Trivia from the February 2019 Flower Power Cruise Bell Bottom Bulletin
Hope you had fun challenging yourself about the amazing artists we have lined up on the 2019 Flower Power Cruise!
Check your answers below and then make sure you see these artists LIVE and many more when we set sail on March 30, 2019. You’ll learn more about your favorite artists during panel discussions, artist Q&A’s, plus, you never know who you’ll run into while on board. The Flower Power Cruise always sells out in advance. Take advantage of our presale opportunity to secure the best rates, cabin selection and a $100 onboard credit before booking opens to the public on Thursday, March 8th. Follow the presale details here:
Questions & Answers:
- Brian Wilson wrote the lyrics for “Surfin’ USA” but it is set to the music of what song?
Answer: “Sweet Little Sixteen”
- “Surfin’ USA” was the first ever release for the Beach Boys, when was it released?
Answer: December 1961
- One of the co-founders of the Beach Boys, Al Jardine, left the group in the early 60’s, why?
Answer: He went to college for Dentistry
- Who wrote the song “Hanky Panky”?
Answer: Jeff Barry & Ellie Greenwich
- What is the real name of Tommy James?
Answer: Tommy Jackson
- What inspired Tommy James & The Shondells for naming their 1968 hit “Mony Mony”?
Answer: Inspiration came from the logo for the Mutual of New York Insurance Company- M-O-N-Y
- What was the meaning of “jefferson airplane” in the 60’s?
Answer: It was a slang term in the 60’s for a roach clip made by splitting the paper of a paper match in half lengthwise
- When did the group Jefferson Airplane form?
Answer: Summer 1965
- When did the name change from Jefferson Airplane to Jefferson Starship?
Answer: February 1974
- John Sebastion & Zal Yanovsky were the core members of The Lovin’ Spoonful. They met each other at Cass Elliott’s house when she had them over to watch what?
Answer: The Beatles US debut on The Ed Sullivan Show
- Zal Yanovsky, Denny Doherty & Cass Elliot were in a group called The Mugwamps. After Zal left the band, what group did they become?
Answer: The Mamas & the Papas
Trivia is courtesy of Steve Walsh of Hitmaker Trivia