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Queensryche Trivia Quiz

A little trivia from one of rock's greatest bands. Enjoy!

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

Author
rychehead

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
220,221

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Which of the following did not reach platinum status (1,000,000 units) in the US? Hint

Hear in the Now Frontier

Promised Land

Operation: Mindcrime

Empire

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Question 2 of 10

2. In the US, how many videos did Queensryche release from "Empire"? Hint

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which member of Queensryche was born in Germany? Hint

Chris DeGarmo

Scott Rockenfield

Michael Wilton

Geoff Tate

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 1997, co-founder Chris DeGarmo left the band to begin a new career in what profession? Hint

Producer

Nothing - he retired

Emergency Medical Technician

Pilot

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which Queensryche member created a side band called Soulbender? Hint

Geoff Tate

Michael Wilton

Scott Rockenfield

Eddie Jackson

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which person has not been a member of Queensryche? Hint

Kelly Gray

Mike Stone

Michael Kamen

Scott Rockenfield

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which movie soundtrack did Queensryche not lend a song to? Hint

Last Action Hero

Decline of Western Civilization

Private Parts

Ford Fairlane

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which song did Geoff Tate cover on the Queen tribute album "Stone Cold Queen"? Hint

Another One Bites the Dust

Fat Bottom Girls

Somebody to Love

We Will Rock You

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which was not a name of a band that future Queensryche members have played in? Hint

The Mob

Joker

Myth

Dark Skies

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which band has Queensryche never opened for? Hint

Bon Jovi

Motley Crue

Twisted Sister

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which of the following did not reach platinum status (1,000,000 units) in the US?

Answer: Hear in the Now Frontier

With hits like "Silent Lucidity", "Empire" and "Jet City Woman", "Empire" sold over three million copies in the US. "Operation: Mindcrime" and "Promised Land" are both platinum sellers.

2. In the US, how many videos did Queensryche release from "Empire"?

Answer: 6

"Empire", "Best I Can", "Silent Lucidity", "Jet City Woman", "Another Rainy Night" and "Anybody Listening?" were all released as videos. In fact, a second version of "Another Rainy Night" was shot, but never released.

3. Which member of Queensryche was born in Germany?

Answer: Geoff Tate

Geoff was born in Germany on January 14, 1959.

4. In 1997, co-founder Chris DeGarmo left the band to begin a new career in what profession?

Answer: Pilot

Chris left and is now persuing a long-time passion of his - flying planes.

5. Which Queensryche member created a side band called Soulbender?

Answer: Michael Wilton

Soulbender released their debut disk in 2004.

6. Which person has not been a member of Queensryche?

Answer: Michael Kamen

Michael Kamen did string arrangements for "Silent Lucidity" and "Real World" among others.

7. Which movie soundtrack did Queensryche not lend a song to?

Answer: Private Parts

The didn't lend anything to Howard Stern's movie, but they had "Last Time in Paris" on "Ford Fairlane", "The Prophecy" on "Decline" and "Real World" on "Last Action Hero".

8. Which song did Geoff Tate cover on the Queen tribute album "Stone Cold Queen"?

Answer: Somebody to Love

Geoff gave a great performance on "Somebody to Love". Others on the tribute include Jack Russell of Great White, Nelson and Robin Zander of Cheap Trick.

9. Which was not a name of a band that future Queensryche members have played in?

Answer: Dark Skies

These bands had varying levels of success playing around Seattle before hooking up to form the classic Queensryche line up.

10. Which band has Queensryche never opened for?

Answer: Motley Crue

Queensryche has toured with many of metals legendary bands, including Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Metallica and many others.

Source: Author rychehead

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