Welcome back to another edition of our Guess The band contest! We'll be taking you on a musical mystery tour of the ages, featuring the best bands of all time!
Sorry, I have been very busy and just haven't gotten around to making this post, but here we are. Better late than never!
Today, we're turning up the volume and challenging your rock 'n' roll knowledge with our guess the band competition. Get ready to test your expertise as we delve into the realm of legendary bands and stand a chance to WIN 10 000 STARBITS! Plus some bonus Startbits for naming songs in the clue!
From classic hits to hidden gems, see if you can crack the code and name todays Mystery Band!
Last Week's Winner - Guess The Band #6
Before we start with this week's giveaway. We had 5 valid entries last week.
The Answer: The Beatles
I referenced the following songs in the clue, worth 1k starbits each:
- "Across the Universe" - from the album "Let It Be," released in 1970.
- "With a Little Help from My Friends" - from the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," released in 1967.
- "Yellow Submarine" - This song is from the album "Revolver," released in 1966.
- "Strawberry Fields Forever" - This song is from the compilation album "Magical Mystery Tour," released in 1967.
- "Let It Be" - This song is from the album "Let It Be," released in 1970.
- "All You Need Is Love" - This song is from the album "Magical Mystery Tour," released in 1967.
- "Magical Mystery Tour" - This song is from the album "Magical Mystery Tour," released in 1967.
- "Penny Lane" - This song is from the compilation album "Magical Mystery Tour," released in 1967.
- "The Long and Winding Road" - This song is from the album "Let It Be," released in 1970.
- "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" - This song is from the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," released in 1967.
- "A Day in the Life" - This song is from the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," released in 1967.
- "Yesterday" - This song is from the album "Help!," released in 1965.
- "Revolution" - This song is from the compilation album "The Beatles," also known as "The White Album," released in 1968.
- "Eleanor Rigby" - This song is from the album "Revolver," released in 1966.
- "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" - This song is from the album "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," released in 1967.
- "Come Together" - This song is from the album "Abbey Road," released in 1969.
And The Winner is @henruc!
henruc also mentioned 14 of the songs referenced so, you win 14k extra bonus startsbits!
Congrats @henruc, your Starbits has been sent.
Guess The Band Contest 7
Rules:
We are changing up the rules this week.
- For R10 000 Starbits: From the clue provided, guess the name of the band and comment below.
- BONUS: There are song references hidden in the clue, guess each song and win an extra 1000 starbits per correct guess.
- Only one entry per user. No bots or spammers.
- All correct answers will be added to the pool and a random picker will choose the winning comment.
- Contest Closes at the end of this post payout.
- Fist 5 Correct Answers will get a slice of Pizza
- Upvote, follow and reblogs are not required, but your upvotes, tips and reblogs are welcome so this Giveaway can reach more people.
- I will use the Hive random comment picker to determine the winner. (Exclude bots will be set to selected.)
Today's Clue:
- For 10000 Starbits, name the band
- Win an additional 1000 starbits if you name songs referenced in the clue. Hint there are 5!
In the electric haze of rock history, a band emerged from Boston's gritty streets, soaring to fame on wings of steel and melody. Their sound is a blend of blues and rock, a testament to their unrelenting passion and raw, powerful delivery. They invite you to walk this way, a journey paved with riffs that echo through the ages and lyrics that capture the essence of the human experience.
Imagine a love in an elevator, where the thrill of the moment meets the dizzying heights of romance. Their ballads remind us to cherish every second, to not miss a thing, as time slips away like sand through our fingers. In the arena of their sound, the night comes alive, and dreams take flight, urging us to dream on, to reach for the stars no matter how far away they seem.
Their music, a feverish blend of sweet emotion and gritty reality, speaks to the soul, awakening the dreamer within us all. They’ve crafted a legacy not just in albums and awards, but in the hearts of millions who have walked their way, danced to their rhythm, and sung along to their anthems.
Can you decipher the enigma of their lyrics and melodies and uncover the identity of this iconic band?
Till next time, Keep Rocking
Much love from Sunny Cape Town, @Mimismartypants
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Tagging Some regular Rising Star Contest Participants and past contestants. Please let me know if you would like to be removed:
@akiraymd, @diochen, @dk1trade, @esbat, @gs1, @harbiter, @henruc, @imfarhad, @jfang003, @kryptof, @lastczar, @nicklewis, @outwars, @paparman, @rtonline, @skoumpri, @stamato, @tariksaran, @yeckingo1, @yokosuna
Past Contests
- Guest The Band Contest 1 - Led Zeppelin
- Guest The Band Contest 4 - Radiohead
- Guest The Band Contest 3 - The Rolling Stones
- Guest The Band Contest 4 - U2
- Guest The Band Contest 5 - Nirvana
- Guest The Band Contest 6 - The beatles