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Pink Floyd Trivia Trivia Quiz

Some trivia questions for the Pink Floyd fan. (That's everybody, right?)

A multiple-choice quiz by mikeslapse. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
mikeslapse

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
112,123

Updated
Dec 06 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
12 / 25

Plays
4901

Last 3 plays: Guest 94 (13/25), Guest 195 (11/25), Guest 184 (16/25).

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Question 1 of 25

1. David Gilmour joined the band after Syd Barrett went flaky from numerous acid adventures. How old was he and what year did he join? Hint

19, 1963

21, 1967

26, 1968

24, 1968

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Question 2 of 25

2. Who sang guest vocal on the song, "Have a Cigar"? Hint

Roy Harper

David Gilmour

Roger Waters

Ned Beatty

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Question 3 of 25

3. The song "Money" is unique in rock music because: Hint

of the time signature

of Gilmour's tone changing every 24 bars

of its use of sound effects

it has no guitar

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Question 4 of 25

4. Which British rock guitar god was a major influence on David Gilmour? Hint

All of these

Eric Clapton

Jeff Beck

Jimmy Page

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Question 5 of 25

5. The album "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" was recorded in this studio. Hint

Brittania Row

Astoria

Electric Ladyland

Abbey Road Studios

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Question 6 of 25

6. Nick Mason is the only band member to appear on every Pink Floyd release, from "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" through "P.U.L.S.E."

True

False

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Question 7 of 25

7. Name Rick Wright's first solo release. Hint

Rick Wright

Arc of a Diver

Wet Dream

Fictitious Sports

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Question 8 of 25

8. David Gilmour preferred which amp in the 70s? Hint

Hi Watt

Fender

Marshall

Loud

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Question 9 of 25

9. Nick Mason provided vocals on which of these songs? Hint

Scarecrow

Remember a Day

One of These Days

Pow R Toch

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Question 10 of 25

10. How many weeks was "Dark Side of the Moon" on the Billboard 200 charts? Hint

Exactly 212

About 950

More than 2000

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Question 11 of 25

11. On which album did David Gilmour and Jeff Beck both appear? Hint

About Face

Muddy Waters Blues

Wired

Pulse

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Question 12 of 25

12. The song "High Hopes" from the album "The Division Bell", was the first song started but the last song finished.

True

False

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Question 13 of 25

13. Who played bass on the song "Hey You"? Hint

Roger Waters

David Gilmour

Roy Harper

Gene Simmons

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Question 14 of 25

14. Gilmour usually writes the music for a song first. The song "Sorrow" is an exception.

True

False

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Question 15 of 25

15. Who was the band's number-one concert back up guitarist, during the 70s? Hint

Steve Miller

Tim Renwick

Snowy White

Mike Rutherford

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Question 16 of 25

16. The song "Wish You Were Here" has slide guitar in it.

True

False

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Question 17 of 25

17. Lee Ritenour, the great jazz-fusion guitar player, played on which release? Hint

The Wall

Animals

The Division Bell

Wish You Were Here

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Question 18 of 25

18. What shocking thing did Roger Waters do in 1977? Hint

he fought an unwinnable fight with David Gilmour

he spat in a fan's face

he asked Sinead O'Connor to sing at his Berlin wall concert.

he realized he couldn't tune his bass

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Question 19 of 25

19. During which recording sessions did Rick Wright "leave" the band? Hint

Pros and Cons of Hitchiking

A Momentary Lapse of Reason

The Wall

Final Cut

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Question 20 of 25

20. During the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" Tour, Gilmour used this brand of acoustic guitar the most. Hint

Taylor

Gibson

Takamine

Fender

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Question 21 of 25

21. Where was the album "Animals" was recorded? Hint

Astoria

Brittania Row

Abbey Road Stuios

Mussell Shoals

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Question 22 of 25

22. Pink Floyd has never won a Grammy.

True

False

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Question 23 of 25

23. The beginning of the song "Wish You Were Here" features which sound effect? Hint

a TV

Nick Mason's stereo

Gilmour's car radio

a cash register

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Question 24 of 25

24. The talking between songs on "Dark Side of the Moon" were culled from interviews conducted by these two band members. Hint

Roger and David

Roger and Nick

Dave and Rick

Nick and Dave

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Question 25 of 25

25. In which year did Pink Floyd release their first top 20 single?
Hint

1967

1969

1962

1972

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. David Gilmour joined the band after Syd Barrett went flaky from numerous acid adventures. How old was he and what year did he join?

Answer: 21, 1967

The rest is history.

2. Who sang guest vocal on the song, "Have a Cigar"?

Answer: Roy Harper

Neither Dave, Roger or Rick could nail the tune. Roy happened to be recording down the hall. They invited him to try. I guess it was a keeper.

3. The song "Money" is unique in rock music because:

Answer: of the time signature

7/8! The sax solo stays in this time sig. The guitar solo goes to a more conventional 4/4.

4. Which British rock guitar god was a major influence on David Gilmour?

Answer: Jeff Beck

Gilmour cites many rock and blues guitarists as major influences.

5. The album "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" was recorded in this studio.

Answer: Abbey Road Studios

The Beatles were down the hall recording "Sgt. Pepper."

6. Nick Mason is the only band member to appear on every Pink Floyd release, from "Piper at the Gates of Dawn" through "P.U.L.S.E."

Answer: True

Let's hope he's on the next one, too! For that matter, let's hope there is a next one! ;)

7. Name Rick Wright's first solo release.

Answer: Wet Dream

8. David Gilmour preferred which amp in the 70s?

Answer: Hi Watt

I believe now he's using Fenders with a Mesa Boogie 100 watt head as an overdrive unit!

9. Nick Mason provided vocals on which of these songs?

Answer: One of These Days

"One of these days, I'm going to cut you into little pieces!" One of the more chilling of Floyd songs.

10. How many weeks was "Dark Side of the Moon" on the Billboard 200 charts?

Answer: About 950

11. On which album did David Gilmour and Jeff Beck both appear?

Answer: Muddy Waters Blues

A great album!

12. The song "High Hopes" from the album "The Division Bell", was the first song started but the last song finished.

Answer: True

13. Who played bass on the song "Hey You"?

Answer: David Gilmour

Dave won Roger a lot of "Best Bass Player" awards from various polls.

14. Gilmour usually writes the music for a song first. The song "Sorrow" is an exception.

Answer: True

15. Who was the band's number-one concert back up guitarist, during the 70s?

Answer: Snowy White

16. The song "Wish You Were Here" has slide guitar in it.

Answer: True

Very subtle, but sweet.

17. Lee Ritenour, the great jazz-fusion guitar player, played on which release?

Answer: The Wall

18. What shocking thing did Roger Waters do in 1977?

Answer: he spat in a fan's face

7/6/77. Montreal, Quebec.

19. During which recording sessions did Rick Wright "leave" the band?

Answer: The Wall

For the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" Tour, Rick was a salaried employee. For "The Wall" tour he held the same status. Because of the expense of "The Wall" concerts, every other band member lost a lot of money. Rick was the only one to make money because he was paid per show.

20. During the "Momentary Lapse of Reason" Tour, Gilmour used this brand of acoustic guitar the most.

Answer: Takamine

His Gibson was used mostly in the studio.

21. Where was the album "Animals" was recorded?

Answer: Brittania Row

The studio that Floyd built.

22. Pink Floyd has never won a Grammy.

Answer: False

They won Best Rock Instrumental for "Marooned" from "The Division Bell".

23. The beginning of the song "Wish You Were Here" features which sound effect?

Answer: Gilmour's car radio

24. The talking between songs on "Dark Side of the Moon" were culled from interviews conducted by these two band members.

Answer: Roger and David

25. In which year did Pink Floyd release their first top 20 single?

Answer: 1967

Pink Floyd's first single, "Arnold Layne", was released in 1967.

Source: Author mikeslapse

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