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Asia, the Easier Quiz

A bit simpler than the other quiz I submitted. All about the '80s supergroup Asia.

A multiple-choice quiz by pointluck. Estimated time: 3 mins.

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pointluck

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3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
373,720

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many musicians were in Asia's debut lineup and most of their further existence? Hint

Three

Four

Five

Six

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who almost joined the original lineup and would have been a second guitarist for Asia? Hint

Trevor Rabin

Steve Hackett

Mandy Meyer

Allan Holdsworth

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Question 3 of 10

3. The video for "Only Time Will Tell" featured a female...what? Hint

Impersonator

Dancer

Gymnast

Welder

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which original member left Asia and missed the 1983 mega hyped "Asia in Asia" concert broadcast live from The Budokan on MTV? Hint

Carl Palmer

John Wetton

Steve Howe

Geoff Downes

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Question 5 of 10

5. Asia keyboardist Geoff Downes, along with Steve Howe, came from Yes. What completely different style band was Geoff in before Yes? Hint

The Buggles

Spandau Ballet

Madness

Split Enz

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Question 6 of 10

6. Asia would be described as taking what genre of music and moving it toward pop music? Hint

Jazz Fusion

Progressive Rock

Neo-Classical

Punk

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Question 7 of 10

7. What 21st century comedy movie used Asia's 1982 hit "Heat of the Moment"? Hint

The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Role Models

American Pie 2

Meet the Fockers

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Question 8 of 10

8. John Wetton wrote most of the lyrics for Asia. He once claimed that all his early Asia era lyrics included what body part(s)? Hint

Heart

Hands

Head

Eyes

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Question 9 of 10

9. According to Billboard, Asia's "Asia" was 1982's year end number one Pop album.

True

False

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Question 10 of 10

10. Including the release of the album "XXX", the original four members released how many studio albums? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many musicians were in Asia's debut lineup and most of their further existence?

Answer: Four

The original four were Geoff Downes, Steve Howe, Carl Palmer, John Wetton. They almost had a fifth, but stayed with four.

2. Who almost joined the original lineup and would have been a second guitarist for Asia?

Answer: Trevor Rabin

Asia decided to stay with one guitarist. Rabin joined the reformed Yes and was on the "90125" album. He later worked on movie soundtracks. Hackett was a Genesis alum and would later work with Howe in GTR. Holdsworth was in the band U.K. with John Wetton. Meyer would join Asia a few years later from Krokus.

3. The video for "Only Time Will Tell" featured a female...what?

Answer: Gymnast

This video was created by Godley & Creme, of 10cc fame.

4. Which original member left Asia and missed the 1983 mega hyped "Asia in Asia" concert broadcast live from The Budokan on MTV?

Answer: John Wetton

Due to personnel issues in the band, John Wetton left and was replaced by Greg Lake, who had worked with drummer Carl Palmer in ELP. Lake's vocal range was quite different from Wetton's, and changes in key had to be made. It was still a great effort on short notice. Interestingly, Wetton succeeded Lake in King Crimson about ten years prior.

5. Asia keyboardist Geoff Downes, along with Steve Howe, came from Yes. What completely different style band was Geoff in before Yes?

Answer: The Buggles

Geoff was one of The Buggles. He therefore appeared on the first video broadcast by MTV, "Video Killed the Radio Star". Geoff and Buggles lead vocalist Trevor Horn joined Yes for its first album without Jon Anderson, the underrated "Drama".

6. Asia would be described as taking what genre of music and moving it toward pop music?

Answer: Progressive Rock

Asia's roots are the progressive bands ELP, King Crimson, and Yes.

7. What 21st century comedy movie used Asia's 1982 hit "Heat of the Moment"?

Answer: The 40-Year-Old Virgin

This song also was on "South Park", with Cartman singing it before the U.S. Congress.

8. John Wetton wrote most of the lyrics for Asia. He once claimed that all his early Asia era lyrics included what body part(s)?

Answer: Eyes

Three titles on "Alpha" were "The Smile Has Left Your Eyes", "Eye to Eye", and "Open Your Eyes".

9. According to Billboard, Asia's "Asia" was 1982's year end number one Pop album.

Answer: True

Other bands reaching number one throughout the year included: Foreigner, AC/DC, Fleetwood Mac, and Men at Work.

10. Including the release of the album "XXX", the original four members released how many studio albums?

Answer: 5

"Asia", "Alpha", "Phoenix", "Omega", and "XXX".

Source: Author pointluck

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