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Quiz about Blue in the Name
Quiz about Blue in the Name

Blue in the Name Trivia Quiz


Ten questions about ten bands who've got Blue in their name.

A multiple-choice quiz by anthonyrock. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
anthonyrock
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
368,002
Updated
Jul 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
491
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Question 1 of 10
1. What is the word that completes the name of the American rock band who had hits with songs such as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burning for You" - Blue Oyster ________? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. This English Indie Rock band formed in 1993 and had several successful singles in the UK in the Brit-Pop era. Among their singles, one can find "If..."; "Slight Return" and "Solomon Bites the Worm". What is the name of the band? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Coming together in the late sixties, this band is often cited as being one of the first very heavy rock bands. Formed by Dickie Peterson, the band's version of "Summertime Blues" stood out for its loudness. What is the name of the band? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What is the name of the young Sweden-based group whose self-titled 2014 debut album has been well received? The album has charted in some European countries and their style of blue rock has been praised. Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which month completes the name of this American band who had their greatest mainstream success with the 2006 single, "Hate Me"? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is the name of the classic rock band who fused rock music with classic music on their 1967 album "Days of Future Passed"? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which day of the week completes the name of a Canadian hardcore punk band and the name of a famous single by New Order? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of the band associated with the veteran blues singer and songwriter John Mayall? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What is the name of the alt-country/roots rock band founded by Cary Hudson and Laurie Stirrat? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The British band Blue enjoyed great success in the UK in the early 00s. One of their number one hits was their cover of "Sorry Seems To Be the Hardest Word". Who was the famous artist who wrote this song and features on this single? Hint



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1. What is the word that completes the name of the American rock band who had hits with songs such as "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" and "Burning for You" - Blue Oyster ________?

Answer: Cult

Blue Oyster Cult released their first album in 1972 and are still together. Their best known song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was released in 1976 and reached number 12 on the Billboard Top 100. "Burning for You" was released in 1981 and is taken from their album "Fire of Unknown Origin".
2. This English Indie Rock band formed in 1993 and had several successful singles in the UK in the Brit-Pop era. Among their singles, one can find "If..."; "Slight Return" and "Solomon Bites the Worm". What is the name of the band?

Answer: The Bluetones

The Bluetones' debut album "Expecting to Fly", released in 1996, reached number one on the UK album charts and was certified platinum. The single "Slight Return" is taken from this album. Other singles from this album were "Bluetonic" and "Cut Some Rug".
3. Coming together in the late sixties, this band is often cited as being one of the first very heavy rock bands. Formed by Dickie Peterson, the band's version of "Summertime Blues" stood out for its loudness. What is the name of the band?

Answer: Blue Cheer

"Summertime Blues" was issued as a single in 1967 and it was included in their 1968 album "Vincebus Eruptum". The single peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Top 100 and is credited as being the first heavy metal song to break into the pop charts.
4. What is the name of the young Sweden-based group whose self-titled 2014 debut album has been well received? The album has charted in some European countries and their style of blue rock has been praised.

Answer: Blues Pills

The band started out as a trio in a garage and uploaded some songs on youtube. These songs garnered interest and the band were offered a contract. Although the group came together in Sweden, it contains also American and French members. The French guitarist Dorian Sorriaux joined the band when he was sixteen and at the time of the release of their debut album was only eighteen years old. Check this band out!
5. Which month completes the name of this American band who had their greatest mainstream success with the 2006 single, "Hate Me"?

Answer: Blue October

"Hate Me" reached number 29 on the US Hot 100. The single was certified platinum in 2012 for sales of over one million in the US. The single is taken from their 2006 album "Foiled" which was also certified platinum and which remains their biggest selling album.
6. What is the name of the classic rock band who fused rock music with classic music on their 1967 album "Days of Future Passed"?

Answer: The Moody Blues

The album "Days of Future Passed" marked a dramatic change in the band's style. It was their second album after their R&B debut album "The Magnificent Moodies". The album is a concept album about a typical working day and includes their trademark song "Nights in White Satin".

The single was released in the UK in 1967 and reached the top 30. It was not released in the US until 1972, when the band had achieved greater recognition. In the US, the single reached number two on the Billboard Top 100.
7. Which day of the week completes the name of a Canadian hardcore punk band and the name of a famous single by New Order?

Answer: Blue Monday

Blue Monday (the band) was active between 2001 and 2006 and released only one full length album "Rewritten" in 2005 apart from a number of EPs. New Order's single "Blue Monday" was first released in 1983 but was remixed and reissued a number of times. The single was a success both in the UK and the US.
8. What is the name of the band associated with the veteran blues singer and songwriter John Mayall?

Answer: Bluesbreakers

John Mayall has used the name sporadically. Its heyday was in the sixties until it was dropped in 1967 and not used again until 1982. The band has had continuous changes in its line up. In the sixties the band boasted the great guitarists Eric Clapton, Peter Green (of Fleetwood Mac) and Mick Taylor (Rolling Stones). Bassists John McVie (later joining Green at Fleetwood Mac) and Jack Bruce (Cream) also were members of the band.
9. What is the name of the alt-country/roots rock band founded by Cary Hudson and Laurie Stirrat?

Answer: Blue Mountain

Blue Mountain released their self-titled debut album in 1993. Their 1995 album "Dog Days" remains their best work and contains their best known song "Blue Canoe". The band disbanded in 2001 but reunited for another spell between 2007-2013.
10. The British band Blue enjoyed great success in the UK in the early 00s. One of their number one hits was their cover of "Sorry Seems To Be the Hardest Word". Who was the famous artist who wrote this song and features on this single?

Answer: Elton John

The first three albums by Blue all reached number one on the UK charts. These albums were 2001's "All Rise"; 2002's "One Love" which contains the single "Sorry Seems To Be the Hardest Word" and 2003's "Guilty". The band went on hiatus in 2004. Although the band was reunited in 2009, they have never reached the level of success that they had enjoyed early on in their career.
Source: Author anthonyrock

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