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Quiz about The Stranglers AKA The Meninblack

The Stranglers AKA The Meninblack Quiz

The Stranglers. One of the pioneer punk band's and one of Britain's most controvertial and succesful bands.

A multiple-choice quiz by JonPunk. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
JonPunk

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
328,068

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
280

Last 3 plays: Guest 83 (1/10), Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 107 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Stranglers were one the punk movements pioneer bands.Punk first reared its head in 1976 in Britain, but when were The Stranglers formed? Hint

1973

1976

1975

1974

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Question 2 of 10

2. Before The Stranglers achieved major success, which major American punk act did they open for in live concerts in 1976? Hint

Talking Heads

Devo

Patti Smith

Television

3. "(Get a) Grip (on Yourself)" was the bands first chart success. It reached number 44 On the UK Singles Chart in 1977. It was re-released in 1989 as "Grip '89", but what chart position did it achieve this time in the UK? Hint

It didn't chart

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the band's singles remained on the UK Singles Chart for the longest time? Hint

No More Heroes

Peaches

Golden Brown

European Female

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Question 5 of 10

5. Which of these, in terms of language, is the odd one out .... which is sung ONLY in English ? Hint

La Folie

Sweden

European Female

Don't Bring Harry

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Stranglers are very often referred to as "The Meninblack" (long before the film of the same name). On which album did "The Meninblack" (song) first appear? Hint

The Gospel according to The Meninblack

The Raven

Black and White

Rattus Norvegicus

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of these did not appear with The Stranglers at London Rainbow in 1980? Hint

Toyah Wilcox

David Vanian

John Ellis

Richard Jobson

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Question 8 of 10

8. The band worked as a backing band for which artist (though on hearing the backing band it was obvious who they were)? Hint

Celia Collin

Hazel O'Connor

Pauline Murray

Toyah Wilcox

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Question 9 of 10

9. Hugh Cornwell left the band in 1990, leaving the band's future in doubt. He thought the band had gone as far as they could and had become stale and tired musically - what did they (the other band members) eventually decide to do? Hint

They all decided to call it a day and never reformed

All the original members still get together for one off shows

They quit but got together in 1995

They decided to carry on without Hugh

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1979, the band released the single "Duchess". On the UK music chart show "Top of the Pops", the band performed this song whilst wearing black armbands. Why were they wearing black armbands? Hint

The BBC banned the video to the song, deeming it blasphemous

To memorialize the death of a close associate of the band

To indicate the theft of much of the band's musical equipment

Their latest album was withdrawn from shops

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The Stranglers were one the punk movements pioneer bands.Punk first reared its head in 1976 in Britain, but when were The Stranglers formed?

Answer: 1974

The Stranglers first formed as The Guildford Stranglers in 1974.

2. Before The Stranglers achieved major success, which major American punk act did they open for in live concerts in 1976?

Answer: Patti Smith

Patti Smith was one of the major US punk artists of the time.

Answer: 33

The new bassier version actually charted higher than the original version, reaching number 33.

4. Which of the band's singles remained on the UK Singles Chart for the longest time?

Answer: Peaches

While "Golden Brown" achieved the highest position of number 2 in 1982 and charted for twelve weeks (9/1/82-27/3/82), "Peaches" was actually in the charts for fourteen weeks in 1977, reaching number 7 (UK 21/5/77- 20/8/77). "No More Heroes" managed nine weeks, its highest UK chart position being 8th (24/9/77-19/11/77) while "European Female" managed a UK high of 9th and six weeks (8/1/83-12/2/83).

5. Which of these, in terms of language, is the odd one out .... which is sung ONLY in English ?

Answer: European Female

"European Female" is the only song whose lyrics are solely English. "La Folie" was released in French, while "Don't Bring Harry" had a French version and "Sweden" was released in Sweden as "Sverige" and sung in Swedish.

6. The Stranglers are very often referred to as "The Meninblack" (long before the film of the same name). On which album did "The Meninblack" (song) first appear?

Answer: The Raven

"The Meninblack" theme actually started its life on "The Raven" as a stand alone track and the idea was taken further on the next album, wholly devoted to the theme.

7. Which of these did not appear with The Stranglers at London Rainbow in 1980?

Answer: David Vanian

Hugh Cornwell, The Stranglers' singer/guitarist was otherwise detained in Pentonville prison during two concerts at London Rainbow. The Stranglers recruited a host of stars to fill in for Hugh in his absence. Toyah Wilcox and Richard Jobson both did vocals, while John Ellis (many years later to become a full time Strangler) substituted on guitar for a few songs.

The Damned's David Vanian was not present.

8. The band worked as a backing band for which artist (though on hearing the backing band it was obvious who they were)?

Answer: Celia Collin

The band called themselves "The Mutations" for "Celia and the Mutations", releasing two singles ("Mony Mony" and "You Better Believe Me").

Answer: They decided to carry on without Hugh

The band recruited former Vibrators guitarist John Elli, and singer Paul Roberts to replace Hugh. John had previously worked with JJ Burnell on the JJ solo works "Euroman" tour and as a second guitarist on Hugh's final tour with The Stranglers.

Answer: The BBC banned the video to the song, deeming it blasphemous

As usual, the band courted controversy by filming the video to this song in a church, dressed as choirboys and doing a Nazi goosestep. The BBC deemed the material offensive and banned the video from being played on the show.

Source: Author JonPunk

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