Rock Trivia Contest
Despite his physical limitations and alcohol-related troubles, Hank was intelligent and had an exceptional knowledge of rock music trivia, especially late 60s—early 70s rock music (Hank had been regularly listening to rock radio stations since he was four or five years old). In what many fans consider to be one of his most memorable appearances, on April 25, 2001 Hank competed against Stern producer Gary Dell'Abate in a rock music trivia contest (Dell'Abate was scheduled to be a contestant on VH1's Rock & Roll Jeopardy!). Despite being so inebriated that it was difficult for him to sit fully upright in his chair, Hank easily won the contest. The type of questions that Hank answered correctly included: "Who played keyboards on the Beatles, 'Let it Be'?"; and, "Which group sang the song, 'Green-Eyed Lady'?" After the match was over, Hank insisted on laying down in the studio and passed out for several minutes. The segment was televised on the Howard Stern Show on the E! channel, and has since aired on Howard TV on demand. During a later show Hank competed against Mark McGrath in another rock trivia contest, which Hank also won (McGrath was a 3-time champion on Rock & Roll Jeopardy! on VH1).
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