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In a RUSH Trivia Quiz

From the Great White North comes... RUSH.

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

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Author
rikkif

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
367,207

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. What was the title of the first Rush album? Hint

Rush

Hold Your Fire

Caress of Steel

Hemispheres

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is Geddy Lee's real first name? Hint

Gerry

Harry

Getty

Gary

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Question 3 of 10

3. Alex Lifeson plays what instrument? Hint

Guitar

Oboe

Drums

Double Bass

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Question 4 of 10

4. Geddy Lee plays primarily what instrument? Hint

Drums

Bass

Violin

Triangle

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Question 5 of 10

5. On which album did "Working Man" first appear? Hint

Rush

Presto

Exit stage left

All the worlds a stage

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who does the lead vocals? Hint

Alex

Geddy

Neil

Lars

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Question 7 of 10

7. Neil Peart plays what instrument? Hint

Guitar

Trumpet

Piano

Drums

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which of these is NOT a Neil Peart penned song? Hint

Red Sector A

Far Cry

Prime Mover

YYZ

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Question 9 of 10

9. What comedic trio's theme music has been used as an intro for live performances? Hint

The 3 Stooges

Abbott and Costello

Laurel and Hardy

The Marx Brothers

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Question 10 of 10

10. On which album did the "Starman" debut? Hint

2112

A Farewell to Kings

Hemispheres

Counterparts

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What was the title of the first Rush album?

Answer: Rush

It was recorded with original drummer John Rutsey.

2. What is Geddy Lee's real first name?

Answer: Gary

His mother had a very heavy Jewish accent; when she called him home for dinner it came out as GGGEEEEDDDYYY.

3. Alex Lifeson plays what instrument?

Answer: Guitar

Alex also plays band clown on stage, purposely trying to make other band members laugh.

4. Geddy Lee plays primarily what instrument?

Answer: Bass

Geddy also plays keyboards and bass pedal synthesizers as well as handling all lead vocals.

5. On which album did "Working Man" first appear?

Answer: Rush

"Working Man" is still a fan favorite in live shows.

6. Who does the lead vocals?

Answer: Geddy

Geddy's voice has mellowed with the years and the band tunes down a full step so Geddy does not have to sing in the high register he did as a younger man.

7. Neil Peart plays what instrument?

Answer: Drums

Neil plays "in the round" on a custom built Drum Workshop kit.

8. Which of these is NOT a Neil Peart penned song?

Answer: YYZ

No lyrics in this number, written by Lee & Lifeson; one of the many instrumentals the band is famous for.

9. What comedic trio's theme music has been used as an intro for live performances?

Answer: The 3 Stooges

The only trio listed is used as the intro to live shows... Hello, hello, hello...

10. On which album did the "Starman" debut?

Answer: 2112

"We are the priests, of the Temples of Syrinx". The album came out in 1976.

Source: Author rikkif

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