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Pink Floyd, Mainly Syd Trivia Quiz

Mainly Syd, but you need to be a Floyd addict, then again maybe not. Have fun, I did creating it.

A multiple-choice quiz by ArthurR. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
ArthurR

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,268

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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370

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is Syd Barretts real name? Hint

Roger Keith Barrett

Keith James Barrett

Barry John Barrett

Sidney James Barrett

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the bands name before "The Pink Floyd Sound" (Later "Sound & The" were dropped)? Hint

The Movietones

The Tea Set

The Architects

The Blue Notes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Shortly before Syd and Pink Floyd parted ways, Syd tried to teach the band a new song titled "Have You Got it Yet". Why was it never recorded? Hint

It was too short

Syd kept forgetting the words

Syd changed the composition on each performance

The rest of the group did not think it was good enough

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Question 4 of 10

4. What was Syd's nickname amongs the group? Hint

Syd did not have one

The Acid Man

The Madcap

The Crazy Diamond

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the Pink Floyd song "You've Got to be Crazy" now known as? Hint

Sheep

Animals

Pigs

Dogs

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Question 6 of 10

6. Richard Wright quit Pink Floyd towards the end of recording "The Wall" album due to disagreements with the band. What was his subsequent role in "The Wall" tour? Hint

He was a paid musician

He was re-instated in the group

He was not invited on the tour

He refused the tour

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Question 7 of 10

7. When Pink Floyd were supporting a Jimi Hendrix tour in the UK in 1967, Syd had to be replaced by David O'List when he failed to turn up for a gig. What group did David O'List play with? Hint

Bonzo Dog Do Da Band

The Pretty Things

The Nice

Spooky Tooth

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who played lead guitar in the early days when they were known as The Pink Floyd Sound? Hint

Syd Barrett

Dave Gilmour

Roger Waters

Bob Klose

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Question 9 of 10

9. Syd Barrett sadly passed away on 7 July 2006. What was the cause of his death? Hint

Heart Attack

Suicide

Drug Overdose

Pancreatic Cancer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which is the only song by Pink Floyd that features both Syd Barrett and Dave Gilmour? Hint

Jugband Blues

Interstellar Overdrive

Astronomy Domine

Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is Syd Barretts real name?

Answer: Roger Keith Barrett

Syd was born 6 Jan 1946 as Roger Keith Barrett and at the age of 14 was given the nickname Sid Barrett after a local Cambridge jazz musician. Syd changed the spelling in order to differentiate himself from his namesake.

2. What was the bands name before "The Pink Floyd Sound" (Later "Sound & The" were dropped)?

Answer: The Tea Set

Barrett created it on the spur of the moment from the given names of two blues musicians that he had in his record collection (Pink Anderson and Floyd Council) when he discovered that another band, also named the Tea Set, were to perform at one of their gigs.

3. Shortly before Syd and Pink Floyd parted ways, Syd tried to teach the band a new song titled "Have You Got it Yet". Why was it never recorded?

Answer: Syd changed the composition on each performance

In a demonstration of his frustration at being effectively sidelined, Barrett tried to teach the band a new song, "Have You Got it Yet?", but changed the composition on each performance making it impossible for them to learn.

4. What was Syd's nickname amongs the group?

Answer: The Crazy Diamond

"Shine On" was a tribute to Barrett, who, in an ironic twist, made an impromptu visit to the studio while it was being recorded. The band failed initially to recognise Barrett, who had gained weight and changed in appearance.

5. What is the Pink Floyd song "You've Got to be Crazy" now known as?

Answer: Dogs

"You've Got to be Crazy" and "Raving and Drooling" where initially written for "Wish You Were Here" but had no place in the new concept and were set aside. Later the titles changed to "Dogs" and "Sheep" and used were used on "Animals".

6. Richard Wright quit Pink Floyd towards the end of recording "The Wall" album due to disagreements with the band. What was his subsequent role in "The Wall" tour?

Answer: He was a paid musician

He was employed as a "paid musician" on the band's subsequent "The Wall" tour. Later he joined Dave Gilmour when Pink Floyd were regrouped.

7. When Pink Floyd were supporting a Jimi Hendrix tour in the UK in 1967, Syd had to be replaced by David O'List when he failed to turn up for a gig. What group did David O'List play with?

Answer: The Nice

Beginning 14 November the band supported Jimi Hendrix on a tour of England, but on one occasion, when Barrett failed to turn up, they were forced to replace him with David O'List.

8. Who played lead guitar in the early days when they were known as The Pink Floyd Sound?

Answer: Bob Klose

Bob Klose left in 1965, at the behest of his father and college tutors, and Barrett took over on lead guitar. This occurred just before the recording of "Arnold Layne".

9. Syd Barrett sadly passed away on 7 July 2006. What was the cause of his death?

Answer: Pancreatic Cancer

The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, but was often reported as "complications from diabetes".

10. Which is the only song by Pink Floyd that features both Syd Barrett and Dave Gilmour?

Answer: Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun

The song features minor guitar work both from Dave Gilmour and Syd Barrett, making "Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun" the only Pink Floyd song that features all five band members. Syd and Dave never were actually in the studio together for the recording of this song.

Source: Author ArthurR

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