What do The Byrds and Destiny's Child have in common?
In addition to being my secret best friend, Jeopardy champ Ken Jennings is also the author of two excellent trivia-themed books: one a history/memoir (Braniac: Adventures In The Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World Of A Trivia Buffs), and the other a compendium (Ken Jennings's Trivia Almanac: 8,888 Questions In 365 Days). The latter book offers anywhere from two to four quizzes a day, with factoids sprinkled in between. Attempting to answer those quizzes has become a routine part of the day in our household. When my wife and I got to this tough-but-fun music quiz on June 1st, I knew I had to share:
What Do These Sets Of Bands Have In Common?
1. The Bee Gees, The Breeders, Nelson, The Proclaimers
2. Alphaville, Bad Company, Fine Young Cannibals, 10,000 Maniacs
3. a-ha, Duran Duran, Garbage, Paul McCartney & Wings
4. Badfinger, The Band, Joy Division, Nirvana
5. Blind Faith, Cream, Derek & The Dominoes, The Yardbirds
6. The Carpenters, Gary Lewis & The Playboys, Genesis, Rare Earth
7. Belle & Sebastian, Franz Ferdinand, Simple Minds, Travis