Person trivia - another forum game

[idb]

Yeah, Buddy Holly I reckon too.

[Naki Rat]

Yeah, Buddy Holly I reckon too.

Not Buddy. About 20 years too early.

He did it barefoot.

[Winston001]

Johnny Allen Hendrix

[MisterD]

Johnney Allen Hendrix

Seattle is not in the South...so I'm saying Ronnie Van Zant

[Naki Rat]

Seattle is not in the South...so I'm saying Ronnie Van Zant

:2thumbsup: Got it, before a clue including Freebird made it a giveaway.

You're up.

[MisterD]

A gypsy, without whose inspiration we may never have had Heavy Metal.

[driftn]

Judist Preast. Thats not spelt right but you know what I mean.

[MisterD]

No, we're looking for one person. He was instrumental in a very handy way...

[Naki Rat]

Hendrix's discography includes "Band of Gypsys" :scratch: ?

[MisterD]

No, the gypsy bit wasn't cryptic...he really was a Romany and was always known by his gypsy name.

[mikeey01]

UK or USA band?

[HenryDorsetCase]

A gypsy, without whose inspiration we may never have had Heavy Metal.

Tony Iommi's guitar teacher?

[HenryDorsetCase]

django rheinhardt?

[MisterD]

Tony Iommi's guitar teacher?

OK...the link to the Heavy Metal part of the clue is made. Now, you need to think about why Tony's sound came about...and why it might never have.

[HenryDorsetCase]

Tony lost the tips of two fingers in an industrial accident the day that he was due to end work at some Birmingham factory. He was due to go on tour with his {then) band but couldnt due to the injury. He spent a lot of time recovering and trying to play guitar again but was in a lot of pain. He made "fingertips" for himself and had to detune his guitar (to the famous "diminished fifth" devils tuning) so as to be able to play at all. Less string tension meant he could still play but in different keys.


edit: Yup, Django Rheinhart: Romany, guitar player, injured hand.

[MisterD]

django rheinhardt?

Bingo! You didn't even need the further prompting.

Tony Iommi nearly gave up playing guitar after he lost the tips of his fingers but was disuaded by his boss using Django (who lost the use of a couple of fingers in a fire) as an example...

[HenryDorsetCase]

OK:

My father came from Muscle Shoals and now I am paying homage to the Stax sound:

Who am I?

bonus point: what am I doing?

[idb]

OK:

My father came from Muscle Shoals and now I am paying homage to the Stax sound:

Who am I?

bonus point: what am I doing?

Devon Allman, son of Gregg Allman.
Has a band called Honeytribe.

[Winston001]

This person is ranked 18th in the world just behind a pinko neighbour who is 17th. :shifty:

[Bald Eagle]

This person is ranked 18th in the world just behind a pinko neighbour who is 17th. :shifty:

S. Robson Walton (http://www.forbes.com/lists/2010/10/billionaires-2010_S-Robson-Walton_P47X.html)

[Winston001]

Nice guess but no cigar. I doubt that Liliane Bettencourt at no 17 could be described as of a pinko persuasion :D

Nevertheless you are on the right track.

[Jackal]

This person is ranked 18th in the world just behind a pinko neighbour who is 17th. :shifty:

PM John Key. 18th richest world leader with a worth of $53 mill. One behind The Aussie PM

[Winston001]

Go Jackal - we have a winner. :2thumbsup Who'd a thought Kevin Rudd, a Labour man would be worth $85 million. Good on him.

Your turn.

[Jackal]

Number 449 - 'As sharp as a pin' - He was born in 'Peaguin Town'??????

[Winston001]

Sheesh I dunno - Freddy Spencer?

[MisterD]

Fred Allen - "The Needle" AB number 449. Didn't know Oamaru was "Penguin Town" before though...

[MisterD]

Even though he was regarded as a villan there, he emigrated to Australia and died in 1995. He refused to apologise because it was his duty to follow orders.

[Jackal]

Fred Allen - "The Needle" AB number 449. Didn't know Oamaru was "Penguin Town" before though...

You got it MisterD. Oamaru is full of the little fishie smelling things. When Fred 'The Needle' Allen was the AB Coach he had a record of 14 test wins from 14 games. Your turn......................

[Winston001]

Didn't know Oamaru was "Penguin Town" before though...

Dang - I did but Jackal spelt it Peaguin so I assumed he was correct.....:angry:.....:yes:

[MisterD]

My clue in post 1027

(up there! up there! ^^)

[Winston001]

This ordinary man made a place in pop culture history.

[Berries]

Is it Gary Glitter?

[Winston001]

LOL no but I like it.

[Winston001]

Its unlikely you'll know this man's name but his place is famous and he deserves a nod from history. Crosby Still Nash and Young even wrote a song about it and mention him in the lyrics.

[Padmei]

I'm going on down to Yasgurs farm
gonna join in a rock n roll band

[Winston001]

I'm going on down to Yasgurs farm
gonna join in a rock n roll band

Yeah! Max Yasgur. Woodstock. Well done, over to you.

[Padmei]

Chelsea Mornings, Moon units, Bluebirds, Lizard kings they all came from here

[FJRider]

Chelsea Mornings, Moon units, Bluebirds, Lizard kings they all came from here

New York City ... :innocent:

[Padmei]

You've got the right country but don't start resting on your laureals.

[Winston001]

Sheesh Padmei, that is really obscure. :sweatdrop Frank, Jim,....et al. Guessed it last night but only confirmed by your hint. Interesting stuff and it seems that John wrote 12:30 about the same place. I'll leave it for someone else to finish.

[Padmei]

Sheesh Padmei, that is really obscure. :sweatdrop Frank, Jim,....et al. Guessed it last night but only confirmed by your hint. Interesting stuff and it seems that John wrote 12:30 about the same place. I'll leave it for someone else to finish.

Sorry bro I didn't actually think it was that bad. Still you could be like Wile E coyote & drop off into a canyon

[Trudes]

Florida?
New Mexico?

[Winston001]

Sorry bro I didn't actually think it was that bad. Still you could be like Wile E coyote & drop off into a canyon

No way man. Sharon used to live nearby and you know what happened to her. :shit:

[Padmei]

Ok this area is in LA & was a hangout for Frank Zappa, Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Graeme Nash & David crsoby. Grame Nash wrote "our house' about his house here. It was the name of a movie a few years ago & as Winston says the manson murders were near here.

[Coolz]

Beverly Hills?

[HenryDorsetCase]

Ok this area is in LA & was a hangout for Frank Zappa, Jim Morrison, Joni Mitchell, Graeme Nash & David crsoby. Grame Nash wrote "our house' about his house here. It was the name of a movie a few years ago & as Winston says the manson murders were near here.

Laurel Canyon?

[HenryDorsetCase]

No way man. Sharon used to live nearby and you know what happened to her. :shit:

ah just twigged who "sharon" is in this context. That was awful.

[Winston001]

ah just twigged who "sharon" is in this context. That was awful.

Aw shucks man, I try.

Wait - you mean the murders??

[HenryDorsetCase]

Wonderland Avenue

[Padmei]

Laurel Canyon?

Yep well done. I thought it would be an easy one sorry as it is a place I've always wanted to visit if I ever get back to seppoland again.
BTW The movie Laureal Canyon is actually not a bad movie if you're after something pedestrian to watch. Even has a Triumph in it.
Over to you I guess - is that right?

[Winston001]

Yep well done. I thought it would be an easy one sorry as it is a place I've always wanted to visit

Only semi-easy for us old hippies. Anyway for the record here is a full webpage of all the Laurel Canyon connections http://www.mygen.com/Laurel_Canyon-David_McGowan_report.htm

[Winston001]

Yep well done. I thought it would be an easy one sorry as it is a place I've always wanted to visit

Only semi-easy for us old hippies. And yes HDC, Wonderland Ave was central.

Anyway for the record here is a full webpage of all the Laurel Canyon connections http://www.mygen.com/Laurel_Canyon-David_McGowan_report.htm

[HenryDorsetCase]

Neil Young lived there and Warren Zevon too I think.

This is simple for any rock fan:

classic training
avant garde leaning
pioneer of drone

who am I?

[Coolz]

John Cale?

[Padmei]

pioneer of drone

who am I?

Oh damn I should know it but can't & I'm damn well not gonna google it.

[HenryDorsetCase]

John Cale?

the one, the only, Mr John Cale. The Welsh co-founder of the Velvet Underground.

[Coolz]

I'm a big fan of Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground. Ok here's a nonmusical one...He was known as the Robin Hood of Texas...

[Winston001]

Rick Perry

[Winston001]

Another clue please Coolz?

[Padmei]

Has he got saddlebags like large labia?

[Coolz]

Forgot about this thread. My bad...He was a train robber and outlaw in wild west days.

[Winston001]

William Munny

[Coolz]

He was shot and died on his 27th birthday.

[Coolz]

The answer is Sam Bass. Sam had no time for Samuel Colt's .45. Six bullets won't do you any good if you can't hit a barn door at more than 25 yards. He carried a single shot Dragoon pistol and when called out to a showdown, in which the combatants usually started about 100 yards apart and walked towards each other,usually drawing at about 25 yards, he would casualy pull his old Dragoon from his belt, line up the 13 inch barrel and shot them dead when they were 75 yards away.

[Winston001]

Good on ya Coolz, educated us for the day. Nothing wrong with difficult questions. Have another go.

[Coolz]

He was a cooper by trade and is credited with building N.Z.'s first still.

[Winston001]

Murdoch McRae

[Coolz]

McRae established the first cottage industry but this fella was before him, distilling his 'Chained Lightning' from the root of the cabbage tree and selling it to whalers.

[Winston001]

Owen McShane

[Coolz]

Correct. Well done.

[Winston001]

This actor co-wrote an iconic counter-culture film from which a soundtrack album was released. Bike rally bands are fond of playing from it.

[MisterD]

This actor co-wrote an iconic counter-culture film from which a soundtrack album was released. Bike rally bands are fond of playing from it.

Either I need another clue to narrow the field, or I'm barking up the wrong tree - Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper were both co-writers on Easy Rider

[Winston001]

YES! Well done MisterD, Peter Fonda is the man. The clue was "fond". Seems like I'm in a hippie timelock at the moment. :D Incidentally Terry Southern helped write the screenplay too.

Over to you.