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  The Ultimate Heaven 17 Quiz    
Multiple Choice
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New Wave British band Heaven 17 were formed in the 1980s. Most of their music was recorded in that decade, although they did not play their first live concerts until 1997.
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  10 Questions about Heaven 17    
Multiple Choice
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Welcome to my quiz on British pop group Heaven 17, which is part of my Ascension Quest challenge.
Average, 10 Qns, mcsurfie, Mar 10 16
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trivia question Quick Question
From which UK city did the band Heaven 17 originate?

From Quiz "Heaven 17"





Heaven 17 Trivia Questions
1. From which UK city did the band Heaven 17 originate?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Sheffield

Heaven 17 are an '80s New Wave 'synthpop' band. They are still performing today. Synthpop was a genre of popular music, where an electronic synthesiser was the dominant musical instrument.

2. In which decade did Heaven 17 first form?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: 1980s

Heaven 17 was founded in 1980 by two former members of The Human League. It was in this decade the group had most of its success. In addition, the group also founded British Electric Foundation, a production company that help produce songs for such artistes as Tina Turner, Hank Marvin and Gary Glitter.

3. How many members were in the original line up?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: 3

The band now consists of just two members. They are Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory. It was the 30th anniversary of the band in 2010.

4. How many members were there in Heaven 17 when they first formed?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Three

When founded, Heaven 17 contained three members, Ian Craig Marsh, Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory - who ironically was first choice as front man for The Human League, when Marsh and Ware were part of that band.

5. Who left the Heaven 17 in 2007?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Ian Craig Marsh

Marsh, Gregory and Ware were the original line up. Philip Adrian Wright was a member of The Human League, of which Marsh and Ware were founder members.

6. From which novel - written by Anthony Burgess - did Heaven 17 get their name?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: A Clockwork Orange

Heaven 17 got their name from a fictional band mentioned in Anthony Burgess' novel, "A Clockwork Orange". The line that came from Burgess' book went as follows, "where The Heaven Seventeen are at number four in the charts with "Inside".

7. Who is the vocalist for the band Heaven 17?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Glenn Gregory

Philip Oakey was the vocalist and keyboard player with The Human League. Glenn Gregory had been the the original choice of vocalist for The Human League, but was unavailable, so Oakey was chosen. When Marsh and Ware broke up with the Human League, they formed Heaven 17 and Glenn Gregory then became the vocalist.

8. In which UK city did Heaven 17 form?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Sheffield

Heaven 17 formed in Sheffield, which was also where groups such as ABC, Def Leppard, Living in a Box and Moloko also formed, the later like Heaven 17 taking inspiration for their name from, "A Clockwork Orange", after the milk that the characters Alex and his gang the Droogs drank at the Korova Milk Bar featured in the book.

9. Ian Marsh and Martyn Ware were former members of which band?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: The Human League

The band took their name from a fictional band 'The Heaven Seventeen' featured in 'A Clockwork Orange', a book by Anthony Burgess.

10. What was the title of Heaven 17's first major UK album?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Penthouse and Pavements

"Penthouse and Pavements" was released in 1981 reaching number 14 in the UK album charts. This album was re-titled, "Heaven 17" for its release in the USA. This version was re-worked with three tracks replacing three that were on the "Penthouse and Pavement" album.

11. In 2006 their song 'Temptation' was covered by Cradle of Filth for which of their albums?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Thornography

'Temptation' was originally released in 1983. It peaked at number two in the UK charts. 'Thornography' was the seventh studio album released by Cradle of Filth. They are an extreme metal band from England. 'Temptation' was released by them as a single in 2006.

12. Which single by Heaven 17 did Radio One DJ Mike Reid ban from playing on his radio show?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: (We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang

Released in 1981, "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" was only a minor hit for Heaven 17 in the UK, reaching number 45 in the UK charts. Ironically given its anti Ronald Reagan references, the song did better in the USA, reaching number 29 in the Billboard Dance Music/Club Play Singles chart.

13. What was the production company formed by Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh called?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: BEF

BEF stands for British Electric Foundation.The first release as BEF in 1980, was entitled 'Music for Stowaways'. It was available on cassette only at first, and was inspired by the first Sony Walkman.

14. Which single gave Heaven 17 their biggest UK chart success?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Temptation

Released in 1983, "Temptation" featured guest vocal from Carol Kenyon - a well known session musician. "Temptation", reached number two in the UK charts, whilst the, "Brothers in Rhythm" remix of the song reached number four in the UK charts in 1992.

15. Martyn Ware received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of London in which subject?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Science

Martyn is a regular public speaker, often combining his speaking with performing with Heaven 17.

16. What is Glenn Gregory's birth date?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: 16th May 1958

He was a founder member of the band in 1981. He lives in Primrose Hill, London, England, with his wife and son.

17. Which band member left in 2007?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Ian Craig Marsh

In 2007, Ian Craig Marsh decided to leave the band in order to pursue a degree in psychology. Martyn Ware and Glenn Gregory still tour occasionally.

18. What was the name of Heaven 17's first album?

From Quiz Heaven 17

Answer: Penthouse and Pavement.

'Penthouse and Pavement' was released in 1981. It peaked at number 14 the UK Album charts, yet although four singles were taken from this album, none managed to get into the Top 40 of the UK Singles Chart. '(We don't need this)Fascist Groove Thang', the first single released by the band, peaked at number 45. It is believed its progress was halted by the ban imposed by the BBC, due to concern that the lyrics possibly libelled President Ronald Reagan. It was a minor dance hit in the US, and reached number 29 on the Billboard Dance music chart in 1981.

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