The Beatles Quiz Book

By Adam Pearson

Are you a fan of The Beatles? Have you followed the amazing Beatles story from the early days of the band through to individual chart success? Do you know all there is to know about the fab four? If so, what better way to test your knowledge than with the 500 questions in this quiz book, each one designed to find out how much you can recall about the history of The Beatles.
This book covers the phenomenal success of the early years through to the band members’ individual careers, relationships, families and beyond. The Beatles Quiz Book is packed with information about John, Paul, George and Ringo, including questions on many of their unforgettable hits, bestselling albums, song lyrics and much more.
This quiz book is a must-have for anyone who likes the Beatles whether you are new to their music or are a lifelong fan. This tribute will appeal to fans of all ages and anyone interested in finding out about one of the most successful UK bands of all time.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Apex Publishing Limited
• Release date: Sep 10, 2013
• ISBN: 9781909143944

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Questions

The Early Days

6 July 1957 is the official meeting date of which two future Beatles?

What genre of music did The Quarrymen play?

What instrument did Colin Hanton play in The Quarrymen?

What name did The Quarrymen change to in 1960?

Which artist was the main influence for The Quarrymen?

True or false: George Harrison did not join the group until they had become The Beatles?

What year did The Quarrymen (minus Beatles) reform?

What skiffle group did Ringo Starr help form?

Who suggested the name Beetles?

Who was the German woman who created the mop top?

Hamburg

What year did The Beatles begin performing in Hamburg?

Who was The Beatles booking agent who decided to send the band to Hamburg?

While Pete Best would sing ‘Peppermint Twist’, which Beatle would play drums?

Why did Stuart Sutcliffe leave The Beatles?

Why was George Harrison deported from Germany in November 1961?

Who became The Beatles’ permanent road manager in 1962?

When The Beatles returned to Germany in April 1962 what devastating news reached them?

With which German record label did The Beatles sign a one-year contract in June 1961?

After 1962, what year did The Beatles next play in Hamburg?

What is the name of the memorial square constructed in Hamburg in 2008?

George Martin

What year was George Martin born?

George Martin’s first production to reach number one was ‘You’re Driving Me Crazy’/’Charley My Boy’ in 1961 by which group?

Which Beatle told George Martin that he did not like his tie?

In what year did George Martin win a Brit award for Outstanding Contribution to Music?

Which solo Beatles album did George Martin produce for Ringo Starr in 1970?

George Martin was nominated for an Oscar for scoring which Beatles movie?

Which Beatles album had a whole side devoted the George Martin’s orchestral score?

Which James Bond movie did George Martin compose the score for?

In what year was George Martin made Knight Bachelor for his services to music?

Other than keyboard instruments, what does George Martin also play?

1962

With which record label did the Beatles audition in January 1962?

What was the B side of ‘My Bonnie’ by Tony Sheridan and The Beatles released in January 1962?

While Pete Best was ill in February 1962, who filled in as drummer for The Beatles for two performances at The Cavern Club?

What act did The Beatles support at a concert at Cambridge Hall, Southport on 26 July 1962?

The Beatles played a gig at The Cavern Club on 15 August 1962, what was the significance of this performance?

Who filled in as drummer for The Beatles briefly in August 1962?

What happy event occurred on 23 August 1962?

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