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Certain General

Certain General bio | in Francais | Gallery 1 2 3 4 5 | Quiz

The Certain General Quiz
Here's your chance to find out the scoops on CERTAIN GENERAL. Good Luck!

1. Certain General opened up for which band at the 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.

A. Oasis
B. R.E.M.
C. U2

2. The record "Signals From the Source" is on what record label?
A. CBGB Records
B. Homestead Records
C. ROIR

3. What was the name of Parker's solo record?
A. "My Vision, My Life, My Brilliance"
B. "Mr. Parker's Band"
C. "Moods on Avenue A"

4. Drummer Marcy Saddy is a native of what country?
A. Ireland
B. Sweden
C. Canada

5. Among other music projects, Phil has performed with this jump/swing combo?
A. The Scarlet Dukes
B. Hot Club of Harlem
C. The Blue Saracens

6. Certain General first performed in Europe in what year?
A. 1985
B. 1987
C. 1984

7. What Certain General LP has been reissued THREE TIMES on different record labels?
A. "Holiday of Love"
B. "November's Heat"
C. "Cabin Fever"

8. When not playing music Parker enjoys?
A. Working on vintage automobiles like his '66 Cougar
B. Painting pictures
C. Hanging out on St. Marks Place drinking beer

9. This Certain General Song appears on the Bomp! 25th Anniversary Compilation?
A. Maximum G
B. Sell-Out
C. Killer in the House

10. Certain General toured with which band in '85?
A. Psychedelic Furs
B. The Replacements
C. New Order

11. The 2 CD set "Introduction to War" contains live material. What were the two venues where this material was recorded?
A. Danceteria (NYC) and CBGBs (NYC)
B. Whiskey a Go Go (Los Angeles) and Club Foot (Austin)
C. City Gardens (Trenton) and CBGBs (NYC)

12. Who is Joe Lupo?
A. A dynamic American singer/songwriter signed to Barclay Records in France. He befriended the band during his years living in New York.
B. Former roadie/bass player for the band in the early and mid 1980s.
C. Notable recording engineer for Certain General and Lloyd Cole among others.

13. What was the record label for "November's Heat" original LP-only release in 1985?
A. Labor Records
B. Flickknife Records
C. L'Invitation au Suicide Records

14. The General's song "Back Downtown" appears on the 2006 compilation CD NEW YORK NOISE, VOL. 2 (Soul Jazz UK). What release did this song originally appear on?
A. November's Heat
B. Holiday of Love
C. Faraway in America

15. The 1999 French reissue of "November's Heat" contains the bonus disc "Ancient Toys". What are the origins of the songs on this bonus CD?
A. Live at Club Foot, Austin, Texas May 1981
B. Collection of demos from the years 1980 to 1983
C. Live at the Embassy Club, London, February 1985