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1.
  Newsboys   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Newsboys is a great Christian band that has been conveying the message of Christ for years. Let's see what y'all know about them. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, j-zilch, Aug 22 11
Tough
j-zilch
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  Name the Newsboys Song: John James Era    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
In this quiz I'm going to give you the lyrics to a Newsboys song released while John James was lead singer and you just identify the song. Note that Peter Furler sang some songs while John James was lead singer. I used some of those songs in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, j-zilch, Sep 22 11
Average
j-zilch
120 plays
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  News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
The band Newsboys is a Christian rock band, recognized by their Australian accents and love for Jesus!
Tough, 10 Qns, Ryanne, Dec 31 03
Tough
Ryanne
462 plays
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  Newsboys Song Craze    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
I'll write the first line of a song by the Newsboys, and you tell me the title of it.
Average, 10 Qns, ETKtiger2, Nov 27 04
Average
ETKtiger2
1010 plays
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  You Know Newsboys?    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is a quiz about my all-time favorite band. Most of the questions will be easy to any Newsboys fan.
Very Difficult, 10 Qns, KidBlink101, Nov 30 07
Very Difficult
KidBlink101
453 plays

Newsboys Trivia Questions
1. "I see the neon lights As they light the city sky I see a desperate boy At the moment that he cries I see him reaching out His hand is to the sky I'm telling you don't let go God is on your side" Which song sung by "Newsboys" is this?

From Quiz Name the Newsboys Song: John James Era

Answer: Hold On Tight

The song is "Hold On Tight" from the album "Read All About It" which "Newsboys" released in 1988. "Read All About It" was "Newsboys" first album and the only of their first three to have a song that was on "Shine...the Hits" which was released in 2000. The lyrics used in the question are from the first verse.

2. Who was the drummer on their first CD?

From Quiz Newsboys

Answer: Peter Furler

Peter Furler was their first drummer. He drummed on the albums "Read All About It" (1988), "Hell is for Wimps" (1990), "Boys Will Be Boyz" (1991), "Not Ashamed" (1992), "Going Public" (1994), and "Take Me to Your Leader" (1996). After these John James, the lead singer, left the band and Peter Furler became the lead singer and Duncan Philips became the drummer. In 2009 Peter Furler left the band and was replaced with Michael Tait.

3. What was the name of the band Phil was in before he joined Newsboys?

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: Drinkwater

Phil was in this band before he came to America and joined Newsboys.

4. What is Phil Joel's real last name?

From Quiz News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys!

Answer: Urry

Phil Joel used to be a hair stylist.

5. "Isebelle is a belly dancer with a kleptomaniac's restraint."

From Quiz Newsboys Song Craze

Answer: Take Me to Your Leader

This song is just saying "Take me to your leader's son" (Jesus).

6. "It's not a family trait It's nothing that I ate And it didn't come from skating with holy rollers It's an early warning sign It keeps my life in line But it's so hard to define Never mind" What song by "Newsboys" is quoted?

From Quiz Name the Newsboys Song: John James Era

Answer: Spirit Thing

"Spirit Thing" was on the album "Going Public" (1994) which also has their most famous song "Shine" in the track listing. "Going Public" is their fifth CD. "Spirit Thing" also made it to the album "Shine...the Hits" released in 2000. The lyrics in the question are from the first verse.

7. Jody: "We used to torment him unmercifully." Who was he talking about?

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: Jeff

Since Jeff was so young when he joined Newsboys, the other guys saw him as someone to pick on.

8. "If I tell you 'There's somebody who loves you',would you say 'Hey, show me that face'?"

From Quiz Newsboys Song Craze

Answer: Love, Liberty, Disco

They are calling heaven "Love, Liberty, Disco".

9. How many CDs were released with John James as lead singer?

From Quiz Newsboys

Answer: Six

Newsboys was started in 1985 with John James as the lead singer, Peter Furler on the drums, Corey Pryor on the guitar, and Sean Taylor on the bass. They got signed to Refuge Communications in 1987 and came to the US and released "Read All About It" in 1988 followed by "Hell is for Wimps" in 1990. Then they released "Boys Will Be Boyz" in 1991. Then came the one that made them big, "Not Ashamed" which they released in 1992. This was also the first one to have Steve Taylor writing some of the lyrics. Then they released "Going Public" in 1994 which featured their all-time greatest hit "Shine". Then they released "Take Me to Your Leader" in 1996 after which John James left. That's six albums that were released with John James as lead singer.

10. Who makes an appearance in the new version of "God Is Not A Secret"?

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: Toby Mac

I think that Toby makes an awesome contribution to this song. The newer version is definitely my favorite.

11. Where is Jeff Frankenstein orginally from?

From Quiz News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys!

Answer: Michigan

The Newsboys had lost their keyboardist, and while signing autographs they met Jeff. He told them he knew how to play every one of their songs, and they ended up asking Jeff to join the band.

12. "If I tell you something you need to know, I gotta back it up, I gotta let it show."

From Quiz Newsboys Song Craze

Answer: Goodstuff

"Goodsuff" was also on "Love, Liberty, Disco", but aired in 1999.

13. "I have seen the fire I have felt the flames It seemed warm for a while Then it started to burn" What "Newsboys" song is this?

From Quiz Name the Newsboys Song: John James Era

Answer: Simple Man!

"Simple Man!" is on the album "Hell is for Wimps" which was released in 1990. "Hell is for Wimps" is "Newsboys" second album. The song "Simple Man!" was the first "Newsboys" song to be made into a music video. The lyrics in the question are from the second verse.

14. Phil says that he'll forget to do what, if someone doesn't remind him?

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: tie his shoes

I found this in the Newsboys' "Lifelines" book.

15. Finish this lyric: "For a time, we stuck with the Shepherd..."

From Quiz News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys!

Answer: "but you woudn't play Santa Claus"

This is from the song "Lost the Plot".

16. "If life is water, I was dry as Tucson dirt."

From Quiz Newsboys Song Craze

Answer: Joy

"Joy" is a song about how life would be without Jesus.

17. What CD was the first to have Peter Furler as the lead singer?

From Quiz Newsboys

Answer: Step Up to the Microphone

When John James left the band in 1996 after the release of "Take Me to Your Leader" Peter Furler became the lead singer. After this they released "Step Up to the Microphone" in 1998, the first of seven to feature Peter Furler as lead vocalist. "Going Public" (1994) and "Read All About It" (1988) were both released when John James was the lead singer.

18. How many new recordings are on "Shine The Hits"?

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: 5

The new recordings are "Joy", "Praises", "God Is Not A Secret", "Who?" and "Mega-Mix".

19. In what way do the drummers "show off" during their shows?

From Quiz News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys!

Answer: They drum in a strap-in drum set that spins around

Before the Newsboys were formed, Peter and Duncan lived in the same city and were town rivals for drumming.

20. "I say 'hello', to anyone who's listening."

From Quiz Newsboys Song Craze

Answer: Step up to the Microphone

"Step up to the Microphone" is from 1998.

21. "Tuesday the 3rd I call this entry mistake Cheap imitation My life feels like a fake A people person Some days people annoy me I'm growing edgy Wednesday's title: 'Avoid Me'" What is the title of this "Newsboys" song?

From Quiz Name the Newsboys Song: John James Era

Answer: Breathe

"Breathe" is on the album "Take Me to Your Leader" released in 1996. "Take Me to Your Leader" is the "Newsboys" sixth album. It is also the last one to have John James as lead singer. The lyrics used in the question are from the first verse.

22. "_______ and motorcycles are why we have a legion of people praying for our safety." -Duncan Phillip

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: Lasagna & lasagna

Because they were given lasagna to eat so much while they were touring, they actually had to put 'no lasagna' into their contract.

23. "Mom and Dad I'm fine, how are you?"

From Quiz Newsboys Song Craze

Answer: Reality

"Reality" tells about the life of a runaway.

24. "I need your hand to steady me To guide me night and day When the world comes crashing down You send your love my way" What "Newsboys" song are these lyrics from?

From Quiz Name the Newsboys Song: John James Era

Answer: You and Me

"You and Me" is on the album "Boys Will Be Boyz". It's the "Newsboys" third album and was released in 1991. The lyrics in the question are from the first verse.

25. Finish the title: "Live One Night In ________".

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: Pennsylvania

As I'm sure you know, this is the name of their video/DVD that they recorded during the "Step Up To The Microphone" tour.

26. Finish this lyric: "That would make a vegetarian..."

From Quiz News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys!

Answer: "barbeque hamster"

This is a line from probably the best known Newsboys song, "Shine".

27. "How you gonna reckon with a God like this."

From Quiz Newsboys Song Craze

Answer: Who?

"Who?" says God is top.

28. "What are we sneaking around for? Who are we trying to please? Shrugging off sin Apologizing like we're spreading some kind of disease I'm saying 'no way, no way'" What "Newsboys" song is quoted above?

From Quiz Name the Newsboys Song: John James Era

Answer: Not Ashamed

"Not Ashamed" is the title track on "Newsboys" fourth album. They released it in 1992 with the record label "Star Song". It was their first real success in the Christian music industry. It is also the first "Newsboys" CD that Steve Taylor wrote lyrics for. The lyrics in the question are from the first verse.

29. "She tries a little denial/ Rolls her eyes like a jaded reptile." In what song can you find these lyrics?

From Quiz You Know Newsboys?

Answer: Truth Be Known--Everybody Gets A Shot

This song is on "Step Up To The Microphone".

30. Who do the Newsboys call their unoffical "sixth member" of the band?

From Quiz News from the Boys Down Under; Newsboys!

Answer: Steve Taylor

Steve Taylor has been an intricate part of the band since the beginning. He was the co-producer of the last album, "Adoration."

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