Three Dog Night
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What is the orgin of the name Three Dog Night?
In Northern California, full moons were called "dog nights." The band's first three rehearsals were during dog nights.
On cold nights, indigenous Australians would cuddle with dingos...especially cold nights were called three dog nights.
Before they were famous, Danny Hutton, Cory Wells and Chuck Negron each independently promised to purchase a dog from an attractive labrador retriever breeder at a party after one of their shows.
ANSWER: Danny Hutton's girlfreind coined the name after seeing an article in in a magainze. For other great band name origins, try this quiz: http://www.mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=712. Danny Hutton's girlfreind coined the name after seeing an article in in a magainze. For other great band name origins, try this quiz: http://www.mentalfloss.com/quiz/quiz.php?q=712.
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During the band's hiatus, Corey Wells became a field editor for what magazine?
Time
Newsweek
Outdoor Life
ANSWER: Wells, an avid fisherman, also appeared on a few episodes of the TV show American Sportsman. Wells, an avid fisherman, also appeared on a few episodes of the TV show American Sportsman.
3 of 10
When the band broke up in 1976, how many of the seven original musicans played their farewell show?
7
6
3
ANSWER: Only Negron, Wells and Greenspoon were still with the band for the final show at LA's Greek Theater...although the band reunited in 1981. Only Negron, Wells and Greenspoon were still with the band for the final show at LA's Greek Theater...although the band reunited in 1981.
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Corey Wells was performing at a bar called The Whisky A Go-Go when what noted duo asked him to join their tour?
Hall & Oates
Sonny & Cher
Captain & Tennille
ANSWER: It was on this tour that Wells meet Danny Hutton. It was on this tour that Wells meet Danny Hutton.
5 of 10
While not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in 2001, Three Dog night was inducted into what hall of fame?
The Crytozoological Monikers Hall Of Fame
The Northern Ukranian Music Hall Of Fame
The Vocal Group Hall Of Fame
ANSWER: Located in the thriving metropolis of Sharon, Pennslyvania, the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame inducts only whole groups for their contribution to music. Located in the thriving metropolis of Sharon, Pennslyvania, the Vocal Group Hall Of Fame inducts only whole groups for their contribution to music.
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How many gold albums does Three Dog Night have to their name?
3
5
13
ANSWER: They have also charted 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, although they still have a ways to go to match Elvis' record of 151. They have also charted 21 Billboard Top 40 hits, although they still have a ways to go to match Elvis' record of 151.
7 of 10
Who was one of Three Dog Night's backup singers, who would later find solo success?
Cher
Bonnie Tyler
Donna Summer
ANSWER: Known then as Donna Gaines, Summer would eventually find success as the Queen of Disco. Known then as Donna Gaines, Summer would eventually find success as the Queen of Disco.
8 of 10
The band made some early recordings with what noted musican?
Brian Wilson
Paul McCartney
Michael Jackson
ANSWER: Wilson and Danny Hatton were friends when Wilson decided to start producing other acts. Have a listen (you can definitely tell influence of Wilson). Wilson and Danny Hatton were friends when Wilson decided to start producing other acts. Have a listen (you can definitely tell influence of Wilson).
9 of 10
Before being called Three Dog Night, the group play under what name?
Redwood
Mother Love Bone
On A Friday
ANSWER: The band adopted Three Dog Night after adding backing musicians Michael Allsup, Floyd Sneed, Joe Schermie and Jimmy Greenspoon. The band adopted Three Dog Night after adding backing musicians Michael Allsup, Floyd Sneed, Joe Schermie and Jimmy Greenspoon.
10 of 10
What did Chuck Negron, whose drug addiction eventually led to his dismissal from the reunited Three Dog Night, title his autobiography?
Then There Were Three
Three's Company
Three Dog Nightmare
ANSWER: Negron, who has been sober since 1991, was asked to take a pay cut to rejoin the band. He refused and sued the band for naming rights. The suit was settled out of court and Negron continues to tour solo. Negron, who has been sober since 1991, was asked to take a pay cut to rejoin the band. He refused and sued the band for naming rights. The suit was settled out of court and Negron continues to tour solo.
