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Camel Madness Trivia Quiz

I've just realised that there are no quizzes devoted to that wonderful English Prog band - Camel, so I decided to make one. Camel were led by guitarist and flautist Andy Latimer and keyboardist Peter Bardens and made some great albums in the 70's.

A multiple-choice quiz by ashdot. Estimated time: 4 mins.

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ashdot

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4 mins

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Quiz #
311,606

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. The medley "Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider" is based on which book series? Hint

The Chronicles of Narnia

Harry Potter

Lord of the Rings

His Dark Materials

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many songs on the album "Music Inspired By The Snow Goose" features the word "Rhayader" in their titles? Hint

Three

Two

One

Four

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Question 3 of 10

3. Name the first Camel album to feature Richard Sinclair on bass and vocals.

Answer: (2 Words)

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Question 4 of 10

4. Peter Bardens died in 2003.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. A former member of King Crimson was once in Camel.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. In the four albums featuring the original Camel lineup, there were three different record labels used, please choose the correct order. Hint

MCA, Decca (x3)

Deram, Decca, MCA (x2)

MCA, Deram, Decca (x2)

Decca, MCA, Deram (x2)

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Question 7 of 10

7. Camel has a live album recorded at the Marquee.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. Camel keyboard player Peter Bardens previously played in bands featuring well known musicians. Who are they? Hint

All of these are true

Van Morrison

Rod Stewart

Mick Fleetwood

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the name of the Japanese soldier whose character is featured in the concept album, "Nude"? Hint

Yuichi Akatsu

Onoda Hiroo

Hiroo Onoda

Norio Suzuki

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is the final album to feature keyboardist Peter Bardens? Hint

Rain Dances

I Can See Your House From Here

Nude

Breathless

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The medley "Nimrodel/The Procession/The White Rider" is based on which book series?

Answer: Lord of the Rings

"Mirage" is the second of four albums featuring the original lineup of Camel: Andy Ward (drums), Doug Ferguson (bass), Andrew Latimer (guitar & flute) and Peter Bardens (keyboards).

2. How many songs on the album "Music Inspired By The Snow Goose" features the word "Rhayader" in their titles?

Answer: Three

"Rhayader", "Rhayder Goes To Town" and "Rhayader Alone" are the three songs featuring Rhayader in their title. Rhayader is the main character of "The Snow Goose".

3. Name the first Camel album to feature Richard Sinclair on bass and vocals.

Answer: Rain Dances

Doug Ferguson left the band in 1976 because he was afraid Camel would turn to a jazz band.

4. Peter Bardens died in 2003.

Answer: false

He actually died in 2002. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor, but died from lung cancer.
There is a dedication to Peter in the inner sleeve notes of the 2002 bonus edition of "Music Inspired By the Snow Goose" and "Mirage".

5. A former member of King Crimson was once in Camel.

Answer: true

Mel Collins was in Camel from 1977 up to 1984. He played saxophone.

Mel Collins replaced Ian McDonald in King Crimson for three albums, "In the Wake of Poseidon", "Lizard", and "Islands". Crimson then invited him as a session musician for the album, "Red".

6. In the four albums featuring the original Camel lineup, there were three different record labels used, please choose the correct order.

Answer: MCA, Deram, Decca (x2)

Camel used MCA as the lead record label for their debut album, "Camel", then moved on to Deram for their second album, "Mirage", and then stayed with the Decca for the two final albums featuring the original lineup, which are "The Snow Goose", and "Moonmadness".

7. Camel has a live album recorded at the Marquee.

Answer: false

They actually released a few songs live at the Marquee on the bonus editions for "Camel", "Mirage" and "The Snow Goose".

8. Camel keyboard player Peter Bardens previously played in bands featuring well known musicians. Who are they?

Answer: All of these are true

Bardens started his career in the band Them, fronted by Van Morrison. After the band split, he was a member of the short lived Shotgun Express which featured Rod Stewart, Mick Fleetwod and Peter Green.

9. What is the name of the Japanese soldier whose character is featured in the concept album, "Nude"?

Answer: Hiroo Onoda

The album is about four Japanese soldiers who have decided to remain in hideout from the Allied Troops up until 1974.

10. Which is the final album to feature keyboardist Peter Bardens?

Answer: Breathless

Richard Sinclair of Caravan joined the band for the 1977 album, "Rain Dances". Peter Bardens left Camel in 1978, but died of lung cancer in 2002. His last concert featured musicians Ben Harper, John McVie, and John Mayall.

Source: Author ashdot

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