How well do you know the elements that compose Marley’s signature sound? This section delves into the instruments, collaborations, and covers that contributed to Bob Marley’s distinctive musical style. Every element was instrumental in creating the timeless tunes we love today.
The rich texture of Marley’s music owes much to the diverse range of instruments and the talented musicians he collaborated with. From iconic guitar riffs to rhythmic bass lines, explore the soundscape that defined an era. This trivia brings you closer to the production elements that enriched Marley’s music.
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What instrument did Bob Marley play in his first band?
Drums
Drums
Guitar
Guitar
Bass
Bass
Saxophone
Saxophone
One Love’ is a rendition of what artist’s hit song ‘People Get Ready’?
Johnny Cash
Johnny Cash
Curtis Mayfield
Curtis Mayfield
Del Shannon
Del Shannon
James Brown
James Brown
Buffalo Soldier’ first appeared on what album?
Catch A Fire
Catch A Fire
Exodus
Exodus
B Is For Bob
B Is For Bob
Confrontation
Confrontation
What was the name of Bob Marley’s backing band?
The Supremes
The Supremes
The Wailers
The Wailers
The Bluenotes
The Bluenotes
The Melody Makers
The Melody Makers
Who originally played keyboard in Bob Marley’s first band?
Beverley Kelso
Beverley Kelso
Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh
Junior Braithwaite
Junior Braithwaite
Cherry Smith
Cherry Smith
What ska band covered ‘Simmer Down’ for their album ‘Ska-Core, the Devil and More’?
Madness
Madness
The Specials
The Specials
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
Reel Big Fish
Reel Big Fish
What is the only instrument used on ‘Redemption Song’?
Guitar
Guitar
Drum
Drum
Bass
Bass
Accordion
Accordion
On which album did Bob Marley’s ‘I Shot the Sheriff’ first appear?
Rastaman Vibration
Rastaman Vibration
Natty Dread
Natty Dread
Burnin’
Burnin’
Catch a Fire
Catch a Fire
Whose 1980 song ‘Master Blaster’ is an ode to Bob Marley?
Rick James
Rick James
James Brown
James Brown
Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder
Michael Jackson
Michael Jackson
What is the name of Bob Marley’s posthumously released anthology collection?
Bob
Bob
Show
Show
Legend
Legend
Reggae
Reggae
Who wrote ‘Get Up, Stand Up’ with Bob Marley?
Bunny Wailer
Bunny Wailer
Chris Blackwell
Chris Blackwell
Rita Marley
Rita Marley
Peter Tosh
Peter Tosh
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