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King Crimson Albums & Facts Trivia Quiz

A quiz on the early King Crimson albums, and when they were released, also some King Crimson related questions.

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

Author
nibornn

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
84,924

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
900

Last 3 plays: Guest 96 (7/10), Guest 64 (8/10), Guest 24 (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which is the only member to stay with King Crimson through the over 30 years the band has existed?

Answer: (Two Words)

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the name of their first album? Hint

The Rise and Fall of Poseidon

King Crimson

In the Court of the Crimson King

Island

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Question 3 of 10

3. What could you see on the cover of the first record? Hint

A courtroom

A screaming face

Nothing, it was only coloured red

A sun and a moon

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which live record was later deleted? Hint

USA

Earthbound

Groundbound

Epitaph

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Question 5 of 10

5. On which album can you hear Jon Anderson of Yes sing? Hint

Starless and Bible Black

In the Court of the Crimson King

Lizard

Red

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Question 6 of 10

6. King Crimson released three albums in 1970.

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. The song 'Book of Saturday' was on this album. Hint

Starless and Bible Black

In the Court of the Crimson King

Saturday Night Fever

Lark's Tongues in Aspic

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Question 8 of 10

8. The song 'Trio' was originally written by classical composer Debussy.

True

False

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Question 9 of 10

9. The guitarist from King Crimson has also appeared helping out this progressive rock band on several records. Hint

Emmerson, Lake and Palmer

Jethro Tull

Genesis

Van Der Graaf Generator

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Question 10 of 10

10. Finish this line from their first album: "Confusion will be my _______ ". Hint

death

drug

friend

epitaph

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which is the only member to stay with King Crimson through the over 30 years the band has existed?

Answer: Robert Fripp

He's the only member from the original lineup still in the band.

2. What was the name of their first album?

Answer: In the Court of the Crimson King

It was their first album, titled from the song with the same name. They actually took their name from that song. Not all members liked it though.

3. What could you see on the cover of the first record?

Answer: A screaming face

The cover painting was made by computer programmer Barry Godber. That was the only album cover he ever made. He died in Feb. 1970.

4. Which live record was later deleted?

Answer: Earthbound

It was deleted due to the sound quality. The good news: it will soon be re-released on CD!

5. On which album can you hear Jon Anderson of Yes sing?

Answer: Lizard

The title track, "Lizard", is also the longest song King Crimson made.

6. King Crimson released three albums in 1970.

Answer: False

They released two; "In the Wake of Poseidon" and "Lizard".

7. The song 'Book of Saturday' was on this album.

Answer: Lark's Tongues in Aspic

The song 'Book of Saturday' stands out on the album. The reasons are many, the shortness of the song, the beauty of the song. The lyrics. Take a pick and listen to it yourself to decide ;)

8. The song 'Trio' was originally written by classical composer Debussy.

Answer: False

It was actually a live improvisation.

9. The guitarist from King Crimson has also appeared helping out this progressive rock band on several records.

Answer: Van Der Graaf Generator

Fripp has also played for VDGG on the album "H to He, who am the only one".

10. Finish this line from their first album: "Confusion will be my _______ ".

Answer: epitaph

Another of the great songs with lyrics written by Peter Sinfield.

Source: Author nibornn

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