El Concurso de Los Lobos (The Los Lobos Quiz)
1 of 10
In 1987, what became Los Lobos first #1 hit?
Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio
La Bamba
Set Me Free (Rosa Lee)
ANSWER: The group recorded the track for the aptly titled Richie Valens movie, "La Bamba". The group recorded the track for the aptly titled Richie Valens movie, "La Bamba".
2 of 10
What song did the group cover for "I'm Not There", the musical based on Bob Dylan?
Billy 1
I'm Not There
Dark Eyes
ANSWER: Dark Eyes was performed by Iron & Wine + Calexico, while the title track went to Sonic Youth. Dark Eyes was performed by Iron & Wine + Calexico, while the title track went to Sonic Youth.
3 of 10
Early in their career, Los Lobos appeared in what punk rock musical?
Population: 1
Punk: The Musical
Gabba Gabba Hey! - A Punk Rock Musical
ANSWER: In the musical, there is only one survivor of the nuclear holocaust. He traces the history of society through musical numbers. The musical also included Beck, who was only 12 years old at the time. In the musical, there is only one survivor of the nuclear holocaust. He traces the history of society through musical numbers. The musical also included Beck, who was only 12 years old at the time.
4 of 10
The band's only live DVD was filmed at what location?
Red Rocks
The Fillmore
Madison Square Garden
ANSWER: The album was recorded in 2004 at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Fransisco. The album was recorded in 2004 at the Fillmore Auditorium in San Fransisco.
5 of 10
After releasing the critically acclaimed "Colossal Head", how did Los Lobos' label, Warner Brothers, reward the group?
By sending them all gold plated instruments
By arranging for the group to play at the wedding of Mexico's president
By dropping them from the label
ANSWER: Los Lobos was shown the door shortly after releasing this album. They have since singed with Hollywood Records. Los Lobos was shown the door shortly after releasing this album. They have since singed with Hollywood Records.
6 of 10
In there 35 year history, how many total Grammy awards has Los Lobos taken home?
1
3
35
ANSWER: In addition to winning for their track from Desperado, they twice won the award for Best Mexican-American Performance. In addition to winning for their track from Desperado, they twice won the award for Best Mexican-American Performance.
7 of 10
Los Lobos' album, The Ride, featured all of the following musicians except...?
Tom Waits
Carlos Santana
Elvis Costello
ANSWER: While the group has collaborated with Santana on a few projects, The Ride was not one of them. While the group has collaborated with Santana on a few projects, The Ride was not one of them.
8 of 10
Due out in September, the group's next album is notable for what reason?
All tracks will be covers of Disney songs
It will feature Ringo Starr on the drums
It will only be available as part of Guitar Hero: Mariachi Edition
ANSWER: That's right. All Disney covers. That's right. All Disney covers.
9 of 10
For what movie did Los Lobos record the sountrack?
El Mariachi
Desperado
Once Upon A Time In Mexico
ANSWER: The group won a Best Pop Instrumental Performance Grammy for "Mariachi Suite". The group won a Best Pop Instrumental Performance Grammy for "Mariachi Suite".
10 of 10
What is the name of the group's unofficial 6th member?
Cougar Estrada
Lion Lopez
Panther James Olmos
ANSWER: Estrada is their tour drummer and mostly does percussion work. Estrada is their tour drummer and mostly does percussion work.
