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Quiz about Prince  The Purple Reign
Quiz about Prince  The Purple Reign

Prince - The Purple Reign Trivia Quiz


Test your knowledge on Prince and all his other guises. How much do you know about the Purple One?

A multiple-choice quiz by swiftyweb. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
swiftyweb
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
173,672
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
25
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
13 / 25
Plays
2694
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (13/25), Guest 104 (9/25), Guest 70 (16/25).
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Question 1 of 25
1. Prince Rogers Nelson was born on the 7th June 1958. In what hospital did the little purple one take his first breath? Hint


Question 2 of 25
2. He was named Prince Rogers Nelson after the band his father was a member of. What exactly was the name of his father's band? Hint


Question 3 of 25
3. Tom Jones, who did a cover version of Prince's 'Kiss' was also born on the 7th June 1958.


Question 4 of 25
4. Prince released an album called 'One Nite Alone' in 2003. The album was only available to members of the NPG Music Club. Which of the following songs was not on the 'One Nite Alone' studio album? Hint


Question 5 of 25
5. Prince's most famous album is 'Purple Rain', he recorded this album with his band The Revolution. Wendy Melvoin, of The Revolution, had a brother Johnathan. What 90's band was he a member of? Hint


Question 6 of 25
6. Who did Prince allegedly laugh at when he congratulated Prince on his '1999' album? Hint


Question 7 of 25
7. Prince was recently united with Wendy Melvoin when they performed Prince's new song 'Reflections' together. On which TV Show did this event occur? Hint


Question 8 of 25
8. Which one of these people has never drummed for Prince? Hint


Question 9 of 25
9. Which of the following songs have the Foo Fighters covered? Hint


Question 10 of 25
10. Prince has had a rib removed.


Question 11 of 25
11. Which of these bands is not a Prince protégé? Hint


Question 12 of 25
12. Which of the following is not a Prince alter-ego. Hint


Question 13 of 25
13. Prince was in a band before he became a successful solo artist. What were they called? Hint


Question 14 of 25
14. Which one of these musicians was not a member of The Revolution? Hint


Question 15 of 25
15. According to the Prince lyric, what is in your life at last? Hint


Question 16 of 25
16. Which one of these record labels has never released a Prince album? Hint


Question 17 of 25
17. Prince has released a remixed version of one of his albums through his NPG Music Club, what was it called, and what is the original version called? Hint


Question 18 of 25
18. Which of the following songs appear on two albums (not including hits or best of compilations)? Hint


Question 19 of 25
19. Which one of the following messages appeared briefly on the video for 'Alphabet St.'? Hint


Question 20 of 25
20. Which of the following is not a website dedicated to Prince. Hint


Question 21 of 25
21. 'Purple Rain' received a Best Film Oscar.


Question 22 of 25
22. In the film 'Purple Rain', a tune named 'Fathers Song' can be heard. This same tune is mirrored in another song from the 'Purple Rain' album, which song is it? Hint


Question 23 of 25
23. Jimmy Nothing appears in which song? Hint


Question 24 of 25
24. What is the name of the club that The Kid's band plays at in 'Purple Rain'? Hint


Question 25 of 25
25. We'll end with an easy one. What star sign is Prince. Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Prince Rogers Nelson was born on the 7th June 1958. In what hospital did the little purple one take his first breath?

Answer: Mount Sinai Hospital, Minneapolis

I don't think the others actually exist!
2. He was named Prince Rogers Nelson after the band his father was a member of. What exactly was the name of his father's band?

Answer: The Prince Rogers Jazz Trio

His father's stage name was Prince Rogers, his real name was John Nelson.
3. Tom Jones, who did a cover version of Prince's 'Kiss' was also born on the 7th June 1958.

Answer: False

He was born on the 7th June, but not in 1958, he is quite a few years older than Prince.
4. Prince released an album called 'One Nite Alone' in 2003. The album was only available to members of the NPG Music Club. Which of the following songs was not on the 'One Nite Alone' studio album?

Answer: Man In a Uniform

'Man In A Uniform' was from 'The Truth' a special CD which came packaged with the "Crystal Ball" CD set.
5. Prince's most famous album is 'Purple Rain', he recorded this album with his band The Revolution. Wendy Melvoin, of The Revolution, had a brother Johnathan. What 90's band was he a member of?

Answer: The Smashing Pumpkins

He has also played keyboards for Prince. He has since died of a drug overdose.
6. Who did Prince allegedly laugh at when he congratulated Prince on his '1999' album?

Answer: Elton John

Elton John is rumoured to love Prince's music but hates the man himself because of this incident that supposedly happened at a party.
7. Prince was recently united with Wendy Melvoin when they performed Prince's new song 'Reflections' together. On which TV Show did this event occur?

Answer: The Tavis Smiley Show

This was the first time they had played together since The Revolution split. They didn't speak to each other for many many years, and then he called her up. She was rumoured to say that Prince was just like the man he was when she first met him.
8. Which one of these people has never drummed for Prince?

Answer: Taylor Hawkins

Taylor Hawkins is the drummer in the Foo Fighters.
9. Which of the following songs have the Foo Fighters covered?

Answer: Darling Nikki

It was released as the B-Side to 'Times Like These' from the 'One by One' album. A version of 'Purple Rain' has also been performed live by the Foo Fighters.
10. Prince has had a rib removed.

Answer: False

This is a rumour that went around that is completely false. Prince has had no cosmetic surgery at all.
11. Which of these bands is not a Prince protégé?

Answer: Funkadelic

The Time are possibly Prince's most famous side project, while Vanity 6 went almost un-noticed by the non-prince loving public. The Family recorded 'Nothing Compares 2 U' originally, whilst Funkadelic, led by George Clinton, were around years before Prince could even write a note.
12. Which of the following is not a Prince alter-ego.

Answer: Eric Brazil

Eric Brazil wrote 'One of Us', the Joan Osborne song that Prince covered on Emancipation. He is not Prince.
13. Prince was in a band before he became a successful solo artist. What were they called?

Answer: Minneapolis 94 East

Graham Central Station is Larry Grahams Band while I don't think the others exist.
14. Which one of these musicians was not a member of The Revolution?

Answer: Tommy Barbarella

Tommy Barbarella was a keyboard player in the New Power Generation.
15. According to the Prince lyric, what is in your life at last?

Answer: Power Fantastic

"Power Fantastic, is in your life at last. You're a little apprehensive, cuz what it is, is what you want and need"
16. Which one of these record labels has never released a Prince album?

Answer: IRS

Warner Brother released all of Prince's albums up until he changed his name. Arista released "Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic" and NPG have released his fan club only CD's.
17. Prince has released a remixed version of one of his albums through his NPG Music Club, what was it called, and what is the original version called?

Answer: 'Rave In2 The Joy Fantastic'; 'Rave Un2 The Joy Fantastic'

Sheryl Crow, Gwen Stefani and several other guest appearances are featured over these two albums.
18. Which of the following songs appear on two albums (not including hits or best of compilations)?

Answer: When 2 R In Love

'When 2 R In Love' appeared on both 'Lovesexy' and 'The Black Album'.
19. Which one of the following messages appeared briefly on the video for 'Alphabet St.'?

Answer: Don't Buy The Black Album

Prince didn't want the general public to hear 'The Black Album' because he felt that the message was not positive enough. Even though it was not released at the time of 'Alphabet St.', bootleg copies were widely available. WB released 'The Black Album' officially after Prince changed his name owing them further albums.
20. Which of the following is not a website dedicated to Prince.

Answer: www.purplerain.com

Only www.npgmusicclub.com is official, where www.purplerain.com is something to do with computers. Don't know what Prince makes of that.
21. 'Purple Rain' received a Best Film Oscar.

Answer: False

Although Prince did receive an Oscar for 'Purple Rain', it was for the soundtrack rather than the film itself.
22. In the film 'Purple Rain', a tune named 'Fathers Song' can be heard. This same tune is mirrored in another song from the 'Purple Rain' album, which song is it?

Answer: Computer Blue

'Fathers Song' was originally going to be included on the 'Purple Rain' soundtrack but was removed when the album was condensed to fit onto one LP. It can be found still on a promo album called 'Strange Tales From The Rain'.
23. Jimmy Nothing appears in which song?

Answer: America

Jimmy Nothing never went to school.
24. What is the name of the club that The Kid's band plays at in 'Purple Rain'?

Answer: First Avenue

In 'Graffiti Bridge' it is changed to Glam Slam.
25. We'll end with an easy one. What star sign is Prince.

Answer: Gemini

He used the name Gemini for certain parts of the 'Batman' album.
Source: Author swiftyweb

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