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Be the first to answer this correctly, and win a free, autographed copy of my forthcoming CD, From Buck Owens Blvd. to Merle Haggard Drive (must be at the CD release party to collect prize; details to be announced at BSU).
What was the name of the group that played at the Blackboard in...
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The date was 02/12/08. It was Merle Haggard Day, the day of a visit by Merle to a street-naming ceremony marking the naming of Merle Haggard Drive. That brings me to this question:
True or False?
A local singer/songwriter who attended the ceremony had his pen stolen by Merle...
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Welcome to Bakersfield Sound Trivia Quest. Here's your question:
Which recent Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee became the very first woman to be interviewed on the all-new KWMR radio show, Bakersfield and Beyond?
a. Tammy Wynette (pictured here)
b. The late Bonnie Owens...
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"An intimate atmosphere prevailed at the Blackboard despite the large crowds it attracted. The Blackboard was a place where everybody knew everybody, and this included the convivial cocktail waitresses who established a camaraderie with their customers, and shared with them in the...
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Welcome to Bakersfield sound Trivia Quest. I'm Dr. BLT, and I'll be your host. Answer the question posted in the title of this blog and win an mp3 of the song when it comes out.
Ready? Set? Blog and roll!
Boy Born from the Dustbowl
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I used to use it frequently without hesitation. I used it in an interview I did with Merle former right-hand man of 20 years, and keyboard player for Merle Haggard and the Strangers, local musical genius, Mark Yeary. I think he mentioned something about it to me, but I didn't...
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Welcome to Bakersfield Sound Trivia Quest. I'm your host, Dr BLT. The first question in today's Bakersfield Sound Trivia Quest special Stand by Me edition is planted in the subject line. This photoshopped picture is from a Bakersfield Sound coloring book I'm working on...
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Welcome to Bakersfield Sound Trivia Quest. I'm Dr. BLT and I'll be your host.
The link to this "hick" hop song, from the CD, Confessions of a Buckaholic, by yours truly, got it's first internet hit in 2006. It's called BYOB.
http://www.drblt.net
Now,...
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Good morning, Bakersfield! Today at
Bakersfield Sound Underground
http://www.bakersfieldsound...
you can find out more about what the role this man, Lloyd Reading (pictured here with my daughter) is playing in moving the Bakersfield sound of yore to a new generation, and...
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Here's your clue, and it doubles as a free Dr BLT download:
Ticket to Ride
words and music by J. L. and P.M.
Dr BLT feat. Roxie
http://www.drblt.net/music/...
The winner (the first one to get the correct answer and post it in the comments section) receive a copies of...
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After posting your answer in the comments section below, go undergound to find Part II and answer it in the comments section at:
http://www.bakersfieldsound...
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Welcome to Bakersfield Sound trivia quest. I'm Dr. BLT. I'll be your host. Just identify the Beatle behind me in this photo, then visit...
http://www.bakersfieldsound...
To hear the Bo Diddley tribute song and find the answer to this question in the lyrics:
How...
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Imagine the Beatles walking down the Streets of Bakersfield instead of Abbey Road. "It isn't hard to do." Imagination is what Bakersfield Sound Underground is all about, and today you will find a very special edition of Bakersfield Sound Underground Trivia Quest, in which...
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Welcome to the latest edition of Bakersfield Sound Trivia Quest. I'm Dr. BLT. I'll be your blog n roll host.
Today's questions are embeded in the song fragment you are hearing if you've hit the play button on the play station located in the top left-hand corner of this blog...
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that might not be enough for you to correctly identify this important figure in the evolution of the Bakersfield Sound. So, feel free to hit this link for more clues:
http://www.bakersfieldsound...
and be sure to Stay Tuned at:
http://www.drblt.net
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It's as simple as that to win. Today's blog n roll trivia gift is the pleasure that comes with knowing that you have a huge fund of knowledge containing the history and continuing evolution of the Bakersfield Sound.
And when you're speaking of the BAKERSFIELD SOUND Trivia, nothing is...
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What Buck Owens' hit written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison was covered by the Beatles?
Today's gift to the winner will be the self-satisfaction that comes with having a vast fund of knowledge about the Bakersfield Sound and the history and evolution of that sound.
Ready? ...
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I took this photo at the Crystal Palace on Saturday, April 12, 2008. I call it Passing the Torch. There's an old star from the Bakersfield Sound era pictured here, and a young star, currently hot on the country charts. The other guy is someone I met at Homer Joy's birthday...
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In the game of blog n roll, I supply the topic and the tune and you supply the talk. Today's topic is the inspiration behind the song you are hearing from the play station on the top left-hand corner of this blog post if you've hit the play bar.
Simply answer the question to the best of your...
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It's still your birthday for 2 minutes, so have a Happy 2, Homer! Oh, it's now 1 minute. I better hurry!
Here's your hint:
http://www.tollbooth.org/20...
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That is the question, and it's an easy one for many. The first one to get it correct wins a front-row pass to my Relay for Life Performance at Starbucks on Rosedale Highway near Calloway, next to Wendys this Thursday, April 17 at 6 pm.
Ready, set, blog n roll!
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http://www.billboard.com/bb...
Time's up.
Here's the second question:
What's wrong with this picture?
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That's the first question.
The second one is this: Which one on the picture runs Trout's and is poised to be a major player in the changing of the guard from the Bakersfield Sound pioneers and those torch-bearing Bakersfield artists most heavily influenced by their music?
Here's...
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C'mon, you can do it! Welcome to my blog n roll studio. I'm your host, Dr BLT. In the game of blog n roll, I supply the topic and the tunes, and you supply the talk.
I took this pic at the Merle Haggard street-signing ceremony a few weeks back, on The Day Merle Haggard...
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Bakersfield Sound Trivia Quest:
What was the name of the band that played at the Crystal Palace several days after Johnny Cas passed away---the one featured on this music video that also happens to feature me and many others?:
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
1. Steppenwolf...
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Are you feeling lucky? Here is your Bakersfield Sound Quest Trivia Question of the Day
The Bakersfield Sound Mural and Future Projects idea session was held at:
1. Trout's in 1922
2. The Blackboard in 2004
3. Zingo's Cafe in 1957
4. The Crystal Palace in...
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