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A Whiz of a Quiz from Dr. Dean Budnick

September 21, 2025

A Whiz of a Quiz from Dr. Dean Budnick

QUESTION 1

Umphrey’s McGee offered a nod to Spinal Tap in conjunction with the release of Spinal Tap II: The End Continues. What is the name of Rob Reiner’s character, the documentary director, in the two Spinal Tap films?

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QUESTION 2

David Byrne recently performed “Psycho Killer” for the first time in nearly 20 years. On which Talking Heads album did it initially appear?

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QUESTION 3

When discussing memorable musical covers, Lukas Nelson mentions Ray Charles’ version of this Johnny Cash staple, which appears on Charles’ 1970 album Love Country Style.

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QUESTION 4

Phish performed in Birmingham, AL last week for the first time since 1994. What’s the name of the Birmingham venue where the quartet appeared on 5/2/94?

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QUESTION 5

All of these artists were honored at the IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards. Which of them recorded “Outrun the Rain,” which was named Song of the Year?

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