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Pop Quiz

This evening I did a pop quiz for the radio show on after mine and it proved pretty challenging for those in the studio. I thought I'd post the questions here to see if anyone wants a go too.

MOOG QUIZ

Q1: Which DJ famously mispronounced Duran Duran on the band's first appearance on the UK Top 40?

Q2: The Hacienda nightclub in Manchester was given a Factory Records catalogue number. What was it?

Q3: What is track 7 on the Beatles' 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' album?

Q4: Which song were these lyrics from?

Somebody else 'round everyone else
You're watching your back like you can't relax
You're tryin' to be cool
You look like a fool to me

Q5: What is real name of Oasis guitarist, Bonehead?

Q6: Before becoming Crowded House, which band were Neil and Tim Finn in?

Q7: In which US state was Bruce Springsteen born?

Q8: The Art of Noise had four Top 20 singles, three of which were collaborations with other acts. Name them.

Q9: Dieter Meier, vocalist in avant garde Swiss electronic duo Yello, has had a pretty varied career. Which of the following 'facts' is NOT true about him?
1. He was once a member of the Swiss national golf team
2. He directed the video to Alphaville's 'Big in Japan'
3. He was involved with a company that made watches from recycled cans
4. He has brand of Cuban cigars named after him
5. He used to be a professional poker player

Q10: Which 80s band links German synth pioneers Kraftwerk with the T-Rex hit, Get it on?

See how many you can get without Googling ;)

5. Paul Mcguigan

8. Tom Jones, Propaganda?

1. Mike read?

1. Tony Blackburn?
Bruno Brookes?
Erm. Jimmy Savile?

6. Split Ends?

3 Ooh, without looking, or remembering very well, Getting Better? X Wronnnng!
I know which one it is now, that awful one. Always thought they messed up by not putting S Fields, Penny Lane and AYNILove on it, instead of above one and two others, then there would be no doubt ever this was best album ever. Now it's always being doubted by someone. These days album's take precedence but then alas, it was still a younger sibling to the mighty single. Shame, but can't be changed now.

7 That'll be Noo Joisey

1 Tony Blackburn
3 Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite
5 Paul Arthurs

4. Complicated - Avril Lavigne

I Googled 8. I had the easy one but the others are tough!

Quote: Badge @ March 10 2013, 7:01 AM GMT

1 Tony Blackburn
3 Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite
5 Paul Arthurs

5. I was sure I had this right but of course - Mcguigan was the bassist.

3. I'm amazed anyone can remember track numbers these days considering how we listen to music.

The Hacienda was FAC 51

Went a couple of times...

It was shite

Quote: Steve Sunshine @ March 10 2013, 2:15 AM GMT

6. Split Ends?

ENZ

Quote: Gordon Bennett @ March 10 2013, 12:17 PM GMT

ENZ

ENZYME!... Oh, wrong thread.

Quote: Sinon @ March 10 2013, 12:29 PM GMT

ENZYME!... Oh, wrong thread.

Yep, #BiologyNewWavepop! I'll use that one if you don't. ;)

Yes - Split Enz of course. Fantastic band.

Power Station (Robert Palmer and 2 Durannies) did Get it On and of course Kraftwerk means Power Station.

Art of Noise sang with Duane Eddy.

Dieter Meier facts are probably all true. I know he played International Golf for Switzerland.

Ha! Sorry, I forgot to come back and check the answers! You're just missing the last of the three Art of Noise collaborations and the fact about the Yello vocalist. Chappers right that he did play golf for Switzerland.

Q1: Tony Blackburn (zooo)

Q2: 51 (lofthouse)

Q3: Being for the Benefit of Mr Kite (Badge)

Q4: Complicated - Avril Lavigne (Jockadoodle)

Q5: Paul Arthurs (Badge)

Q6: Split Endz (Steve Sunshine)

Q7: New Jersey (Alfred J Kipper)

Q8: Tom Jones (Godot Taxis), Duane Eddy (Chappers) plus one more - think 'computer generated' on Channel 4

Q9: Dieter Meier, vocalist in avant garde Swiss electronic duo Yello, has had a pretty varied career. Which of the following 'facts' is NOT true about him?
1. He was once a member of the Swiss national golf team - TRUE (Chappers)
2. He directed the video to Alphaville's 'Big in Japan'
3. He was involved with a company that made watches from recycled cans
4. He has brand of Cuban cigars named after him
5. He used to be a professional poker player

Q10: Power Station (Robert Palmer and 2 Durannies) did Get it On and of course Kraftwerk means Power Station (Chappers)

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