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King's X Trivia Quiz

Here is a quiz about one of the greatest bands of all time, King's X.

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

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BungeeAZ

Time
3 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
68,126

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Question 1 of 10

1. King's X were orignally known as this name? Hint

The Edge

The Buzz Henshaw Band

King

Sneak Preview

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Question 2 of 10

2. When The Edge changed names, they became? Hint

Revolution

King's X

Raven

Sneak Preview

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Question 3 of 10

3. Before moving to Houston, TX, King's X were based out of which town? Hint

Springfield, OH

Dallas, TX

Springfield, MA

Springfield, MO

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who helped produce their first four albums? Hint

Brendan O'Brien

Sam Taylor

Gene Simmons

Bob Ezrin

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Question 5 of 10

5. Many critics refer to their harmonies as? Hint

Beatlesque

Low

Crunching

High

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Question 6 of 10

6. True of False: King's X have never covered another artists song on their releases?

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

7. This album was the first to be released and features the song 'King'? Hint

'Out of the Silent Planet'

'Dogman'

'King's X'

'Gretchen Goes to Nebraska'

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which guitarist claims to have called Doug Pinnick and have Doug come and join his band as their new lead singer? Hint

Paul Stanley

Steve Vai

Yngwie Malmsteen

Ritchie Blackmore

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which is not a King's X member's side project? Hint

Jelly Jam

Mr. Big

Platypus

Poundhound

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Question 10 of 10

10. Complete the lyric: '_____
_____
______, I hear music in the air'? Hint

In My Head

Music, Music, Music

In My Heart

Over My Head

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. King's X were orignally known as this name?

Answer: The Edge

When Doug, Jerry and Ty first got together, their first band was called The Edge. They were a 4 piece then too. After clubbing as The Edge for a couple of years, they changed their name to Sneak Preview. The Buzz Henshaw band is a takeoff on a group called the Carl Henshaw band that Doug used to play for...well really Carl owned the equipment and had his name stenciled into everything, hence the Carl Henshaw Band.

2. When The Edge changed names, they became?

Answer: Sneak Preview

The Edge became Sneak Preview, as they were trying to find their new sound.

3. Before moving to Houston, TX, King's X were based out of which town?

Answer: Springfield, MO

They were centered in Springfield, MO. After Sam Taylor contacted them to be their manager, they moved to Houston, TX.

4. Who helped produce their first four albums?

Answer: Sam Taylor

Sam Taylor, their manager, was the producer or co-producer on their first four albums.

5. Many critics refer to their harmonies as?

Answer: Beatlesque

Many critics describe their music as Metallica crunch with Beatlesque Harmonies. They kept the harmonies but really developed their own signature sound.

6. True of False: King's X have never covered another artists song on their releases?

Answer: False

On the 'Dogman' album there is a cover of the Jimi Hendrix song 'Manic Depression'. On their album 'Ogre Tones,' they cover their own song 'Goldilox.'

7. This album was the first to be released and features the song 'King'?

Answer: 'Out of the Silent Planet'

Their first release was 'Out of the Silent Planet' to great reviews.

8. Which guitarist claims to have called Doug Pinnick and have Doug come and join his band as their new lead singer?

Answer: Ritchie Blackmore

At one point when Deep Purple was between vocalists, Ritchie Blackmore called Doug Pinnick and asked him to fill in. Doug declined. (Source - VH1 100 Greatest Hard Rock Bands)

9. Which is not a King's X member's side project?

Answer: Mr. Big

Jelly Jam and Platypus are Ty Tabor's side projects. Poundhound is Doug Pinnick's side project. Doug's last Poundhound touring band featured Christian Nesmith, son of Monkee, Mike Nesmith.

10. Complete the lyric: '_____ _____ ______, I hear music in the air'?

Answer: Over My Head

This is the opening line to one of thier biggest songs, 'Over My Head' from the album 'Gretchen Goes to Nebraska.'

Source: Author BungeeAZ

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