Roger Daltrey Trivia Quiz

Answer: Under A Raging Moon

"After the Fire" did fairly well in the music-video-dominated 80s. It was probably Daltrey's biggest solo hit, peaking at number three on the US rock charts. It also featured in season two of "Miami Vice". Perhaps the reason behind its success is its writer - Pete Townshend.

The title track of the album was a tribute to Keith Moon, co-written by John Parr, who had his own 80s hit with "St. Elmo's Fire".

Answer: McVicar Soundtrack

The 1980 film "McVicar" was based on the true exploits of British armed bank robber John McVicar. Daltrey played the title role and provided the entire soundtrack, with some help from his Who bandmates. It was produced by The Who Films, and co-starred 1960s British pop idol Adam Faith, who was also a close friend of Daltrey's.

Answer: Rocks In the Head

"Rocks In the Head" was released in 1992 and had a rather tepid reception, only appearing at number 83 on the Canadian charts. Perhaps its lack of acclaim was due to the changing music scene of the early 90s, when rap and hip hop were surging and rock and roll was being replaced by grunge. A great album that was a victim of bad timing.

Answer: Can't Wait To See the Movie

Released in 1987, "Can't Wait To See the Movie" was Daltrey's seventh album. It was dismally received by critics and didn't chart at all except in Sweden. But one of the tracks, "The Price of Love", was featured in the Michael J. Fox film "The Secret of My Success". "Hearts Of Fire" was one of only two songs from the album that were released as singles.

Answer: Parting Should Be Painless

"Parting Should Be Painless" was Daltrey's fifth album, released in 1984. It was his first solo album after the initial breakup of The Who. It was also his poorest-selling album up to that point. "Walking In My Sleep" was one of three tracks released as a single and its biggest hit, reaching number four on Billboard's mainstream rock charts.

Answer: Daltrey

"Daltrey" was the first solo album, released in 1973. According to Daltrey, up and coming singer/songwriter Leo Sayer approached him with the idea of a collaboration, and Daltrey agreed, never dreaming that Sayer would actually appear some weeks later with ten songs.

It was co-produced by longtime friend and pop idol Adam Faith, and recorded in part in Daltrey's barn studio and Apple Studios. It spawned four singles, and "Giving It All Away" was a hit in the UK, reaching number five on the charts.

It failed to chart at all in the US.

Answer: As Long As I Have You

"How Far" was the second single released from Daltrey's 2018 album. "As Long as I Have You" began as a collection of rough recordings, made before Daltrey's seven-month battle with viral meningitis. Pete Townshend heard some of them and encouraged him to finish the album, even playing guitar on several songs.

The album garnered favorable reviews, hitting number one on the album charts briefly during the first week of its release. It only spawned two singles.

Answer: One Of the Boys

"One Of the Boys" was Daltrey's third album, released in 1977. It produced five singles, but none of them charted. The album was in general favorably received, and contained a new song by Paul McCartney. Eric Clapton and John Entwistle contributed their musical talents as well.

Answer: Ride A Rock Horse

"(Come and) Get Your Love" was the first single from Daltrey's second release, "Ride A Rock Horse". Released in 1975, the album is probably best known for its iconic cover art of Daltrey as a centaur. The album peaked at number 14 on the UK albums chart, number ten on the Australian charts, and number 28 in the US.

Answer: Daltrey

The fourth single from his debut solo album, "One Man Band" was released in 1974. While it wasn't a hit for Daltrey, it was recorded by its author, Leo Sayer a year later, and was one of his biggest hits. Daltrey's version had a reprise recorded on the roof of Apple Records, where the Beatles had their famous final concert in 1969.