Thunder, Lightning and Rain Trivia Quiz

Answer: Lou Christie

Lou Christie was born Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco in Pennsylvania in 1943. He began recording in the late 1950s and worked with songwriter Twyla Herbert. His early singles included 'The Gypsy Cried' and 'Two Faces Have I'.

'Lightnin' Strikes' was released in the USA in 1965 and in the UK in 1966. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Other hits included 'Rhapsody in the Rain' and 'I'm Gonna Make You Mine'.

Answer: Buddy Holly

Buddy Holly was born in Texas in 1936 and performed country music before moving towards rock and roll. He formed the Crickets in 1957, and their recording of 'That'll Be the Day' became a major hit in both the USA and UK.

Released in 1959, 'Raining in My Heart' reached number 88 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It was the B-side of 'It Doesn't Matter Anymore', which reached number one in the UK. Other well-known Buddy Holly recordings include 'Peggy Sue' and 'Everyday'.

Answer: Leo Sayer

Leo Sayer was born in Sussex in 1948. He began his music career as a songwriter with David Courtney. His early success as a performer included 'The Show Must Go On' and 'One Man Band'.

When released in 1977, it reached number 22 on the UK Singles Chart and number 38 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Other singles from Leo include 'You Make Me Feel Like Dancing' and 'When I Need You'.

Answer: Bryan Ferry

Bryan Ferry was born in County Durham in 1945. He formed Roxy Music in 1970 with musicians including Brian Eno and Andy Mackay. The group released its debut album in 1972. Bryan began releasing solo records the following year.

His version of Bob Dylan's song was released as a single in 1973. It reached number ten on the UK Singles Chart. It didn't chart on the US Billboard Hot 100. Other singles of his include 'The In Crowd' and 'Let's Stick Together'.

Answer: The Wanted

The Wanted formed in the UK in 2009. The five members were Max George, Siva Kaneswaran, Jay McGuiness, Tom Parker and Nathan Sykes. Their debut single, 'All Time Low', reached number one in the UK in 2010.

Released in 2011, 'Lightning' reached number two on the UK Singles Chart. It didn't enter the US Billboard Hot 100. Other singles of theirs are 'Glad You Came' and 'Chasing the Sun'.

Answer: Supertramp

Supertramp formed in London in 1969. The original group included Rick Davies and Roger Hodgson, who shared songwriting and lead vocal duties. Their commercial breakthrough came with the album 'Crime of the Century' in 1974.

Released in 1982, the single reached number 26 on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Other Supertramp hits include 'The Logical Song' and 'Give a Little Bit'.

Answer: AC/DC

AC/DC formed in Sydney, Australia, in 1973. The band was founded by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Early albums included 'High Voltage' and 'T.N.T.', which established their hard rock sound.

Released in 1990, 'Thunderstruck' reached number 13 on the UK Singles Chart and number five on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. It didn't enter the US Billboard Hot 100. Other AC/DC singles include 'You Shook Me All Night Long' and 'Highway to Hell'.

Answer: Live

Live formed in York, Pennsylvania, in 1984, originally performing under the name Public Affection. The group consisted of Ed Kowalczyk, Chad Taylor, Patrick Dahlheimer and Chad Gracey. Their breakthrough album was 'Throwing Copper', released in 1994.

The single was released in the USA in 1995 and in the UK in 1996. It reached number 33 on the UK Singles Chart and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart. It topped the US alternative and mainstream rock charts. Other singles include 'I Alone' and 'All Over You'.

Answer: Eurythmics

Eurythmics formed in 1980, bringing together singer Annie Lennox and musician Dave Stewart. Both had previously been members of the band The Tourists. Their first major international hit was 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' in 1983.

Released in January 1984, the single reached number eight on the UK Singles Chart and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. Other Eurythmics singles include 'Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)' and 'Right by Your Side'.

Answer: Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons formed in Las Vegas in 2008. Lead singer Dan Reynolds was joined by guitarist Wayne Sermon and bassist Ben McKee, along with other early members. The group gained wider attention with its 2012 album 'Night Visions', featuring 'It's Time' and 'Radioactive'.

Released as a single in 2017, the song reached number 20 on the UK Singles Chart and number four on the US Billboard Hot 100. Their other singles include 'Believer' and 'Whatever It Takes'.