Abbey Road is one of the most celebrated cultural sites in London, forever tied to the historic music recorded there. This quiz looks at the famous history of the recording studio and its connection to music icons.
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What was the original name of Abbey Road Studios before it was officially rebranded in 1970?
Air Studios
Air Studios
EMI Studios
EMI Studios
Decca Studios
Decca Studios
Apple Studios
Apple Studios
In which city is Abbey Road Studios located?
Birmingham, England
Birmingham, England
London, England
London, England
Liverpool, England
Liverpool, England
Manchester, England
Manchester, England
In which year was the Beatles’ album ‘Abbey Road’ released?
1967
1967
1970
1970
1968
1968
1969
1969
Which member of The Beatles is barefoot on the cover of the ‘Abbey Road’ album?
Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney
Ringo Starr
Ringo Starr
George Harrison
George Harrison
John Lennon
John Lennon
Around what time of day was the ‘Abbey Road’ cover photo taken by photographer Iain Macmillan?
12:30 PM
12:30 PM
10:30 AM
10:30 AM
1:30 PM
1:30 PM
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
What car is parked prominently on the street in the ‘Abbey Road’ album cover photo?
An orange Volkswagen Beetle
An orange Volkswagen Beetle
A silver Volkswagen Beetle
A silver Volkswagen Beetle
A blue Volkswagen Beetle
A blue Volkswagen Beetle
A white Volkswagen Beetle
A white Volkswagen Beetle
What status was granted to the famous Abbey Road zebra crossing by the UK government in 2010?
Scheduled Monument status
Scheduled Monument status
Grade I listed status
Grade I listed status
Conservation Area status
Conservation Area status
Grade II listed status
Grade II listed status
What does the world-famous Abbey Road webcam primarily broadcast to the public?
The main zebra crossing on the street
The main zebra crossing on the street
The rooftop of the building
The rooftop of the building
The studio garden entrance
The studio garden entrance
The studio front door
The studio front door
Which of these famous film franchises had the Oscar-winning score of its first installment mixed at Abbey Road Studios?
Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean
Star Wars
Star Wars
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings
The Matrix
The Matrix
Which legendary composer recorded the score for the ‘Star Wars’ films at Abbey Road?
Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone
John Williams
John Williams
Howard Shore
Howard Shore
Hans Zimmer
Hans Zimmer
Which specific studio room at Abbey Road is most famous for being the primary recording space for The Beatles?
The Penthouse Studio
The Penthouse Studio
Studio Three
Studio Three
Studio One
Studio One
Studio Two
Studio Two
Which iconic progressive rock band recorded their album ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ at Abbey Road?
Led Zeppelin
Led Zeppelin
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones
Queen
Queen
Which singer recorded her final sessions for the album ‘Lioness: Hidden Treasures’ at Abbey Road?
Kate Bush
Kate Bush
Amy Winehouse
Amy Winehouse
Florence Welch
Florence Welch
Adele
Adele
Why was the famous ‘Abbey Road’ cover photo taken only in six frames?
One of the band members forgot his jacket
One of the band members forgot his jacket
The Beatles were late for a rehearsal
The Beatles were late for a rehearsal
Traffic was heavy that morning
Traffic was heavy that morning
The photographer had a limited time window to capture the shot
The photographer had a limited time window to capture the shot
Who was the photographer responsible for the iconic ‘Abbey Road’ crossing photograph?
Michael Ward
Michael Ward
Richard Avedon
Richard Avedon
Iain Macmillan
Iain Macmillan
Linda McCartney
Linda McCartney
Who is the man standing on the sidewalk in the background of the ‘Abbey Road’ album cover?
A postman
A postman
A local resident
A local resident
An American tourist who happened to be nearby
An American tourist who happened to be nearby
A gardener
A gardener
Which later-famous producer/engineer worked as an assistant on ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ at Abbey Road?
The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr
The Beatles’ drummer Ringo Starr
Recording engineer Alan Parsons
Recording engineer Alan Parsons
Manager Brian Epstein
Manager Brian Epstein
Producer George Martin
Producer George Martin
What unusual keyboard instrument can be heard on several Beatles recordings at Abbey Road?
A harmonium, specifically the Mannborg
A harmonium, specifically the Mannborg
A theremin
A theremin
A sitar
A sitar
A piano
A piano
Who originally set up and maintains the official Abbey Road zebra crossing webcam?
A local London tour operator
A local London tour operator
The studio’s internal IT team
The studio’s internal IT team
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
The EMI archive department
The EMI archive department
In what year was the ‘Abbey Road’ album originally released?
1968
1968
1969
1969
1971
1971
1970
1970
What is the record-holding distinction of Abbey Road’s ‘Studio One’?
It features the world’s largest collection of vintage tube microphones
It features the world’s largest collection of vintage tube microphones
It has the longest natural echo chamber in the world
It has the longest natural echo chamber in the world
It houses the oldest active mixing console in the world
It houses the oldest active mixing console in the world
It is considered the largest purpose-built recording studio in the world
It is considered the largest purpose-built recording studio in the world
Which of these is a known historical fact regarding the ‘Abbey Road’ album cover?
The zebra crossing was repainted specifically for the photo shoot
The zebra crossing was repainted specifically for the photo shoot
The album was originally going to be titled ‘Everest’ with a photo shoot in the Himalayas
The album was originally going to be titled ‘Everest’ with a photo shoot in the Himalayas
John Lennon refused to participate in the photo shoot
John Lennon refused to participate in the photo shoot
The police had to shut down the street for an entire day to allow the shoot
The police had to shut down the street for an entire day to allow the shoot
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