The Beatles' solo careers Trivia
The Beatles' solo careers trivia highlights the distinct paths each member took after the Liverpool band split in 1970. From chart-topping albums and landmark concerts to unexpected collaborations and cultural milestones, their post-Beatles work helped define rock and pop across the 1970s and beyond.
Easy The Beatles' solo careers Trivia
13 questions
These easy The Beatles' solo careers trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
What was the name of the band Paul McCartney formed in 1971 with Linda McCartney and Denny Laine?
Answer: Wings
Paul McCartney formed Wings in 1971 with Linda McCartney and Denny Laine.
Question 2
Which John Lennon solo song from 1971 shares its title with a famous plea for peace?
- A.Imagine
- B.Jealous Guy
- C.Mind Games
- D.Instant Karma!
Answer: Imagine
John Lennon released the solo song "Imagine" in 1971.
Question 3
George Harrison organized what major 1971 benefit event?
Answer: The Concert for Bangladesh
George Harrison organized the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971.
Question 4
Which Ringo Starr song became a No. 1 U.S. hit in 1973?
- A.Photograph
- B.It Don't Come Easy
- C.You're Sixteen
- D.Back Off Boogaloo
Answer: Photograph
Ringo Starr had a No. 1 U.S. hit with "Photograph" in 1973.
Question 5
In what city was John Lennon killed in 1980?
Answer: New York City
John Lennon was shot and killed in New York City in 1980.
Question 6
What is the title of George Harrison's 1970 triple album?
Answer: All Things Must Pass
George Harrison released the triple album "All Things Must Pass" in 1970.
Question 7
What was the title of Paul McCartney's first solo album?
- A.Ram
- B.Wings at the Speed of Sound
- C.Band on the Run
- D.McCartney
Answer: McCartney
Paul McCartney's first solo album was titled "McCartney.".
Question 8
Who played drums for the group called Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, launched in 1989?
Answer: Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr played drums for the supergroup Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, launched in 1989.
Question 9
What album did John Lennon record together with Yoko Ono?
Answer: Double Fantasy
John Lennon and Yoko Ono recorded the album "Double Fantasy" together.
Question 10
What was the title of George Harrison's 1987 comeback album?
- A.Cloud Nine
- B.Somewhere in England
- C.Thirty Three & 1/3
- D.Gone Troppo
Answer: Cloud Nine
George Harrison's 1987 comeback album was titled "Cloud Nine.".
Question 11
Which James Bond theme did Paul McCartney record with Wings in 1973?
Answer: Live and Let Die
Paul McCartney wrote and recorded the 1973 James Bond theme "Live and Let Die" with Wings.
Question 12
Ringo Starr released a 1973 album that included contributions from John, Paul, and George. What was it called?
Answer: Ringo
Ringo Starr's 1973 album "Ringo" featured contributions from John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison.
Question 13
What 1970 John Lennon song has an exclamation point right in the title?
- A.Cold Turkey
- B.Instant Karma
- C.Imagine
- D.Power to the People
Answer: Instant Karma!
John Lennon released the song "Instant Karma!" in 1970.
The Beatles' solo careers Family Trivia
12 questions
These family The Beatles' solo careers trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
Who did Paul McCartney marry in 1969?
Answer: Linda McCartney
Paul McCartney married Linda Eastman in 1969; she became Linda McCartney.
Question 2
John Lennon and Yoko Ono's son, born in 1975, is named what?
Answer: Sean Lennon
Their son Sean was born in 1975.
Question 3
What is the name of George Harrison's only child?
Answer: Dhani Harrison
George Harrison's only child is Dhani Harrison.
Question 4
Which of Ringo Starr's sons became a drummer and is named Zak?
Answer: Zak Starkey
Ringo Starr has a son named Zak Starkey who became a drummer.
Question 5
Paul McCartney's daughter Stella became famous in which creative field?
Answer: Fashion design
Stella McCartney became a fashion designer.
Question 6
Julian Lennon was born during John Lennon's marriage to whom?
Answer: Cynthia Lennon
John Lennon's first son, Julian, was born during his marriage to Cynthia Lennon.
Question 7
George Harrison married Olivia Arias in what year?
Answer: 1978
George Harrison married Olivia Arias in 1978.
Question 8
Which actress did Ringo Starr marry in 1981?
Answer: Barbara Bach
Ringo Starr married actress Barbara Bach in 1981.
Question 9
On Paul McCartney's album "Flaming Pie," which song was written after Maureen Starkey's death?
Answer: Little Willow
"Little Willow" appears on Paul McCartney's 1997 album "Flaming Pie" and was written after Maureen Starkey's death.
Question 10
John Lennon gave a nickname to his late-1970s years at home with Sean. What did he call that time?
- A.his rooftop era
- B.househusband period
- C.his touring years
- D.his art-school return
Answer: his househusband period
John Lennon referred to his years at home with Sean in the late 1970s is his "househusband" period.
Question 11
George Harrison's home Friar Park is in which English town?
Answer: Henley-on-Thames
Friar Park, George Harrison's home, is located in Henley-on-Thames, England.
Question 12
Before Barbara Bach, Ringo Starr married Maureen Cox in what year?
Answer: 1965
Ringo Starr and Maureen Cox were married in 1965.
Fun The Beatles' solo careers Trivia
13 questions
These fun The Beatles' solo careers trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which film company did George Harrison co-found in 1978, proving a Beatle could also get the credits rolling?
Answer: Handmade Films
George Harrison co-founded Handmade Films in 1978.
Question 2
Paul McCartney teamed up with which pop megastar for the duet "Say Say Say"?
- A.Stevie Wonder
- B.Elton John
- C.Prince
- D.Michael Jackson
Answer: Michael Jackson
"Say Say Say" was a duet by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson.
Question 3
At what festival did John Lennon co-headline a 1969 Plastic Ono Band performance?
Answer: Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival
Lennon co-headlined the 1969 Plastic Ono Band performance at the Toronto Rock and Roll Revival festival.
Question 4
On TV, Ringo Starr worked the rails as which series' narrator Mr. Conductor?
Answer: Shining Time Station
Ringo Starr starred is the narrator Mr. Conductor in "Shining Time Station.".
Question 5
Which 2000 Paul McCartney release wandered into electronic collage territory instead of straightforward pop?
Answer: Liverpool Sound Collage
Paul McCartney released the electronic side-project album "Liverpool Sound Collage" in 2000.
Question 6
George Harrison's 1991 concerts in Japan were performed with which guitar hero?
- A.Jeff Beck
- B.Mark Knopfler
- C.Carlos Santana
- D.Eric Clapton
Answer: Eric Clapton
George Harrison played a concert in Japan with Eric Clapton in 1991.
Question 7
John Lennon's 1974 surprise guest spot with Elton John took place at what famous venue?
Answer: Madison Square Garden
Lennon made a surprise appearance with Elton John at Madison Square Garden in 1974.
Question 8
Which animated TV institution featured Ringo Starr appearing as himself in 1991?
Answer: The Simpsons
Ringo Starr appeared is himself on "The Simpsons" in 1991.
Question 9
What was the title of Paul McCartney's 1993 international hit with the uplifting name?
Answer: Hope of Deliverance
Paul McCartney wrote "Hope of Deliverance," which became an international hit in 1993.
Question 10
Which Monty Python film did George Harrison back through Handmade Films in 1979?
- A.Life of Brian
- B.Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- C.Jabberwocky
- D.Time Bandits
Answer: Life of Brian
George Harrison appeared in the 1979 Monty Python film "Life of Brian" is a producer through Handmade Films.
Question 11
John Lennon and Yoko Ono held their famous 1969 "Bed-In for Peace" in which city?
Answer: Montreal
Their famous "Bed-In for Peace" was staged in Montreal in 1969.
Question 12
In the 1981 comedy "Caveman," Ringo Starr played what holy figure?
Answer: The Pope
Ringo Starr played the Pope in the 1981 comedy film "Caveman.".
Question 13
From what ancient Roman landmark did Paul McCartney perform a livestream concert in 2003?
Answer: The Colosseum in Rome
Paul McCartney performed a livestream concert from the Colosseum in Rome in 2003 for a special event.
Funny The Beatles' solo careers Trivia
13 questions
These funny The Beatles' solo careers trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
What gloriously over-the-top pseudonym did Paul McCartney use for the 1977 album "Thrillington"?
Answer: Percy "Thrills" Thrillington
McCartney used the pseudonym Percy "Thrills" Thrillington for the 1977 album "Thrillington.".
Question 2
In 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono mailed what tiny item to world leaders as a peace gesture?
- A.acorns
- B.olive branches
- C.postcards
- D.sunflower seeds
Answer: acorns
Lennon and Ono sent acorns to world leaders in 1969 is a peace gesture.
Question 3
When Paul McCartney teamed up with producer Youth, what name did he record under?
Answer: The Fireman
McCartney recorded under the name The Fireman with producer Youth.
Question 4
What was the name of the 1969 press event in Vienna where John Lennon and Yoko Ono turned a bag into a concept?
Answer: Bagism
Lennon and Ono held a Bagism press event in Vienna in 1969.
Question 5
George Harrison titled a 1976 album with a wink at both his age and vinyl speed. What was it called?
Answer: Thirty Three & 1/3
Harrison's 1976 album "Thirty Three & 1/3" joked about his age and LP speed.
Question 6
Which Ringo Starr album title sounds like your nan picked the playlist in 1970?
- A.Moonlight Serenade
- B.Old Time Parade
- C.Stardust Memories
- D.Sentimental Journey
Answer: Sentimental Journey
Ringo Starr's 1970 album of standards was titled "Sentimental Journey.".
Question 7
Paul McCartney's 1978 TV special borrowed its name from a compilation album. What was the special called?
Answer: Wings Greatest
McCartney's 1978 TV special was called "Wings Greatest," named after the compilation album.
Question 8
In John Lennon and Yoko Ono's wedding announcement, they said, "from this day on, we are" what?
- A.one in peace
- B.joined forever
- C.all together
- D.two in one
Answer: two in one
Their wedding announcement included the phrase "from this day on, we are two in one.".
Question 9
George Harrison's 1974 North American tour had a nickname with a slightly dramatic stable vibe. What was it?
Answer: Dark Horse Tour
Harrison's 1974 North American tour was nicknamed the Dark Horse Tour.
Question 10
What was the title of Ringo Starr's 1975 album that sounds like a bedtime send-off from Austria?
- A.Goodnight Vienna
- B.Sleep Well Berlin
- C.Farewell Munich
- D.Dreaming in Vienna
Answer: Goodnight Vienna
Ringo Starr released an album in 1975 titled "Goodnight Vienna.".
Question 11
During his 1970s separation period, John Lennon briefly used what melodramatic alias?
Answer: Mel Torment
Lennon once used the alias Mel Torment during his separation period in the 1970s.
Question 12
George Harrison pops up as a singing caricature in the music video for which song?
Answer: Got My Mind Set on You
Harrison appears is a singing caricature in the music video for "Got My Mind Set on You.".
Question 13
In 2021, Paul McCartney issued a reworked companion to "McCartney III." What was this album called?
Answer: McCartney III Imagined
McCartney released "McCartney III Imagined" in 2021, reworking songs from "McCartney III.".
Hard The Beatles' solo careers Trivia
14 questions
These hard The Beatles' solo careers trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Which live album did George Harrison help turn into a Grammy Album of the Year winner in 1973, contrary to the false claim that John Lennon won it as a principal artist in 1971?
Answer: The Concert for Bangladesh
The fact specifies that the claim about Lennon winning in 1971 is false; the winning album was The Concert for Bangladesh, which won in 1973 for George Harrison and various artists.
Question 2
Paul McCartney and Wings were busted for marijuana possession in January 1980 in what country, derailing the planned tour there?
Answer: Japan
The arrest took place in Japan in January 1980 and caused the cancellation of the tour.
Question 3
On Ringo Starr's 1974 album Goodnight Vienna, which older pop song did he cover?
Answer: Only You (And You Alone)
Goodnight Vienna included Ringo's cover of Only You (And You Alone).
Question 4
What song gave John Lennon his only solo U.S. No. 1 single during his lifetime?
Answer: Whatever Gets You thru the Night
Whatever Gets You thru the Night was Lennon's only solo U.S. No. 1 single while he was alive.
Question 5
What is the name of the company Paul McCartney founded in the early 1970s that grew into a major music publishing operation?
Answer: MPL Communications
McCartney founded MPL Communications, which became a major music publishing company.
Question 6
George Harrison launched which record label in 1974?
Answer: Dark Horse Records
George Harrison founded Dark Horse Records in 1974.
Question 7
Which Ringo Starr hit had George Harrison in the producer's chair?
Answer: Back Off Boogaloo
George Harrison produced Ringo Starr's hit Back Off Boogaloo.
Question 8
At Madison Square Garden in 1974, Lennon joined Elton John for a performance of which Beatles song?
Answer: Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
John Lennon performed Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds with Elton John at Madison Square Garden in 1974.
Question 9
Paul McCartney's first major tour in more than a decade began in what year?
Answer: 1989
McCartney's 1989 world tour is his first major tour in over ten years.
Question 10
Which 1988 George Harrison single winked directly at his Beatles history?
Answer: When We Was Fab
When We Was Fab referenced Harrison's Beatles past and was released is a single in 1988.
Question 11
Ringo Starr hit No. 1 in the U.S. in 1972 singing lead on which oldie?
Answer: You're Sixteen
You're Sixteen reached No. 1 in the United States with Ringo Starr on lead vocals.
Question 12
John Lennon later gave what nickname to the period that began with his 1973 separation from Yoko Ono?
Answer: Lost Weekend
The separation in 1973 began the period Lennon later called his Lost Weekend.
Question 13
Elvis Costello collaborated with Paul McCartney on songs for which 1989 album?
Answer: Flowers in the Dirt
Costello and McCartney worked together on songs for Flowers in the Dirt.
Question 14
Which Beatle was made a knight in 2018 during his solo-career era honors roll?
Answer: Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr received a knighthood in 2018.
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