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Quiz about Genesis
Quiz about Genesis

Genesis Trivia Quiz


What do you know about the band Genesis? Here are a few questions to jog your memory.

A multiple-choice quiz by reedy. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
reedy
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
349,430
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
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904
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Top 35% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. Genesis formed in 1967 from two school bands from the Charterhouse School in the town of Godalming in Surrey, England. Which of these musicians was not one of the original lineup? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Under the direction of songwriter and producer Jonathan King, the band chose the name Genesis (over 'Gabriel's Angels') and produced their first album, which was released in 1969. What was its title? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What single was released by Genesis before they began recording their first album? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Before recording their second studio album "Trespass", the band saw another change of drummer. His name was Phil Collins.


Question 5 of 10
5. Four albums were produced during the timeframe between "Trespass" and Peter Gabriel's departure from Genesis in 1975. This came to be known as the band's 'classic' era. Which band member took over from Gabriel as lead singer? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. The 1978 studio album "...And Then There Were Three..." signified that yes, another band member had left the group. Which of the four was it? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. After being reduced to three, each member of the group took a short period of 'alone' time to work on their own music before coming back together to produce their next studio album, entitled "Duke". This album featured the first-ever Genesis song that used a drum machine.


Question 8 of 10
8. Which album, released in 1986, had five U.S. top-five singles, making it the most successful Genesis album of the 1980s? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The band took a hiatus after recording their successful 1986 album, coming together again after five years to record what would be Phil Collins' last album (of the 20th century) with Genesis. What album, released in 1991, was it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reunited in the 2000s for a reunion tour, entitled "Turn it On Again: The Tour". During the summer of what year did that tour take place? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Genesis formed in 1967 from two school bands from the Charterhouse School in the town of Godalming in Surrey, England. Which of these musicians was not one of the original lineup?

Answer: Phil Collins

At first, only four members joined forces to write music, without the intent of necessarily performing. These were Peter Gabriel (vocals), Mike Rutherford (bass and guitar), Tony Banks (keyboard), and Anthony Phillips (guitar). Chris Stewart (drums) joined when it looked as though a purely song-writing endeavor was not going to work.

Phil Collins didn't join the group until 1970.
2. Under the direction of songwriter and producer Jonathan King, the band chose the name Genesis (over 'Gabriel's Angels') and produced their first album, which was released in 1969. What was its title?

Answer: From Genesis to Revelation

During the recording process, drummer Chris Stewart (who had been with the group to record their first single) was replaced by John Silver. At King's suggestion, the album featured a collection of songs based on the bible, and subsequent poor mixing and packaging left the album with very poor release numbers (initial sales of approximately 650).

Following that shambles, the members of Genesis split with King (and Decca Records) to try and make their own go of it.
3. What single was released by Genesis before they began recording their first album?

Answer: The Silent Sun

The band wrote "The Silent Sun" specifically to capture the attention of Jonathan King as a producer. While that relationship ultimately didn't work out, it was enough to get the band started with an official album (on which "The Silent Sun" does appear). It was released as a single in 1968, a full year before their first album.
4. Before recording their second studio album "Trespass", the band saw another change of drummer. His name was Phil Collins.

Answer: False

John Mayhew was the name of the drummer who joined Genesis following the release of their debut album in 1969. Collins did not join the group until after "Trespass" had been recorded. At the same time that Collins joined, Anthony Phillips (guitar) left and was replaced by Mick Barnard, who didn't stay long before also being replaced by Steve Hackett.

Again, the album was not overly well received upon its release. It was virtually ignored by music press at the time, and an example of why could be seen in a writeup made after the 1974 re-release that stated "It's spotty, poorly defined, at times innately boring, and should be avoided by all but the most rabid Genesis fans." (quote from Wikipedia)
5. Four albums were produced during the timeframe between "Trespass" and Peter Gabriel's departure from Genesis in 1975. This came to be known as the band's 'classic' era. Which band member took over from Gabriel as lead singer?

Answer: Phil Collins

Reportedly, the band went through 400 potential singers before settling on one of their own to take over, effectively reducing the band's size from five to four. Phil Collins had been acting in the role of a backup vocalist, as well as being the band's drummer.
6. The 1978 studio album "...And Then There Were Three..." signified that yes, another band member had left the group. Which of the four was it?

Answer: Steve Hackett

In all, Hackett stayed with the group from 1970 until 1977, contributing to six studio albums, three live albums, and seven singles before deciding to pursue his own solo career.

Following his tenure with Genesis, Hackett went on to co-found the group GTR with Steve Howe.
7. After being reduced to three, each member of the group took a short period of 'alone' time to work on their own music before coming back together to produce their next studio album, entitled "Duke". This album featured the first-ever Genesis song that used a drum machine.

Answer: True

"Duchess" was the first track by Genesis to use a drum machine, and in subsequent albums it saw much more use. Collins also used it extensively for his own solo works.

The album "Duke" moved the band firmly into the '80s pop genre, and out of the progressive rock of the '70s.
8. Which album, released in 1986, had five U.S. top-five singles, making it the most successful Genesis album of the 1980s?

Answer: Invisible Touch

"Invisible Touch" was the 13th studio album by Genesis, and the five songs that made the U.S. top-five were:

"Throwing It All Away", "In Too Deep", "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight", "Land of Confusion" and "Invisible Touch".

The album also reached number one in the U.K. and number 3 in the U.S.
9. The band took a hiatus after recording their successful 1986 album, coming together again after five years to record what would be Phil Collins' last album (of the 20th century) with Genesis. What album, released in 1991, was it?

Answer: We Can't Dance

"We Can't Dance" also had very successful hits, namely:

"No Son of Mine", "Hold on My Heart", "I Can't Dance" and "Jesus He Knows Me".

As an album, it peaked at number four on the North America Billboard 200.

After recording this album (and subsequent tour), Phil Collins eventually left the group in 1996 to focus on his own music. After a long search, vocalist Ray Wilson was chosen to replace Collins as lead vocalist. He, along with Banks and Rutherford, recorded Genesis' last studio album of the millennium in 1997. It was entitled "Calling All Stations".
10. Phil Collins, Tony Banks and Mike Rutherford reunited in the 2000s for a reunion tour, entitled "Turn it On Again: The Tour". During the summer of what year did that tour take place?

Answer: 2007

The announcement of the (then) impending tour was made on November 7th, 2006, with the actual tour occurring the following summer in two legs: a 12-country tour of Europe, followed by a tour in North America.

Despite rumors of potential new albums or endeavors, by the time 2011 arrived, the only new productions by Genesis were an album of the 2007 tour and a compilation box set.

On March 4th, 2011, Phil Collins announced his retirement from his music career, citing health problems.

On September 27th of the same year, Peter Gabriel was quoted in Rolling Stone Magazine (on the subject of a possible reunion), "I won't say never ever, but it's in the outside department of the betting shop... if you stick with the stuff that nourishes you the most then you'll probably be the happiest."
Source: Author reedy

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