metamorphosise into the next question.

 

[BigDog]

The Lapwing is also known as?

 

[Mcr Warrior]

The Lapwing is also known as?

Peewit? (Quite a few other variants as well).

 

[BigDog]

Peewit? (Quite a few other variants as well).

Yes, quite easy, green plover as well.

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Next question upcoming tomorrow morning...

 

[Mcr Warrior]

Here we go... Which fictional TV character had the alias of "Hiram K. Hackenbacker"? (Opinions differ as to whether this might actually have been their real name!)

 

[OhNoAPacer]

That would be Brains from Thunderbirds

 

[Mcr Warrior]

That would be Brains from Thunderbirds

F-A-B. Correct answer. Your turn to set the next question.

 

[OhNoAPacer]

What is the first name of Ian McClaines adopted son?

 

[xotGD]

Ian