Who originally recorded “Free Ride?”
Five questions on Panic, moe., Jerry and more

November 8, 2026
A Whiz of a Quiz from Dr. Dean Budnick
QUESTION 1Who originally recorded “Free Ride?” |
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QUESTION 2Widespread Panic preceded their debut cover of Twisted Sister’s “We're Not Gonna Take It” with a clip from this 1976 film in which a news anchor tells viewers to open their windows and yell, “I’m as mad as hell and I’m not going to take this anymore!” |
Holiday card season, Deadhead style. This officially licensed set of 8 features Lia Burke Libaire's Skull & Roses border: red roses, Stealies and Bertha framing a blank center for your note, plus coordinating envelopes. Pair it with the matching Skull & Roses wrapping paper.
QUESTION 3Who wrote “The Maker?” |
Four decades from Athens to Red Rocks. Our special softcover edition traces Panic from their UGA beginnings through festival stages, sold-out Red Rocks runs and the records along the way, with interviews from the band and their inner circle, archival photos and poster art throughout.
QUESTION 4Wetlands Preserve closed its doors in September of what year? |
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QUESTION 5Billy Strings’ Halloween performance included a version of “Tentacle Dragon (Revenge of the)” which he originally recorded with Béla Fleck on what Grammy-winning 2021 album? |











